Nauticstar XTS Series, Owner'S Manual

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XTS SERIES OWNER’S MANUAL
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important to allow the brakes to avoid overheating. Don’t hesitate to pull over when possible during or after severe braking
situations and allow the system to cool down. Running a stretch of highway where braking is not necessary is the quickest
way to cool down the brake system because it allows a significant volume of air to flow through the vented rotors and over
the brake pads.
Always be Courteous
Make it as easy as possible for faster-moving vehicles to pass you. Remain in the slower lane and be prepared to reduce
speed if they need extra time to return to the lane.
Do Not Tailgate
Allow at least one combined car and trailer length between you and the car ahead for every 10 mph you are traveling.
Bumping and Fishtailing Signals a Flat
Do not jam on the brakes or mash the accelerator to try to drive out of it. Stop slowly and in as straight a line as possible. If
conditions permit, allow the trailer and tow vehicle to coast at a very slow speed and try to avoid braking, except when the
wheels are straight ahead, and the trailer and tow vehicle are in line. If the trailer begins to fish-tail under acceleration to
highway speed, back off the accelerator a little, and it should cease. If it begins again upon acceleration, stop and check the
load. If the load is not evenly distributed, or if it is too far back so that the hitch load becomes too light, the result can be
fishtailing. Redistribute the load before continuing.
TRAILER CHECKLIST
Before towing the vehicle, be sure to read and familiarize yourself with the instructions and warnings supplied with it.
Never Tow This Vehicle Before Safety Checking the following
• Coupler, hitch, and hitch ball are of the same size
• Breakaway cable is properly attached to the tow vehicle
• Coupler and safety chains are safely secured to the hitch of the tow vehicle
• All fasteners are properly tightened
• Boat is securely tied down to trailer (winch line is not a tie down)
• Wheel lug nuts are properly tightened
• Wheel bearings are properly adjusted and maintained
• Load is within the maximum load carrying capacity
• Load inside the boat is properly distributed
• Tires are properly inflated
• All trailer lighting is working properly