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Make sure the coupler completely covers the ball and the
ball clamp inside the coupler is below the ball, not on top
of the ball. Use a padlock or supplied pin to secure the
coupler lever in the locked (down) position, failure to do
so can cause trailer to become detached from tow vehicle,
which may result in serious injury or death.
After the coupler is locked on the hitch ball, raise
the front of the trailer using the tongue jack. If the
coupler comes loose, reattach the coupler to the
hitch ball and raise the front of the trailer again. If
the coupler will not stay attached, check the hitch
ball and coupler for size and damage.
BEFORE TOWING THIS TRAILER
CHECK THAT:
•Coupler and hitch ball are the same size and
correct rating.
•Coupler is latched (Closed).
•All safety chains are attached. The trailer
safety chains are crossed under the tongue.
•All trailer lights are working correctly.
•Boat is secured to the trailer front and rear. (DO NOT use
winch line alone).
•Tongue jack is all the way up and stored.
•Wheel lug bolts or nuts are tight.
•Tires have correct pressure.
•Trailer brakes are adjusted and breakaway cable is
attached to tow vehicle
•Load in trailer is within trailer capacity, distributed
correctly, and the trailer tongue weight is correct.
This product contains chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer and other birth defects or other
reproductive harm.
Introduction
Death, serious injury, and/or property damage can result
if you do not read and follow instructions in the owner’s
manual. Make sure all people towing this trailer read and
follow the instructions.
We would like to thank you for purchasing
a SKEETER Boat Trailer, which is National Marine
Manufacturers Association ( NMMA ®) certified,
and National Association of Trailer Manufacturers
(NATM ®) compliant.
NMMA Certification means we comply with
established industry standards and federal safety
regulations. NATM verification compliance program
verifies trailers are built to meet best practices
according to state and federal regulations.
Both organizations require annual or bi-annual
inspections of the manufacturers facility and
trailers.
Your new trailer is designed to make loading and
launching your boat easier. Read this manual
carefully before you use your trailer because
it gives important details on the trailer you
just purchased. Pay attention to and follow all
instructions and maintenance procedures in this
manual.
Trailer Length
Make sure when the boat is on the trailer, there is enough
space between the front of your boat and the back of your
tow vehicle.
The weight of the boat, as listed in the boat
manufacturer’s product brochure, may not include the
weight of the motors, fuel, water and personal gear
and should not be used alone when choosing a trailer.
Overloading can cause serious injury or property damage.
Attaching Your Trailer
Always get help to back your tow vehicle to your trailer.
NEVER move the trailer to the tow vehicle.
Before hitching your trailer to your tow vehicle,
please check the items listed on the decal located
on or near the winch stand.
Your SKEETER Dealer will provide another decal if
it is missing or illegible.
Raise the front of the trailer with the tongue jack.
Back your tow vehicle close to the trailer, then get
out and check the location of the coupler and hitch
ball. Move your tow vehicle until the coupler is over
the hitch ball. Using the tongue jack, lower the
trailer until the coupler completely covers the hitch
ball. Lock the coupler with the supplied hitch pin.
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