The trailer’s safety chain/cable length MUST
be set short enough so the actuator’s break-
away cable is NOT pulled if the coupler
separates from the tow vehicle’s hitch but
remains connected by the safety chains/
cables. The break-away system should only be
activated after BOTH the trailer’s coupler and
safety chains/cables have failed and allowed
the trailer to completely separate from the tow
vehicle. Provide just enough slack in the trailer
safety chains/cables to allow short radius
turns. The chains/cables should not drag on
the ground. Safety chains/cables must be
used.
Be sure the tow vehicle and trailer are level
and have a positive tongue load. This will allow
the brake actuators to function properly on
trailer models having such braking systems.
Be.sure.to.read.the.manufacturer’s.literature,.included.
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in.the.owner’s.packet,.before.towing.your.Four.Winns .
boat.and.trailer.
B. Backing Up With Surge Brakes
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.forward.position.
2..
Back.the.trailer.up.
Avoid sharp turns. This could bend, create
extreme stress or fracture either the actuator
or trailer tongue.
Figure S-14: Crossing the Safety Chains/Cables
NOTICE
To reduce the risk of break-away accidents,
be sure coupler is seated and safety chains/
cables crisscrossed before trailering.
Be sure to check for obstacles or persons
behind the trailer before backing up. Also,
adjust your mirrors for clear view of the area
behind the trailer.
NOTICE
Rubber safety chain straps are included on
the “S” hooks to prevent chains/cables from
bouncing off of the tow vehicle and must be
used.
3.. If.the.trailer.is.to.be.uncoupled.from.the.tow.
vehicle.after.backing,.block.all.trailer.wheels.and.
pull.forward.slightly.to.take.strain.off.the.actuator..
.
.
Uncouple.the.actuator.by.lifting.the.release.handle.
and.raise.the.trailer.tongue.with.the.jack.
10..Retract.jack.fully.and.place.in.trailering.or..
horizontal.position.
For.most.trailering.conditions,.the.brake.actuator.will.
allow.you.to.back.up.normally..However,.if.the.coupler.
is.not.wired.or.if.there.is.a.failure.the.trailer.can.still.be.
backed.up.by.using.the.manual.brake.lockout..
.
To.use.your.lockout,.check.that.no.force.is.being.ap-
plied.to.the.actuator..This.is.achieved.by.positioning.
the towing vehicle and the trailer on a flat service, or
with.the.trailer.downhill.from.the.tow.vehicle..Set.the.
vehicle’s.parking.brake.
11..Check.for.proper.tow.vehicle-trailer.hookup....
The.tow.vehicle.and.trailer.should.be.level..
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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.should.be.close
to level..If.unsure.of.tongue.load.and.trailer..
position,.consult.your.Four.Winns.Dealer..
before.proceeding..
Trailer Information - Section S
Owner’s Manual Page
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