Tactics; S.-.5; Care.of.exterior.finish; Bunks - Four winns FUNSHIP Owner's Manual

B. Tactics
NOTICE
Be sure to check the towing vehicle manufactu-
rer's literature for recommendations on towing.
1.. Install.outside.rear.view.mirrors.on.both.sides.of.
the.towing.vehicle.to.improve.vision..Check.the.
rear.view.mirrors.at.frequent.intervals.to.be.sure.
trailer.and.boat.are.riding.smoothly...
2.. Allow.at.least.one.car.and.trailer.length.between.
vehicles.for.each.10.mph..DO.NOT.tailgate.
3.. Use.low.gear.(on.manual.transmissions).when.
traveling.up.steep.hills.or.over.sand,.gravel,..
or.dirt.roads.
4.. Use.care.if.shifting.to.a.lower.gear.while.traveling.
downhill..This.could.activate.the.trailer's.surge.
brakes.for.the.duration.of.the.downhill.run.and.
cause.overheating..Extended.overheating.could.
result.in.complete.loss.of.the.trailer.brakes.
. . T o.help.prevent.overheating,.slow.down.while..
approaching.the.crest.of.a.hill.and.maintain.a.
slow,.controlled.downhill.speed..Apply.brakes..
in.short.intervals.to.allow.time.between.braking..
for.the.brakes.to.cool.off.
In mountain regions, extra care is required due
to extreme braking conditions. If not equipped
with a "rugged duty towing package" use
turnouts often to allow brakes to cool otherwise
loss of trailer brakes could result. Consult with
your Four Winns dealer regarding a "rugged
duty towing package" for your towing require-
ments.
5.. When.rounding.turns.on.highways.or.streets,.DO.
NOT.cut.corners..Also,.travel.slowly.over.railroad.
tracks.
6. If the trailer begins to "fishtail" when accelerating,
reduce speed until it ceases. If the trailer "fishtails"
again.during.acceleration,.stop.to.investigate.the.
cause.of.the.problem..Check.for.improper.trailer.
load.and.uneven.weight.distribution.inside.the.
boat..Check.the.winch.line.and.tie-downs..Also.
Trailer Information - Section S
check the tires for proper inflation or damage. .
If.necessary,.redistribute.the.load.before.continuing.
For.additional.information.on.trailering,.refer.to.the.
"Boating.Basics".guide.included.in.the.owner's.packet.
S - 5 MAINTENANCE
A. Care of Exterior Finish
When.using.the.trailer,.keep.in.mind.the.paint.can.
scratch.and.become.marred.during.normal.use..In.
most.cases,.touch-up.paint.can.be.ordered..Please.
contact.a.Four.Winns.dealer.for.assistance..
Some maintenance is required to maintain the finish
and.minimize.rusting..The.trailer.should.be.washed.
and.rinsed.with.clean.water.immediately.after.each.
use..Depending.upon.use,.waxing.is.recommended.
twice.a.year..Use.paste.wax.designed.for.enamel.
paint..
On galvanized trailers with GatorHyde™, rinse all
exposed.metal.parts.thoroughly.with.only.clean.water.
after use. The Gatorhyde™ protective coating may
cleaned.with.mild.dishwashing.soap.in.a.bucket.of.
water.and.nylon.boat.brush..Rinse.thoroughly.with.
clean.water...
To.rejuvenate.as.well.as.UV.protect.worn.and.faded.
GatorHyde™ you may purchase a product called
GatorGloss™. To place an order you can phone
Elastomer.Specialties,.Inc..at.918-485-2835.or.Fax.
918-485-2856.
B. Bunks
The.bunks.should.be.replaced.if.they.are.cracked,.
warped,.or.evidence.of.dry-rot.is.found..The.replace-
ment.boards.should.be.treated.lumber.of.the.same.
length.and.width.
DO NOT burn damaged or broken bunks.
Toxic fumes will be released. Dispose of bunks
properly.
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