ShoreLand'r PWC1512W V.1 - Manual (Page 5)

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in the proper location. Repeat on the
other machine.
Note the PWC bunk brackets also have
multiple holes for raising or lowering
the position that the machine sets on
the trailer with respect to the frame and
fenders. It may require a change in the
height adjustment to clear the fenders
on certain machines.
Winch Post Weldments:
Once the machines are properly
positioned on the bunks the winch
p o s t w e l d m e n t s c a n n o w b e
adjusted. Remove the two 3/8” x
3-3/4” hex bolts installed earlier to hold
the winch post weldment to the frame.
Slide the winch posts weldment either
forward of backward so it corresponds
with the front of the machine. Rotate
the winch post weldment so that the
bow stop roller is positioned just above
the bow eye of the machine. Attach the
winch strap route under the bow stop
roller, then to the bow eye and tighten
the winch strap slightly to help hold the
winch post weldment in position. Locate
and align the mounting holes in the
winch post weldment with the holes in
the frame member. Re-install the 3/8”
x 3-3/4” hex bolts in the new location.
Secure with the 3/8” lock nuts
removed. Tighten in position.
Pull the machine into the winch
post weldment bow eye roller and
check to make sure the positioning is
correct. The bow eye roller must be
positioned just above the bow eye to
properly stop the machines in the event
of a sudden stop. The winch strap must
run under the bow eye roller when it is
attached to the bow eye.
Repeat the above process on the other
machine.
Tongue Weight:
Check the trailer now for proper tongue
weight. The recommended tongue
weight range is indicated earlier in this
manual. A tongue weight in the indicated
range will give you the best towing
results.
Re-check all nuts and bolts for tight-
ness to make sure that none have been
missed during assembly. Unit is now
ready to be towed.
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 in-
crease the tongue weight, adjust
the axle assembly 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 machines placed on it.
Best towing is achieved when the
tongue weight is 5-7% of the total
gross load of the complete unit.