ShoreLand'r LUXR2314SW V.3 - Manual (Page 11)

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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 be-
ing made. Final tightening will be done at the end of the adjusting
process.
FRONT SUPPORT SYSTEM
XR SERIES 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 is 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 as-
semblies 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 mem-
ber 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.
WINCH POST
Once all other adjustments are complete the winch post can be ad-
justed. 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. Attach the winch strap and
crank the 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.
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 infor-
mation regarding your trailer and its components.
Refer to the tire side wall for correct tire pressure.
SPRINGS
Position the axle so it is properly aligned with the trailer. Place the
springs on the top side of the spring pads welded to the axle. (See
chassis Diagram D). Note that the hook end of the spring must be
mounted to the rear of the trailer. Place a spring clamp on the top
center of the spring as shown. Next place the 1/2” x 6-1/2” U-bolts
down over the top of the spring clamp, spring and axle as shown.
Place the spring and axle U-bolt plate onto the ends of the two U-
bolts just placed. Secure in place with 1/2” lock nuts. Thread onto
the U-bolts but do not tighten securely until the complete unit is in
position on the trailer. Repeat on the other spring.
AXLE
Place one of the spring bracket bushings into the rear of the spring
bracket and secure with a 9/16” x 3 1/4” hex bolt and hex lock nut.
Repeat in other spring bracket.
Position the axle under the frame, then hook the hook loop of the
spring around the bushings just installed. Note that if the axle is
positioned too low when trying to hook, the hooks will not hook
around the bushings.
Raise the front of the springs up so they align with the front hole
of the spring bracket. Secure in place with 9/16” x 3-1/4” hex bolts
and lock nuts.
Tighten all axle U-bolts and spring bolts not tightened at this time.
TIRE & WHEEL ASSEMBLY
Mount the tire and wheel assemblies using the 1/2” lug nuts pro-
vided. Tighten to 85-95 ft./lb. of torque using the rotation pattern as
shown in the ShoreLandr’s Owners Manual. Re-torque the lug
nuts after 50 miles of driving and then periodically thereafter.
TRAILER ADJUSTMENTS
The adjustment of the trailer to your boat is very important not only
for the trailer, but also the boat. Failure to do so may lead to poten-
tial failure or damage to either the trailer or boat. Adjust as follows:
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 backwards.
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.
Note: Wire harnesses will need care when moving the axle assem-
bly.
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.
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