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During Storage Period
– Remove snow loads from the top of your RV
to prevent damage to the unit’s structure.
M
AINTENANCE
C
HECKLIST
This list is a quick reference sheet for
suggested areas of regular maintenance.
Review all OEM operator’s manuals supplied
with
your
RV
to
perform
these
listed
maintenance items.
Prior to First Trip
– Check propane lines for leaks.
– Check wheel lug nuts at specified intervals
to listed torque specifications, re-torque as
needed (refer to the axle OEM operator’s
manual).
– Open all windows and the entry door, start
the furnace. Leave the windows and door
open and the furnace ON until the odor from
the initial use of the furnace is fully
dissipated.
– Sanitize fresh water system.
– Test propane, smoke and carbon monoxide
detectors.
First Two-Hundred Miles
– Check wheel nuts at specified intervals to
listed torque values. Re-torque as needed.
Refer to the axle manufacturer's manual.
– Have brakes adjusted by a qualified service
technician.
Each Trip
– Check battery water level (If equipped with
battery.)
– Check propane lines for leaks.
– Check running lights.
– Check tire pressure and wear. Make sure
the tires are cold when checking the tire
pressure.
– Flush out water heater tank.
– Inspect safety chains for signs of wear. (If
applicable)
– Test brakes.
– Test propane, smoke and carbon monoxide
detectors.
After Every Tire Change
– Tighten wheel nuts to specified torque
values at 10, 25 and 50 miles (16, 40, and 80
kilometers) to assure that they are correctly
“seated” after the tire change. Refer to the
axle OEM operator’s manual.
Daily
– Ensure propane detector operation light is
green in color.
– Recharge battery after each use.
Weekly
– Check propane lines for leaks.
– Check tire pressure and wear. Make sure
tires are cold when checking the tire
pressure.
– Test propane, smoke and carbon monoxide
detectors.
Monthly
– Check fire extinguisher pressure. Refer to
the fire extinguisher label for specific
instructions.
– Clean
and
lubricate
the
coupler
(if
applicable)
– Test the ground fault circuit interrupter
(GFCI)
Every Three Months or 3,000 Miles
– Check propane lines for leaks.
– Check wheel nuts at specified intervals to
listed torque values. Re-torque as needed.
Refer to the axle manufacturer’s manual.
– Check, clean, tighten and lubricate battery
cables.
– Compare refrigerator pilot flame with ideal
flame.
Refer
to
the
refrigerator
OEM
operator’s manual for ideal flame. Have
cleaned and adjusted as necessary by a
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SECTION 11
STORAGE & MAINTENANCE
CAUTION
Excessive snow, 8" or more, or ice, 2" or
more, places excessive weight on the RV
roof. Remove excessive snow or ice as
needed. Care MUST be exercised to not
damage the roof material when removing
snow & ice. Excessive weight can damage
the roof, seals, etc. Water leaks and poor fit
or operation are the results of this damage.
Summary of Contents for 2008 Octane ZX
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