Jayco 2015 MELBOURNE, User Manual

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SECTION 4 - VEHICLE OPERATION CLASS C MOTORHOME
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HANGING
A T
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If you experience a flat tire on your motor home while driving, gradually decrease
your vehicle speed (if possible). Hold the steering wheel firmly and move the
motor home to a safe place on the side of the road. Please contact your road
service provider (if applicable) or a qualified service facility for assistance. It is
not recommended you attempt to change the tire or jack the motor home yourself;
this is why a jack and spare tire have not been included with the motor home.
Make sure the road service technician reads and is familiar with the Chassis
Guide information regarding changing the tires. Make sure the wheel lug nuts
have been tightened to the proper torque as outlined in your Chassis Guide.
Replacement
WARNING
The motor home is very heavy. Raising the motor home to replace the spare
tire should only be done with extreme caution by a qualified technician. The
vehicle could slip, causing personal injury or death.
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO
DO THIS YOURSELF
WARNING
When replacing a tire, make sure to replace it with a tire of the same size and
specifications (refer to your Chassis Guide and/or the Federal certification
label for assistance.) Be sure to use only tires that are rated for RV use. The
use of passenger tires should be avoided; they do not have the same load
capability as tires that are specifically identified for RV use
.
WARNING
Do not use the leveling jack system to support the motor home while under
the vehicle or changing tires. The leveling system is designed as a leveling
system only. Do not use the leveling jack system as a jack or in conjunction
with a jack. It is highly recommended that, should a tire change be required, it
be performed by a knowledgeable, trained professional. Attempts to change
tires while supporting the motor home with the leveling jack system could
result in damage to the motor home and risk causing serious injury or death.
CAUTION
Tire wear should be checked frequently. Once a wear pattern becomes
firmly established in a tire it is difficult to stop, even if the underlying
cause is corrected.