Four winns S Series, Owner'S Manual

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Owner’s Manual Page 139 Trailer Information - Section S
3. Open (to approximately 110°) and close handles
to ratchet. Leave in closed position to main tain
pressure on strap.
The rear tie-down straps are also a mechanical
ratchet devices. To allow the strap out, follow the
procedures below:
1. Place two fingers on spring-loaded release and
push release downward while pushing the handle
forward towards the trailer. See Figure S13.
Figure S13: Rear Tie Down Strap - Release
2. With other hand, pull strap upward. The inner
spindle/gear should move freely.
To ratchet strap or tighten down the strap on the boat:
1. Place hand on handle and lift upward and away
from trailer until the spindle/gear locks and
handle stops.
2. Return handle to start position and repeat step
one. Continue until strap has been sufficiently
tightened. See Figure S14.
Figure S14: Rear Tie Down Strap - Tightening
S - 3 OP ER A T ION
A. Hitching Trailer
Before towing, the trailer must be properly hitched to
the tow vehicle.
To ensure proper engagement of the actua-
tor’s coupler to the tow ball, DO NOT use
a multi-piece ball, an incorrectly sized ball,
or a worn/damaged ball. Please refer to the
trailer’s certification plate, cou pler or actua-
tor on the trailer for Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating (GVWR) or visit our website at www.
fourwinns.com. Trailers with a GVWR of
7000 pounds or below require a 2” tow ball
and trailers above a GVWR of 7000 pounds
require a 2 5/16” tow ball.
1. Position actuator ball socket above ball hitch.
2. Open the coupler latch fully to allow the ball
latch to rotate open. Note: You will have to re-
move the safety pin from the coupler latch hole
to fully extend the coupler latch. The coupler
latch will remain up to indicate that it is not yet
attached to the ball. See Figures S5 & S6.