System Coinponents; Air Compressor; Air Dryer; The Brake Pedal - Fleetwood American Dream WIDE BODY 1998 Owner's Manual

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AIR BRAKE SYSTEM
SYSTEM COMPONENTS
Air Compressor
The air compressor pumps air into the air storage tanks. It is gear driven by
toe 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 drained from the air tanks at freqllent
intervals. Consult the Chassis Owner's Manual for additional information.
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 Owner's Manual for additional information.
The Brake Pedal
The harder you push down onthe pedal, the more air pressure is applied to
the brakes. When you let upon the pedal, some of the brake pressure is
released. You will hear the 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 press).lre gets too low, the service
brakes. will not function properly, and the spring brakes will be applied
automatically.
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 howto
judge the force necessary to stop your motor home. .
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ISSUE DATE: 9/97
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