MASTERCRAFT TRAILERS
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The coupling should not be allowed to lay on the ground where dirt or sand can enter the socket. This can
cause excessive wear when the trailer is towed again, or it can cause the locking mechanism to jam.
If the coupler becomes damaged it must be repaired or replaced before towing. When the coupling is placed
on the ball, the latch should close firmly. Keep the latch mechanism lightly oiled and clean. Always install a lock
pin in the coupler to promote safety.
Lights
A special wiring harness for connecting the trailer lights to the lighting system of the tow vehicle comes
with your trailer. Be sure the white ground wire from the connector is attached to the frame so that the hitch
ball does not have to act as an electrical connection. Always have your light plug hooked up when backing
your trailer. Disc brakes will not release without the special connector wired to your back-up lights on your
tow vehicle.
Note: Some late-model cars have yellow turn signals and separate (red) stop lights. In this case, a
special wiring adapter will have to be installed on the automobile.
Here are a few things you can do to keep your trailer lighting system in good working order:
• Be sure the white ground wire is properly connected to the trailer frame. Replace any parts that are damaged
or badly worn.
• A small amount of waterproof grease on the plug contacts and light bulb bases will help prevent rust and
corrosion.
• Before every trip, check for burned-out or broken bulbs, cracked or broken light lenses, etc.
• Be sure to unplug the light each time before backing into the water. Extra plugs are available from your
MasterCraft dealer.
Wheels and Hubs
Because they are often exposed to water, trailer wheels and tires require more attention than the wheels on
your family car. The three major items to check are lug nuts, lubrication and the tire pressure.
Failure to properly engage the hitch ball in the coupler ball socket
and to securely lock the coupler latch mechanism can cause the
trailer to become detached from the tow vehicle while traveling,
which may cause serious injury or death or property damage.
To reduce the risk of serious injury, death or property
damage, make certain that all the trailer lights are in
proper working order.
Maintain the proper torque on the lug nuts attached to the
wheel bolts. Failure to do so may result in serious injury or
property damage. Your MasterCraft dealer can provide you
with the proper torque specifications (measured in foot-pounds).
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