B. Tactics
check the tires for proper inflation or damage. .
If.necessary,.redistribute.the.load.before.continuing.
NOTICE
Be sure to check the towing vehicle manufactu-
rer’s literature for recommendations on towing.
For.additional.information.on.trailering,.refer.to.the.
“Boating.Basics”.guide.included.in.the.owner’s.packet.
S - 5
MAINTENANCE
1..
Install.outside.rear.view.mirrors.on.both.sides.of.
the.towing.vehicle.to.improve.vision..Check.the.
rear.view.mirrors.at.frequent.intervals.to.be.sure.
trailer.and.boat.are.riding.smoothly...
A. Care of Exterior Finish
When.using.the.trailer,.keep.in.mind.the.paint.can.
scratch.and.become.marred.during.normal.use..In.
most.cases,.touch-up.paint.can.be.ordered..Please.
contact.a.Four.Winns.dealer.for.assistance..
2
.. Allow.at.least.one.car.and.trailer.length.between.
vehicles.for.each.10.mph..DO.NOT.tailgate.
3..
Use.low.gear.(on.manual.transmissions).when.
traveling.up.steep.hills.or.over.sand,.gravel,..
or.dirt.roads.
Some maintenance is required to maintain the finish
and.minimize.rusting..The.trailer.should.be.washed.
and.rinsed.with.clean.water.immediately.after.each.
use..Depending.upon.use,.waxing.is.recommended.
twice.a.year..Use.paste.wax.designed.for.enamel.
paint..
4
.. Use.care.if.shifting.to.a.lower.gear.while.traveling.
downhill..This.could.activate.the.trailer’s.surge.
brakes.for.the.duration.of.the.downhill.run.and.
cause.overheating..Extended.overheating.could.
result.in.complete.loss.of.the.trailer.brakes.
On galvanized trailers with GatorHyde™, rinse all
exposed.metal.parts.thoroughly.with.only.clean.water.
after use. The Gatorhyde™ protective coating may
cleaned.with.mild.dishwashing.soap.in.a.bucket.of.
water.and.nylon.boat.brush..Rinse.thoroughly.with.
clean.water...
.
.To.help.prevent.overheating,.slow.down.while..
approaching.the.crest.of.a.hill.and.maintain.a.
slow,.controlled.downhill.speed..Apply.brakes..
in.short.intervals.to.allow.time.between.braking..
for.the.brakes.to.cool.off.
To.rejuvenate.as.well.as.UV.protect.worn.and.faded.
GatorHyde™ you may purchase a product called
GatorGloss™. To place an order you can phone
Elastomer.Specialties,.Inc..at.918-485-2835.or.Fax.
918-485-2856.
In mountain regions, extra care is required due
to extreme braking conditions. If not equipped
with a “rugged duty towing package” use
turnouts often to allow brakes to cool otherwise
loss of trailer brakes could result. Consult with
your Four Winns dealer regarding a “rugged
duty towing package” for your towing require-
ments.
B. Bunks
The.bunks.should.be.replaced.if.they.are.cracked,.
warped,.or.evidence.of.dry-rot.is.found..The.replace-
ment.boards.should.be.treated.lumber.of.the.same.
length.and.width.
5..
When.rounding.turns.on.highways.or.streets,.DO.
NOT.cut.corners..Also,.travel.slowly.over.railroad.
tracks.
DO NOT burn damaged or broken bunks.
Toxic fumes will be released. Dispose of bunks
properly.
6.
If the trailer begins to “fishtail” when accelerating,
reduce speed until it ceases. If the trailer “fishtails”
again.during.acceleration,.stop.to.investigate.the.
cause.of.the.problem..Check.for.improper.trailer.
load.and.uneven.weight.distribution.inside.the.
boat..Check.the.winch.line.and.tie-downs..Also.
Trailer Information - Section S
Owner’s Manual Page
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