ShoreLand'r SLXR2313S V.2 - Manual (Page 10)

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XR SERIES
The XR-series rear roller rack is installed by placing the roller
arm assembly mounting channel over the rear cross member
and securing in place with a 1/2” x 4-1/4” hex bolt and lock
nut. (See Diagram A). Note that it should be left loose until
the boat is placed on the trailer. Repeat on the other roller
arm assembly. Once the proper location is determined, it
may be tightened.
TRAILER ADJUSTMENTS
AXLE ADJUSTMENT
The amount of tongue weight on your trailer can be adjusted
as follows:
To lower the tongue weight, adjust the axle assembly
forward. To increase the tongue weight, adjust the axle
backward.
The distance that the axle assembly has to be moved will
vary because it is directly related to the weight and center of
gravity of the boat placed on it.
Best towing is achieved when the tongue weight is 5-7% of
the total gross load of the complete unit.
Note: Wire harnesses and brake line lines (if equipped with
brakes) will need care when moving the axle assembly.
REAR SUPPORT SYSTEM
Place the boat on the trailer so that the transom is
located at the rear of the support system. The center of the
rear rollers on the roller rack should be approximately 4”
from the transom. This gives you maximum support on the
transom.
The rear cross member is adjustable forward or backward to
allow the trailer to be adjusted to various length boats. This is
accomplished by removing the pivot bolt on holds each end
of the rear pivot to the side frame. Reposition the rear pivot
arm into the other hole position predrilled in the side frame.
Reattach the rear pivot to the side frame with the bolts just
removed. Tighten.
The wire harness for the three-light identification light must be
repositioned where it comes from the side frame to the rear
pivot to eliminate slack, and sagging of the wiring.
ROLLERS
Position the roller racks so they are far enough apart to give
your boat stability while transporting. When the desired width
is achieved, move the roller rack system so that the rollers
are just to the outside of a strake. The rollers need to be
adjusted so that you have a minimum of one to two inches of
clearance between the keel of the boat and the center cross
member pads. This will help center the boat when loading
and unloading.
When the desired position is determined, tighten only enough
to hold the rollers from moving while the other adjustments
are being made. Final tightening will be done at the end of
the adjusting process.
FRONT SUPPORT SYSTEM
ROLLER
The front roller assemblies on the XR series will need to be
adjusted to fit your boat. Place the roller assemblies so that
the outside set of rollers is just to the outside of a strake if
your boat has strakes. This a desired location if the front of
the boat isn’t setting to high on the trailer with respect to the
frame. Positioned as described will help with centering your
boat. If there are no strakes the roller assemblies can be
positioned anywhere.
As a rule, when the XR roller arm assemblies are moved away
from the centerline of the trailer the front of the boat will be
lowered with respect to the trailer frame. The rollers should be
moved outward until the keel of the boat is within 1-2 inches
of the front cross member pad. The boat should be kept as
low as possible on the trailer for better towing but must also
be positioned so that the front of the boat is either level or
slightly higher in front that the rear. The boat will unload easier
if the front of the boat is slightly higher than the rear.
Most boats can be adapted to the trailer without the need of
raising the XR arms higher than the way they are shipped.
However, if need be, they can be raised higher with the use
of an optional SS1000 riser kit.
WINCH POST
Once all other adjustments are complete the winch post can
be adjusted. Slide the winch post base backward on the
tongue until the bow roller comes in contact with the boat.
This bow roller needs to be positioned directly above the
boat bow eye to prevent your boat from moving forward in
the event of a sudden stop. It can be moved up or down by
removing the back bolt that mounts the winch head to the
base. When this bolt is removed, the head can be rotated
up or down to reach the desired height required to fit your
boat. Once in this position, align the closest pair of holes in
the brackets and reinsert the bolt just removed. Tighten. At-
tach the winch strap and crank winch tight. Attach the bow
eye safety chain into the bow eye of the boat as well. This is
just another level of protection to keep your boat and trailer
together as one unit.
Adjustments are now complete. Double check your boat for
fit. If desired fit has been achieved, tighten all fasteners that
may have either been left loose or have been loosened to
do the adjusting.
Note: All nuts and bolts must be tightened before towing. The
law requires that the white ground wire on both the tongue
wire harness and vehicle harness be properly grounded to
respective trailer and vehicle frames.
Recheck all fasteners on the complete trailer to make
sure they are all tight and ready for towing. All fasteners
should be periodically check before towing.
See your ShoreLand’r Owner’s Guide for further technical
information regarding your trailer and its components.