Malibu Boats M240 2021, Руководство пользователя

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122 Trailers | 2021 OWNERS MANUAL
pin before placing any kind of load on the trailer jack. Always
retract and rotate back into the horizontal position for stowing
or towing.
The drive gear and rack-and-pinion that control the trailer
jack movement should be periodically greased with a marine-
grade grease. The wheel bearings in the jack and the coaster
should also be periodically oiled to ensure that the components
continue to operate as designed.
Removable Guide Poles
Malibu trailers are equipped
with removable guide poles
as standard equipment. The
poles, located on each side of
the trailer, assist in assessing
the total width of the boat and
trailer relative to towing or while
backing up, as well as parking
the trailer and boat inside
shelter such as a garage.
Please note that, depending
upon the state or jurisdiction in
which the trailer is being towed,
the guide poles may need to be
removed while the trailer is in
transit. It is the responsibility of
the tow vehicle owner/operator
to determine whether the total
width of the trailer at the guide
poles exceeds the legal limits and remove the guide poles where
necessary.
The poles are held in place on the trailer with quick release
pins. When the guide poles are removed, the poles and pins
must be stored in a clean, dry location. This could be the bed
of the tow vehicle, and some storage locations in the boat may
be large enough to store them. Regardless of the solution, the
poles and pins should be kept where they can be accessible as
needed.
Lights
Malibu trailers will integrate with most tow vehicle wiring
harness requirements. If the harness will not connect to the
plug, contact either the authorized Malibu trailer dealer for
assistance or the tow vehicle’s authorized dealer. A different
harness or an adapter may be necessary. These should be
installed only by trained service technicians. Never use any
harness or adapter that is not specified by the tow vehicle
manufacturer and Malibu trailers.
The trailer is equipped with running lights as well as taillights,
stoplights, and optional landing lights. As specified by Malibu,
the lights have a very long lifetime, but if any ever cease to work,
take the trailer to the nearest authorized Malibu trailer dealer to
have the light repaired. If the exterior lens cover is damaged or
broken, the entire one-piece unit will need to be replaced.
Additionally, these tips can help keep the light system working
at its best:
• Check for properly operating lights prior to each use.
• Use a small amount of marine-grade electrical grease on
the plug contacts and light-bulb base to prevent rust and
corrosion.
• Be sure the ground wire (white) at the tongue is properly
connected to the harness at all times.
If your trailer is equipped with the optional landing lights, be
sure that the landing lights are off when operating the trailer on
highways and public roads. In some jurisdictions, operation of
the landing lights over the road is illegal.
Axles
The trailer is equipped with the Vault bearing protector. The
Also snap the locking pin on the trailer jack prior to placing any kind
of load on the jack. Failure to do so could result in the trailer jack
collapsing or otherwise failing, which could lead to serious injury or
death.
! WARNING
NOTICE
Failure to properly stow the trailer jack in a horizontal position
and lock in place could result in damage to the jack or other trailer
components that is not covered under warranty.
NEVER operate the trailer, even during daylight, without verifying
that the lights work properly. When the brakes are applied, it is
critical that traffic following can see that you are slowing and/or
stopping by seeing the brake lights come on. In the event of rain,
running lights are required in most locations to tow the trailer. Even
assuming you will return prior to dark, events could occur that result
in towing after dark.
! WARNING
As part of the hitching process, late model tow vehicles are usually
equipped with a sensor that reports when the trailer lights have been
connected to the tow vehicle’s connector. However, the LED lights
utilized on Malibu trailers sometimes do not pull a sufficient load on
the tow vehicle’s electrical system to register. This situation can be
remedied by the tow vehicle’s dealership.
! WARNING
CAUTION
!
Malibu trailers require a seven-pin connector. Some older tow vehicles
may have a five-pin connector instead of a seven-pin connector. An
adapter is available through the tow vehicle’s manufacturer. This is
required to allow the back-up lights and solenoid to operate correctly.
Failure to ensure that the entire lighting system on the trailer is
operating correctly can mean that other vehicles following or in the
vicinity of your tow equipment may not be alerted when you shift into
reverse. This could lead to vehicle damage or injury.