Axis Wake Research A20 - Starting; Starting and Operation

STARTING AND OPERATION
Prior to starng the boat for the rst me, read this enre Owner’s Manual, as well as the Engine
Owner’s Manual. Before trailering to the body of water the rst me, read the enre Trailer Owner’s
Manual as there is important safety informaon contained within it also. If the boat came with addional
hand-out materials or other owner’s manuals specic to various boat components, also read that material
in its enrety.
All of these publicaons have been developed to protect boaters, their passengers, other people on
the highways to the body of water and others who are also boang. Informaon is provided to enhance
the enjoyment of the Axis experience, as well as how to care for and maintain the boat, engine, drive train,
components and trailer so that this will be a long-term, on-going source of enjoyment.
Step 1: Be certain the boat’s shier/throle is fully upright in the neutral posion. Addional informaon
follows regarding shiing and throle response.
Step 2: Perform the pre-start roune, including the bilge inspecon
and engine compartment inspecon. (Details are provided in
the Care and Maintenance secon of this Owner’s Manual.)
Leave the engine compartment open for the starng process.
Step 3: Aach the emergency safety switch tether/lanyard to the
switch on the shier/throle, and also to a piece of the
operator’s clothing.
Step 4: Operate the blower switch for several minutes with the
engine compartment open and the boat in the water.
Step 5: Insert the ignion key into the ignion slot.
Step 6: Turn the key rst to ON. Check that power to the electrical system appears by way of the gauge
sweep and beginning a check of the system.
Step 7: If the electrical system has responded, turn the key to Start. Hold the key in the Start posion for
approximately one (1) second and then release the hold on the key. It will automacally return
to the ON posion. The engine starter should engage and begin the process that will allow the
engine to run. If for some reason, the engine does not start, repeat Steps 6 and 7. Never hold the
key in the Start posion for a longer period. If the engine does not start as it should, refer to the
Troubleshoong secon at the conclusion of this Owner’s Manual for assistance in determining
the cause. If any alarms sound or warning lights appear, turn OFF the engine and troubleshoot.
Step 8: Allow the engine to run for several minutes with the engine compartment open! It is extremely
important for any accumulated fumes to be vented in this way. It also assures that any new issues
arising involving the engine, fuel system and venlaon system are noted. Accumulaon of fumes
within the engine compartment can also lead to an explosion.
To prevent a possible explosion, always operate the blower for
several minutes prior to starting the engine, and continue to
operate with the engine compartment open for several minutes
after starting the engine. Always operate the blower when the
engine is idling or at a low running speed. Improper ventilation can lead to accumulate of
gasoline or exhaust fumes in the compartment. This can lead to a fire or explosion, either
of which can result in serious injury or death!
To turn OFF:
Turn the key to OFF. Note that, unlike a dry-land vehicle, turning OFF the boat does not immediately
stop its momentum. The boat will connue to move. Shiing to neutral will slow progress, but allowance
must be made for connued movement. See informaon following for suggesons regarding docking.
The ignion key is a safety measure. It allows the operator an opportunity to briey and visually check
the electrical system operaon prior to starng. The key also reduces the likelihood of the of the boat or
unauthorized use. Always remove and take the key with you when the oung is done.
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