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Owner’s Manual

Model Year 2009

Summary of Contents for 2009 Octane ZX

Page 1: ...www jayco com Sport Utility Trailer Owner s Manual Model Year 2009...

Page 2: ...as set forth in the limited warranty applicable to this vehicle The owner s failure to provide required service and or maintenance could result in the loss of warranty The owner should review Jayco s...

Page 3: ...CLE LABELS 21 WEIGHING YOUR TOW VEHICLE RV 25 WEIGHT DISTRIBUTING SYSTEM CUSTOMER SUPPLIED 24 WEIGHT LABELS 22 TOWING HANDLING BREAKAWAY SWITCH 30 DRIVING ALCOHOL 30 EMERGENCY STOPPING 33 EMERGENCY TO...

Page 4: ...NTRANCE DOOR WITH SCREEN DOOR 71 EXTENDED DRY CAMPING 69 FREE STANDING TABLE CHAIRS IF SO EQUIPPED 71 FURNACE IF SO EQUIPPED 75 IN CASE OF A GREASE FIRE 74 INSTALLING THE SCREEN ROOM REAR AWNING IF SO...

Page 5: ...loss of warranty coverage This manual and the Goodie Bag should be considered a permanent part of the RV If the RV is sold they should remain with the RV for the next owner SAFETY ALERTS Your safety a...

Page 6: ...icle is not intended for use as a full time residence or for commercial use Commercial use means using the RV as a business asset such as a mobile office or using the RV for lease or rental purposes J...

Page 7: ...with a written list of specific repairs needed It is important that you provide any vehicle repair history to the dealer s service manager Keep a maintenance log of your RV service history This can o...

Page 8: ...o is not responsible for the safety or quality of design features materials or workmanship of any alterations by such suppliers UPDATE YOUR CONTACT INFORMATION Help keep your contact information curre...

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Page 10: ...pointment Ask how their billing will be handled They may choose to bill Jayco directly otherwise you are expected to pay them b Have the RV repair facility inspect your RV Either they or you must call...

Page 11: ...vailable for customer use The propane system and all electrical systems must be shut down and turned off We are not responsible for discharged batteries or propane tanks During the appropriate season...

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Page 15: ...retail customer then the rental warranty would not be applicable The rental warranty does not apply to retail consumers Jayco s rental program is applicable to the following product lines Jay Series C...

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Page 19: ...f a beloved pet or valuable livestock will often depend on the plans that its owner has made in advance EMERGENCY WEATHER PLANNING One of the more serious conditions you need to take into account when...

Page 20: ...cigarette burning unattended Teach family members how to use the fire extinguisher and replace it as recommended Do not store combustible materials in closed areas or near a heat source Do not attemp...

Page 21: ...posing of your used non refillable factory installed dry chemical fire extinguisher SMOKE ALARM Three of the most common fire safety issues are smoking in bed leaving children unattended and cleaning...

Page 22: ...rbon monoxide in the air reaches dangerous levels You should stay outside the RV in fresh air until the CO alarm is silenced When the CO alarm sounds do not stand too close to it The sound produced by...

Page 23: ...H OR POLISH PROPANE ALARM For your safety protection a new RV that contains a propane gas system with propane consuming appliances must have a propane leak detection device Because the chemical compos...

Page 24: ...alarm If the propane alarm does not test properly replace it immediately Do not remove the following label from your RV Fig 2 4 Propane alarm testing label Battery or converter power source The propan...

Page 25: ...omotive dealer the GVWR size and type of RV that you will be towing some tow vehicles can be purchased with an optional tow package As a minimum requirement the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating GVWR of you...

Page 26: ...eing carried by your tow vehicle not the RV tires For example If the tires are rated at 2 000 lbs each x 4 tires 8 000 lbs and the RV has a GVWR of 9 000 lbs with a tongue weight of 1 200 lbs The actu...

Page 27: ...he ground Record this number in the box for future reference Adjust the equalizing bars of the hitch assembly so that the tow vehicle and the trailer are essentially level A high hitch will transfer w...

Page 28: ...tch Tow vehicle battery The tow vehicle battery is the primary source of power for your RV s electric brake operation To ensure available power when needed keep your tow vehicle battery and charging s...

Page 29: ...o the GVWR for safe operation If the overall weight is greater than the GVWR some contents must be removed until the actual overall weight is less than or equal to GVWR 2 Hitch the RV to your tow vehi...

