MASTERCRAFT TRAILERS
26-4
Trailer Winch Assembly
Upon each use of the winch, check for the proper ratchet operation. Do not use the winch if it is damaged.
Seek immediate repairs.
Maintain a firm grip on the winch handle at all times. Never release the handle when the ratchet lever is in the
unlocked position with a load on the winch. The handle will spin violently under these conditions, which could
cause personal injury.
Never use the winch handle as a handle 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 premature failure and result in
personal injury.
Never apply a load on the winch with the strap fully extended.Keep at least two full turns on the strap that’s
on the reel.
Inspect the condition of the winch strap. Using one that is damaged or worn can result in serious personal
injury or damage.
It is not recommended to use the winch as the sole method for loading the boat onto the trailer. However, it
is a satisfactory assistant in the event of engine power loss.
Check the winch straps frequently. The strength in these can deteriorate from exposure to weather, ozone
and ultraviolet light. 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 on the trailer.
Warningvot Tongue
Attention should be paid to all warning labels. Pay particular attention to the warning labels that appear on
the pivot tongue.
MasterCylinder Level
Regularly verify that the brake fluid
level comes to the top of the reservoir.
MasterCraft specification for brake
fluid is type DOT3 Premium.
As part of an annual maintenance pro-
gram, consumers should check the fluid level
both at the beginning and at the conclusion
of the boating season. If at any time you sus-
pect a braking issue, check the fluid level.
Trailer Coupling
Your trailer coupling is designed to
have the required strength when a hitch
ball is in its socket. It is therefore neces-
sary to exercise care when the trailer is
disconnected from the hitch that the cou-
pling is not subjected to any impact.
Failure to properly attach the safety cables between your trailer
and the tow vehicle can result in a run-away trailer if the trailer
coupler becomes detached from the hitch, which may cause
serious injury or death or property damage.
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