2011 Four Winns SL-Series Boat Owners Manual

Note: The recommended oil change period  is 50,000
miles or every two years. When changing or adding oil,
the recommended oil is a 50w synthetic preferably and
any quality brand oil is acceptable. The acceptable oil
weight range that may be used is 50w Oil (minimum to
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Remove lug nuts.
Remove wheel.
Remove Turbo Lube cap.
Remove cotter pin or flange lock.
Unscrew the spindle nut counter-clockwise.
Remove thrust washer.
90
Weight Gear (maximum).
Note: It  is normal  for the  oil to change  color after  a
few miles  of use.  Even a  small amount  of moisture
condensation can cause the oil to turn milky.
NOTICE
7.   Remove hub from spindle.
Most bearing failures are due to improper
maintenance.  Be sure to inspect bearings
and seals as noted in Section S-6B and refer
to the manufacturer’s literature included with
your trailer.
B.   Bearing/Seal Inspection and Replacement
When inspecting bearings or seals:
1.
Inspect the grease seal for damage, tears, or cracks.
If there is no  damage or leakage is not occurring,
the seal is in good condition.
S - 6
AXLE INSPECTION & REPAIRS
As a general rule, repairs and maintenance should be
performed by qualified servicing personnel.  Our axle
manufacturer recommends that a certified mechanic
should be consulted on the following items:
If the seal is torn  or cracked, then it should be re-
placed.  The seal can be pried out of  the hub with
a screw driver.   Be sure to replace the seal  using
the recommended replacement parts. Parts can be
obtained from your Four Winns dealer.
1.
Broken axle
2.
Broken spring
3
4
5
6
.
.
.
.
Worn spring eye bushing parts
Sagging springs
Welding fatigue
Serious leakage of seal
Tire wear
2.
When inspecting the  bearing, check for  corrosion
and wear. If any rust or wear exists on the bearing,
then remove  and replace with  the recommended
parts listed in the table above.
7.
8
9
.
.
Loose or worn suspension parts
All  brake related  adjustments,  inspections   and
problems
3.   If the bearings are in good condition, repacking the
grease should  be done at  this time.   Hand pack
each bearing individually  using a premium water
resistant wheel bearing grease.
A.   Removal of Hub
C.   Hub Reinstallation
The following instructions pertain only to trailers manu-
factured by Four Winns. To remove the hub to inspect
the bearings  and seals,  refer to  Figure S19  and the
following instructions:
1.
2.
To  reinstall  hub, reverse  the  procedures  listed
above.
It is important to tighten the spindle nut to approxi-
mately 50 ft.-lbs. (12” wrench with full hand force).
Loosen the nut then finger tighten.  
3.
4.
Replace the cotter.
When reinstalling  wheel, the  following tightening
procedure is recommended by the manufacturer:
a.
Place wheel lug nuts on by hand to start.
Figure S19:  Axle Components
Trailer Information - Section S
Owner’s Manual Page 142
Product Specification
CategoriesFour Winns Manuals, Four Winns SL-Series Manuals
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Model Year2011
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Document TypeOwner's Manual
LanguageEnglish
Product BrandBoats and Cruisers, Four Winns. For support contact your dealer at http://www.fourwinns.com/locate-dealer.aspx
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