Tire Safety - Thor Motor Coach 2011 Avanti Owner's Manual

3. Do not operate the generator in an enclosed building or in a partly enclosed area
such as a garage. It is also not recommended that you use the generator when there
are other vehicles nearby.
4. Review the safety precautions for fuel and exhaust fumes elsewhere in this manual.
5. Do not operate the generator when the RV is parked in high grass or brush. Heat
from the exhaust could cause a fire in dry conditions.
6. Never operate your chassis or generator engine, or the engine of any vehicle, longer
than necessary when the vehicle is parked.
7. Do not simultaneously operate generator and a ventilator which could result in
the entry of exhaust gas. When exhaust ventilators are used, we recommend that
a window on the opposite side of the unit "upwind" of exhaust gases be opened to
provide cross ventilation.
8. When parked, orient the vehicle so that the wind will carry the exhaust away from
the vehicle. Do not open nearby windows, ventilators, or doors into the passenger
compartment, particularly those which can be "down wind", even part of the time.
9. Do not operate the generator when parked in close proximity to vegetation, snow,
buildings, vehicles, or any other object that could deflect the exhaust under or into
the vehicle.
10. Do not touch the generator when running, or immediately after shutting off. Heat
from the generator can cause burns. Allow the generator to cool before attempting
maintenance or service.
Studies of tire safety show that maintaining proper tire pressure, observing tire and vehicle
load limits (not carrying more weight in your motorhome than your tires or motorhome
can safely handle), avoiding road hazards, and inspecting tires for cuts, slashes, and
other irregularities are the most important thing you can do to avoid tire failure, such
as tread separation or blowout and flat tires. These actions, along with other care and
maintenance activities, can also:
• Improve vehicle handling
• Help protect you and other from avoidable breakdowns and accidents
• Improve fuel economy
• Increase the life of your tires
Use this information to make tire safety a regular part of your vehicle maintenance
routine. Recognize that the time you spend is minimal compared with the inconvenience
and safety consequences of a flat tire or other tire failure.
Properly maintained tires improve the steering, stopping, traction, and load-carrying
capability of your motorhome. Under inflated tires and overloaded vehicles are a major
cause of tire failure. Therefore, as mentioned above, to avoid flat tires and other types of
tire failure, you should maintain proper tire pressure, observe tire and vehicle load limits,
avoid road hazards, and regularly inspect your tires.
Tire information placards and vehicle certification labels contain information on tires and
load limits. These labels indicate the vehicle manufacturer's information including:
• Recommended tire size
• Recommended tire inflation pressure
Chapter 4 - Safety Provisions

TIRE SAFETY

FINDING THE
RECOMMENDED TIRE
PRESSURE & LOAD
LIMITS
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