The strap S hooks fit inside the lower outside corners of the jack plate. There is a cross brace and they snug up against that cross brace, and the ratchets just clear the cover edge. Now lets fit this cover…If its Aqualon then tensioning will be less, though on the Sunbrella Supreme covers they tighten right up. Fit the cover nose first and make sure it is positioned to allow the trolling motor in the pocket snugly, then check both sides of the strap to be sure they are even on the rub rail. Now tension the straps to get the cover tight, it will be loose as we have not set the upright stand up posts yet. Check the position of the snaps for the stand posts and then let the cover off tension. Now set the posts to the desired heights and position them just so, on most Jaguar covers the front will place on the joint of the rear storage corners meeting the net scabbard on the forward storages. The rear post will set right on the rear seat posts often. It helps distribute wear on the carpeting if your seat there. Now reseat the cover with the uprights or a seat in those positions. Beige you start oil the ratchets with a light oil. It will help thm last as we still think these need a it more durable ratchet. Working on that one still, though these are much better than the first Aurora chose for the ratchets. They were not heavy enough and a trip to the hardware store would be prudent on those. If these wear down you can pick a heavier set up.