Page 30: ...ing through with your RV Remember if most of your trips are planned for the summer and your shake down trip is made during some other season there will be adjustments that you will need to take into c...

Page 31: ...directory _ Membership cards _ Owner Manual and Goodie Bag _ Proof of insurance _ Road flares _ Roadside assistance membership card and or policy _ RV keys _ Secure loose items _ Security watch for ho...

Page 32: ...or locking lever must be seated if applicable _ Secure shore line power cord _ Surge protector _ Telephone and or cable wire if applicable _ Test brakes for proper operation _ Tools _ AC voltage teste...

Page 33: ...t the propane cylinder Adverse weather conditions and extremes in terrain may affect the performance and handling of your tow vehicle Do not operate the tow vehicle cruise control on icy or extremely...

Page 34: ...the breakaway switch lanyard to a permanent part of the tow vehicle on a travel trailer do not attach it to the hitch ball or similar removable parts when hitching the trailer If the RV becomes detac...

Page 35: ...the jack crank onto the applicable stabilizer jack shaft 4 Turn the crank clockwise to lower each leg until it contacts the ground and stabilizes the trailer To raise each jack insert the jack crank...

Page 36: ...road surface conditions Slow down well in advance of dips and bumps to reduce the jolting to your tow vehicle RV combination Drive over them slowly and let the trailer tires pass over them before acce...

Page 37: ...ors as a guide Have another person outside the RV assist you until the RV is parked in the desired position Parking After the RV is in the desired location set the tow vehicle parking brake and place...

Page 38: ...d on the side of the roadway and presents a possible hazard to other motorists When the flasher is on it serves as a warning to others to approach and overtake your vehicle with caution For personal s...

Page 39: ...the tire store representing the brand installed on your RV they are not to be returned to your dealer or Jayco If you have questions regarding your tires contact the tire OEM or Jayco Customer Servic...

Page 40: ...m for ease of removal when the tire is off the ground 3 Locate the main frame rail of the trailer it spans from front to back just inside the tires 4 To raise the RV place the jack hydraulic or screw...

Page 41: ...be serviced and warranted by an appropriate service center They are not to be returned to your dealer or Jayco If you have questions regarding your tires contact the tire manufacturer or Jayco Custom...

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Page 43: ...m or components Always make sure the electrical components are turned OFF before disconnecting the auxiliary battery customer supplied Always disconnect the power cord and auxiliary battery negative c...

Page 44: ...line power cord This power cord is designed to ground the RV electrical system through the external power source receptacle It is designed to carry 30 amps at a nominal 120 volts Occasionally the elec...

Page 45: ...ection from electrical shock Your RV has a ground fault current interrupter GFCI receptacle outlet engineered into the 120 volt AC electrical system It may have additional outlets wired through and pr...

Page 46: ...re shore power is unavailable 120 volt power from the generator is output to the AC distribution center by way of a factory installed automatic transfer switch In the default mode the automatic transf...

Page 47: ...y charged auxiliary battery will read 12 7 volts DC and 1 265 specific gravity at 80 F 32 C The auxiliary battery is considered discharged at 11 8 volts DC by electronic standards when voltage drops b...

Page 48: ...negative cable at the battery 3 Remove the fuse panel cover to check fuses 4 Pull the fuse straight out of the fuse block If the fuse is not blown something else must be causing the problem Please con...

Page 49: ...estions consult your dealer or Jayco Customer Service for assistance Always shut OFF the tow vehicle engine while refueling Do not bring or store fuel or other flammable liquids inside the RV because...

Page 50: ...o the receiving tank and squeeze the nozzle handle 5 When done release the nozzle handle to stop the flow of fuel 6 Turn OFF the fuel pump with the lever located on the pump 7 Push in the master fuel...

Page 51: ...erator engine if applicable etc while refueling Do not run the tow vehicle engine generator engine if applicable etc in confined areas such as a closed garage any longer than needed to move your RV in...

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Page 53: ...winterization to take care of all the components within the plumbing system and help discourage the growth of bacteria and other organisms that can contaminate the water supply MONITOR PANEL The inte...

Page 54: ...ater supply faucets to bleed air from the water lines 6 The water heater will fill first followed by the supply lines and faucets When the water lines are nearly full you may experience some air pocke...

Page 55: ...unt of time If something would happen to the water system this may help limit water damage to a smaller area Periodically check the in line water pump strainer for accumulated debris To clean shut off...

