TRAILER
CARE OF YOUR TRAILER:
Like a car, a trailer consists of painted metal, therefore you
should exercise the same kind of care. Frequent washing with a gentle detergent and
water and waxing when needed will maintain its lustre. Since the trailer
is
frequently
submersed, you should periodically check for rust spots that may appear. Touch them
up promptly with a
good
rust-preventive touch-up paint, particularly around the wheel hub.
It
is
a good practice to rinse your boat and trailer with fresh water after each use to
remove salt or other contaminates harmful to finishes.
TOWING YOUR
BOAT:
Consult this checklist prior
to
trailering your boat.
• Check wheel lug nuts for tightness. (Proper torque
is
90 to 95
ft.
Ibs.)
• Check
all
nuts, bolts and fasteners for tightness.
•
Be
sure that the coupler
is
securely fastened and that the safety chains are secured
to the vehicle.
• Check the turnbuckle. Make sure it is secure.
•
Be
sure that the trailer electrical connector
is
securely positioned with slack allowed for
cornering. Check brake lights, turn signals, emergency flasher and running lights with
the vehicle engine on and with it off.
•
Be
sure that the contents and seat cushions
in
your boat are securely stored, so that
no loose gear can fly out of the boat
or
shift, causing damage
to
boat or equipment.
These items should be stowed carefully or firmly secured.
•
If
your Nautique
is
eqUipped with a walk-through windshield, make certain the
door
is
in
place and closed while the boat
is
being trailered.
NOTE:
Trailer-towed boats are not designed to be used to carry exceptionally
heavy loads. This can adversely effect the proper balance of the boat/trailer
combination and cause tire failure and/or loss of control.
• Your trailer is equipped with surge brakes. Check the brake operation. (Refer to the
brake manufacturer owner's manual for proper instruction.)
• If your boat
is
equipped with an optional
bow
winch, make sure that it
is
snug.
• If your boat
is
equipped with removable boarding platform, make sure the platform
bracket pins are in place before trailering.
CARPET: The longitudinal supports that cradle the hull and the
bow
stop boards are
covered with carpeting material. Soap, water and a soft scrub brush are needed to clean
this carpet. DO NOT use any caustic substances, as these will deteriorate the carpet on
the trailer.
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