Axis A20 User Manual

loss of towed vehicle braking! Theconnectionforthesystemisprovidedbypre-wiredharness-
esandtheplugconnectorsarekeyedsothattheycannotbeconnectedincorrectly.However,if
the plug between the towing and towed vehicles is not wired properly, the unit will either not
function at all or will function improperly.
The trailer brakes should always be maintained in top condition. This
includes checking the uid level in the actuator regularly. The actua-
tor access location is via a cap on top of the trailer tongue. The loss of
brake function can result in loss of control or the inability to stop the
trailer, which could lead to serious injury or death.
 Seetheinformationprovidedaboveaboutthebreakawaycable.Thebreakawaycableshould
NEVERbeusedasasubstituteforbrakingorasaparkingbrake.
Note that brakes will be submerged when the trailer is backed into the body of water to
unloadorloadtheboat.Ifthebrakes(and/orwheels)arehot,itisrecommendedtowaitabrief
periodoftimeandallowthemtocoolbeforesubmerging.Excessiveheatmeetingcoolerwater
can cause damage to the components, especially the calipers and rotors. Also, if the trailer is
submerged in salt or brackish water, be sure to carefully and completely rinse the entire trailer
aftertheouting.Saltandexceptionallydirtyfreshwatercancausedamagetothetrailercompo-
nents, which is not covered under warranty.
Salt and brackish fresh water can damage trailer components, which is
not covered under warranty. Always clean the trailer with a fresh-wa-
ter rinse and/or use of mild soap after an outing in which parts of the
trailer are submerged.
 Withregardtoroutinemaintenance,youneedtobeawarethatsmallamountsofrustwill
build up on the brake’s rotor surface if the trailer sits for a fairly short period of time, as little as
aweek.Thebrake’spadswilleliminatetherustafterseveralapplicationsofbraking,butifthe
trailerhasbeensittingforamoreextendedperiodoftime,andespeciallyfollowinglong-term
storagesuchasoverthewinteroro-season,thebrakesmaybesignicantlycorroded.Thiscan
alsohappenifthetrailerhasbeensubmergedinsaltwaterandhasnotbeensuicientlyrinsed
with fresh water afterwards.
If there is any concern about the condition of any component of the braking system, have an
authorizedMalibu(Axis)Trailerdealerreviewandrectifythematterbeforetowingtheboat.
Do not use brake uid drained from the brake system to rell the
master cylinder reservoir as such uids contain contaminants from the
system that may result in brake failure or costly repairs.
Periodic inspection should be made of the electrical connector, wiring, brake lines and hose
for the entire brake system to insure there are no abraded or bare wires, damaged steel lines, or
crackedanddamagedhoses.Duringinspectionverifythattherearenolooseorhanginglinesor
wirethatmightdragorcatchonobjects/debriswhilebeingtowed.
Prior to towing, EVERY TIME:
• Checktheuidlevelinthereservoironthetrailertongue.Theuidlevelmustbemaintained
with3/8”to1/2”belowthelleropening.Ifbrakeuidisneeded,addonlyNEW, CLEAN DOT3
Brake Fluid. Usecautionwhenopeningthereservoir(removingthellercap)topreventthe
admissionofdirtand/orcontaminantsintotheuidreservoir.
• Checktobecertainthebreakawaybatteryischargedandthatthebreakawayworks.Thisis
accomplished by pulling the cable on the breakaway switch. If the vehicle has been parked for
extendedperiodsoftime,thebreakawaybatterymaybedischarged.Ifthatoccurs,charge
the breakaway batter in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations prior to
operation. If the battery is allowed to discharge in a cold environment there is a possibility
Axis
Owners
Manual
2019
Page 126

Axis A20 Specifications

General

Brand	Axis
Model	A20
Category	Boat
Language	English