Page 56: ...ign however it will be reduced over time by the everyday use of your water heater refer to the OEM operator s manual If the weeping persists consult your RV dealer or a service agency authorized by th...

Page 57: ...rature to your comfort level Close the faucets when a sufficient amount of water is released The tub or shower faucet requires a vacuum breaker when the shower hose and head are used There are two pur...

Page 58: ...ar plastic bypass hose must be removed and the water filter cartridge installed Replacing the water filter cartridge Replace the water filter cartridge when water flow from the kitchen faucet is too s...

Page 59: ...sed in step 13 use cup of household bleach with one gallon of water to prepare the chlorine solution One gallon of the solution should be used for each 15 gallons of tank capacity 3 Pour the chlorine...

Page 60: ...h the clear plastic bypass hose 3 Make sure the water heater 12 volt and 120 volt interior control switches are OFF 4 Turn the water heater bypass valves to the BYPASS position 5 Make sure the fresh t...

Page 61: ...s reduce your vehicle speed until you reach a dumping station When connected to the sewer drain line at a campground keep the black tank drain valve closed until the holding tank is at least full This...

Page 62: ...ensure that the waste will proceed to the bottom of the tank Unlike a toilet in a home which can use up to seven gallons 32 liters of water per flush some models the average recreation vehicle system...

Page 63: ...an PROPANE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Propane is a colorless and odorless gas that in the liquefied state resembles water An odorant ethyl mercaptan with a scent similar to rotten eggs is added as a warning a...

Page 64: ...t is warmed Heat the propane 100 F 55 C and the container liquid volume will increase 15 That is why it is imperative to leave sufficient space inside the cylinder to allow for natural expansion of ga...

Page 65: ...by your dealer or a qualified propane service representative No one should be inside and only the qualified propane service technician should be near the RV while the propane tank is being filled The...

Page 66: ...ose 1 Check that ALL fittings are tight 2 Check that ALL connections are tested with a propane leak detector or soapy water solution 3 Open the main valve slowly to avoid a fast rush of propane to the...

Page 67: ...in the correct time period before refilling the cylinder PROPANE REGULATOR Have the LP system checked for leakage each time a cylinder is refilled or after any part of the propane system has been disc...

Page 68: ...h the excess flow valve causing propane freeze up Should you experience propane freeze up close the main valve and wait 15 minutes before trying again 3 Listen carefully as propane begins to flow If a...

Page 69: ...tion can be extremely high To calculate your propane supply take the BTU ratings for your propane appliances and divide that into the BTU availability Each gallon of propane 3 86 liters produces about...

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Page 71: ...ll damage the switch and motor Maintenance Your slideout system has been designed to require very little maintenance To ensure a long life of your slideout system read understand and follow these simp...

Page 72: ...ler or Jayco Customer Service for repair assistance If the slideout extends crooked or only one side moves follow these steps Follow steps on overriding the specific slideout system installed on your...

Page 73: ...will post a set of rules for you to see when you check in but your fellow campers will count on your basic good manners and courtesy Show respect to others don t make shortcuts through occupied campsi...

Page 74: ...r clothes inside the RV to dry If condensation is found in cabinets or closets open those doors slightly to equalize the temperature and provide ventilation SETTING UP YOUR CAMPSITE Fig 11 1 Blocking...

Page 75: ...ch to the bed position Lift and secure the furniture to the travel latches Fig 11 2 Secured in travel position Be aware of moving parts at the end of the bed sofa when changing from one position to th...

Page 76: ...from the TV antenna and exterior cable TV connector to a wall plate near the dedicated television space The television entertainment system will not run cable television on one television set and loc...

Page 77: ...IPPED To prevent damage always use the OEM recommended size flat bottom pan s Generally the pan should be large enough to cover the burner but not be more than one inch larger than the burner grate Do...

Page 78: ...not volume so you cannot necessarily use all available space BBQ GRILL IF SO EQUIPPED The BBQ grill is for use outside of the RV Never use this grill inside a compartment or the RV Before operating t...

Page 79: ...Use the controls to set the temperature to your comfort setting AIR CONDITIONER IF SO EQUIPPED Your RV has a roof mounted air conditioning system that is controlled by a thermostat Cooled air enters...

Page 80: ...d contact when opening the ramp door 5 Using caution pull the ramp door open Support the ramp door at all times and do not let it drop to the ground The following label should remain permanently attac...

