Skeeter Boat Trailer, Owner'S Operation Manual

Page 1: ...SKEETER TRAILERS OWNERS OPERATION MANUAL WWW SKEETERBOATS COM ...

Page 2: ...G TIRE PRESSURE AND LOAD LIMITS 19 TIRE PRESSURE 19 MEASURING AND ADJUSTING AIR PRESSURE 20 CONSEQUENCES OF UNDER INFLATION 20 TIRE FUNDAMENTALS 21 TIRE INFORMATION 21 TIRE SIZE 21 TIRE CARE 22 DETERMINING LOAD LIMITS 22 LOCATING THE LOAD LIMIT INFORMATION 23 UNDERSTANDING HOW CARGO AFFECTS TRAILER CAPACITY 24 TIRE TERMINOLOGY 24 TRAILER TERMINOLOGY 27 REPLACEMENT OF VIN TAGS 30 CANADIAN REGISTRAT...

Page 3: ...arine Manufacturers Association NMMA certified and National Association of Trailer Manufacturers NATM compliant NMMA Certification means we comply with established industry standards and federal safety regulations NATM verification compliance program verifies trailers are built to meet best practices according to state and federal regulations Both organizations require annual or bi annual inspecti...

Page 4: ...ons and the GVWR of the trailer Once the handle is fully closed insert hitch pin into hole on side of coupler Hitch pin should go completely through to other side of coupler To close coupler handle push handle horizontally toward the front and it will slide down into the closed position You are required to obey local and state laws and regulations regarding brakes licensing and additional equipmen...

Page 5: ...or further information see actuator brochure in your new trailer packet or visit www ufpnet com You must install the hitch pin supplied into the hitch pin hole before towing to prevent the coupler latch opening accidentally which may result in serious injury or death Always attach the trailer and boat bow safety chains before towing Using Safety Cables Your trailer hitch should have a place to att...

Page 6: ...503 Rev 3 15 16 Copyright 2015 by National Association of Trailer Manufacturers Make sure your boat is properly secured to the trailer Do not depend on the winch line strap or cable alone to hold your boat secure Check winch line strap or cable for fraying cuts or tears If it is damaged replace it immediately DO NOT USE IF DAMAGED Winch Adjustment and Use Never disengage the winch ratchet lock whi...

Page 7: ...vehicle in front of you passes a fixed object such as a sign post telephone pole or crack in the road If the front of your vehicle reaches the object before the end of the 4 seconds slow down to increase the distance Then check the following distance again If you are driving in bad weather such as rain snow or fog Use at least a 5 second gap Hills To prevent your tow vehicle s engine from lugging ...

Page 8: ... and rinsing with fresh water after every use This will help prevent rust and give your trailer that showroom appearance for a long time Check your tire pressure when tires are cold and make sure they are inflated to the correct pressure Tires can lose considerable amount of air pressure when stored during non use It is recommended that during storage trailers be blocked up with the tires off the ...

Page 9: ...er s recommendations on all new trailers SKEETER is not responsible for damage from loose lug nuts Re torque after 25 50 miles of use and on a periodic schedule from then on Lug bolts or nuts should be clean and dry Do not put grease or other lubricant on them WARNING Lug Nut Pattern Most state laws require brakes on trailers check laws in your state Always keep tie downs tightly fastened Always u...

Page 10: ...ulic lines Refill master cylinder and bleed system Leaking wheel cylinders Repair or replace Leaking primary cup in master cylinder Ports closed or restricted with dirt Defective hoses Leaking check valves fails to keep hydraulic systems preloaded Check problem components and adjust repair or replace as required Excessive lining to drum clearance Adjust brakes or replace linings PRESSURE BUILD UP ...

Page 11: ...he same size tires on the same size wheel rim per manufacturer specifications Example 16 5 tire on a 16 5 wheel Mounting the incorrect size tires or wheels can result in a loss of control which could cause serious injury or death Tire Basics Properly maintained tires improve the steering stopping traction and load carrying capability of your vehicle Under inflated tires and overloaded vehicles are...

Page 12: ... fix don t forget to recheck and adjust the tire s pressure when you can obtain a cold reading Tire Fundamentals Federal law requires tire manufacturers to place standardized information on the sidewall of all tires This information identifies and describes the fundamental characteristics of the tire and also provides a tire identification number for safety standard certification and in case of a ...

Page 13: ...That weight is the maximum available cargo capacity of the trailer and may not be safely exceeded VIN Do not Exceed Load Carrying Capacity or GVWR The weight capacity of your trailer is found using the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating GVWR of the trailer The GVWR is printed on the Vehicle Identification Number VIN decal at the right front of the trailer viewing trailer from the rear This is the MOST we...

Page 14: ...mpounds Cracking Any parting within the tread sidewall or the inner liner of the tire extending to cord material CT A pneumatic tire with an inverted flange tire and rim system in which the rim is designed with rim flanges pointed radially inward and the tire is designed to fit on the underside of the rim in a manner that encloses the rim flanges inside the air cavity of the tire Curb Weight The w...

Page 15: ...dewalls of an inflated tire excluding elevations due to labeling decoration or protective bands Sidewall That portion of a tie between the tread and bead Sidewall Separation The parting of the rubber compound from the cord material in the sidewall Special Trailer ST Tire The ST is an indication the tire is for trailer use only Test Rim The rim on which a tire is fitted for testing and may be any r...

Page 16: ...Roller Pattern The spacing the rollers have on the underside of the boat on roller trailers Rollers Round cylindrical rolls that support the boat and roll when the boat is being launched or loaded on a roller style trailers Safety Chains or Cables A general term used to describe either the safety chains located on the winch stand that attach to the bow eye of the boat or located near the coupler o...

Page 17: ...components visit www optronicsinc com Warranty Registration Please ensure that your Skeeter dealer has warranty registered your trailer Having your trailer on file will speed up the process if you have a problem need replacement parts or if we need to contact you with important information about your trailer Using the Vehicle Identification Number VIN we can look up the registration which has the ...

Page 18: ... Telephone Tire Size Recommended Tire Pressure If you sell your trailer This manual must be transferred to the new owner At the transaction the original owner should photocopy this page along with the name and address of the new owner and send it to Customer Relations Skeeter Products One Skeeter Road Kilgore TX 7562 903 984 0541 OriginalOwner Address City State Zip New Owner Address City State Zi...