Axis A20 User Manual

couple of turns of strap on the winch.
• Theboatshouldbepartiallyloadedonthepartiallysubmergedtrailerbyenginepower.More
onthistechniqueisexplainedlaterinthisOwner’sManual.Usingthewinchasthesolemeth-
odforloadingputsunduestrainonthewinchstrapandresultsinexcessivewear.
• Checkthestrapspriortoeachloading.Thestrapswillwearwithage,useandexposuretothe
elements. Because of the importance in holding the boat secure for loading, unloading and
towing,neverusewornstraps.ReplacewithAxis-approvedstrapsonly.
• As part of the maintenance program, the gears should be greased with a heavy-duty, ma-
rine-gradegreaseregularly.Thisallowsforcontinuedproperoperationandwillhelpinthe
ease of operating the handle as well.
• Attachthewinchtotheboweyeontheboatforloading.ThewinchshouldNEVER be at-
tached to any other component of the boat.
Attaching the winch to any other component of the boat other than the
bow eye, and attempting to load the boat can result in damage to the
boat. This is not covered under warranty.
• Donotrelyonthewinchtobetheonlymannerinwhichtheboatisheldonthetrailer.Useall
othertie-downsasdescribedelsewhereinthisOwner’sManual.Thewinchisinsuicientto
hold the boat in place.
 Aspartofthesecurityfortowing,theboatisequippedwithtie-downsfore
andaft(optionalontrailers)ontheboatandonthetrailer.Seekassistancefrom
anauthorizedMalibu(Axis)Trailerdealertodeterminethelocationonyourboat
model and trailer as they vary. Also seek instruction for the proper way in which
to tie or hitch the lines for both a secured boat and ease of unlatching the hitches
when you arrive at your destination.
trailer components
and how they function
 Thetrailerisequippedwithatrailerjack,whichservesseveralpurposes.
 Thetrailerjackcanholdandliftthetrailertopositionforloweringonthehitch
ball of the tow vehicle. It is also useful for assisting and balancing as a trailer rests
free of the tow vehicle or is moved.
Rotate the trailer jack so that it is vertical, and snap the locking pin before
placing any kind of load on the trailer jack. Always retract and rotate back into the
horizontal position for stowing or towing.
Axis
Owners
Manual
2019
Page 120
tie-downs
trailer
jack

Axis A20 Specifications

General

Brand	Axis
Model	A20
Category	Boat
Language	English