DAVIS Wheel-a-Weigh: Launching Wheels for Boats - Manual

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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
This product is not to be used on boats over 250 lbs.
(113 kg).
1. Position the tracks on the boat transom, well apart.
Make certain they are clear of any obstruction. The
tracks should be vertical and set equidistant from
the top and bottom of the transom, usually about one
inch (2.5 cm).
2. Mark the four mounting holes for each track, then drill
through the transom with a 1/4" (6.4 mm) drill. For all
metal transoms, it is recommended that wooden
backup blocks be used. Your parts kit contains a
quantity of plastic-wrapped sealing compound, which
should be applied between the blocks and the tran-
som at the bolt holes. Secure tracks to transom with
bolts, washers and nuts provided (see drawing on
back).
3. Take an axle with retaining ring attached. Insert it in
the hub of one wheel, through the 1/2" (1.3 cm) hole
in the aluminum strut, then through the second
wheel. The longer ends of both wheels should face
IN, toward the strut.
4. Place a retaining ring on the end of the axle. Place
the small piece of white plastic tube on top of the ring
and tap gently until the ring is not more than 1/8"
(0.32 cm) from the hub. Caution! If you somehow
drive the retaining ring too far onto the axle, the
wheels may bind. Use care.
5. Slide struts into transom tracks and secure with lock-
pins. It is a good idea to secure the four lockpins to
the boat with a short piece of line, since they have a
strong tendency to fall overboard.
STORING THE WHEELS
After launching, invert the struts and use the top two
lockpin positions:
Note: You can leave the center lockpin in place and sim-
ply swing the strut up, repositioning only one lockpin:
Removal of both lockpins releases the entire wheel
assembly.
CAUTION: This product is not designed to be towed
behind a vehicle. Damage may occur and will void
the warranty.
LAUNCHING WHEELS
FOR BOATS
CARRYING THE BOAT
Place lockpins in the bottom two positions of the transom
track: