Jayco SENECA 2010, Owner'S Manual

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SECTION 12
STORAGE & MAINTENANCE
_ Check tire pressure and wear. Make sure
the tires are cold when checking the tire
pressure.
_ Flush out water heater tank.
_ 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 Chassis Guide.
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.
_ 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 the
appliance 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 the
appliance 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 tank for rust, pits, gouges,
scrapes or sharp dents. Repaint cylinders
if rust is present.
_ Inspect refrigerator door seals.
Every Six Months or 6,000 Miles
_ Clean the drains with approved drain
cleaners.
_ Check the pipe connections for tightness,
tighten if necessary.
_ Lubricate all moving parts on the entrance
steps.
_ Lubricate entrance and baggage door
locks.
_ Clean and lubricate stabilizer jacks.
_ Inspect wheels for cracks, dents or
distortion.
_ Inspect and reseal your motorhome.
_ Have the suspension system serviced by a
qualified service technician.
_ Lubricate the elevating gear on the
television antenna.
_ Lubricate the bearing surface between the
rotating gear housing and the base plate on
the television antenna.
_ Lubricate the rubber quad ring on the
elevating shaft located on the television
antenna.
_ Perform routine preventative maintenance
on the entire motorhome and all component
parts.
Every Year or 12,000 Miles
_ Check demand tank vent for obstructions.
_ Check water pump connections and
mountings for tightness.
_ Clean city water entry strainer.
_ Have brakes inspected and serviced by a
qualified technician.
_ Have furnace inspected and serviced by a
qualified technician.
_ Have propane system inspected and
serviced by a qualified technician.
_ Have the refrigerator inspected and
serviced by a qualified technician.
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