Monaco SIGNATURE 2001 series, Owner'S Manual

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If you have a flat tire it is recommended to call for roadside service. The size
and weight of the motor home and its tires requires proper equipment to change
the tire. A professional service technician will have the proper equipment and
training to repair or replace the tire. In the case of sudden tire failure avoid
heavy braking. Hold the steering wheel firmly and gradually decrease speed.
Slowly move to a safe off-road place, which should be a firm level spot. Turn
the ignition off and turn the hazard flasher system ON. Goodyear Tire Company
has an emergency number which offers 24 hour assistance. To contact Goodyear
call (877) 484-7376. The old tire should be saved for warranty.
Hub Piloted Mounting:
• Before using flange nuts that have already been used in service, apply 2
drops of oil at one point between the flange and hex. This will allow
parts to rotate freely and provide the proper clamping force when tight-
ened. Use any common lubricant typically used for fasteners. Examples
are motor oil and general purpose lubricating oils. Excessive lubricant is
not desirable, this will not improve the nut performance. Excessive lubri-
cant makes the nuts hard to handle, attracts dirt to the nuts and may
cause unsightly appearance to the wheel. Only used nuts need to be
lubricated.
• Since flange nuts generate higher clamping force always use grade eight
studs with hub mount wheels.
• Before installing the wheels, lubricate the hub pilot pads with a drop of
oil to prevent galling. Do not lubricate any other wheel or hub surface.
• For a hub with intermittent pilot pads, position a pad at twelve o’clock to
center the wheel to reduce runout.
NOTE: Loosen and tighten lug nuts
in a star pattern sequence. Sequence
tighten to 50 ft lb first, then sequence
tighten to 500 lb (over tightening can
cause distortion).
Front Wheels:
Slide the front wheel over the studs,
being careful not to damage stud threads.
Snug the nuts in sequence, do not tighten
them fully until all have been seated.
Tighten the nuts to 500 ft.lbs in sequence
(as shown in the illustration).
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In Case of Flat Tire