MasterCraft Trailer - Manual (Page 33)

MasterCraft Trailers • Page 32
Maintenance
Before Initial Use:
• Read the Owners Manual completely.
Before Every Trip:
• Verify that the tongue weight and load is within proper
specification.
• Check the brake fluid reservoir to ensure it is at least three-
quarters full.
• Examine the actuator for wear, bent parts, corroded/seized parts
or other damage.
• Test the actuator to verify the brakes are working prior to use.
• Verify all lights are working properly.
• Verify the coupler latch is locked to the ball properly.
• Verify the safety cables are properly attached to the tow vehicle.
• Verify the emergency brake cable is attached properly to the tow
vehicle.
• Verify the boat is properly loaded on the trailer and tied-down to
the trailer.
• Check tire pressure.
• Ensure the lug nuts are properly torqued. (This must also been
done after the first 25 miles of towing and every 100 miles
thereafter.)
• Verify the wheel jack is retracted and swung up prior to towing.
• Verify the tow vehicle has not exceeded the load capacity prior to
towing.
• Verify the oil level is proper for the wheel bearings equipped with
the oil bath system.
• Check the guide pole bars to ensure they are tight.
Every three to six months or 250 miles (in addition to above):
• Grease the trailer jack.
• Oil the trailer jack handle in accordance with the manufacturers’
recommendations.
• Examine the entire trailer for any abnormalities or damage.
• Examine the trailer bunks for any signs of abnormal wear.
• Lubricate all the rollers on the trailer with a light coat of oil.
Annually (in addition to the above):
• Have the braking and suspension system inspected by a certified
technician.