Jayco Cardinal 1983 User Manual Download

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Summary of Contents for Cardinal 1983

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Page 2: ...reational vehicles we depend on your satisfaction to stay in business That s why we stand behind our products with our warranty and customer service program to do everything reasonable to keep you sat...

Page 3: ...with your fellow JAFARIANS and their flights to enjoy a special kind of togetherness fun games and entertainment provide memories to last a lifetime And how about the exotic surroundings of NEW ORLEAN...

Page 4: ...ix Flags and Busch Corp Parks A special price is available on Wheeler s Campground Guides Discounts with Hertz Rental Car Discounts with Coach Net an emergency roadside service Farm City Insurance has...

Page 5: ...CONTINJOUS LIVING IN R V COACHES 4 iI WARRANTY SERVICE A WARRANTY COVERAGE 5 B CUSTOMER DEClVERY FORM 6 C SERVICEPROCEDURES 1 Basic Service Procedure 7 2 Dealer 7 3 Factory 8 4 Parts 8 D OWNER S RESP...

Page 6: ...1 D DRAPES 31 E CUSHJONS 32 F TENT 32 G PANELING 33 R FLOOR COVERING 33 W MECHANICAL MAINTENANCECHART A REMOVING TIRE WHEEL FROM TENT CAMPER 34 B WHEELBEARING 35 C LUGBOLTS 36 D COUPLER 36 E TONGUEJAC...

Page 7: ...al which is a supplement to various other instructions supplied by the manufac turers of separately warranted products Keep this owner s manual in your recreational vehicle for handy reference Get to...

Page 8: ...ever light a match or allow any open flame in the presence of leaking gas It is very important to have L P gas shut off during refueling of tow vehicles Some states prohibit gas appliances to be opera...

Page 9: ...in an easily accessible location 5 Please read carefully the loading section under Chapter I11 related to your respective trailer 6 Insure that tires are in good condition and properly inflated Watch...

Page 10: ...eezing problems 3 Adequate gas and electrical supply is needed along with protection from possible freeze ups on gas regulator 4 A special heavy duty furnace rated at 40 000 BTU s and I10 volt motor i...

Page 11: ...all not eppl 10 normal malmcnnnce such or yrcaslng whccl bearings tightening lug n u b etr that tht vclticlc w l l rcqurrc nor ro a m damages arising from the fnilurc to harc such maiwcnance pcrforrne...

Page 12: ...u p p r o c e d u r e o f u n i t i n p r e p a r a t i o n f o r c a n p i n u e x p l a i n e d Y E S NO G i v e n c o a c h keys and o w n e r s p a c k e t Y E S N O G e n e r a l a p p e a r a n...

Page 13: ...orkable relationship and proper attitude 2 Contact the owner or General Manager of the dealership should the initial attempt fail with the service department 3 Contact the Customer Relations Dept Jayc...

Page 14: ...department in Middlebury Indiana OWNER S RESPONSIBILlTY It is the owner s responsibility to properly maintain hidher new Javco R V and be observant to any possible problems in warranty or otherwise Ne...

Page 15: ...with serious consideration ALL cargo supplied equipment that you load should be distributed evenly with the heaviest items being stored in the lower cabinets Be sure that all heavy items are secured t...

Page 16: ...ng SL6 1660 2460 890 Std King 6 1560 2460 990 Std King 8 1620 2460 925 Std Thrush 1410 2439 920 Opt Dove 1360 2439 970 Opt Finch 1065 1983 835 Opt 5 1008 SG 1180 2224 955 Opt J 1008DD 1249 2224 895 Op...

Page 17: ...do not drag on the road 1 l n s f c 1 h a l o sto determine that they are Dro perly alrached to trater frame 2 Cr ss crosslet1 chain and altach to right mount gslot n traler h l c h 3 Repeat stee 2 n...

Page 18: ...re cold such as before traveling at the beginning of the day DO NOT release air pressure as tires become hot If you do the tires will then be under inflated when they cool down It is recommended that...

Page 19: ...car s brakes are applied A line for hydraulic fluid from the controller to the master cylinder allows the accelerator bar and coil to make contact when the foot pedal is depressed which in turn sends...

Page 20: ...N Do not use sway bars or equalizer bars on the surge brake system I BRAKE MAJNTENACE LUBRICATION 1 For best operation of the coupling Fill Cap locking mechanism is best assured by Iubricating the bal...

