Airstream 2015 Flying Cloud, Owner'S Manual

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maintenance
8-4 Flying Cloud
maintenance Schedule
WARNING
Failure to maintain your trailer can cause pre-
mature and unexpected parts breakage and/or
erratic operation that may be hazardous.
NOTE
See appliance manufacturer’s literature for further
information.
every 1,000 miles or 60 days
Escape Window Check operation of latches and
upper hinge
Battery* Check water level, lead acid
only
Smoke Alarm Test and replace battery as
required
Tires Check tire pressure (See
Specifications).
hitch Check for loose bolts or
unusual wear.
GFI Circuit Breaker Test and record.
* As a battery ages and becomes less efficient,
the water level should be checked more often and
replenished only with distilled water. Checking water
level does not apply to Glass Mat Batteries.
every 5,000 miles or 90 days
Exterior Door Locks lubricate with dry graphite
Exterior Hinges Lubricate with light household
oil
lPg hold-Down Lubricate with light household
oil
lPg Regulator Check bottom vent for
obstructions.
main Door Striker
Pocket
Coat with paraffin/grease.
Wheel Lug Nuts See Specification Chart in
this manual for wheel torque
ratings.
Breakaway Switch Pull pin and lubricate with
household oil. (See further
instructions in this section.)
7-Way Plug Spray with contact cleaner
Hitch Ball Latch lubricate with non-detergent
motor oil.
Hitch Ball lubricate with hitch ball lube or
wheel bearing grease.
Range Exhaust
hood
Clean fan blades and wash
filter.
Roof Vent Elevator
Screws
Lubricate with light household
oil
main Door Step Lubricate and inspect moving
parts.
every 10,000 miles or 6 months
Brakes Inspect or replace as
necessary.
Wheel Bearings Clean and repack (Units less
than 25 ft. only).
Tires Inspect and rotate.
Spare tire Carrier Lubricate moving parts.
Windows, and Door
Seals
Clean with mild detergent and
coat with “Slipicone”
TV Antenna Lubricate all moving parts with
silicone.
exterior Wax
Escape Window Lubricate latches with WD-40
or light household oil.
every year
Battery Clean, neutralize, and coat
terminals with petroleum jelly.
A-frame, Step Wire brush and paint frame at
front and rear
LPG Tanks Have purged by LPG supplier.
Seams Check and reseal exterior
seams, windows, lights, and
vents as needed.
hitch Coupler and
Ball
Ensure all parts operate freely.
Replace any component if
worn or damaged.