Release handle must be in open position
to remove from or place on ball.
Open
To prevent personal injury, observe the
following:
A spinning winch handle can cause injury. Be sure
the area is clear.
DO NOT release the handle when the ratchet is
disengaged. Be sure the ratchet is engaged or no
load is on the winch before releasing the handle.
Ball Socket
Release handle must be fully closed
and pin inserted before towing.
To prevent personal injury, ALWAYS inspect
the winch line and hook before each use.
NEVER use line that is worn or frayed. NEV-
ER let anyone stand in or behind a boat while
pulling with the winch.
Closed
To rewind the winch, ALWAYS engage the ratchet
first. Turn the handle in the appropriate direction to
rewind the line.
Ball Socket
Always insert safety pin.
Figure S7: Surge Brake Actuator & Coupling Assembly
A clicking sound will be heard when the winch
is properly engaged. If a clicking sound is not
heard, DO NOT release the handle. Handle
may spin backwards. Lower the load into a
safe position before releasing the handle.
The brake actuator and coupling assembly comes with
a 5-wire plug for connecting to the tow vehicle’s traile-
ring harness. Figure S8 depicts the 5-wire plug, the
color of the individual wires, and the designated circuit
for each wire.
Refer to the manufacturer’s literature, included in
the owner’s packet, for more information on winch
operation.
G. Tires & Wheels
Figure S8: 5-Wire Plug Harness
Trailer wheel rims are available in three types of
finishes: white, aluminum and galvanized. The white,
powder coat finish is standard. Aluminum rims (Mags)
are optional on painted trailers. Galvanized trailers
are equipped with matching galvanized rims. Spare
tire covers are available as an option and will match
the trailer.
For maintenance and other information, refer to the
manufacturer’s literature included with in the owner’s
packet.
F. Winch
Winch operating instructions are listed below.
The tires installed on Four Winns trailers meet the
®
To release the winch, place the ratchet in the
REVERSE or NEUTRAL position. The winch handle
may spin when pulling on the winch line.
trailer load requirements for each model. Before
trailering, make sure the tires are inflated according
to the manufacturer’s recommendation. Tire pressure
Trailer Information - Section S
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| Tags | Four Winns Vista 258, Four Winns Vista 278 |
| Model Year | 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 |
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