Chapter 7 - Maintenance/Storage; Changing The Tire; Brake Maintenance & Lubrication; Lp Gas Bottles - Jayco Eagle Owner's Manual

CHAPTER 7
MAINTENANCE/STORAGE

CHANGING THE TIRE

1. Block the tire on your folding camping trailer on the opposite side of the flat tire.
Unhook the trailer from the tow vehicle.
CAUTION: Failure to block the tire and unhook the folding camping trailer from the
tow vehicle could result in twisting the frame of the trailer.
2. Loosen lug nuts. You may wish to loosen lug bolts before raising camper.
3. Use a sturdy and dependable jack to raise your folding camping trailer, preferably a
hydraulic or scissor jack. Place a jack at one of the points designated in the drawing
below the on main rail. A small 4" to 6" square, ½" plywood spacer can be placed
between jack and frame for support.
WARNING: DO NOT place jack under any part of axle beam. The camper
alignment can be altered causing excessive tire wear. DO NOT place jack
under outer "Z" frame rails. DO NOT use stabilizer jacks to raise camper.
They are designed to support, not raise or lower camper.
4. Remove lug nuts.
5. Change tire and wheel.
6. Reinstall lug nuts snugly.
7. Lower camper to ground.
8. Tighten lug nuts to 85-95# torque for 12"
tires and 50-75# for 13". Use a cross tight-
ening sequence as shown.
NOTE: Jacks and lug wrenches are not supplied with camper. Bolt head size is 13/16"
WARNING: Because the axles on an RV do not drive or steer as automobile
axles do, the motion of being trailered adds stress that can loosen lug nuts,
especially during the initial break-in period. Wheel lugs can work loose. Check
and tighten wheel lugs every 10, 25 and 50 miles when the unit is new or a tire
is changed, then every 3,000 miles.
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To protect your investment, as well as ensuring your continued enjoyment and personal
safety, we urge you to follow this maintenance schedule. You will find other recom-
mended maintenance instructions and schedules in the individual component operating
instructions. While many owners perform their own maintenance, your Jayco dealer will
be happy to handle your service needs.
BRAKE MAINTENANCE & LUBRICATION
• Lubricate ball with standard automotive grease.
• Remove master cylinder cap and ensure that it is full of au-
tomotive brake fluid.
• Check and adjust brakes at least once per year. Consult
your individual brake owner's manual for additional infor-
mation or consult your dealer regarding this item.
CAUTION: Check fill cap before each trip for tightness. A loose cap can allow
moisture to contaminate the brake fluid.

LP GAS BOTTLES

1. The LP gas bottle or tank must be painted with a light color, such as white or silver
plate, to reflect heat and light.
2. Rust, scratches, and/or dents can affect the safety of the bottle or tank. The D.O.T.
requires that a visual inspection be made prior to each filling.
3. Any container that has been exposed to fire, leaks or seems damaged should not be
refilled.
4. An LP bottle must always be placed in an upright position. Assure that the bottle is
secured in place prior to moving the vehicle.
5. The D.O.T. requires that LP bottles be inspected, certified and labeled when it is
twelve years old. Following the initial twelve-year period, the bottle must be
qualified every five years.
6. The valve of the bottle or tank must be CLOSED at all times except when it is
connected to the recreation vehicle LP gas system or is being refilled.
7. Inspect the bottle at regular intervals. If there is a problem, have it evaluated by a
qualified technician and discard it, if necessary.
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