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pressor stops working. Entrapped liquid is
drained automatically from the air tanks.
Consult the Chassis Operator's/Owner's
GuidelManual 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
Operator's/Owner's GuidelManual for additional
information.
Spring Brakes
The spring brakes are applied automatically
whenever there is a loss of air pressure in the
braking system or when the parking brake is
activated.
Air Gauges
The pressure gauge on the instrument panel tells
you how much air pressure is in the tank, and
whether the system will operate. An audible
buzzer and dash indicator light warns you if air
pressure is insufficient for proper brake operation.
Brake System Warning Light
This light tells you that your brake system needs
servicing.
This light comes on briefly when you turn the
ignition key to the "START" position, but it nor-
mally goes off when the engine starts. If the
light stays on or comes on while driving, .have
the brake system serviced.
Your vehicle is equipped with a dual braking
system. If there is a loss of pressure in either the
front or rear brake system, the other will provide
braking capability.
If
a malfunction occurs in
either brake system allowing an imbalance in
system pressure, the "BRAKE" light will glow
when the brake pedal is depressed.
If the "Brake" light malfunctions and the air
brake reservoir is completely empty, the service
brake will still function momentarily to stop the
vehicle.
On The Road
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CAUTION
If the "BRAKE" light glows, other than momentarily
with the ignition in the "START" position, the braking
system should be serviced immediately.
If the "BRAKE" light fails to glow momentarily when
you start the engine, have the electrical system
checked immediately.
Air Pressure Warning LightlBuzzer
The light/buzzer tells you the air brake system
air pressure is low. This lightlbuzzer will nor-
mally come on when you first start the engine
but will go off when the air pressure in the air
tanks reach approximately 60 psi.
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CAUTION
If this IighVbuzzer comes on any time other than at
vehicle start up, there is a problem with the air system
and you should pull over and have the vehicle service
immediately.
NOTE
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The parking brake will not disengage until air pres-
sure has reached 60 psi.
Using Air Brakes
For normal stops, push the brake pedal down
until the vehicle comes to a smooth stop.
In emergencies, brake so that you can steer and
keep the motor home under control.
Stopping Distance
With air brakes there is an added delay. After the
brake pedal is pressed, the air may take a fraction
of a second to activate the brake mechanisms on
the wheels. For this reason, the total stopping dis-
tance will increase depending on speed. Under
good traction and brake conditions, this delay
may add up to 35 feet at 55 mph, making the
total distance over 300 feet at that speed. Please
be aware of this increase in stopping distance,
and anticipate your stops with this in mind.
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