NOTICE
Anti-sway devices as used on recreational vehi-
cles (RV’s) are not applicable to surge brake sys-
tems andshouldnot beusedonFour Winns trail-
ers.
A clicking sound will be heard when the winch
is properly engaged. If a clicking sound is not
heard,DONOTreleasethehandle. Handlemay
spin backwards. Lower the load into a safe po-
sition before releasing the handle.
DO NOT use a trailer hitch with moving parts.
The brakes could activate when traveling down-
hill. Always use a fixed hitch.
Topreventpersonalinjury,observethefollowing:
•
•
A spinning winch handle can cause injury.
Be sure the area is clear.
DONOTreleasethehandlewhentheratchet
is disengaged. Be sure the ratchet is en-
gaged or no load is on the winch before re-
leasing the handle.
Refer to the manufacturer’s literature included with this
manual for more information on winch operation.
Figure P4: 238 Model Surge Brake Actuator
F.
Wheels
&
Coupling Assembly
Trailerwheelrimsareavailableinthreetypesoffinishes:
white,aluminumandgalvanized. Thewhite,powdercoat
finish is standard. Aluminum rims (Mags) are available
as an option on Four Winns trailers. Galvanized trailers
are equipped with matching galvanized rims. Refer to
P5.
If the brakes are wet from loading, travel at a slow speed
and apply the brakes on your towing vehicle several times
to “dry” out the trailer brakes.
For maintenance and other information, refer to the
manufacturer’s literature included with this manual.
E. Winch
To release the winch, place the ratchet in the REVERSE
or NEUTRAL position. The winch handle may spin when
pulling on the winch line.
Always inspect the winch line and hook before
eachuse. NEVERuselinethatiswornorfrayed.
NEVERletanyonestandinorbehindaboatwhile
pulling with the winch.
Figure P5: Mag Wheel
The tires installed on Four Winns trailers meet the trailer
loadrequirementsforeachmodel. Beforetrailering,make
surethetiresareinflatedaccordingtothemanufacturer’s
recommendation. Tire pressure information is noted on
the tire and on the manufacturer’s literature.
To rewind the winch, ALWAYS engage the ratchet first.
Turn the handle in the appropriate direction to rewind the
line.
Vista Owners Manual
10/93
Section P
Page 4
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