cable is lightly pulled by accident. If the
breakaway cable is pulled during an emer-
gency situation, the clip will be destroyed.
The breakaway system must be reset by
pushing up on the tab located under the
coupler and the clip must be replaced. To
install a new clip, open the latch handle and
pull enough cable out of the coupler body
to make the installation of the clip easier.
The clip must be installed on the cable in
front of the indicator bead. (NOTE: Some
couplers do not require a clip. Verify with
your authorized MasterCraft dealer wheth-
er your model has the clip.) Hold the clip
with a set of pliers and insert over the
cable. Use a second set of pliers to gently
close the opened end of the clip. The clip
should be free to move on the cable.
The breakaway system reset tab must be
pushed up afer the clip installation and
anytime the cable has been pulled.
Trailer Winch Assembly
Maintain a firm grip on the winch handle at
all times. Never release the handle when
the ratchet level is in the unlocked posi-
tion with a load on the winch because the
handle will spin forcefully under these con-
ditions, which may cause serious injury.
Prior to each use of the winch, check for
the proper ratchet operation. Do not use the
winch if it is damaged. Seek immediate re-
pairs. Never use the winch handle as a han-
dle for pulling or maneuvering the entire
trailer or other equipment. Never pull on
the winch handle against a locked ratchet.
Never exceed the rated capacity of the
winch. Excessive loads may cause pre-
mature failure. Never apply a load on the
winch with the strap fully extended. Keep
at least two full turns of the strap that’s on
the reel. Inspect the condition of the winch
strap. Using a damaged or worn winch
strap may result in serious injury or dam-
age. Check the winch straps frequently.
The strength in these can deteriorate from
exposure to weather, ozone and ultraviolet
light (direct sunlight). If a strap becomes
frayed or worn, replace it immediately with
a new one.
A heavy grease should be applied to the
gears to provide a free-running drive and to
minimize the effort you have to expend to
crank the boat onto the trailer.
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