Shorelandr LEXR40TCBLW User Manual download pdf (Page 11)

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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.

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 backward.

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 and brake lines (if equipped with brakes) will

need care when moving the axle assembly.

REAR SUPPORT SYSTEM

Place the boat on the trailer so that the transom is located at the

rear of the support system. The transom of the boat should be 4” to

the center of the rear roller.

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

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 pad. This will help

center the boat when loading and unloading.

When the desired position is determined, tighten only enough to

hold the bunks or rollers from moving while the other adjustments

are being made. Final tightening will be done at the end of the ad-

justing process.

FRONT SUPPORT SYSTEM

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 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 low-

ered 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 member 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.

Most boats can be adapted to the trailer without the need of rais-

ing the XR arms higher than the way they are shipped. However,

if need be, they can be raised higher with the use of an optional

SS1000 riser kit.

WINCH POST

Now that all other adjustments are complete the winch post can

be adjusted. 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 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.

INSTALLING THE REAR STEPS

Once all other adjustments are made the front portions of the steps

can now be installed. Note that there is a right and left step. (See

Items 13 and 14 in Diagram D located on page 8.) Identify the

proper steps for each side. The front of each step has two 5/16”

slotted holes provided for attaching it to the rear mounting bracket

of the fender.

Position the step in its approximate location front to rear. With the

top surface of the step you are installing positioned at approximate-

ly a 45 degree angle upward to the step welded to the frame, place

the step up against the bottom outside edge of the step portion

welded to the trailer frame. Once aligned in this position, rotate the

step downward into its proper position. As it is rotated into position

it will align itself up with the welded on portion of the step. When

in position the step can now be moved forward so that the 5/16”

slotted holes in the step align with the holes provided in the fender

mounting bracket. Secure the step to the fender mounting bracket

using 1/4” x 3/4” carriage bolts and 1/4” hex lock nuts provided.

Tighten. Repeat this process on the other step.

Locate the 4 (Part # 0810974) self-drilling screws provided in the

box with the running board steps. Slide the back of the step up

against the rear step welded to the frame. Place two screws in the

pilot holes provided in the rear of the step. Drill through the rear

step to secure steps todether. Repeat on the other step.

Locate the adhesive-back non-skid surface material provided. Po-

sition it so that it is equally spaced from both the front and rear as

well as from side to side of the step just installed. Once the proper

positioning is determined, remove the adhesive backing from the

non-skid and replace into position. Apply equal pressure to all areas

of the non-skid to make sure that it is securely bonded to the step.

Repeat this process on the other step. Assembly is complete.

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.

The law requires that the white ground wire on both the tongue wire

harness and vehicle harness be properly grounded to respective

trailer and vehicle frames.

Re-check all fasteners on the complete trailer to make sure they

are all tight and ready for towing. All fasteners should be periodi-

cally check before towing.

See your ShoreLand’r Owner’s Guide for further technical infor-

mation regarding your trailer and its components.

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