ShoreLand'r PT2147TB - Manual (Page 10)

Midwest Industries, Inc. Ida Grove, IA 51445 800.859.3028 www.shorelandr.com 0003938
Page 10 03/31/2008
Refer to your ShoreLand’r Owner’s
Guide and other decals on trailer for
additional information.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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Proper tongue weight must be maintained.
Rev C 8/28/06
Before towing, check the following to ensure
that:
1. All parts, bolts, nuts and wheel lug
nuts are tight.
2. All wheel lug nuts must be tightened
to a minimum torque rating of 85 ft/lb.
3. Lug nuts must be re-torqued after the
first 50 miles, then periodically there
after.
4. Tires are inflated to manufacturer’s
standards. (See tire sidewall)
5. Wheel bearings have adequate
grease.
6. Hitch ball is the proper diameter and
has a rating equal to or greater than
the GVWR of the trailer.
7. Coupler is properly attached and
secured to coupler ball.
8. Trailer safety chains are crossed
under the tongue and attached to
towing vehicle.
9. All lights are operational. Note: It is
recommended that the trailer lights
be disconnected before backing into
the water.
10. Tie downs, winch strap and bow-
eye safety chain are secure.
11. Trailer tongue jack is in up or travel
position.
ADJUSTING INSTRUCTIONS
Place the pontoon on the trailer so that the pontoon tubes are flush
with the ends of the bunks. This will give you maximum support.
The bunk spacing has already been determined and set for width
when the trailer was assembled.
WINCH POST
With the pontoon in its proper position, slide the winch post as-
sembly backward until it contacts the deck. The plastic stops allow
for the variance in most deck heights. It is adjustable up or down
approximately 3” if required. This is accomplished by loosening and
removing the two bolts that attach the top of the winch post assem-
bly to the base.
Once the winch post is contacting the deck, tighten in position.
Hook the winch strap into the bow eye and tighten by cranking the
winch.
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 assembly backward.
The distance that the axle assembly has to be moved will vary be-
cause 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.
Recheck all fasteners on the complete trailer to make sure they are
all tight and ready for towing. All fasteners should be periodically
checked before towing.
See your ShoreLand’r Owner’s Guide for further technical infor-
mation regarding your trailer and its components.