Thor Motor Coach 2009 Mandalay, Owner'S Manual

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MANDALAY
Treat cabinetry and wood surfaces as you would any fine furniture product in your home.
Proper care and maintenance of wood products will keep them looking like new for many
seasons of use.
Clean pre-finished panels with a spray-type furniture polish. Avoid getting wood surfaces wet.
Do not use abrasive cleaners around wood finishes. Clean regularly with a soft cloth and
cleaner designed for wood products such as lemon oil or any oil based wood cleaning
product. Avoid constant exposure to direct sunlight which can cause fading and drying of wood
surfaces.
Check all hoses, fittings, and connections regularly for leaks and signs of wear. Make sure to
keep the system sanitized and take care to winterize during cold weather (see instructions
elsewhere in this manual). Do not allow water to remain in system for extended periods of time.
The electrical system requires minimal maintenance under normal circumstances.
Most electrical maintenance in the motorhome involves the chassis and auxiliary batteries.
Keeping the batteries properly maintained will help to eliminate many frustrating electrical
problems. Make sure to refer to the index for the location of electrical and battery maintenance
information elsewhere in this manual.
The generator is another area in which simple preventive maintenance can “head off”
problems before they happen. Read the manual supplied with the generator for the care and
maintenance required on a regular basis. The first scheduled maintenance should be at 50
hours, followed thereafter with regular service intervals of 150 hours.
If you experience electrical problems with the motorhome, make sure to have it checked by a
qualified electrician.
Check roof vents regularly for debris that may block air flow or jam the cranking mechanism.
Lubricate the cranking mechanism with light oil.
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CARE & MAINTENANCE
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ROOF VENTS
PRE-FINISHED PANELS & WOOD SURFACES
WATER SYSTEM