Floe 500-95500-00, Owner'S Manual

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Using your FLOE trailer

Proper Loading & Unloading

Loads should be placed on the trailer so that 

proper  weight is applied to the tongue. Increase 

or decrease the tongue weight by moving the 

load forward or backward. When possible, loads 

should also be placed to distribute equal weight to 

all tires to prevent poor towing, axle damage, and 

unequal or premature tire wear. See the diagrams 

below for suggested load placement and tongue 

weight. Unlike many trailers, the advanced design 

of your FLOE trailer requires very little tongue 

weight in order to minimize sway and to track 

smoothly behind your tow vehicle.

The illustrations below are for typical placement 

of snowmobiles. Use this information and 

common sense for placing other loads as well. 

Tongue weights are not strict maximums or 

minimums, they are recommended ranges that 

work well for the illustrated loads.

Failure to follow the steps below when loading 

or  unloading  could  result  in  damage  to  your 

trailer, tow vehicle, snowmobile, and/or cause 

possible severe or fatal injury to yourself and 

others.

CAUTION

1. Never load or unload your trailer unless it is 

properly connected to your tow vehicle.

2. It is imperative that your tow vehicle and trailer 

are parked on level, even ground. Loading while 

parked on an incline or uneven ground could 

cause your trailer bumper to be at an improper 

angle. This could catch your ski and cause 

damage to your trailer, snowmobile and/or cause 

severe or fatal injury.

3. Never load at speeds greater than 5 mph.
4. Ensure the trailer is fully tilted and that it will 

stay in the tilted position until you have driven 

on to it.

5. After loading, make sure the tilt clamp is secure 

and will not work itself loose while being 

towed. Make sure the safety pin is attached.

6. Always test your footing before walking on the 

trailer’s deck. It may get very slippery in cold, 

wet and snowy weather.

10’ & 12’ Tilt

Tongue Wt. 45-100 lbs

Ideal: 70 lbs.

Utility

Tongue Wt. 25-80 lbs

Ideal: 50 lbs.

Using your FLOE trailer

Securing Ramp

Be sure that you tighten the crank handle firmly in 

place each time you travel and each time the ramp 

is put into it’s storage position.

Failure to firmly secure the ramp by tightening 

the crank handle may result in the trailer ramp 

becoming loose and falling out.

WARNING

Crank Handle

Be sure to securely 

tighten crank handle 

before each trip.