Owner’s Manual Page 117Trailer Information - Section S
B. Tongue
Four Winns
®
trailers are designed with tongue weights
between 5% and 10% of the total weight of the boat,
fuel, gear and trailer. If the downward weight on the
coupling ball does not fall within this range, coupler
failure and towing instability may occur. If using
another manufacturer’s trailer, have the dealer check
the tongue weight before trailering.
NOTICE
DO NOT use a bent or damaged tongue or
coupler. Replacement parts may be ordered
through a Four Winns dealer.
The trailer tongue is hinged or removable on many of
our painted trailers and galvanized trailers. This allows
for easier storage. The tongue is attached with clevis
pin(s) with locking hair pin(s) or clevis pin keeper(s)
t
o the trailer frame. Refer to Figure S-3.
Figure S-3: Trailer Tongue Assembly
To pivot the tongue on trailers models with exposed
hinges:
1. Make sure the trailer jack is supporting the trailer
load properly. Refer to Section S-2/C on Swivel
Jacks for additional information.
2. Remove the clevis pin keeper(s) and clevis pin(s).
NOTICE
The tongue will exert some pressure on the
clevis pin(s). It may be necessary to lift, push
or wiggle the tongue to remove the clevis
pin(s).
3. Pivot the tongue towards the trailer as far as it
w
ill go.
To reinstall, follow this procedure in reverse order.
1. Pivot the tongue until the clevis pin hole(s) is
aligned.
NOTICE
When extending tongue ensure that the brake
line and wire harness are not pinched. Failure
to check could result in damage.
2. Insert clevis pin(s). Always be sure to insert clevis
pin(s) from the top and insert the clevis pin
keeper(s).
NOTICE
The tongue will exert some pressure on the
clevis pin(s). It may be necessary to lift, push
or wiggle the tongue to insert the clevis pin(s).
5. If towing the trailer, remember to plug the 5-wire
tongue harness to the trunk connector wire
h
arness of your tow vehicle.
To reinstall, follow this procedure in reverse order.
Make sure the trailer tongue is secure before
hitching to the towing vehicle.
C. Swivel Jack
The jack is designed to lift, lower and support the
tongues of the trailers when not connected to the
towing vehicle. Before unhitching the trailer, use the
following guidelines when setting up the jack.
1. Remove the lock pin. See Figure S-4.
2. Swivel jack to the vertical position
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