Axis Wake Research A20 - Precautions While Underway

put boaters in grave danger. Always check the local weather
report before going boang.
• Check that drain plugs are securely in place.
• Check bilge pump, horn, lights, blower and other equipment
to verify they are operang properly.
• Verify that the emergency cuto switch lanyard is in proper
operang condion and is properly axed to the driver.
• Check the operaon of the steering system. Verify that the
steering is operaonal before launching the boat. If the boat is
already in the water, verify proper steering wheel operaon at
low speed. Turn the steering wheel full stop in both direcons
and verify proper rudder movement. Ensure that there is no
binding or sness in the steering wheel rotaon. Binding
and sness is an indicaon that the steering cable needs
replacement. Failure of the steering cable will result in loss of control of the boat.
• Ensure that the load of persons, ballast, and equipment is within the limits stated on the USCG Maximum
Capacies Plate and is properly distributed based on instrucons in this manual.
• Check that all safety equipment and life jackets, personal otaon devices (PFDs), and throwable cushions
are in good condion and suitable for your boat and passenger load.
• Inform all passengers where safety equipment is located and how to use it.
• Have at least one other passenger who is capable of operang the boat safely in case of an emergency.
GASOLINE VAPORS CAN EXPLODE. BEFORE STARTING ENGINE,
OPERATE BLOWER FOR FOUR (4) MINUTES AND CHECK ENGINE
COMPARTMENT BILGE FOR GASOLINE VAPORS.
• It is very important to open the engine cover and check the engine compartment and bilge for liquid
gasoline and gasoline vapors prior to each use of your boat and aer refueling. Failure to do so may result
in re or explosion as well as serious injury or death to you and/or others.
• If you see liquid gasoline in the engine compartments/bilge or smell gasoline vapors, DO NOT aempt
to start the engine. Liquid gasoline in the bilge is an extreme re and explosion hazard which may cause
injury or death. Find and x the source of the leakage, remove the liquid gasoline from the bilge. Then
venlate the engine compartment/bilge and run the blower to remove all gasoline vapors before starng
the engine.
• If gasoline vapors persist aer running the blower, DO NOT aempt to start the engine. Likely, there is a
gasoline leak that is creang the excessive vapor.
• Always operate blower below cruising speed and aer stopping the boat.
Failure to follow these precautions will result in serious injury
or death.
The operator shall:
• Check that the area behind the boat is all clear before starng the engine to AVOID PROPELLER INJURY
to persons in the water behind the boat or on the swim plaorm.
• Turn o the engine prior to anyone occupying the swim plaorm or being in the water behind the boat
to AVOID PROPELLER INJURY. Being in neutral gear is insucient; the propeller may sll be turning, or
engine may be inadvertently shied into gear.
• Not back the boat toward persons in the water behind the boat to AVOID PROPELLER INJURY.
• Not allow people to be on or near the swim plaorm or in the water near the swim plaorm while the
engine is running because CARBON MONOXIDE will exist around the back of the boat when the engine
2016 Axis Wake Research Owner’s Manual . . . Page 1-3
SAFETY
PRECAUTIONS
WHILE
UNDERWAY