Maintenance - Monaco Cayman 2005 Owner's Manual

Maintenance

Occasionally, when the jacks are fully extended, wipe off the dirt from the jack rod. This will help
lengthen the life of the jacks. How often this is done can vary from the amount and type of usage of the
jacks. WD40 will serve as a solvent, as well as a lubricant. Occasional oil or grease on the extended jack
ram is normal and aids in the lubrication of the seals.
The system is designed to be self-bleeding in the event any component of the hydraulics has been
removed or repaired. To self bleed, fully extend and retract each jack twice. The remote rocker switches
will operate with a minimum of 7.5 Volt DC. Optimum requirements for operating the system are volt-
ages above 9.6 Volt DC.
Adding Fluid:
An indication of a system needing fluid is the bong alarm intermittently sounding when turning cor-
ners or the pump whining or gurgling. Use Dexron III® automatic transmission fluid to fill the reservoir.
To Fill the Reservoir:
1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position. Turn the jack control Power switch ON.
2. Extend any jack six inches from the fully retracted position. All other jacks remain fully
retracted.
3. Unscrew the reservoir cap from the top of the reservoir.
4. Open a window or the entry door so the bong alarm is audible from outside the motorhome.
Slowly fill the reservoir with fluid until the bong alarm stops sounding.
5. Replace the reservoir cap.
6. To retract the extended jack, push the RETRACT button.
7. Turn the jack control Power switch OFF.
8. Turn OFF the ignition switch.
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Located in the generator compartment on the curbside.
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Section 10 --- Chassis Information
Cayman 2005