Specifications
with your authorized MasterCraft
dealer whether your model has
the clip.) Hold the clip with a set
of pliers and insert over the cable.
Use a second set of pliers to gen-
tly close the opened end of the
clip. The clip should be free to
move on the cable.
e breakaway system reset tab must be
pushed up aer the clip installation and
anytime the cable has been pulled.
trailer WinCh assembly
Maintain a rm grip on the winch handle at all
times. Never release the handle when the ratchet
level is in the unlocked position with a load on the
winch because the handle will spin forcefully under
these conditions, which may cause serious injury.
Prior to each use of the winch, check for the proper
ratchet operation. Do not use the winch if it is damaged.
Seek immediate repairs.
Never use the winch handle as a handle for pulling or
maneuvering the entire trailer or other equipment. Never
pull on the winch handle against a locked ratchet.
Never exceed the rated capacity of the winch. Excessive loads may cause premature failure.
Never apply a load on the winch with the strap fully extended. Keep at least two full turns
of the strap that’s on the reel.
Inspect the condition of the winch strap. Using a damaged or worn winch strap may
result in serious injury or damage.
It is not recommended to use the winch as the sole method for loading the boat onto
the trailer. However, it is a satisfactory assistant in the event of engine power loss.
Check the winch straps frequently. The strength in these can deteriorate from exposure
to weather, ozone and ultraviolet light. If a strap becomes frayed or worn, replace it im-
mediately with a new one.
A heavy grease should be applied to the gears to provide a free-running drive and to
minimize the effort you have to expend to crank the boat onto the trailer.
The winch is intended solely as an aid to loading the boat on the trailer. It is not
intended or adequate to be the sole means of holding the boat in place while trailering.
Proper tie-downs fore and aft must be used.
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