Air Brake System; System Components; Air Compressor; Air Tanks - Fleetwood 1993 American Eagle Owner's Manual

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AIR BRAKE SYSTEM
can be moved. A dash indicator will light and a buzzer will sound until the
proper operating pressure is reached.
SYSTEM COMPONENTS
Air Compressor
The air compressor pumps airinto the air storage tanks. It is gear driven by
the motor home engine.
Air Tanks
These tanks hold compressed air for the brake system. They will hold
enough air to allow the brakes to be used several times even if the compressor
stops working. Entrapped liquid must be drailledfrom the air tanks at frequent
intervals. Consult the Chassis Service
Mnnual
for additional informaiton.
Air Dryer
Compressed air usually has some water and compressor oil in it. This
compressed air is cycled through a dryer to remove air system contaminants.
Consult the Chassis Service
Manual
for additional information.
The Brake Pedal
The harder you push down on the pedal, the more air pressure is applied to
the brakes. When you let up on the pedal, some of the brake pressure is
released. You will hearthe air escape when you let up on the pedal.
As this air is released, the compressor must build the pressure back up.
Pressing and releasing the pedal repeatedly can let air out of the system faster
than the compressor can restore it. If the pressure gets too low, the brake
system will notwork.
When you push down on the pedal, you will feel both a spring pressure and
the air pressure back against your foot. With practice, you will know how to
judge the force necessary to stop your motor home.
©
1992 Fleetwood Enterprises Inc.
American Eagle
ISSUE DATE:
9/92 All rights res6IVed
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