Holiday Neptune 2004, Owner'S Manual

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140 • SECTION 3 --- EXTERIOR & INTERIOR CARE NEPTUNE 2004
If a pest problem is suspected in the motorhome, consider professional pest
control help. The following guidelines can be used for selecting a pest control service.
• A good place to start is to inquire as to who has used pest control
services. Inquire about the type of pest problem encountered and how
satisfied they were with the service.
• Membership in the national, state or local pest control associations is
a good indicator that the company has access to modern technical
information and is committed to further education.
• Reach a complete understanding with the company before work starts;
find out what the pest is, how the problem will be treated, how long
the period of treatment will be, and what results can be expected.
• Be sure to understand what is guaranteed and what is not.
Performing regular scheduled maintenance ensures reliable operation and
optimum service life of the various chassis components. Completed maintenance
brings peace of mind knowing the various components have received proper service.
Failure to follow maintenance guidelines, or perform scheduled maintenance, results
in inefficient operation, premature component wear or component failure resulting in
breakdown.
Maintenance schedules are usually performed at certain mile or time intervals.
When performing high level procedures, lower level service should also be performed.
Maintenance procedures for chassis components are located in the chassis section
NOTE: Maintenance schedules are based on normal operating conditions
and use. Operating under unusual or adverse condition shortens service
intervals.
NOTE: Engine and transmission service intervals are listed in their
respective manuals.
Many chassis components require lubrication. The types of lubricants used will
vary with the application of the component. A component may fail prematurely
due to lack of lubrication or from using an incorrect lubricant type. The component
manufacturer usually recommends a particular type of lubricant with a minimum
approval rating. Most lubricants are tested under strict guidelines set by the ASTM
(American Society for Testing and Materials). The NLGI (National Lubricating
Grease Institute) helps disperse information to the grease production industry.
Grease containers usually have an approval rating by the SAE (Society of
Automotive Engineers), Mil Spec (Military Specification), API (American
Petroleum Institute) or by other recognized and accepted organizations.
LUBRICATION
MAINTENANCE -
GENERAL
Lubricants