Jayco SENECA, Owner'S Manual

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SECTION 4
VEHICLE OPERATION
Chassis Guide. If you suspect the wheel lug
nuts have loosened at any time, have them
checked and torqued to the proper limits
immediately.
Check and re-torque after the first 10, 25
and 50 miles (16, 40 and 80 kilometers).
Thereafter, check and maintain the torque
according to the listed torque values.
Wheel lugs
If you suspect or notice the wheel stud bolts
are cracked or broken, they must be replaced,
along with adjacent bolts that have probably
also been weakened due to the additional
stress placed on them.
W
HEEL
B
EARINGS
& B
RAKES
Follow the Chassis Guide maintenance
instructions for the front and rear axle for
wheel and suspension maintenance, including
the brakes and wheel bearings. Contact your
Chassis manufacturer for assistance.
E
MERGENCY
S
TOPPING
Always carry road flares or reflective warning
signs to display if necessary. Pull off the
roadway as far as possible for emergency
stopping. Turn ON your motor home hazard
warning flashers. If traveling at night, use
three red warning indicators such as flares,
reflectors or lanterns, as follows:
1. Place the first warning indictor on the
traffic side of the motor home, directed at
the nearest approaching traffic.
2. Place the second warning indicator 100
feet behind the motor home in the center
of the lane and toward approaching traffic.
3. Place the third warning indicator 100 feet
in front of the motor home in the center of
the lane and away from the traffic
approaching from behind.
The hazard-warning flasher provides
additional safety if the motor home is stopped
on the side of the roadway and presents a
possible hazard to other motorists.
When the flasher is on, it serves as a warning
to others to approach and overtake your
vehicle with caution.
Curves and/or hills may affect the safe
placement of warning indicators
E
MERGENCY
T
OWING
If your motor home ever needs to be towed,
refer to the instructions in your Chassis
Guide. Please contact your road service
provider (if applicable) or a qualified service
facility for assistance. Make sure the road
service technician reads and is familiar with
the information contained in your Chassis
Guide regarding emergency towing.
For personal safety, always stand off the
road and out of the way of traffic.
Failure to maintain proper torque of the
wheel lug nuts could lead to separation of
the tire and wheel while driving, possibly
resulting in property damage or personal
injury.
Never allow anyone to go under the RV
while it is being lifted and/or being
towed.
When the unit is being towed, be aware of
the strap locations. Misplaced straps could
result in damage to the exterior of you unit.
Damage resulting from misplaced straps is
the responsibility of the towing company,
and is not covered by the unit warranty.
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