Backing Up With Surge Brakes - Scarab jet boat Owenrs Manual

chanism. Hydraulic pressure held in the sys-
suddenly.
operate if the trailer does not separate com-
pletely from the tow vehicle, or if the trailer
tongue "submarines" and goes beneath the
9. Safety cables are provided and must be used.
Cross the safety cables under the coupling and
attach to the towing vehicle's frame or bumper.
See Figure F16. Always allow slack for turns.
Regulations vary from state to state. Please
check the local laws in your state.
The trailer's safety cable length MUST be
away cable is NOT pulled if the coupler
separates from the tow vehicle's hitch but
remains connected by the safety cables.
tivated after BOTH the trailer's coupler and
safety cables have failed and allowed the
trailer to completely separate from the tow
trailer safety cables to allow short radius
turns. The cables should not drag on the
ground. Safety cables must be used.
Figure F16: Crossing the Safety Cables
Trailer Information - Section F
be sure cou pler is seat ed and safe ty cables
are cris s cros sed be fore trail er ing.
posi tion.
11. Check for proper tow vehicle-trailer hookup. The
tow vehicle and trailer should be level with a posi-
tive tongue load. Scarab trailers are designed with
tongue weights between 5% and 10% of the total
weight of the boat, fuel, gear and trailer. The trailer
should be close to level. If unsure of tongue load
and trailer position, consult your Scarab dealer
before proceeding.
Be sure the tow vehicle and trailer are level
and have a positive tongue load. This will
systems.
Be sure to read the manufacturer's literature, included
in the owner's packet, before towing your Scarab boat
and trailer.
B. Backing Up With Surge Brakes
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Follow the steps listed above for hitching the trailer
before backing up.
1. Before backing up a slope or through soft ground,
pull the trailer forward slightly to assure the actuator
socket is in the fully for ward position.
2. Back the trailer up.
Avoid sharp turns. This could bend, cre ate
ex tre me stress or frac ture ei ther the actu ator
or trailer tongue.
your mir rors for clear view of the area behind
the trailer.
NOTICE
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