Maintenance - Airstream Bambi 2020 Owner's Manual

MAINTENANCE � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 8-1
Maintenance Schedule � � � � � � � � � 8-2
Suggested Maintenance and
Replacement Parts � � � � � � � � 8-3
Exterior Care � � � � � � � � � � � � � 8-4
Tires � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 8-5
Tire Changing � � � � � � � � � � � � 8-5
Jack Location � � � � � � � � � � � � � 8-5
Tire Load and Inflation Information � � � � 8-6
Proper Tire Inflation � � � � � � � � 8-6
Underinflated Tires � � � � � � � � 8-6
How Overloading Affects Your Tires � � 8-6
Weighing Your Trailer Or
Towed Vehicle
Tire Care � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 8-6
Tire Care Tips � � � � � � � � � � � � 8-6
Tire Inspection and Storage � � � � � � � 8-7
Tire and Wheel Replacement
Lug Nut Torquing � � � � � � � � � � � 8-8
Spare Tire Carrier � � � � � � � � � � � 8-8
Axles and Bearings � � � � � � � � � � 8-8
Rubber Torsion Axle Alignment
Specifications � � � � � � � � 8-8
Wheel Bearing Maintenance � � � � 8-8
Brakes � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 8-9
Breakaway Switch � � � � � � � � � � � 8-9
Battery (Lead Acid) � � � � � � � � � � 8-9
Battery Amp Draw and Testing � � � � � � 8-9
Battery Cleaning � � � � � � � � � � �8-10
Battery Storage � � � � � � � � � � � �8-10
2020 Bambi
Section 8

MAINTENANCE

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Water Pump � � � � � � � � � � � � �8-10
Water Pump Access Locations � � � � � �8-10
Strainer Cleaning � � � � � � � � � � �8-10
Fresh Water Tanks and Draining � � � � �8-11
Drain Valves � � � � � � � � � � � � �8-11
Drain Valve Locations � � � � � � �8-11
Fresh Water Tank Draining � � � � � � �8-11
Water Heater Draining � � � � � � � � �8-11
Water Heater Bypass Valve � � � � �8-11
Water Heater Bypass
Valve Locations � � � � � � �8-11
Black and Gray Water Tank Draining � � � �8-12
Black Water Tank Dumping � � � � � � �8-13
Black Water Tank Flush � � � � � � � � �8-13
Drain Systems Cleaning � � � � � � � �8-13
Winterizing and Storage
Main Door Care � � � � � � � � � � � �8-15
Lubrication � � � � � � � � � � � � � �8-15
Adjustment � � � � � � � � � � � � � �8-15
Tambour Track Maintenance � � � � � � �8-15
Open � � � � � � � � � � � � �8-15
Closed � � � � � � � � � � � � �8-15
Windows � � � � � � � � � � � � � �8-15
Sticking Windows � � � � � � � � � � �8-15
Electrical Diagrams � � � � � � � � � �8-16
12-Volt Main Schematic
120-Volt/30 Amp Diagrams � � � � � � �8-17
Solar Panel Wiring � � � � � � � � � �8-22
Fresh Water Layouts � � � � � � � � � �8-23
FAQs and Answers � � � � � � � � � �8-27
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