Scout Boats 320 LXF, Owner'S Manual

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and bunks must be kept in good condition to prevent scratching
and gouging of the hull.
• The capacity rating of the trailer should be greater than the
combined weight of the boat, motor, and equipment. The gross
vehicle weight rating must be shown on the trailer. Make sure the
weight of the boat, engine, gear and trailer is not more than the
gross vehicle weight rating.
• Make sure the boat is securely fastened on the trailer to
prevent movement between the boat and trailer. The bow eye on
the boat should be secured with a rope, chain or turnbuckle in
addition to the winch cable. Additional straps may be required
across the beam of the boat.
Note: Your trailer dealer will give instructions on how to
load, fasten and launch your boat.
BOATS HAVE BEEN DAMAGED BY TRAILERS THAT DO NOT PROPERLY
SUPPORT THE HULL. ALWAYS MAKE SURE THE TRAILER BUNKS AND
ROLLERS ARE ADJUSTED SO THEY ARE NOT PUTTING EXCESSIVE
PRESSURE ON THE LIFTING STRAKES AND ARE PROVIDING
ENOUGH SUPPORT FOR THE HULL. HULL DAMAGE RESULTING
FROM IMPROPER TRAILER SUPPORT IS NOT COVERED BY THE SCOUT WARRANTY.
Before Going Out On The Highway:
• Side curtains, clear connector, back drop and aft curtain
must be removed when trailering. Canvas enclosures are not
designed to withstand the extreme wind pressure encountered
while trailering and will be damaged. Always remove and
properly store the enclosure before trailering your boat.
• Make sure the tow BALL and TRAILER COUPLER are the
same size and bolts and nuts are tightly secured.
• The COUPLER MUST BE COMPLETELY OVER THE BALL
and the LATCHING MECHANISM LOCKED DOWN.
• Make sure the TRAILER IS LOADED EVENLY from front to
rear as well as side to side and has the correct weight on the
hitch. Too much weight on the hitch will cause the rear of the tow
vehicle to drag and may make steering more di
ffi cult. Too little
weight on the hitch will cause the rig to fishtail and will make
controlling the tow vehicle di
ffi cult. Contact your trailer
manufacturer or dealer for the correct weight on the hitch for your
trailer.
• The SAFETY CHAINS must be attached crisscrossing under
the coupler to the frame of the tow vehicle. If the ball was to
break, the trailer would follow in a straight line and prevent the
coupler from dragging on the road. Make sure the trailer
emergency brake cable or chain is also installed to the tow
vehicle frame.
• Make sure the LIGHTS on the trailer function properly.
• CHECK THE BRAKES. On a level parking area roll forward
and apply the brakes several times at increasing speeds to
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