counterclockwise). Back up slowly. Because mirrors cannot provide
all of the visibility you may need when backing up, whenever
possible have someone outside at the rear of the trailer to guide
you while backing up. Use slight movements of the steering wheel
to adjust direction. Exaggerated movements will cause greater
movement of the trailer. If you have diculty, pull forward and
realign the tow vehicle and trailer and start over.
Parking
When parking, try to avoid parking on steep grades. If possible,
have someone outside to guide you as you park. Once stopped,
but before shifting into park, have someone place blocks on the
downhill side of the trailer wheels. Apply the parking brake, shift into
park, and then remove your foot from the brake pedal. Following
this parking sequence is important to be sure your vehicle does not
become locked in park because of extra load on the transmission.
For manual transmissions, apply the parking brake and then turn
the vehicle o in either first gear when parked uphill, or reverse gear,
when parked downhill.
Uncoupling
When uncoupling the trailer, place blocks at the front and rear of the
trailer tires to ensure that the trailer does not roll away when the
coupling is released.
Unbalanced Load
An unbalanced load may cause the tongue to suddenly rotate
upward; therefore, before uncoupling, place jack stands under the
rear of the trailer.
Dicult Towing
If a trailer seems hard to tow or sways to one side, a brake rotor may
not be rotating freely. If this appears to be the problem, immediately
contact your authorized MasterCraft dealer for assistance. Ignoring
this symptom could result in brake failure.
Check Trailer Jack and Lug Wrench
The trailer jack and lug wrench that came with the tow vehicle may
also work on the trailer, but don’t count on it, check it to be sure
before you need it.
Road Trip Kit
Make up a special road trip kit and carry it with you on all trips. The
kit should include a spare wheel and tire, lug wrench, wheel chocks,
bearing grease, spare strap for tie-downs and winch, extra lights,
wheel bearings and road flares.
Insurance
Some insurance policies do not provide coverage when towing a
trailer. Check the policy or call the insurance agent to be certain that
you have appropriate insurance coverage in place.
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