if lines or ttings appear to be leaking.
• Aluminum wheels also require attention
to routine maintenance, particularly in
keeping them clean. Failure to do so may
result in damage that is not covered by
warranty.
• The trailer and wheels should be washed
weekly during boating season, and af-
ter every use if the trailer has been sub-
merged in salt or brackish water. Use a
soft brush, mild detergent and/or mild
degreaser. A quality spray-on wheel
cleaner may also be used. Ensure that
anyproductusedisspecicallyindicat-
edforuseonaluminum. (Many clean-
ers are too harsh and will result in pitting
or other damage to the wheel surface.)
Many car washes use strong chemicals
and should be avoided when that is the
case. Removing road lm, contami-
nants and brake dust (all of which retain
moisture) is critical to ensuring that the
wheels will retain their luster and quality
nish for a long period of time. Any ex-
posure to a hard winter climate, particu-
larly road salt and/or chemicals, requires
immediate cleaning the same as submer-
sion in salt water. NEVER CLEAN
HOT WHEELS. Allow wheels to cool
or cool them with running water. If the
wheels are too hot, signicant damage
can occur to the wheels. It is also im-
portant to seal the wheels with aseal-
antthatreducesstaticandresistsbrake
dust. Check at an automotive supply
store for an appropriate sealant.
Before Initial Use:
• Read this entire Owner’s Manual com-
pletely.
Before Every Trip:
Ensure that all vehicle and trailer main-
tenance has been done as set out in the vari-
ous owner’s manuals.
• Verify that the tongue weight and load
are within proper specication. Further,
be sure that the load distribution is cor-
rect so that the tow vehicle and trailer
are properly balanced front-to-back and
side-to-side.
• Check the brake uid reservoir to ensure
it has the proper uid level.
• Examine the brake rotor surfaces and re-
move excessive rust, ushing the brakes
if the trailer has been idle for an extend-
ed period of time or submerged in salt
water and not ushed afterwards.
• Examine the actuator for wear, bent
parts, corroded/seized parts or other
damage.
• Test the actuator to verify the brakes are
working prior to use.
• Verify all running and brake lights, as
well as turn signals and hazard lights,
are working properly and that all wir-
ing is properly connected. It must not
be touching the road, but loose enough
to make turns without disconnecting or
damaging the wires.
• Verify the coupler latch and all equip-
ment that connect the trailer and tow ve-
hicle are properly secured and adjusted.
• Verify that there are no leaks in the hy-
draulic system.
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