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 combination approximately
To reduce the risk of breakaway accidents, be
sure coupler is seated and safety chains criss-
crossed before trailering.
2"
secured, the actuator is latched properly.
to 4". If the ball does not disengage and remains
10.
11.
Retract jack fully and place in trailering or horizontal
position.
To prevent back injury, DO NOT
PHYSICALLYLIFT the trailer tongue
when loaded.
Checkforpropertowvehicle-trailerhook-up. Thetow
vehicle and trailer should be level with a positive
tongue load. Four Winns trailers are designed with
tongue weights between 5% and 10% of the total
weight of the boat, fuel, gear and trailer. The trailer
shouldbeclosetolevel. Ifunsureoftongueloadand
trailer position, consult your Four Winns dealer be-
foreproceeding.
6.
7.
Insert padlock or bolt through lock hole to protect
from theft.
Connectbreakawaycablesolidlytobumperorframe
of tow vehicle and should be as near to center as
possible. Thecableshouldhangclearoftrailertongue
and be long enough to permit short radius turns with-
out pulling breakaway cable forward.
Proper level towing will help eliminate trailer sway,
preventprematurebrakeapplication ordragging,and
also spring damage. Agood rule of thumb to check
and set up trailer height is to load trailer and tow
vehicle as it normally would be used. Measure the
distance from bottom of trailer frame to the ground in
anareajustforwardandjustaftofthewheels. These
measurements should be close to equal. If not, it
may be necessary to have your trailer hitch modified
by the hitch manufacturer or dealer. Contact your
Four Winns dealer for assistance.
8.
Make sure breakaway cable is in released position
with indicator bead touching or resting against cable
spring stop. See Figure P10.
B. Backing Up
Followthestepslistedaboveforhitchingthetrailerbefore
backing up.
1.
2.
3.
Before backing up a slope or through soft ground,
pull the trailer forward slightly to assure the actuator
socket is in the fully forward position.
Figure P10: Breakaway Cable
Movetheleveronthesideoftheactuatortothe“Back-
up Position”. Refer to the actuator manufacturer’s
literature for additional information.
DO NOT use breakaway cable as a parking
brake.
9.
Safetychainsareprovidedandmustbeused. Cross
the safety chains under the coupling and attach to
the towing vehicle’s frame or bumper. Always allow
slack for turns.
Back the trailer up.
Avoid sharp turns. This could bend, create ex-
treme stress or fracture either the actuator or
trailertongue
Vista Owners Manual
10/93
Section P
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