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M A S T E R C R A F T T R A I L E R S
or jack stands.
• Lubricate moving parts such as the roll-
ers and winch, as well as the ball cou-
pler.
• Tighten any loose nuts and bolts.
Extendedstorage(inexcessofoneyear):
Follow the recommendations listed
above for storage of several months dura-
tion. Additionally:
• Check the brake system for uid level
in the master cylinder. If the uid level
is low, air may be trapped in the brake
lines. Bleed all lines if necessary and ll
the reservoir to the proper level.
• Lubricate all links and pivots to prevent
rusting.
• Fill the hub cavities (to avoid damage
from vermin).
• Be certain the breakaway system has not
been set and that the actuator is fully ex-
tended.
• When possible, store away from exces-
sive moisture.
Troubleshooting
If any of the following potential problems
develop, the trailer must be immediately
stopped and the proper corrective action
taken before the trailer is placed back in
service. Failure to do so may lead to loss of
proper trailer braking capability or damage
to the trailer and load.
Problem:
Coupler latch handle does not open or
close easily.
Possible cause: Oversizehitchball.
Remedy: Check ball size at several positions.
The ball should be within 1.970”-2.000” in
diameter. Replace if necessary.
Possible cause: Ballnot fully insertedin
theballsocket.
Remedy: Check for the proper ball size and
positive tongue load. Check to see if the
tongue jack is fully retracted. Make sure
there are no foreign objects or excessive
points inside the coupler cavity.
Possible cause: Thetrailerandtowvehicle
are not level with each other or are facing
downhill.
Remedy: Reposition the tow vehicle and
trailer or block a trailer tire and extend the
actuator.
Possible cause: Excessivecorrosion.
Remedy: Lubricate or replace parts as nec-
essary.
If the latch handle does not close freely, DO
NOT tow the trailer until the cause of the
problem is located and corrected. Forcing
the latch handle closed will make opening
the latch handle extremely dicult.