8.3
TRAILER TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE (SUITE)
WINCH - FAILS TO OPERATE
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Verify handle is securely fasten to winch and engaged.
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Extend cable, rope or strap completely and verify that it is securely fastened to the winch barrel.
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Visually inspect gears for signs of wear and replace gears as necessary.
WHEELS / HUBS - EXCESSIVE HEAT
AFTER THE HUB HAS COOLED
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Try adding grease via Posi-Lube or Buddy Bearing.
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Have your dealer inspect and repack your bearings.
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Free spinning / cross-threaded / damaged lugs.
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Have your dealer replace damaged lugs and lug nuts.
TIRES - TIRE WEAR / UNEVEN TIRE WEAR
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Check tire pressure.
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Check to see if an object (such as the fender) is rubbing against the tire when the boat is on the trailer.
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Check to see that the hubs do not have excessive wobble. This could indicate improperly packed hubs or wear on hub components.
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Check trailer capacity versus towing load.
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Check trailer alignment.
ELECTRICAL - LIGHTS DON’T WORK
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Verify wire harnesses are free of dirt, debris and water and are properly attached.
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Verify that the two harnesses properly mate - are the same type.
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Check vehicle, that towing vehicle lights work
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Check ground on trailer and and ground on tail lights (if equipped with separate tail light ground circuit).
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Look for any pinched, frays or cut wires and replace as necessary. Before replacing, disconnect the trailer from the tow vehicle and verify that there
is no charge in the trailer circuitry.
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Check bulbs and replace as necessary.
8. TRAILERING
CAUTION
HEAT WARNING
You should never attempt to touch any vehicle's hubs - all hubs get warm during operation. Only test with an appropriate tester (e.g.
temple stick).
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