• lubricate moving parts so that they will be more likely to move freely
whenthetrailerisrecommissionedforuse;
• check lug nuts and any other bolts or hardware on the trailer to be
certain that all are secure.
• Whileitisgoodforthetie-downsandstrapstobesnugtotheboat,especiallyiftheboat-
and-trailerwillbeexposedtotheelements,looseningthemjustslightlylessthanyouwould
connectthemfortravelisadvisable.Thiswillallowamoderateamountofaircirculationand
avoid imprint of the trailer bunks.
• If the boat will be stored on the trailer, allow the trailer to rest with the tongue a few degrees
higherthantheaftportionoftherig.Withthedrainplugsremoved,anyresidualwatercandrain
out of the boat.
• Releaseasmallamountofairpressureinthetires,butmakeanotetoreinatetoproper
levelspriortoanytowing.ShieldthetiresfromUVraysalso.
• At the conclusion of storage preparation, it is advisable to leave the trailer in a covered area
suchasagarageorpolebarn-typestructure.Theweathercancausedamagetothetrailerthat
is not covered under warranty.
• Relieve the load pressure on the trailer springs by using jack stands or concrete blocks to
support some of the weight.
NEVER tow a trailer with faulty brakes. Whether the brakes are grab-
bing or failing to respond, the result is usually a loss of control of the
entire rig. This situation can result in serious injury or death to persons
on-board, and damage to the tow vehicle and/or trailer and boat, as
well as to other people and vehicles on the road at the time.
Axis
Owners
Manual
2019
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