Using Air Brakes - Fleetwood American Dream WIDE BODY 1998 Owner's Manual

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AIR BRAKE SYSTEM
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.
Any time you park, use the parking brake, except:
- if
the brakes are velY hot. Brake system components
can be da-maged by excessive heat.
_ - ill
freezing temperatures,
if
the brakes are velY wet.
The brake shoes on your motor home cover a large
sUlface area. If they beco/lle Vel)' wet and freeze to the
brake drums, the Illotor home will not be able to move
until they thm!!. If the brakes freeze, DO NOT tly to force
the motor home to move. Brake system components could
be damc/ged.
If necessary, use wheel chocks to hold the vehicle. Lethot brakes cool before
using the parking brake. If the bi'akes are wet, use the brakes lightly_ while
driving in a low gear to heat and dry them.
WARNING
Never leave your motor home unattended without
setting the parking brake.
USING AIR BRAKES
For normal stops, push the brake pedal down untilthe vehicle comes to a
smooth stop. -
In emergencies, brake so that you can steer and keep the motor home under
control.
© 1997 Fleetwood Enterprises Inc.
American Dream
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Wide Body
ISSUE DATE: 9/97
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