Jayco MELBOURNE Owner's Manual page 97

Each Trip
• Have the propane lines tested for leaks by a
qualified service technician.
• Test propane, smoke and carbon monoxide
alarms.
• Check battery water levels.
• Check tire pressure and wear (make sure
the tires are cold when checking the tire
pressure).
• Check the running lights.
• Test the brakes.
• Flush out the water heater tank.
After Every Tire Change
• Tighten the 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 instructions supplied in the Chassis
Guide.
Daily
• Recharge the battery(s) after each use.
• Ensure the propane alarm is operating
correctly.
Weekly
• Check the propane lines for leaks.
• Test propane, smoke and carbon monoxide
alarms.
• Check tire pressure and wear (make sure
tires are cold when checking the tire
pressure).
Monthly
• Check the fire extinguisher pressure. Refer
to the fire extinguisher label for specific
instructions.
• Test the ground fault circuit interrupter
(GFCI)
Every Three Months or 3,000 Miles
• Compare the water heater pilot flame with
ideal flame (refer to the OEM operator's
manual information ideal flame information).
Have the appliance cleaned and adjusted as
necessary by a qualified technician.
• Compare the refrigerator pilot flame with
ideal flame (refer to the OEM operator's
manual ideal flame information). Have the
STORAGE & MAINTENANCE
appliance cleaned
necessary by a qualified technician (RV type
refrigerator only).
• Inspect the refrigerator door seals.
• Inspect the refrigerator combustion seals.
Have the appliance cleaned and adjusted as
necessary by a qualified RV service
technician.
• Have the propane lines tested for leaks by a
qualified service technician.
• Inspect the propane tank for rust, pits,
gouges, scrapes or sharp dents. Repaint if
rust is present.
• Drain and sanitize fresh water system.
• Check, clean, tighten and lubricate the
battery cables.
• Check the wheel nuts at specified intervals
to listed torque values, re-torque as needed
(refer to the Chassis Guide).
• Examine the tires for unusual wear, sidewall
defects from possible cuts, bulging and
abrasions.
• Have the brakes adjusted by a qualified
service technician.
Every Six Months or 6,000 Miles
• Clean the drains with approved drain
cleaners.
• Check the pipe connections for tightness,
tighten if necessary.
• Lubricate all moving parts on the entrance
steps.
• Lubricate entrance and baggage door locks.
• Inspect wheels for cracks, dents or
distortion.
• Inspect and reseal your motorhome as
necessary.
• Have the suspension system serviced by a
qualified service technician.
• Lubricate the elevating gear on the
television antenna.
• Lubricate the bearing surface between the
rotating gear housing and the base plate on
the television antenna.
• Lubricate the rubber quad ring on the
elevating shaft located on the television
antenna.
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