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5-1
EMPRESS
5 DRIVING
Always review the chassis manual before starting or
moving your motorhome.
5.1 PRE-TRIP INSPECTION
1. Be sure all equipment is serviced and ready for
travel.
2. Inspect wheel lugs for tightness (See Chassis
manual for torque requirements). Examine all
tires for road damage. Ensure that all tires are
infl ated to proper pressure. (See Department
of Transport sticker located on the drivers door
inside panel(Commander) on the sidewall to the
left of the drivers seat(Embassy)).
3.
Check All Fluids:
a. Engine/Crankcase Oil
b. Transmission Fluid
c. Power Steering Fluid
d. Radiator Recovery System
e. Reservoir Level
f. Battery Electrolyte Level
g. Windshield Washer Reservoir
h. Slide-Out Hydralic Reservoir
4. Check oil level in generator power plant (if in-
stalled). Refer to Instruction and Maintenance
Manual provided by the generator manufacturer
for other pre-use requirements.
5. Consult Chassis Manual for recommended list
of system checks.
6. Check to see that all lights are in working order.
7. Check the engine compartment for animals.
Animals and pets like the warmth of the engine
compartment and could become entangled in
the moving parts.
8. Sanitize and fi ll fresh water tank if required.
Turn off the water pump. (Unless water is need-
ed). The water pump should also be turned off
when leaving the unit for any length of time.
9. Start the refrigerator a day ahead of time so it
will be cold for your trip.
10. Fill LP gas container to 80% full. Be careful not
to overfi ll. An overfi lled LP gas container will
cause the gas regulator to fail, and may result
in problems with LPG components. Turn off
LP gas valve on LP container. Make sure all
LP gas controls are turned off (Furnace, Oven,
Fridge). Check for LP gas leaks regularly using
soapy water.
11. Check that sewer connections are properly
stored and all external compartments are
closed and/or locked.
12. Close and latch all doors and drawers, and
secure all loose objects (including refrigerator
contents).
13. Retract all Slide-Out rooms and secure travel
locks in place.
14. Deodorize waste holding tank. (See Section
12.2.3 for details).
15. Check that all blocks and chocks are removed
and/or stowed.
16. Check that there are no obstructions in the mo-
torhome pathway when it moves. Be sure there
is proper clearance between adjacent objects to
prevent contact.
17. Disconnect and stow shoreline.
18. Check to ensure that the fi re extinguisher is in
good condition and fully charged.
All pilot lights and appliances shall be turned
off during refuelling of motor fuel tanks and/or
propane containers.
Do not smoke when refuelling.
11. Check that sewer connections are properly 11. Check that sewer connections are properly
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