SECTION 12
STORAGE & MAINTENANCE
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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
qualified technician. (RV type refrigerator
only)
_ Compare water heater pilot flame with
ideal flame. Refer to the water heater OEM
operator’s manual for ideal flame. Have
cleaned and adjusted as necessary by a
qualified technician.
_ Drain and sanitize fresh water system.
_ Examine the tires for unusual wear,
sidewall defects from possible cuts,
bulging and abrasions.
_ Have brakes adjusted by a qualified
service technician.
_ Inspect propane cylinders for rust, pits,
gouges, scrapes or sharp dents. Repaint
cylinders if rust is present.
_ Inspect refrigerator combustion seals.
Have cleaned and adjusted as necessary
by a qualified technician. (RV type
refrigerator only)
_ Inspect refrigerator door seals.
_ Lubricate hitch ball. (if applicable)
_ Lubricate tongue jack. (if applicable)
Every Six Months or 6,000 Miles
_ Check pipe connections for tightness.
Tighten if necessary. Lubricate all moving
parts on the entrance steps.
_ Clean and lubricate stabilizer jacks.
_ Clean drains with approved drain cleaners.
_ Have suspension system serviced by a
qualified service technician.
_ Inspect and reseal as defined earlier in this
chapter.
_ Inspect wheels for cracks, dents or
distortion.
_ Lubricate entrance and baggage door
locks.
_ Lubricate the bearing surface between the
rotating gear housing and the base plate
on the television antenna.
Summary of Contents for Recon ZX 2008
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