Blue Bird M380 2003, Owner'S Manual

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M380 Owner’s Manual___________________________Interior and Exterior Systems Operation - Leveling System – 4-7
Rev. “F” 4-7-1
4-7 Leveling System_______
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Your motor home comes equipped with a “Big Foot” Hydraulic Leveling System from Quadra
Manufacturing, Inc. The “BIG FOOT” Leveling System is the finest available in the industry today.
Many of its features are not available on other systems. We take great pride in offering you a system
which when operated and maintained properly, provides many years of trouble free use. The system
is like anything mechanical; if you follow the basic operating procedures and keep the system
properly maintained it will give you higher quality and more consistent performance.
4-7.1 Operating Instructions for Automatic Control Panel with
Manual Option:
1. Turn Power Switch On
NOTE: Immediately upon power initialization the system will enter a 30-second self-diagnostic
mode, indicated by the Directional LEDS and the Level Indicator flashing. Upon completion of
this mode, one or two Directional LEDS will be lit with one flashing. A lit LED indicates the end
and/or side of the vehicle that is low. If the vehicle is in a level position, only the Level Light
will flash.
2. Select Auto or Manual Mode by pressing the corresponding touch pad.
Operate Air Dump by engaging Air Dump switch located on the dash panel.
If Auto Mode was selected, proceed to “Automatic Mode” Step 3.
If Manual Mode was selected, turn to “Extending Levelers Individually”
AUTOMATIC MODE:
3. WAIT WHILE WATCHING THE PANEL.
The system will lower both legs at the lowest end of the vehicle. When the first leg reaches the
ground it will cause the system to sense motion and stop. Next, each leg will be lowered individually
confirming ground contact by causing the system to sense motion. The system will then repeat the
process for the other end of the vehicle.
4. WAIT WHILE WATCHING THE PANEL
The system will repeat Step 3 for the other end of the vehicle then level the vehicle in all other
directions. Completion of this process is indicated by illumination of the Level Light.
4-7.1.1 Retracting Levelers while in Automatic Mode
IMPORTANT! After the levelers are retracted make a visual check to be sure all legs are
retracted before moving the unit!
Determine if the power to the Control Panel was left on or turned off, and proceed as follows:
If the Control Panel Power Was Turned On: Press the Retract Pad and release. All legs will
automatically retract and cause the All-Up LED to light.
If the Control Panel Power Was Turned Off: Turn power on and wait for the system to go through a
30-second self-diagnostic mode, indicated by the Directional LEDS and the Level Indicator flashing.
Press the Retract Pad and hold in until all levelers are completely retracted as indicated by the All-Up
LED being lit.