Four winns S Series, Owner'S Manual

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Owner’s Manual Page 136 Trailer Information - Section S
To pre vent per son al inju ry, ob se rve the following:
A spi n ning winch han dle can cause inju ry. Be
sure the area is clear.
DO NOT release the handle when the ratchet
is disengaged. Be sure the ratch et is en gaged
or no load is on the winch before releasing the
handle.
To pre vent per son al inju ry, ALWAYS in spect
the winch line and hook before each use.
NEVER use line that is worn or frayed. NEV ER
let any one stand in or behind a boat while pull-
ing with the winch.
To rewind the winch, ALWAYS engage the ratchet first.
Turn the handle in the appropriate direction to rewind
the line.
A clicking sound will be heard when the winch
is properly en gaged. If a clicking sound is not
heard, DO NOT release the handle. Handle
may spin backwards. Lower the load into a safe
position before releasing the han dle.
Refer to the manufacturer’s literature, included in the
owner’s packet, for more information on winch opera-
tion.
F. Tires & Wheels
Trailer wheel rims are available in three types of
finishes: white, aluminum and galvanized. The white,
powder coat finish is standard. Aluminum rims (Mags)
are optional on painted trailers. Galva nized trailers are
equipped with matching galva nized rims. Spare tire cov-
ers may be available as an option and will match the
trailer. Check with your Four Winns Dealer for avail-
ability.
The tires installed on Four Winns® trailers meet the
trailer load requirements for each model. Before trail-
ering, make sure the tires are inflated accord ing to the
manufacturer’s recommendation. Tire pressure infor-
mation is noted on the tire and in the manufacturer’s
Figure S6: Brake Actuator & Coupling As sembly - Closed
(Coupler may vary depending on Boat/Trailer Model)
The brake actuator and coupling assembly comes
with a 5-wire plug for connecting to the tow vehicle’s
trailering harness. Figure S7 depicts the 5-wire plug,
the color of the individual wires, and the designated
circuit for each wire.
Figure S7: 5-Wire Plug Harness
For maintenance and other information, refer to the
manufacturer’s literature included with in the owner’s
packet.
E. Winch
Winch operating instructions are listed below.
To release the winch, place the ratchet in the REVERSE
or NEUTRAL position. The winch handle may spin when
pulling on the winch line.
Ball Socket
Always insert safety pin.
Release handle must be
fully closed and pin inserted
before towing.
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