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successfully open the coupler.
• After securing the coupler to the hitch ball, double-check
that the hitch pin is properly installed and the coupler
handle secure.
• Cross the safety cables under the coupling, allowing
only enough slack to enable turning when the rig is in
operation.
• Attach the breakaway cable under the coupling.
• Connect the trailer’s seven-wire connector to the seven-
wire connector of the tow vehicle and check that the
lights are working correctly. (More information on the
lights follows in the
Trailer Components
and
How They
Function
sections of this manual).
Connecting to the Boat
Trailer Winch
The trailer winch is a manually operated device to assist
loading the boat onto the trailer and maintaining it in position
for proper towing.
The following information is important in
assuring control and protection for you and the boat:
• Inspect the winch prior to every use.
Never use the
winch if there is any sign of damage. Your authorized
Malibu trailer dealer can assist you in repairs.
• Firmly grip and hold on to the winch handle when the
handle is not locked!
Letting go can cause the handle to
spin wildly out of control if there is tension on the line.
Lock the ratchet lever on the handle any time you will not
be using it to load or unload the boat.
• The winch will have a rated capacity, which must
not be exceeded.
This includes the weight of all items
onboard. Water in the ballast and bilge systems should be
released prior to loading to avoid exceeding weight limits.
• The winch should not be fully extended prior to
loading.
To operate properly, leave at least a couple of
turns of strap on the winch.
• The boat should be partially loaded on the partially
submerged trailer by engine power.
technique is explained later in this section. Using the
winch as the sole method for loading puts undue strain on
the winch strap and results in excessive wear.
• Check the straps prior to each loading.
The straps
will wear with age, use, and exposure to the elements.
Because of the importance in holding the boat secure
for loading, unloading, and towing, never use worn straps.
Replace the Malibu-approved straps only.
• As part of the maintenance program, the gears should
be greased with a heavy-duty, marine-grade grease
regularly.
This allows for continued proper operation and
will help in the ease of operating the handle as well.
• Attach the winch to the bow eye on the boat for
loading.
The winch should
NEVER
be attached to any
other component of the boat.
• Do not rely on the winch to be the only manner in which
the boat is held on the trailer. Use all other tie-downs as
described in this section. The winch is insufficient to hold
the boat in place.
Tie Downs
As part of the security for towing, the boat is equipped with
tie downs fore and aft on the boat and optionally on the trailer.
Seek assistance from an authorized Malibu trailer dealer to
determine the location on your boat model and trailer as they
vary by model. Also seek instruction for the proper way in which
to tie or hitch the lines for both a secured boat and ease of
unlatching the hitches when you arrive at your destination.
Trailer Components and How
They Function
Trailer Jack
The trailer is equipped with a trailer jack, which serves several
purposes. Larger Malibu models come equipped with a heavy-
duty jack.
The trailer jack can hold and lift the trailer to position for
lowering on the hitch ball of the tow vehicle. It is also useful for
assisting and balancing as a trailer rests free of the tow vehicle
or is moved. Malibu trailers are also equipped with a level on the
frame behind the jack to assist with ensuring the boat can be
towed levelly.
Rotate the trailer jack so that it is vertical and snap the locking
Failure to lock the ratchet lever on the handle when the boat is being
loaded or unloaded or when there is tension on the line, can result in
loss of control, with the handle spinning. This could result in serious
injury. Also, the boat could slip off the trailer, causing damage that is
not covered under warranty.
!
WARNING
Attaching the winch to any component of the boat other than the
bow eye, and attempting to load the boat, can result in damage to the
boat, which may result in serious injury or death. This is not covered
under warranty.
!
WARNING
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