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IN THIS MANUAL AND THE CHASSIS OPERAmR'S
MANUAL. DO NOT REINFLATE A TIRE THAT HAS
BEEN FLAT, OR IS SERIOUSLY LOW ON AIR. HAVE
THE TIRE REMOVED FROM THE WHEEL AND
CHECK THE TIRE FOR DAMAGE. NEVER ADD AIR
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TIRES UNLESS AN ACCURATE PRESSURE
GAUGE IS USED.
Even with good tire maintenance and normal driving,
you may experience a flat tire. It is strongly recommend-
ed that you summon professional help through your auto
club or travel service, or a local truck service facility.
However, if you choose to change the tire yourself, there
are several items that you MUST consider:
*
Your motor home is built on a van chassis, and therefore
rides on truck wheels and tires. These tires and wheels
can weigh up to
100
pounds or more each. IF YOU
ARE NOT PHYSICALLY CAPABLE OF LIFTING AND
MOVING
100
POUNDS OR MORE, DO NOT UNDER
ANY CIRCUMSTANCES ATTEMPT TO CHANGE A
FLAT TIRE.
*
Truck tires and wheels are installed with the wheel nuts
very tight. IF YOU ARE NOT CAPABLE OF BREAKING
LOOSE NUTS THAT HAVE BEEN TIGHTENED WITH
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140 LBIFT. OF TORQUE, AND THEN RE-
TIGHTEN TO THIS TORQUE, DO NOT UNDER ANY
CIRCUMSTANCES ATTEMPT TO CHANGE A FLAT
TIRE.
* It is IMPERATIVE that the motor home and jack be
placed on a level, firm surface. If the motor home can-
not be moved to such a location, DO NOT attempt
to use the jack.
*
The motor home with all of your travel gear is ex-
tremely heavy. The axle jack furnished with your motor
home is capable of lifting the weight on one-half of
one axle, or about one-fourth of the total gross weight
of the vehicle.
*
Carefully review all jacking and tire changing informa-
tion and instructions (including this manual, the ap-
propriate chassis operator's manual, and the jack itself),
and insure that you have all required tools and equip-
ment (listed below).
Required Tools and Equipment
Supplied with Motor Home:
*
Jack with minimum 4-ton capacity.
*
Lug wrench to fit wheel nuts.
Owner-Supplied:
*
Breaker bar handle. Note: Two feet or longer will
facilitate wheel nut removal and installation.
*
Torque wrench with at least 140 Ib./ft. capacity.
*
At least two wheel blocks.
*
Utility block.
WARNING: THE JACK IS DESIGNED FOR USE AS
A mOL FOR TIRE CHANGING ONLY. IT IS NOT
INTENDED FOR USE AS A lEVELING DEVICE OR
m LIFT THE VEHICLE FOR SERVICE PURPOSES.
DO NOT lEAVE THE JACK IN A RAISED OR
LOADED POSITION FOR EXTENDED PERIODS OF
TIME. NEVER START THE ENGINE WHILE THE
VEHICLE IS RAISED.
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USE 2x8 QUALITY LUMBER
UTILITY BLOCK
PRE-DRILL AND
SECURE WITH
3"
WOOD SCREWS
FORD CHASSIS
Consult the Ford Owner's Manual for jacking instruc-
tions and information on tire changing.
WARNING: DO NOT PUT ANY PORTION OF YOUR
BODY UNDER THE MOTOR HONE AFTER REMOV-
ING THE WHEEL NUTS OR WHEEL.
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