3
O
PERATION
3-30
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Check wheel bearings and wheel
lug nuts before each trip.
•
Check tail, brake, and turn signal
lights for proper operation.
•
Secure the bow of the boat to the
trailer with the winch line and also
with the chain. Secure the stern
cleats to the trailer with tie-downs.
•
Take down and store the bimini top,
if used. The top is not designed to
stay unsecured on the boat at high-
way speeds. See page 3-12 or 3-14.
• Be sure the clean-out port caps are
properly installed (see page 5-5 for
more information) and that the plat-
form hatch is closed securely.
• Be sure any cargo that must be car
-
ried in the boat as well as the fold-
ing windshield and all hatches are
secured. A durable, properly fitting
cover, such as the genuine Yamaha
cover available from your Yamaha
dealer designed specifically for your
boat, is highly recommended to help
protect your boat during transport
and storage.
• During transportation, use a boat
cover to prevent any items from
blowing out of the boat, or make
sure to store any items inside the
storage compartment and secure-
ly close the storage compartment
door.
•
Carry a spare tire for the trailer,
along with sufficient tools to change
the tire.
•
While traveling, check the wheel
hubs on the trailer whenever you
park. If the hub feels abnormally hot,
have the bearing inspected before
continuing your trip. On longer trips,
it is a good idea to carry a set of
spare wheel bearings, seals, and
races.
•
When making a turn, do not cut cor-
ners. The trailer has a smaller turn-
ing circle so it turns more sharply
around the corner than the towing
vehicle.
•
Before backing your trailer into the
water, disconnect the light plug from
the towing vehicle. This will reduce
the likelihood of the lights blowing
out when submerged.
