Also snap the
locking pin
prior to placing
any kind of load
on the trailer jack. Failure to do so could result
in the trailer jack collapsing or otherwise failing,
which could lead to serious injury or death.
Failure to
properly stow
the trailer jack
in a horizontal
position and locked in place could result in dam-
age to the trailer jack that is not covered under
warranty.
Thedrivegearandrack-and-pinionthat
control the trailer jack movement should be
periodically greased with a marine-grade
grease.Thewheelbearingsinthejackand
the coaster should also be periodically oiled
to ensure that the components continue to
operate as designed.
NEVER operate the trailer, even during daylight, with-
out verifying that the lights work properly. When the
brakes are applied, it is critical that trac following can
see that you are slowing and/or stopping by seeing the
lights come on. In the event of rain, lights are required
in most locations to tow the trailer. Even assuming you will return prior to dark, events
could occur that result in towing after dark.
Malibu(Axis)Trailerswillintegratewithmost
towvehiclewiringharnessrequirements.Notethe
plug-in in the accompanying photo. If the harness will not connect
totheplug,contacteithertheauthorizedAxisdealerforassis-
tanceorthetowvehicle’sauthorizeddealer.Adierentharness
oranadaptermaybenecessary.Theseshouldbeinstalledonlyby
trained service technicians. Never use any harness or adapter that
isnotspeciedbythetowvehiclemanufacturerandMalibu(Axis)
Trailers.
Thetrailerisequippedwithrunninglightsaswellastaillights/stoplights.Aswithanyelectri-
callamp,thelightswilleventuallyburnout.Asspecied,thelightshaveaverylonglifetime,but
ifanyeverceasetowork,takethetrailertoyourauthorizedMalibu-AxisTrailerdealertohave
thebulbreplaced.Iftheexteriorlenscoverisdamagedorbroken,thisshouldalsobereplaced.
Additionally, these tips can help keep the light system
working at its best:
• Checkforburnedout/brokenbulbsandlensespriorto
each use.
• Use a small amount of marine-grade grease on the
plug contacts and light-bulb base to prevent rust and
corrosion.
• Besurethegroundwire(white)isproperlyconnected
to the trailer frame at all times.
Axis
Owners
Manual
2019
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