SECTION 9
CARE & MAINTENANCE
9-6
Dispose of the drained liquid in an environ-
mentally responsible manner, such as taking to a
waste oil disposal center.
ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM
Refer to your Spartan chassis operating manu-
al and Cummins engine manual for information
and precautions on filling, servicing and check-
ing the fluid level.
TIRES
Low air pressure results in tire overloading
and abnormal wear and also affects handling and
fuel economy. Obtain proper inflation pressures
from your chassis operating guide or tire manu-
facturer.
See the Vehicle Certification Label affixed to
the wall near the driver’s seat for tire informa-
tion.
SUSPENSION ALIGNMENT
AND TIRE BALANCE
The front suspension and steering system of
this vehicle was factory aligned using highly ac-
curate equipment prior to delivery to the dealer-
ship. However, we recommend that alignment be
checked and adjusted, if necessary, after you
have fully loaded the motor home according to
your personal needs. Thereafter, the alignment
should be periodically inspected to help prevent
uneven tire wear.
Any excessive or abnormal tire wear may in-
dicate worn or misaligned suspension or steering,
unbalanced tire or other tire/suspension problem.
Alignment can be affected by worn steering/
suspension parts or by incidents which happen
during driving, such as hitting a curb, pothole or
railroad track, etc. Improper alignment can cause
tires to roll at an angle and wear unevenly. It may
also cause the vehicle to “pull” to the right or left.
Have your dealer inspect your vehicle’s suspen-
sion and steering components periodically for
misalignment or wear.
Out-of-balance tires will not roll smoothly and
can lead to annoying vibrations and uneven tread
wear such as cupping and flat spots. Tires may
need to be balanced if uneven wear is detected or
if ride comfort decreases noticeably.
See your chassis operating guide for further
information.
CAUTION
When refilling the coolant system, be
sure to allow for additional coolant
capacity of the automotive heater and
its supply and return hoses.
Fuel/Water Drain Valve
WARNING
Make sure all replacement tires are of
the same size and ply rating as those
installed as original equipment.