Maintenance Chart - Jayco Eagle Owner's Manual

STORAGE
Depending upon your area and where your unit is stored, your camper may be a target for
damage from rodents and insects. To protect your camper, never leave food inside the
unit and ensure that all surfaces are clean. You may want to place rodent control products
in the unit during periods of storage. Mice can do a tremendous amount of damage to the
tent, drapes, cushions, etc. particularly during the winter months. Storing units in fields
make them particularly inviting to rodents. Periodically inspect your unit during storage
and seal off any areas which can offer an entry point to rodents or insects. Please
remember to remove any screens or tape you have used to seal openings before you use
the camper again. Special interest publications, such as articles and books offered
through TL Enterprises (Trailer Life, Motorhome, etc.) can offer additional and practical
advice on the proper storage of your camper. Damage from rodents or insects are NOT
covered under your Jayco Limited Warranty.
CAUTION: DO NOT store camper under a dark colored cover. Use only light
colored, breathable covers to prevent extreme heat. Consult your Jayco dealer for the
proper products to use.
CAUTION: When storing your folding camping trailer, it is recommended that the
battery be unhooked to avoid draining the battery.
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MAINTENANCE CHART

COMPONENT MAINTENANCE
Wheel Bearings The wheel bearings in your
new Jayco tent camper are
pre-greased. It is recom-
mended that you repack these
bearings at 12,000 miles or at
the end of each season's
camping to prepare for winter
months ahead.
Use only a multipurpose No.
1 or 2 good quality wheel
bearing grease.
If bearing or cone (race)
become pitted, replace any
damaged part.
NOTE: Should you be
concerned about heat in wheel
bearings,
occasionally while traveling
by placing hand on hub. You
will be able to hold your hand
momentarily on the hub.
Should it be extremely hot, it
is recommended to have the
bearings inspected by a
qualified service center.
NOTE: During break-in
period (first 500 miles) your
hubs may feel extra warm due
to brake shoes setting in with
the brake drum.
Lug Nuts Lug nuts must be checked at
10, 25, and 50 miles when new
or after tire removal, then every
3,000 miles. After this, lug nuts
should be periodically checked
for safety, especially before any
long trip and extensive braking
or a tire change.
Tighten lug nuts to specified
torque using a cross tighten
sequence.
See "Changing the Tire &
Wheel" section of Chapter 7.
AVOID
(a.) Exposure to water or
condensation will cause
bearings to rust.
(b.) Never let bearings run
dry.
(c.) Never overpack wheel
bearings, especially in
the middle of hub. It will
trap heat if overpacked.
check them
WARNING:
DO NOT ignore checking
wheel lug nuts. Failure to do
can cause wheel loss and an
accident.
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