Page 21: ...ig 1 Fig 2 3 Continue cranking until the gauge cable is almost tight The red safety gauge cable is Iocated directly above the crank position 4 Pull end bunks out until bunk hits the bed stops Pull can...

Page 22: ...ve the gap and tighten door 9 Insert canvas by folding the hard edge of tent over 180 and inserting this portion into channel of screen door starting at the bottom This assures the best possible fit 1...

Page 23: ...the roof and applying your weight This could damage the lifter a m If the roof is persistent in sticking crank up again and start over CAUTION If stabilizer jacks are down while roof is being cranked...

Page 24: ...CAUTION Never attempt to crank roof up with boat or any item on roof...

Page 25: ...ight remain prepare a solution of one quart vinegar to five gallons water and allow this solution to agitate in tank for several days by vehicle motion 6 Drain tank and again flush with potable water...

Page 26: ...some states prohibit sewer water drainage onto the open ground Fig 11 rnTERIZATION Fig 12 1 Drain tank entirely The remaining small quantity of water in a plastic tank will not damage tank by freezing...

Page 27: ...nspo ation LP gas a ill vapsrizc during extreme cold 40 F The L P gas tank mounted on ilubir vehicle contains L P fuel in liquid form under pressure 4s fuel is used vapor E P gas passes from the top o...

Page 28: ...r adjustments Even a little amount of pressure over the recommended setting can cause damage to appliances and regulators This pressure setting must be performed with a gas pressure gauge or monometer...

Page 29: ...ecting you must turn the wrench in a clockwise direction because the connection utilizes left hand threads When reconnecting turn wrench counter clockwise When tightening only snug up avoid over tight...

Page 30: ...Optional Double Bottles Only A useful accessory is an automatic change over regulator This apparatus allows both gas bottles to be turned on simultaneousiy The arrow on the regulator handle indicates...

Page 31: ...accidental short of a live circui t conductor will trip the circuit breaker indicating a shorted circuit You should be certain that the polarity of the external power is not reversed in order to avoi...

Page 32: ...o insure good electrical contact BULB REPLACEMENT SIZE Tail Light I157 Back Up I156 Clearance 57 or I895 Entrance I003 The interior lights are 12 volt DC and will operate either from the tow vehicle o...

Page 33: ...operated when the tow vehicle and coach are connected via the wiring harness This is possible onty if the dealer connects the black ivire of the wire harness to a hot supply An auxiliary battery may b...

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Page 35: ...easily lit by following these steps 1 Push dial in turn right to OVEN OFF position NOTE BEFORE MOVING VEHICLE BE SURE OVEN CONTROL DIAL IS TURNED COUNTER CLOCKWISE TO PILOT OFF POSITION 2 Light the p...

Page 36: ...erior of the coach For additional information and lighting procedures please see manual supplied by the heater manufacture REFRIGERATOR OPTIONAL The refrigerator in your Jayco has been designed by the...

Page 37: ...dically to insure good continued sealing Side edges are usually covered with extrusions with a putty sealant To reseal these edges especially where it will show A SILICONE SEALANT OR TEN X will insure...

Page 38: ...products that contains carbon tetrachloride or other toxic materials With either method pretest a small area before proceeding Use a professional furniture cleaning service when an overall soiled cond...

Page 39: ...vinyl i Condensation can be a problem whether a heater is used or not The wail paneling in your new Jayco is a vinyl covered wood panel Ideep scratchs occur they can be covered by using a thin film of...

Page 40: ...nd This is to clear the wheel hub B It may be necessary to loosentwo 2 lug bolts drive forward and loosen the other two 2 lug bolts before unhooking from the car and raising up the camper C On the Fli...

Page 41: ...aring or cone race become pitted please re place any damaged part Note Should you be con cerned about heat in wheel bearings check them occa sionally while traveling by placing hand on hub You will be...

Page 42: ...of grease on moving mechan ism to insure ease of opera tion On coaches with surge hydraulic brakes there is no lubrication needed on coupler assembly We recommended that you use conventional grease o...

Page 43: ...t coat of silicone spray to insure smooth trouble free opera tion The winch should be lubri cated once per year prefer ably at the season s begin ning Use a small quantity of light oil on two upper sh...

Page 44: ...year with silicone spray as you do the lifter posts To care for brushed chrome we recommend you clean with a mild soap and water wipe dry with soft cloth Apply a tight coat of oil such as Johnson s Ba...

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