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Driving on winding or mountain roads is not difficult if
done with reasonable care. Observe proper vehicle
speeds when ascending or descending hills and always
operate in the proper transmission range. Downshift on
hills to avoid overheating or undue engine loads by us·
ing the hand control as recommended by the Chassis
Operator's Manual.
Allow for the extra height of your coach and avoid
areas having low overhead clearance. Check for low-
hanging tree branches or other obstructions whenever
you drive or park. Avoid low roofs when pulling in for
service. This may be particularly important if you drive
with the overhead vents open of if the coach is equ ipped
with a roof air conditioner or a roof rack.
When parking parallel, be sure to allow for poles or ob·
structions near the curb, as front and rear portions of
the motor home swing wider than an automobile. When
parking on an incline, it is recommended that the front
wheels always be turned into the curb in the direction
of roll to aid the parking brake.
OVERHEATING
The engine and cooling system on your vehicle should
be operated and serviced as recommended in your Chas·
sis Operator's Manual.
WINDSHIELD DEFROST - COMFORT CONTROL
During winter months, it is important to keep the wind·
shield clear and keep the passenger compartment at
comfortable temperatures while on the road. This can
be done by use of the proper combination of heater and
defroster controls. (see Figure 2).
12-VOL T FUSE REPLACEMENT
If part of your vehicle electrical system should fail while
on the road, check the replacement circuit fuses located
in the automotive circuit. These are automotive-type
fuses available at most service stations. Refer to the
ELECTRICAL section for information on living area
12·volt fuses.
CHANGING A TIRE
For tire changing instructions, see Chassis Operator's
Manual. Your motor home is equipped with premium·
grade truck·type tires. Under normal circumstances and
with proper tire maintenance, you should receive thous· .
ands of miles of trouble-free service. Before attempting
any repairs in the event you do have a flat tire, it should
be noted that your fully-loaded motor home is very
heavy. As a result, each wheel lug nut is torqued to a
factory recommended setting of 300 to 350 foot
pounds, for dual wheels and 85 to 125 for single wheel
axle, making the lug nuts extremely difficult to re-
move. In addition, each tire and wheel weights approxi-
mately 90 pounds and is difficult to handle. It is there-
fore advisable that you obtain road service wherever
possible and only attempt to change tires yourself under
emergency conditions.
WARNING:
LOOSENING THE REAR LUG BOLTS MAY RE-
LEASE BOTH OUTSIDE AND INSIDE WHEELS. DO
NOT ATTEMPT TO REMOVE LUGS WITHOUT HAV-
ING A JACK IN PROPER POSITION TO ABSORB
WEIGHT.
If the flat tire is on one of the inside (rear) dual wheels,
the outside wheel on that side will give adequate sup-
port and no tire change may be required. Just continue
at reduced speeds to a service station for repair.
CAUTION:
DO NOT EXCEED 25 MPH NOR DRIVE FOR LONG
DISTANCES AS THIS MAY OVERHEAT THE SIN-
GLE REAR TIRE CAUSING A BLOWOUT.
SERVICING
MOTOR HOME CHASSIS OPERATOR'S MANUAL
Refer to your Chassis Operator's Manual for informa-
tion on chassis service recommendations. As a general
practice, you should have the coolant, the battery elect·
rolyte, and the engine oil levels checked each time when
refueling.
NOTE:
Proper engine servicing and record of servic-
ing may be mandatory to ensure chassis warr-
anty protection. Follow the manufacturer's
instructions on periodic maintenance checks.
ENGINE SERVICE
Items serviced from the exterior of the coach are reach-
ed through the front hood. This hood permits servicing
the vehicle battery, radiator and coolant system, the
engine oil level and oil filler cap, windshield washer,
brake fluid reservoir, and power steering reservoir. Refer
to Figure 4 for location of these items and hood latch
information. More extensive engine service, including
engine removal if required, can be accomplished through
the exterior section by removing the following items:
1.
Front bumper
2.
Front grille piece (center section)
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3.
Optional equipment (such as air conditioner
and transmission cooling coils.
Access will then be provided to the radiator and engine
for removal. Items serviced from inside the coach are re-
ached through the engine compartment cover located
between the driver and passenger seats. This gives access
to the transmission oil dipstick and air cleaner. Refer to
Figure 4 for location of these items. When the engine is
being serviced from inside the coach, protect your car-
pet and furnishings against oil and dirt. Your service-
man will be glad to use a protective cloth if you remind
him.
BATTERY SERVICE
Main Vehicle Battery
Your motor home has a 12-volt automotive battery
located under the front hood. This battery provides
power for all vehicle requirements, including the radio
and/or tape deck. Have this battery serviced when fuel-
ing or servicing other vehicle systems.
Optional Auxiliary Battery
There is an auxiliary 12-volt battery to provide living-
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