Jayco PINNACLE, Manual

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TABILIZER
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ACKS
1. Each stabilizer jack can be individually adjusted to stabilize the trailer for use.
2. When setting your RV up on soft ground, you may wish to place a wood pad or the
equivalent under each stabilizer jack foot. This will help keep the stabilizer jack from
sinking into the ground.
Manual stabilizer jacks (if so equipped)
To lower each jack, insert the jack crank onto the applicable stabilizer jack shaft.
1. To lower each jack, insert the jack crank onto the applicable stabilizer jack shaft.
2. 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 onto the applicable stabilizer jack shaft and turn the
crank counter-clockwise.
Electric stabilizer jacks (if so equipped)
Control switches for the stabilizer jacks are located on the (door) side of the unit above the
stabilizer jack(s).
To lower each jack, press the control switch until each leg contacts the ground and stabilizes
the unit.
To raise the jack, press the control switch until the jack is returned to the retracted position.
DO NOT USE THE STABILIZER JACKS TO LEVEL THE RV. It is
important to remember that the stabilizer jacks are to be used only for support
while occupying and moving around the RV. They are not designed to support
the weight of the RV.
9#40+0)
NOTE:
The stabilizer jacks must be fully retracted before moving or
towing the RV to prevent stabilizer jack damage.
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