CARE AND MAINTENANCE
The following checklists are examples and are not all inclusive and are provided only as a guide.
Please customize to your personal needs. Consult your engine and trailer user manuals for ad-
ditional information.
TOW VEHICLE – PRIOR TO USE
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Test Lights.
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Check brakes.
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Check tire pressure and condition.
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Check hitch related electrical connections.
TRAILER – PRIOR TO USE
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Check registration
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Check rollers and bed rails.
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Check wheel bearings and lubricate as required.
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Check winch.
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Test electrical connection and lights.
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Check tire pressure and condition.
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Check safety chains.
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Check boat straps.
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Check braking system.
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Check hitch for proper connection and lock down.
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Install safety chains (cross under hitch).
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Remove tire blocks.
BOAT – PRIOR TO USE WITH TRAILER
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Lower mast.
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Lower VHF antenna.
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Secure the Bimini awning frame.
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Raise and secure swim platform ladder.
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Set all switches and breakers to the OFF position, Including Thruster/Windlass cutoff switch
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Close and secure all windows, ports and vents.
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Clear countertops.
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Lock fridge latch.
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Check engine is up!
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Lock cabin.
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Remove Drain Plug
EXAMPLE OF A PREPARATION FOR THE ROAD CHECKLIST
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Summary of Contents for R-23
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Page 28: ...RANGER TUG R 23 WORKING DECK STE 28...
Page 32: ...WARNING LABEL LOCATIONS 32...
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