Fleetwood 1997 Discovery Owner's Manual page 66

The parking brake control is a yellow, diamond-shaped, push-
pull control knob. Pull the knob out to set the brake, and push
in to release.
Any time you park, use the parking brake, except:
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if the brakes are very hot. Brake system components can
be damaged by excessive heat.
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ill freezing temperatures, if the brakes are velY wet. The
brake shoes on yoltr lIlotor home covel' a large slllface
area.
If
they become velY wet alld freeze to the brake
drums, the motor home will not be able to move Ilntil
they thaw. If the brakes freeze, DO NOT fly to force the
motor home to move. Brake system components could be
damaged.
If necessary, use wheel chocks to hold the vehicle. Let hot
brakes cool before using the parking brake. If the brakes are
wet, use the brakes lightly while ddving in a low gear to heat
and dry them.
WARNING
If a loss of air pressure
in the braking system
occurs rapidly, the spring
brakes will be applied
suddenly. This may
cause loss of traction
and vehicle control. Re-
fer to your Chassis
Operator's Manual for
further information on
the functioning of the
brake system.
PARkiNq BRAkE
Ar
CAUTION
If the low pressure buzzer
or light ever comes on
while the motor home is in
motion, exercise extreme
caution. Stop and park the
motor home as soon and
as safely as possible by
down·shifting the trans-
mission. Apply the parking
brake as soon as the ve·
hicle is motionless. The
spring brake system will
apply the brakes as pres-
sure drops.
WARNING
Never leave your motor
home unattended with-
out setting the parking
brake.
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DiSCOVERY - COPYRiql1T 1996, FiEmvood ENTERPRisES, INC.
All
Riq/ITS RESERVEd.