Maintenance Checklist - Jayco Jay Feather 2005 Owner's Manual

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MAINTENANCE CHECKLIST

This list is a quick reference sheet for suggested areas of regular maintenance. Make sure
that you review all literature supplied with your trailer by the various component
manufacturers. To perform maintenance items as suggested here, refer to specific
information found in literature supplied with your unit from component part manufacturers
and in this manual.
Prior to First Trip
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Check LP gas lines for leaks.
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Test LP gas and smoke detector.
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Sanitize fresh water system.
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Check wheel nuts at specified intervals to listed torque values. Re-torque as needed.
Refer to the axle manufacturer's manual.
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Open all windows and the door and start the furnace. Leave the windows and door
open and the furnace on until the odor from the initial use of the furnace is fully
dissipated.
First Two-Hundred Miles
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Check wheel nuts at specified intervals to listed torque values. Re-torque as needed.
Refer to the axle manufacturer's manual.
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Have brakes adjusted by a qualified service technician.
Each Trip
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Check LP gas lines for leaks.
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Test LP gas and smoke detector.
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Check battery water level. (If equipped with battery.)
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Check tire pressure and wear. Make sure the tires are cold when checking the tire
pressure.
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Check running lights.
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Inspect safety chains for signs of wear.
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Test brakes.
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Flush out water heater tank.
After Every Tire Change
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Tighten wheel nuts to specified torque values at 10, 25 and 50 miles (16, 40, and 80
kilometers) to assure that they are correctly "seated" after the tire change. Refer to the
axle manufacturer's manual.
Daily
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Recharge battery after each use.
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Ensure LP gas detector operation light is green in color.
Weekly
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Check LP gas lines for leaks.
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Test LP gas and smoke detector.
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Check tire pressure and wear. Make sure tires are cold when checking the tire pressure.
Monthly
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Clean and lubricate the coupler.
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