a padlock must be inserted completely in the
forward coupler latch hole. This helps ensure the
coupler’s latch remains in the locked position during
towing of the trailer. Refer to Section S-3 Operation
for additional information on couplers and hitching to
the tow vehicle.
Be sure dirt, sand, ice, etc., does not obstruct
the proper seating of the lock pin.
4.
When raising or lowering the jack, prevent the
caster from rotating while cranking. Make sure the
jack is planted on a firm and level surface before
unhitching the trailer.
NOTICE
Anti-sway devices as used on recreational
vehicles (RV’s) are not applicable to surge
brake systems and should not be used on
Four Winns trailers.
®
To prevent personal injury or damage to the
boat and trailer, observe the following:
DO NOT use a trailer hitch with moving parts.
The brakes could activate when traveling
downhill. Always use a fixed hitch.
•
•
NEVER pull on the lock pin when any
trailer weight is on the trailer jack.
Release handle must be in open position
to remove from or place on ball.
DO NOT move the trailer when resting on
the swivel jack. Use towing vehicle
to move the boat and trailer.
Open
•
Keep body and feet clear of trailer tongue
when raising or lowering jack.
Always remember to swivel jack to the horizontal
position before towing the trailer. Damage to the caster
and jack may result.
The swivel jack provided on the Four Winns
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trailer
Ball Socket
can be removed from the trailer to allow for mainte-
nance or repairs. Follow the manufacturer’s recom-
mendations provided in the owner’s packet.
Release handle must be fully closed
and pin insertedbefore towing.
D. Surge Brakes & Coupling Assembly
Closed
Surge brakes are standard on the SL model trailers
manufactured by Four Winns. Surge brakes operate
automatically when the tow vehicle’s brakes are ap-
plied. When the tow vehicle slows down or stops, the
forward momentum or “surge” of the trailer against
the hitch ball applies pressure to a master cylinder in
the trailer coupler. The master cylinder supplies hy-
draulic pressure through the hydraulic system which
activates the trailer’s disc brakes. See Figure S5.
Please refer to the manufacturer’s literature included
in your owner’s packet for further details regarding
operation and maintenance.
Ball Socket
Always insert safety pin.
Figure S5: Surge Brake Actuator & Coupling Assembly
The brake actuator and coupling assembly comes
with a 5-wire plug for connecting to the tow vehicle’s
trailering harness. Figure S6 depicts the 5-wire plug,
the color of the individual wires, and the designated
circuit for each wire.
To hitch the trailer to the tow vehicle, place the cou-
pler latch in the open position to unlock the coupler.
See Figure S5. Push down on the coupler latch to
lock the trailer to the ball hitch. Push coupler latch
lever back until the latch engages and is properly
seated. The safety pin, provided with the trailer, or
Trailer Information - Section S
Owner’s Manual Page 131
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| Model Year | 2008 |
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