Easytow ski User manual
Easytow Boat Trailers – User’s Guide Page 1
Your Easytow Boat Trailer
Congratulations on purchasing an Easytow Boat Trailer. Your trailer is well known for its high quality
design, manufacture and component parts. And with a little care it will provide you with years of
trouble free towing.
This manual describes the operation and components of your trailer. Before using your trailer please
familiarise yourself with the contents, suggestions and cautions in the manual and in particular the
checklist for care and maintenance. This will help you to obtain the maximum pleasure from your
boating experience and avoid endangering yourself and others.
A little care and attention at the right time will ensure your Easytow Boat Trailer remains in top
condition.
Your Easytow Boat Trailer has been custom designed and manufactured. Its configuration and
equipment are specific to your boat / vessel. You cannot, therefore, base any claims on the data,
illustrations or descriptions shown in this Owner’s manual.
The Owner’s Manual is part of the trailer. You should keep it and pass it on to the new owner if you
sell the trailer. It also recommended to check our website each season as you may find information in
future editions and our news articles helpful.
Please consult an Easytow Boat Trailer dealer or contact our Head Office directly if you have any
questions.
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Your Easytow Boat Trailer
Our contact details:
Easytow Boat Trailers
P. O. Box 421
Heathcote
Victoria 3523
Telephone: 03 5433 2461
Fax Number: 03 5433 3488
E-mail Address: admin@easytow.com.au
Web www.easytow.com.au
We wish you happy boating and trouble free towing – from Easytow Boat Trailers.
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Contents
Pre-Delivery
Operating Safely
Before Each Journey and Before Each Journey Safety Checklist
Regular Maintenance
After Launching and Retrieving Checklist
Components
VIN Plate
Chassis
Axle Assembly
Brakes
Wheels
Bearings and Seals
Tyres
Coupling
Jockey Wheel
Winch
Lights
Guide Poles
Weight Distribution
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Contents Continued
Towing Guide and Tow Vehicle Set Up
Spare Parts
Service Logs
Appendices
Australian Design Standards
Galvanising
Warranty
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Pre-Delivery
All Easytow trailers require a certain level of pre-delivery checks and/or adjustments prior to their
first use. Depending on your specific trailer/boat model combination, the extent of these checks
and/or adjustments can vary. You should check your towing package to ensure these
checks/adjustments have been completed and constantly monitor/check these areas through the
trailer’s life. If you think that these points have not been addressed, please bring it to the attention of
your dealer.
Pre-Delivery Checklist
1. Boat is fitted correctly to the trailer √
This includes (but is not limited to) winch post position and height, and any adjustable
rollers or adjustable timbers. Some ‘un-jigged’ trailers can have significant adjustable
parts that must be fitted to the boat correctly to validate your warranty and to allow the
trailer to operate properly.
Warning
Special attention should be paid to your winch post adjustment. When adjusted correctly there should be a
significant amount of shaft still in the winch post base. If for some reason this is not the case, please contact
your dealer immediately for guidance. If you need further assistance, please contact our office directly.
2. Coupling is greased √
This applies to mechanical or hydraulic override brakes.
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Pre-Delivery
Pre-delivery Checklist (continued)
3. Wheel nuts are tightened to 108Nm (80lbf-ft) √
4. Boat is securely tied to trailer √
Check that all straps are securely fastened. The boat should be tied down at both the
rear and the front. The winch strap is purely for launching and retrieving your boat. It is
not a tie down; excessive pressure on this strap can result in damage to your winch
which is not covered by warranty.
5. Load is within maximum carrying capacity √
6. Tyres are properly inflated √
7. All lights are working correctly √
8. Brakes are properly adjusted and working (if fitted) √
If your trailer is fitted with Dexter brakes, these units are tested on every trailer before
they leave the factory. Almost all issues with Dexter brakes are car related.
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Operating Safely
Before Each Journey
When you take delivery of your trailer and prior to each journey, you should conduct a ‘Before Each
Journey’ safety inspection. The inspection items are shown in the ‘Before Each Journey Safety
Checklist’. Never tow your trailer before satisfying yourself that each item has been properly
checked.
When purchasing your trailer ask your dealer or the previous owner to show you how to perform
these safety checks. These simple inspections will help you avoid towing problems and possible
injury to yourself and others.
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Operating Safely
Before Each Journey Safety Checklist
1. Coupling and tow ball are same size √
The cup on the coupling should fit completely over the tow ball and when fitted should
not have more than 5mm play or movement between the cup and the ball.
2. Coupling and safety chains are safely secured to tow bar √
Safety chains attached to the trailer should be connected to the tow bar with a rated ‘D’
shackle. Do not attach the safety chains to towing vehicle with any other device
3. Wheel nuts are properly tightened √
Trailer wheel nuts have a tendency to loosen more readily than those on a car which
has shock absorbers.
4. Boat is securely tied to trailer √
Check that all straps are securely fastened. The winch strap is purely for launching and
retrieving your boat - it is not a tie down.
5. Load is within maximum carrying capacity √
Check VIN plate for carrying capacity.
6. Tyres are properly inflated √
Check VIN plate for inflation pressure.
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Operating Safely
Before Each Journey Safety Checklist (continued)
7. All lights are working √
Check both right and left indicator lights, tail lights and brake lights.
8. Guide Poles √
Remove guide poles before towing if their width exceeds trailer maximum width
requirements (2500mm).
9. Brakes are properly adjusted and working (if fitted) √
If your trailer is fitted with Dexter brakes, a quick visual check of the Dexter reservoir is
recommended to ensure you Dexter does not run out of brake fluid.
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