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welded frame-mounted hitch, class 2 or 3. Consult your Regal dealer
for more information.
Should your trailer be equipped with surge brakes, that is brakes on the
trailer that cut in with a very slight delay when your brakes are applied,
be sure to follow recommended service and maintenance instructions.
Be sure that the trailer master cylinder is fi lled with the recommended
fl uid before towing your boat. Inspect the trailer brake lines for any
leakage. Also, if you notice brake fl uid on the inside of the tires, you
may have a wheel cylinder leaking. Consult a professional.
Never place your hands between the trailer hitch coupling and the hitch
ball on your towing vehicle while hooking up. Be sure the tongue jack
is in the full up position before departure. Be certain safety chains are
crisscrossed and secured; do not allow them to drag on the road.
Be sure to buy a suitable set of tie downs which can be attached to
the boats’ stern eyes and the eyelets provided on most trailers. Tighten
them securely and neatly fold up the extra strap material and secure it
with tape so it doesn’t loosen and dangle on the road.
Check the trailer lug nuts for the proper torque. Use a foot pound
wrench and torque in a star sequence to the correct poundage as
recommended by the trailer manufacturer. Torque the lug nuts at
half the poundage on all nuts. Then set the torque wrench to the full
poundage and fasten to the last foot poundage fi gure.
Check the trailer tires often for voids, excessive wear or out of round
tire conditions. If the trailer seems to vibrate you may have a bad tire
or one that is unbalanced. These wheels can be rebalanced at most
automotive or tire shops. Never pull a boat on a patched tire. Buy a
spare tire and wheel including a hub and wheel bearing assembly. Mount
it on the trailer for speedy installation should a blow out occur.
Check the trailer harness often for signs of fraying. Check the harness
connector for corrosion. Make sure the trailer harness when connected
to the trailer has enough slack for turning
Check the wheel bearings for wear periodically by a professional. On
most trailers, there is a zerk fi tting on the wheel hub to add the proper
lubricant to the wheel bearing with a grease gun. These wheel bearing
waterproof covers for the bearings can be purchased at retail outlets.
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