Spring Brakes; Check Valves & Gauges; Parking Brake - Fleetwood 1993 American Eagle Owner's Manual

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AIR BRAKE SYSTEM
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Spring Brakes
This systemis the emergency and parking brake system. If air pressure fails,
or if the parking brake is applied, this system engages.
Check Valves and Gauges
Your brak y system is equipped with all required check valves and gauges.
Check valves allow the. air to flow in one direction. If the compressor stops
working, check~valves prevent air pressure fromleakihg bilCk through the
system.
Tht1 pressure gauge on the instrument paneltells YOlihow much air pressure
is in the tank, and whether the system will6perate. An audible buzzer and dash
indicator light warns you if air pressure is insufficient for proper brake
operation.
CAUTION
If the low pressure buzzer or light ever comes on
while the motor home is in motion, exercise extreme
caution. Stop and park the molorhome as soon and
as safely as possible by down-shifting the
transmission. Apply the parking brake as soon as
the vehicle is motionless. The spring brake system
will apply the brakes as pressure drops.
Parking Brake
WARNING
Your motor home transmission does not have a
PARK position. You must set the parking brake when
you park the motor home.
The parking brake control is a yellow, diamond-shaped, push-pull control
knob. Pull the knob out to set the brake, and push in to release.
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American Eagle
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ISSUE DATE: 9/92
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