Holiday Trip 2012, Owner'S Manual

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Greasing the Drive Shaft Slip Yoke and
Splines:
Check the drive shaft for looseness.
Repair if loose or worn.
With finger, cover the rear air hole so
grease flows to the front seal. Apply the
specified grease at the grease fitting on
the slip yoke. Apply until new grease
purges and forces finger away from the
air hole in the end of the slip yoke.
WARNING:
Rotating shafts can be dangerous.
Rotating shafts can snag clothes, skin,
hair, hands, etc. causing serious injury
or death. Do not work on or near a
shaft with or without a guard when the
engine is running.
SHock aBSorBer
The shock absorber is a hydraulic device
used to dampen suspension/ body movement.
Road surface irregularities are compensated by
the shock absorber. The Roadmaster chassis
incorporates the shock in the design of the
exclusive air glide suspension system. This
shock absorber is a telescopic, mono tube unit
filled with nitrogen gas and hydraulic oil. The
result of the mixture is uninterrupted damping
for the smallest of wheel deflection.
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By design, a self lubricating seal is
used which will allow approximately
10% of the total oil capacity to pass
onto the piston rod. The gradual
process of oil loss does not affect the
performance of the shock absorber
during the service life. This process will
be evident after a long period of service
by an oil film on the body of the shock
absorber. The appearance of a coating
or film on the body or rod is completely
normal, it is an indication the shock is
functioning normally.
Road holding, handling, balance
and braking characteristics all can
be contributed to the shock absorber.
The operating conditions for which
the shock absorber must endure will
determine the life span. However, since the
only moving part is the piston rod, there are no
springs, hinges or pins to wear out, get weak or
deteriorate.
levelIng - aIr
The air leveling control panel is located
above the entry door. The system operates in
automatic level mode or can be set to manual
level mode. The engine must be running when
leveling in automatic or manual modes.
INFORMATION:
Refer to the OEM leveling system
manual for detailed information.
NOTE:
Prior to leveling, extend slideout
room(s) with the motorhome
supported by the air suspension.
NOTE:
The automatic leveling system will
perform best if there is no movement
in the motorhome during the leveling
process.
CAUTION:
Several inches of unobstructed
downward travel is required when
using the leveling system. Look
underneath the motorhome for any
obstacles that could damage the
undercarriage or mud flap(s) prior to
leveling.
WARNING:
Do Not engage the leveling system
if anyone is near or underneath the
motorhome. Serious injury or death
can occur.
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