Axis Wake Research A20 - Rudder, Fin, Strut, Propeller, Paddle-Wheel

Beneath the boat are several crical components for the proper and safe operaon of the boat. In
general, consumers do not have to give these items aenon beyond roune checks and maintenance, but
if any of them are damaged, it can result in a truncated oung.
The rudder is part of the steering system. The steering wheel turns the rudder in the direcon that the
driver wishes to steer. More informaon about the steering system is available in the Starng and Operaon
secon of this Owner’s Manual. Note that the rudder extends below the hull of the boat. This is crical
to remember when boang in shallow water or water with obstrucons. Even if the water appears deep
enough for the hull, it may not be deep enough for the rudder to pass unimpeded.
Do not operate the boat in water too shallow for the rudder to
operate. Obstructions can also damage the rudder, rendering it
inoperable. Such damage is not covered under warranty.
A single-track n is standard on Axis models. A second n may be added as an opon. The n adds
tracking stability. As with the rudder, it extends below the hull and should be considered when boang in
shallow water.
The strut and strut housing are ed from the drive train to the propeller to create the propulsion that
moves the boat forward and a. As with the rudder, these components extend below the hull. Operaon
in water that is too shallow or among obstrucons can damage the components and make it impossible to
connue boang unl xed.
Do not operate the boat in water too shallow for the strut, strut
housing and propeller to operate. Obstructions can also damage
these components, rendering them inoperable. Such damage is
not covered under warranty.
Dierent condions, including altude or specic characteriscs of individual bodies of water can
impact boang enjoyment. If environmental condions are suspected of negavely impacng propulsion,
discuss this with an authorized Axis dealer, who may be able to recommend minor changes to the propeller,
or replacement of a propeller at the consumer’s choice and expense, that will improve circumstances for
that parcular applicaon. There are limits to changes that are approved by Axis engineers. Changes that
exceed those standards will void the warranty. Extreme changes can also alter the safe handling of the boat
and its maneuverability.
Consumers may choose to change characteristics of propellers
or even replace them. Axis recommends doing so only after
consulting with an authorized Axis dealer as exceeding Axis
standards for the propulsion system will void the warranty.
Never allow anyone to be in the water forward of the bow or behind the boat when the boat engine
is running, even if the boat is in neutral gear. If the shier/throle is inadvertently put into gear, the boat
could potenally run over persons in the water. A moving propeller is extremely dangerous and could cause
serious injury or death.
Care must be taken to avoid being the water forward or aft of
the boat when the engine is running, even if the boat is not in
a moving gear. If the shifter/throttle goes into gear, there may
not be time for people to get out of the way. Propeller edges are
sharp. With motion, propellers can maim or become lethal.
There are two sources for speed that provide speed informaon to the Command Center or speedometer
of the boat: the paddlewheel (standard on all boats) and GPS (oponal on all Axis models). The method to
switch between speed sources (paddlewheel and GPS) is explained in the Instrument Panel and Gauges
secon of this Owner’s Manual.
Because this aects the cruise control, be sure that the paddlewheel and GPS operaon, where
equipped, is unimpeded. To verify GPS operaon is correct, verify that the GPS puck has a clear line of site
to the sky. This is located on the starboard side of the boat, directly forward of the dash windshield.
RUDDER,
FIN, STRUT,
PROPELLER,
PADDLE-
WHEEL AND
RAW-WATER
INTAKE/SEA
STRAINER
2016 Axis Wake Research Owner’s Manual . . . Page 2-44