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TIFFIN MOTORHOMES
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Check tires for proper inflation (i.e., cold inflation pressure: 100 psig or so); if the motor home has not been
used, make sure that the "cold inflation" pressure is maintained. If the motor home has very recently been
used, make sure that the "hot inflation" pressure (see the tire manufacturer's literature to determine
appropriate "hot inflation" pressure) is maintained. All tire pressures should be within 1-2 pounds (psig) of
each other, unless weight loading dictates otherwise (see Chapter 14, Section 14-23).
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Examine wheel lug nuts to assure their proper tightness. If any lug nuts were found to be loose, first check
the fit of the wheel to the hub to make sure that the wheel is not mis-mounted which would produce a
"wobbly" wheel when the motor home is in motion, then tighten the lug nuts.
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Check all fluid levels (e.g., engine oil, transmission fluid, coolant, power-steering fluid, brake fluid,\
battery fluid [if applicable], windshield-washer solvent) to assure correct levels are maintained.
Fill any low reservoirs, as needed.
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DO NOT SUBSTITUTE any other fluids for specified oils, transmission fluid, brake fluid, or other hydraulic
fluids—in most instances, substitutions are not acceptable and may void warranties.
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Prior to starting the motor-home engine, make sure that all lines (e.g., water, sewer) and electrical power
cords are disconnected and properly stowed.
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Assure that the leveling jacks are in the "travel" position.
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After entering the motor home, make sure that the electrically-actuated, retractable step has properly
operated to retract the step fully before starting the engine of the motor home.
Driving
Various adjustments need to be made to assure the driver's comfort and
the safety of the motor home before starting and moving the motor
home; these include:
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The driver should adjust the driver's seat, the tilt steering, the
exterior rear-view mirrors, and the instrumentation panel
(Figure 2-1) lighting (if night-time) for the driver's comfort and
safety. This is especially important for first-time use so that the
driver may become accustomed to the "feel" of the motor
home and know where the various adjustments are located
"before the fact"; not after some need arises while the motor
home is in service.
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The driver should be familiar with all gauges, instruments,
switches, and indicators on the instrument panel (Figure 2-1) prior to driving.
Should the driver encounter any "unknowns" on the panel, they should be investigated (via the Owner's
Manual or Owner's Information Package) prior to departure so that the driver fully understands these items
and their functions.
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One should never adopt a "learn as you go" philosophy, as there are too many controls and switches to be
understood before the motor home is actually used. Please take the time to become thoroughly familiar with
the entire instrument panel prior to using the motor home.
!!!
–ALLEGRO®
Chapter 2
DRIVING & SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Figure 2-1. Driver's Instrumentation Panel
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