Installation and Users Guide

Jet Trax

Installation and Users Guide

Jet Trax of California

PO Box 2664

Santa Clarita, CA 91386-2664

1-800-953-8729

Jet Trax Installation Instructions

These instructions are to insure proper installation, which will enhance the safety and reliability of your Jet Trax System. The Jet Trax System is designed to provide years of dependable service without undue maintenance cost or operations problems. By following these step-by-step instructions, your Jet Trax System will become a secure and reliable transporting and loading device.

STEP 1

Read these instructions completely before starting the installation. Pay particular attention to all of the safety notes.

STEP 2

Installation of the Universal Mounting Plate

This mounting plate can be used on all Jet Trax systems. The basic installation consists of:

Bolting down the furnished mounting plate

Bolting the Jet Trax System to the plate.

Bolting down the rear of the Jet Trax system

You will find a ½” X 3” X 48” flat bar packed with your system. This bar has smooth holes drilled through it and also has threaded holes to accept the 2 ¼ “ long bolts found in the hardware bag located in the battery box.

Slide the Jet Trax unit into the truck bed, and close the tail gate, making sure that the Jet Trax unit has approximately ½” clearance in the back with the tail gate closed. Scribe a mark along the front of the 3” channel at the front of the truck bed. This will show you where the universal mounting plate is to be mounted. Center the universal mounting plate in the truck bed along the scribe line.

On a FORD, use the holes outside of the tapped holes. Drill two 9/16” holes through the bed and secure with 2 ½” bolts and nuts provided. A 3” square plate is provided to be used as a large washer and add structural support under the bed of the truck.

On a DODGE, CHEVROLET, or GMC truck, two holes must be drilled. Choose two holes in the plate that are between the tapped holes. Mark the hole location and drill a 9/16” hole through the bed and bed cross members and secure with the 5 ½” bolts and nuts provided.

Once the mounting plate is installed, slide the Jet Trax unit into the truck bed, until the 3” channel iron on the front of the Jet Trax straddles the mounting plate. Put the 2 ¼” bolts into the lock washers and flat washers, then through the oval holes in the Jet Trax base. The bolts will go into the threaded holes in the mounting plate. Tighten securely. Check all mounting hardware periodically.

STEP 3

Drilling the back hole

Center the Jet Trax unit in the truck bed. Through the existing hole in the back of the Jet Trax unit, mark and drill a 9/16” hole through the bed of the truck. Put the 3 ½” bolt into the lock washers and flat washers, then through the Jet Trax unit. Tighten the bolt securely under the truck.

If you encounter any difficulties in the installation process, representatives are available 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Pacific Standard Time, to answer any questions. Call toll free (800) 953-8729.

Steps to insure safe and proper operation of your Jet Trax System

System Checkout

1)Check to make sure that your Jet Trax unit is securely fastened onto you vehicle with the mounting plate, bolts and hardware.

2)Check the battery to see that it is fully charged and ready for use.

3)Check the safety transport pin, at the rear of the transport unit. The transport safety pin should be in place at all times. The only exception would be loading and unloading.

4)Check to make sure that your watercraft is secured using a nylon strap from the back of the watercraft down to the bumper of the truck.

NEVER ALLOW anyone in the back of the vehicle while the loading or unloading operation is in progress. PERSONAL INJURY MAY RESULT!!

Jet Trax Transport System Users Guide

To Load your Personal Watercraft

1)Stop in the boat launch staging area to prepare your Jet Trax System.

2)At this time lower the truck tail gate

3)Check operation of the Jet Trax System by turning the Winch Remote Control Switch to the OUT (up) position and then to the IN (down) position momentarily.

4)Back the vehicle down the boat ramp until the rear wheels of the vehicle touch the water’s edge.

5)Go to the rear of the Jet Trax System and remove the transport safety pin.

6)Push and hold the Winch Remote Control Switch in the OUT position. At the same time, give the Jet Trax bunk a slight pull to start it in motion. This will allow the Jet Trax bunk to become fully extended. The end of the bunk should be approximately 4” to 6” above the water when fully extended.

7)Take the tow hook, at the end of the winch strap, and hook it securely to the tow eyelet, on the bow of your personal watercraft. An orange ring is provided to loop into the bow if needed.

WARNING: Make sure the winch strap is STRAIGHT and NOT TWISTED, to insure proper operation.

8)Push the Remote Control Switch to the IN position. This will start the Jet Trax system pulling your personal watercraft onto the Jet Trax bunk. Hold the Remote Control Switch in the IN position until your personal watercraft and the Jet Trax bunk is pulled completely into the vehicle.

9)Insert the transport safety pin after the system is pulled onto the vehicle.

10)Attach the transport safety chain to the tow eyelet on the bow of your personal watercraft.

11)Secure the rear of the watercraft using a ratcheted tie down strap from the back of the watercraft unit to the bumper.

To Unload your Personal Watercraft

1)Stop in the boat launch staging area to prepare your Jet Trax system.

2)At this time lower the truck tail gate

3)Check operation of the Jet Trax system by turning the Winch Remote Control Switch to the OUT (up) position and then to the IN (down) position momentarily.

4)Back the vehicle down the boat ramp until the rear wheels of the vehicle touch the water’s edge.

5)Go to the rear of the Jet Trax system and remove the transport safety pin.

WARNING: Make sure the Winch strap is securely attached to the personal watercraft at all times during loading and unloading. If the Winch strap is not securely attached, damage to the personal watercraft and/or personal injury may

6)Push and hold the Winch Remote Control Switch in the OUT position while pulling on your personal watercraft, to start the outward motion. Hold the Remote Control Switch in the OUT position until the personal watercraft is floating freely in the water.

7)Unhook the personal watercraft from the winch.

8)Hook the winch strap to the Jet Trax bunk. Push the Remote Control switch to the IN position, to pull the Jet Trax bunk back into the vehicle and into the transport position

9)Reinsert the transport safety pin, after the Jet Trax bunk has fully retracted into the vehicle.

Following these directions, steps and warnings will help insure safety and enjoyment while using your personal watercraft and the Jet Trax Transport System.

If you have any questions, please give us a call at 1-800-953-8729.

Basic Replacement Parts List

Mounting plate

Frame base

Winch Strap and Hook

Transport Safety Pin

Slotted Tube

Bunk Assembly Wood

Strap Guide Rollers

Rear Rollers

Main Guide Roller

Inside Track Roller

Winch

Conversion kits for Snowmobile and ATV’s are available for your unit. Please call for more information