Document Number: 0003651
Page 8
S H O R E S T A T I O N
L A K E F R O N T S Y S T E M S
pressure it has created against the clutch plate and the disc brake pad will be reduced allowing the drive
shaft to rotate counterclockwise from the load that is applied to it.
2. It will rotate quickly and catch up to the hand wheel releasing and controlling the brake system. This all
happens simultaneously to give the appearance of the hand wheel turning the winch system to lower it when
in actuality the turning of the hand wheel is only releasing the brake system so the load can lower itself.
3. If the hand wheel rotation is stopped as the platform is being lowered, the brake system will automatically
engage holding the lift platform in its location.
WARNING: Never raise the lift platform by rotating the hand wheel counterclockwise.
The winch brake mechanism will operate and function properly when it is used properly as described above. In
the event that you turn the hand wheel counterclockwise to raise the lift platform, you totally eliminate the brake
system from operating and create a very hazardous situation. Turning the hand wheel counterclockwise
eliminates the breaking system because it will not engage itself when turning the hand wheel counterclockwise.
When the grip on the hand wheel is released, the hand wheel will spin uncontrollably, allowing the load on the
platform to propel it. This can create a potentially dangerous situation and you should
NEVER
try to put your
hand on or into the hand wheel or try to prevent it from spinning downward in any way.
Servicing the Brake System
The brake system is basically maintenance free as long as grease is not allowed to get on the disc brake pad
surfaces. It is therefore recommended that the following maintenance be done at the start of each season.
1. Disassemble the brake system by removing the 5/8” cap nut and flat washer containing the hand wheel on
the drive shaft.
2. Unthread the hand wheel and remove the component parts. Clean any grease or rust that may have built up
on the disc brake pad, the clutch plate and the flat surface of the drive shaft. Clean the surfaces using
emery cloth.
3. Check the disc brake pad to see if a glazing has formed on the surfaces. If it has, the pad can be
reconditioned by roughing the surfaces with emery cloth. If it cannot be reconditioned, it must be replaced.
4. Reinstall the component parts using the instruction as described above.
5. Place a small amount of grease on the threads of the drive shaft and wheel hub taking care that any excess
grease is wiped away so it does not get on the brake mechanism. This is very important for the brake
mechanism to function properly.
6. Rethread the hand wheel back onto the drive shaft as described above. Secure in place using the flat
washer and 5/8” cap nut. Tighten.
Fitting a Boat on an Aluminum
ShoreStation
Lift
Your boat will spend most of its time setting on the lift when not in use. Therefore it is important that the boat is
properly supported while on the lift. It is also important that the boat is properly positioned on the lift so that the
weight of the boat is equally distributed on both lift platforms opposed to it being supported mostly by one. This
is more important as the size of the boat is increased. That is why the motor stops on the
ShoreStation
lift are
adjustable forward and backward on the 3,000 lb. lifts and larger.
Position using the following steps:
STANDARD OUTBOARD BOATS OR BOATS WITH AN OUTDRIVE
1. Position the motor stop so it is adjusted as close to the rear platform as possible.
2. Adjust the bunks in or out from the centerline of the lift to the position you think will best fit your boat. Also
make sure that the bunks are adjusted high enough to keep your boat from contacting the cross members of
the platform when the platform is raised.
NOTE
: The bunks can be adjusted higher in the front than the back
if you so choose to do so. This will assist you in centering the boat when you drive in on the lift once the ad-
justments are complete.
3. Identify the approximate center of gravity of your boat. Carefully place the boat on the lift so the center of
gravity is as close to the center of the platform cross members as possible. This does not apply to inboard
boats.
