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- Page 2 Please take a few minutes to read this manual completely be- fore the use of your MasterCraft trailer for the first time. It will help you answer most of the remaining questions you may have about your new trailer.
- Page 3 If you have any ques- tions, please contact your local authority. Visit us on the web at www.mastercraft.com. If you have specific questions about your MasterCraft trailer, feel free to contact your dealer for additional information and guidance.
- Page 4 Failure to adhere to and comply with the safety warnings and cautions that appear in this manual can lead to serious illness, injury or even death and/or damage to your trailer or the property of others. Beyond these warnings, drivers have a personal responsibility to uti- lize a common sense approach to the towing experience.
- Page 5 (Page 8) Trying to tow with water-filled bladder(s) may not only cause the total weight limits for the trailer to be exceeded but may also result in the improper distribution of the weight on the trailer thereby making towing difficult and/or causing instability when towing, which can be very dangerous to you and to other motorists.
- Page 6 To reduce the risk of serious injury, death or property dam- age, make certain that all the trailer lights are in proper working order. (Page 14) Maintain the proper torque on the lug nuts attached to the wheel bolts. Failure to do so may result in serious injury or property damage.
- Page 7 Also, if your trailer is equipped with the Boat Buddy System, a hard hit against it could cause damage, which is also not covered by warranty.
- Page 8 Also, because all trailers are not exactly alike, be sure to read and comply with any warnings and additional information supplied by MasterCraft in your owners’ packet. It’s the best way to obtain peak performance. Before towing this trailer, be sure to read and familiarize yourself with this manual.
- Page 9 It will also show the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR), which is the load-carrying capacity plus the weight of the trailer itself. Be sure that the total weight of your boat, engine, gear and trailer do not exceed the GVWR.
- Page 10 A bathroom scale can be used for this determination. For example, if the gross weight of the trailer, boat and gear is 3,000 pounds, the weight on the tongue should not be more than 300 pounds, but not less than 150. (Some auto manufacturers say that tongue weight should not exceed 200 pounds when using a weight-carrying, bumper-mounted hitch with full-sized cars.)
- Page 11 Be sure that the total weight of your trailer-boat rig does not ex- ceed the hitch’s load capacity. The maximum weight it can handle is stamped on the hitch.
- Page 12 The cables on the left side of the trailer tongue should be attached to the hole or ring on the right side of the hitch ball, and the right cable should be attached to the hole or ring on the left side of the hitch ball.
- Page 13 The winch is intended solely as an aid to loading the boat on the trailer. It is not intended or adequate to be the sole means of holding the boat in place while trailering. Proper tie-downs fore and aft must be used.
- Page 14 It is there- fore necessary to exercise care when the trailer is disconnected from the hitch that the coupling is not sub- jected to any impact. Failure to properly engage the...
- Page 15 The coupling should not be allowed to lay on the ground where dirt or sand can enter the socket. This can cause excessive wear when the trailer is towed again, or it can cause the locking mechanism to jam. If the coupler becomes damaged it must be repaired or replaced before towing.
- Page 16 • Be sure the white ground wire is properly connected to the trailer frame. Replace any parts that are damaged or badly worn. • A small amount of waterproof grease on the plug contacts and light bulb bases will help prevent rust and corrosion.
- Page 17 As part of the regular maintenance, keep the axle assembly properly lubricated. This procedure is best performed by your MasterCraft dealer. The fill plug in the hub nose must be removed so that 80- to 90-weight motor oil can be added. “Never-seize compound” is applied to the fill plug, which is re-installed and torqued to 7-ft-lbs.
- Page 18 Wheel Bearings and Braking System Wheel bearings and the braking sys- tem on the trailer should be inspected annually. If the bearings or race show signs of scoring, they should be replaced, as well as any worn brake parts. Your MasterCraft dealer should perform this inspection and repair.
- Page 19 Inflate tires to the proper air pressure as noted on the sidewall of the tires. When your trailer tires become worn or damaged, replace them with new tires. Your MasterCraft dealer can help you. For safety and convenience, it is recommended that you always carry a spare wheel and tire.
- Page 20 The loss of adequate braking could result in serious injury or death or property damage. vates the trailer brakes through a hydraulic system, much like the brakes on your automobile. Try out your brakes before each trip.On a regular basis, have your brake linings inspected, necessary adjustments made and any dam- age or worn parts replaced.
- Page 21 As noted previously, it is very important to be sure that the tran- som of your MasterCraft boat is resting fully and securely on the supports provided at the rear end of the trailer, and that it remains in place when parked or underway.
- Page 22 Here are the basic steps: • Back your tow vehicle as close as possible to the trailer. It’s easier– and safer– than pulling the trailer to your car or truck. • Check to be sure the coupler-locking device is released.
- Page 23 This means you should swing wider at curves and corners. • Pass with extra care. With a trailer in tow, you’ll need more time and distance to accelerate, get around a slower vehicle and return to the right lane.
- Page 24 If conditions permit, allow your rig to coast at a very slow speed and try to avoid braking, except when your wheels are straight ahead and the trailer and tow vehicle are in line.
- Page 25 Is it wide enough? How deep is the water at the end of the ramp? Some launch ramps may be slippery when wet. Use great care when walking, standing or loading and unloading boats on or around any launch ramps.
- Page 26 Storage When your MasterCraft trailer will not be in use for several months, you can help it continue to give you good performance by taking the following steps: • Replace damaged tie-downs, winch straps, wiring, etc. • Lubricate moving parts such as the rollers and winch, as well as the ball coupler.
- Page 27 Check to make sure. • Your trailer will look better and last longer if you rinse it off with fresh water several times a year. If your boat is in brackish or salt water, the trailer should be rinsed thoroughly after every trip.
- Page 28 Note: Trailer laws covering such things as brakes, lights, safety cables, licenses, etc., will vary from state to state. Be sure that your trailer is in full compliance with applicable state laws. Your MasterCraft dealer can help you in this regard. Otherwise, contact your nearest state motor vehicle department.
- Page 29 MasterCraft boats at the factory, MasterCraft does not provide, and hereby expressly disclaims, any warranty on the gel coat covering the exterior surfaces of the boat.
- Page 30 ( n ) damage to the trailer and its parts or components due to abrasions, rock chips, rust, improper care or maintenance, or use in salt or brackish water; however, the finishes of galvanized trailers,...
- Page 31 Sections 1.1, 1.2, 1.3 and 1.4 above (which warranty periods begin to run from the date of the original retail purchase of the boat or trailer, or the first use of the boat or trailer, whichever first occurs, as applicable), upon delivery of the warranty transfer card and payment of the applicable warranty transfer fee to MasterCraft.
- Page 32 In the event of a sale or transfer of the boat or trailer by a second owner to a subsequent purchaser, all coverage under this Limited Warranty shall immediately be terminated and the Limited Warranty shall become null and void.
- Page 33 • Verify the safety cables are properly attached to the tow vehicle. • Verify the emergency brake cable is attached properly to the tow vehicle. • Verify the boat is properly loaded on the trailer and tied-down to the trailer. • Check tire pressure.
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