Raising the Tower:
Step1: Gentlyraisethetowerforwarduntilitreachesitshighestlevel.
Step2: Withyourotherhand,ononesidefoldtheAxislogoplateupwarduntilitisinthefully
raisedposition.(Itremainsattachedtothetowerbase.)
Step3: Standingtothesidenearesttotheleginwhichthersttwo(2)knobswillbeinstalled,
andwithonehand,holdtheupperhoopbarinasteadyposition.
Step4: Aligntheholesonthetowerlegandreinstalltheknobsonthatsideofthetower.
Step5: Ontheotherside,foldtheAxislogoplateupwarduntilitisinthefullyraisedposition.
Step6: Aligntheholesonthetowerlegandreinstalltheothertwoknobs.
Step7: Swivelthehelmseatforwardandslideitbacktothepreferredlocationfordriving.
Step8: Returnanyboardracksoutwardtotheirnormallocation.
Models: The Grey Skull tower is standard on all Axis models. It can be deleted by the pur-
chaser at the time of order. Due to the complexity of mounting the tower, and how critical it is to
the boat’s stability that it be mounted in the proper location, as well as the requirements for any
electrical wiring, Axis does not recommend the addition of a tower and tower accessories after
the boat has been delivered. Adding any tower other than an Axis-built tower to a boat will void
the warranty.
Adding any tower to an Axis boat other than a Axis-built tower will
void the warranty. Due to the complexity of adding a tower, the
stresses on the deck and the potential for injury if the tower fails, Axis
strongly discourages the addition of a post-boat-construction tower.
Optional Toggle Latch:
Onboatsequippedwiththeoptionaltogglelatch,duringoperation,thetoggleswitchmust
besecuredoneachsideasshowninfollowingphotos.
Always ensure that the toggle latch on each side is secure prior to any
outing. If a latch is left unsecured, the tower will become unstable and
could fall on individuals, or become dislodged while towing if the tower
is upright. In opening and closing the toggle latch, take care to avoid
pinching ngers, hands or parts of the body.
Thephotosonthefollowingpageshowhowthetoggleworks.Tosecureit,reversethesteps.
Toraiseorlowerthetower,Axisstronglyrecommendsasecondpersontohelpsteadythe
towerintoposition.Thetower’sweightcouldcauselossofcontrol,resultingindamagetothe
boatorpotentialinjurytoperson(s).
A second person to assist in raising or lowering the tower is strongly
recommended. Due to the weight and angle of the tower, a lone indi-
vidual could lose control, resulting in damage to the boat, which is not
covered under warranty, and/or injury to people in the tower’s range
of movement.
Axis
Owners
Manual
2019
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