Page 81: ...th of the screen wall Grip the strap attached to the screen wall pull bar and pull down Grasp the pull bar and continue pulling the screen wall until it is completely extended The screen wall has a gr...

Page 82: ...e the support arms for the awning 4 Install the 2 small curved tubes into the straight bar insert this crowning bar into the top T connectors which are designated by the circles in the image on the aw...

Page 83: ...Refrigerator door locked _ Set refrigerator to 12 volt if applicable _ Water heater turned off _ Water pump turned off Exterior _ Empty black holding tank _ Empty gray holding tank _ Lock all exterior...

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Page 85: ...ich can draw irritants into the air So it is very important to properly ventilate your RV to remove the outgassing This is more prevalent in new RV s as they release moisture from construction materia...

Page 86: ...ight pleated shades mini blinds and d cor glass should be cared for as follows Window treatments and curtains Dust occasionally with a vacuum and soft brush attachment Due to fire retardant chemicals...

Page 87: ...inconspicuous area for colorfastness Carpet if so equipped Vacuum regularly with a vacuum cleaner with a revolving brush or beater bar Be sure the vacuum does not have teeth combs or rough edges as t...

Page 88: ...s rain snow and salt air Do not wash the RV when it is in direct sunlight Park the RV in the shade and spray it with water to remove dust Next using an ample amount of clean water and a car washing mi...

Page 89: ...e from dark colored plastic surfaces Do not use a scrubbing brush or other hard tools as they may damage the plastic surface Do not use wax containing abrasives that may damage the plastic surface Chr...

Page 90: ...The rear bumper of your RV is not designed to carry cargo Items that extend beyond the bumper OR weigh over 100 lbs 45kg will place undo strain on the bumper The 100 lb bumper capacity includes the w...

Page 91: ...s peeling shrinkage voids or any sign of physical deterioration Complete repairs immediately to prevent damage to your RV Always use the same type of sealant originally used to build your RV Consult w...

Page 92: ...of your RV _ To prevent weather checking and other UV damage cover tires that are exposed to sunlight _ Turn all cushions on edge to prevent the moisture mildew buildup during storage _ Turn off 12 v...

Page 93: ...to the refrigerator OEM operator s manual for ideal flame Have cleaned and adjusted as necessary by a qualified technician RV type refrigerator only _ Compare water heater pilot flame with ideal flam...

Page 94: ...a qualified technician _ Have the refrigerator inspected and serviced by a qualified technician _ Inspect and reseal as defined earlier in this chapter _ Lubricate moving parts on the awning hardware...

Page 95: ...800 888 6626 Holding tank sprayer B B Molders www bandbmolders com 574 259 7838 Microwave Monitor Panel KIB www kibenterprises com 800 250 7051 Outside shower B B Molders www bandbmolders com 574 259...

Page 96: ...Alum 20 25 ft lbs 70 90 ft lbs 110 120 ft lbs 6 Lug Nuts 15 Chrm Steel Alum 20 25 ft lbs 70 90 ft lbs 110 120 ft lbs 6 Lug Nuts 16 Chrm Steel 20 25 ft lbs 70 90 ft lbs 110 120 ft lbs 8 Lug Nuts 16 St...

Page 97: ...0 15 amp fuse Security Lights 11 15 amp fuse Ramp Lights 12 20 amp breaker Fuel Station CIRCUIT BREAKERS The following table provides generic circuit breaker alignment information Your RV may not be e...

Page 98: ...EXECUTIVE 128W MEMOREX 133W 1 25 1 75 AMPS LAPTOP COMPUTER CHARGER ESTIMATED 25 75W 25 75 AMPS MICROWAVE OVEN 900 1500W 7 5 12 50 AMPS RADIO ESTIMATED 10 35W 10 30 AMPS REFRIGERATOR RV GAS ELECTRIC NO...

Page 99: ...ter full propane weight and SCWR CITY WATER Term associated with the water supply you hook up to at the campsite It is called city water because water is pulled from a central outside source like a ci...

Page 100: ...UM ALLOWABLE WEIGHT of the fully loaded vehicle including liquids passengers cargo and the tongue weight of any towed vehicle HITCH WEIGHT The amount of the camper s weight that rests on the tow vehic...

Page 101: ...the hitch UNLOADED UNLOADED VEHICLE WEIGHT UVW The WEIGHT of a vehicle as built at the factory with full fuel engine generator oil and coolants It does not include cargo fresh water propane occupants...

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