Burstner A 650, Instruction Manual

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Pitching the motorhome
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5.5 Supports
5.5.1 General instructions
5.5.2 Steady legs (SAWIKO) (partially special equipment)
In order to ensure their correct function, clean and grease the interior tubes of
the steady legs regularly.
The length of the steady legs can be adjusted according to the model.
Extending:
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Place the socket spanner on the hexagon nut (Fig. 27,1) and rotate until
the steady leg is in a perpendicular downward position.
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If the length of the steady leg can be adjusted, remove the splint (Fig. 27,4)
out of the support foot extension (Fig. 27,5).
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Pull out the support foot extension until it has reached the required length.
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Insert the splint in the support foot extension.
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Rotate the hexagonal nut until the steady leg rests completely on the
ground and the vehicle is in a horizontal position.
X
The steady legs must not be used to jack up the vehicle in order to work
beneath it, e.g. to change a wheel or carry out maintenance work.
X
Whilst the vehicle is in a jacked up position, persons must not lie down
under it.
Z
Always apply the handbrake before extending the steady legs.
Z
Do not use the fitted supports as a vehicle jack. They supports are only for
stabilising the parked vehicle to prevent the rear axle from bottoming out.
Z
When pitching the vehicle, ensure that the supports are evenly loaded.
Z
Before driving away, wind up the supports as far as they can go, fully retract
and secure them.
Z
When the ground is soft, place a pad or block under the supports in order
to prevent the vehicle from sinking into the ground.
Z
Pitch the vehicle so that it is as horizontal as possible. Otherwise, the water
from the shower tray will not be able to drain properly.
Z
Depending on the model, the hexagonal nut has a joint, which can be used
to bring the attached socket spanner into a more convenient position for
turning.
Fig. 27 Steady leg