F. Winch - Four winns 248 Vista Owner's Manual

Release handle must be in open position
to remove from or place on ball.
Open
Release handle must be
fully closed and pin inserted
before towing.
Closed
Figure S6: Surge Brake Actuator & Coupling Assembly
The brake actuator and coupling assembly comes with
a 5-wire plug for connecting to the tow vehicle's trailering
harness. Figure S7 depicts the 5-wire plug, the color of
the individual wires, and the designated circuit for each
wire.
Figure S7: 5-Wire Plug Harness
For maintenance and other information, refer to the
manufacturer's literature included with in the owner's
packet.

F. Winch

Winch operating instructions are listed below.
To release the winch, place the ratchet in the REVERSE
or NEUTRAL position. The winch handle may spin when
pulling on the winch line.
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To prevent personal injury, observe the follow-
ing:
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A spinning winch handle can cause injury. Be
sure the area is clear.
Ball Socket
DO NOT release the handle when the ratchet is
disengaged. Be sure the ratchet is engaged or
no load is on the winch before releasing the
handle.
To prevent personal injury, ALWAYS inspect the
Ball Socket
winch line and hook before each use. NEVER
use line that is worn or frayed. NEVER let any-
one stand in or behind a boat while pulling with
the winch.
To rewind the winch, ALWAYS engage the ratchet first.
Turn the handle in the appropriate direction to rewind the
line.
A clicking sound will be heard when the winch is
properly engaged. If a clicking sound is not heard,
DO NOT release the handle. Handle may spin
backwards. Lower the load into a safe position
before releasing the handle.
Refer to the manufacturer's literature, included in the
owner's packet, for more information on winch opera-
tion.
G. Tires & Wheels
Trailer wheel rims are available in three types of finishes:
white, aluminum and galvanized. The white, powder coat
finish is standard. Aluminum rims (Mags) are optional
on painted trailers. Galvanized trailers are equipped with
matching galvanized rims. Spare tire covers are avail-
able as an option and will match the trailer.
The tires installed on Four Winns® trailers meet the trailer
load requirements for each model. Before trailering, make
sure the tires are inflated according to the manufacturer's
recommendation. Tire pressure information is noted on
the tire and in the manufacturer's literature included in
the owner's packet.
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