Monaco HOLIDAY RAMBLER 2013, Owner'S Manual

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2013 HOLIDAY RAMBLER
WhEEL MOuNTINg
The recreational vehicle is equipped with
heavy-duty wheels. If obtaining additional
wheels, such as a spare, get the same type as
those installed on the recreational vehicle.
Check the wheel lug torque before every trip.
Torque lug nuts to 90 ft. lbs.
1. After dismounting old wheel, remove
all debris from stud threads. Do not
lubricate threads.
2. Position wheel on recreational vehicle.
Inspect to ensure full contact between the
mounting surface (seat pads) of wheel
and mounting surface of hub and brake
drum.
3. Start wheel nuts on stud.
4. Finger tighten top nut. Rotate wheel so
that the number two nut is at top. Finger
tighten remaining nuts in numerical
(crisscross) order. Always tighten nuts in
top position.
5. Repeat Step 4, rotating wheel and finger
tightening nuts until all nuts are snug.
6. Use a torque wrench to tighten nuts
as described under “ Wheel Torque
Requirement .”
7. After wheels (with tires) have been
mounted, visually inspect to ensure there
is no interference with body or other
component parts. Be sure to inspect
wheels in all possible positions (extreme
turn, etc.).
8. Only specially trained technicians using
proper equipment should mount or
dismount pneumatic tires. Serious or
fatal injuries can result from improper
tire mounting.
NOTE
Correct fitting of the lug wrench is
important. An over-sized socket can
damage the lug nuts.
WARNING:
Maintain proper torque on lug nuts or
wheel bolts. Failure to do so may result
in serious injury or property damage.
WARNING:
Never allow anyone under the axle of
a recreational vehicle being supported
by only the jack. Severe injury or
death can occur.
Wheel Torque Requirements:
It is extremely important to apply and
maintain proper torque values on the lug nuts.
Torque wrenches assure the proper amount of
torque is being applied to a fastener. Use no
other method to torque fasteners.
WARNING:
Proper and accurate torque must be
maintained to prevent wheels from
loosening, studs from cracking and/or
breaking or other possible hazardous
breakage resulting in serious injury or
death.
Be sure to use only the fastener matched to
the cone angle of the wheel (usually 60º or
90º). The proper procedure for attaching the
wheels is as follows:
Start all bolts or nuts by hand to prevent
cross-threading.
Tighten the fastener in stages.
Following the recommended sequence,
tighten fastener per wheel torque chart.
Torque wheel nuts/bolts before first road
use and after each wheel removal. Check
torque after the first 10, 25 and 50 miles.
Continue to check periodically.
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STEEL, CHROME & ALUMINUM WHEELS
Wheel Size 1st Stage 2nd Stage 3rd Stage
14”
20-25 ft. lbs. 50-60 ft. lbs. 90 ft. lbs.
15” 20-25 ft. lbs. 50-60 ft. lbs. 90 ft. lbs.
16”
20-25 ft. lbs. 50-60 ft. lbs. 90 ft. lbs.
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CHECK WHEEL LUGS
BEFORE MOVING THIS
VEHICLE
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