Operation; Hitching Trailers - Scarab jet boat Owenrs Manual

F - 3 OP ER A T ION
A. Hitching Trailer
Before towing, the trailer must be properly hitched to
the tow vehicle.
To ensure proper engagement of the actua-
tor's coupler to the tow ball, DO NOT use
a multi-piece ball, an incorrectly sized ball,
or a worn/damaged ball. Please refer to the
tor on the trailer for Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating (GVWR) or visit our website at www.
scarabboats.com. Trailers with a GVWR of
7000 pounds or below require a 2" tow ball
and trailers above a GVWR of 7000 pounds
require a 2 5/16" tow ball.
1. Position actuator ball socket above ball hitch.
2. Open the coupler latch fully to allow the ball latch
the safety pin from the coupler latch hole to fully
extend the coupler latch. The coupler latch will
remain up to indicate that it is not yet attached to
the ball. See Figures F5 & F6.
3. Lower trailer tongue until ball is seated or rests in
ball socket. Ensure the ball latch is in the correct
position to retain the hitch ball.
4. Close coupler latch by pushing latch down until
latch engages properly.
The coupler latch should close and secure freely
the ball sock et. If the coupler latch does not close
freely or does not engage properly, do not tow
trailer. DO NOT force the coupler latch into closed
posi tion, otherwise damage could result. Inspect ac-
tuator for bent parts or cause of im prop er operation.
NOTICE
Keep the coupler clean and lubricated to pre-
vent dam age to the coupler.
Trailer Information - Section F
5. Make sure the actuator is secure. If unsure,
extend the trailer tongue jack to the ground and
lift (with the jack) the car and trailer combina-
disengage and remains se cured, the actuator is
latched properly.
NOTICE
lift the trailer tongue when load ed.
6. The safety pin, provided with the trailer, or a
padlock must be inserted completely in the
coupler latch hole. This ensures the coupler's
locking latch remains in the locked position dur-
ing towing of the trailer. Use of a padlock will
help to deter theft.
7. Connect actuator break-away cable S-hook
securely to one of the tow vehicle hitch's safety
chain connection points. Do not connect S-hook
to the safety cables or chains. The cable should
hang clear of trailer tongue and be long enough
to permit short radius turns without pulling the
break-away cable. DO NOT loop the break-away
cable around a bracket and loop it back onto
itself.
8. If the break-away system is accidently applied
into the slot on the release tab (bottom side
is heard indicating the emergency brake has
released. See Figure F15.
Flat-Bladed
Screw Driver
Figure F15: Emergency Break-Away System -
Manual Release
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