SECTION 2 –
SAFETY AND PRECAUTIONS
2-8
warranty period, Winnebago Industries will not
provide any financial assistance to the repair of
the condition.
ROOF AND LADDERS
The ladder on your motor home is provided
for limited access to the roof.
Walking or working on the roof should be left
to qualified service personnel using proper safety
equipment in a safe environment. You should
only walk or work on the roof if you are qualified
and have created a safe environment.
For your safety, it is not recommended that
you store or carry items on the roof.
Before Using the Ladder
•
Inspect the ladder
to make sure it is not
damaged. Never use a damaged ladder.
•
Keep the rungs of the ladder clean and dry
while in use. Never use the ladder when it is
raining, snowing, or icy. The rungs can
become slippery. Do not step onto the rungs if
the rungs are wet, or if your shoes are wet or
carry mud or debris that could result in a loss
of footing.
•
Never ignore warning labels
or weight limits
defined on your ladder. The following
warning label is located on or near the ladder:
•
Maximum Capacity: 225 lbs.
•
Do not overload.
Ladder is intended for one
person.
•
Make sure you are physically capable
to
safely use the ladder. Strength, flexibility, and
stability are required.
•
Be aware that the vehicle may sway
as you
climb the ladder. Do not use the ladder in high
winds.
•
As you climb the ladder,
grasp the side rails
firmly and always use both hands. Keep your
body centered between the side rails. Do not
over-reach.
•
Never allow children
on the ladder.
•
Do not transport items
anchored to the
ladder. You could damage the ladder.
ROADSIDE EMERGENCY
Because of the size and weight of this vehicle
and its tires, and the possible complications
involved in tire changing, we strongly advise
obtaining professional road service to change a
flat tire whenever possible. However, if an
emergency requires you to change the tire
yourself, please exercise extreme caution and
read all tire changing information in the chassis
manual.
Never get beneath a vehicle that is held up by
a jack only.
If You Get A Flat Tire
•
DO NOT panic.
•
Grip the steering wheel firmly and steer the
vehicle as straight as possible. Avoid quick
maneuvers. You may need to counter-steer to
compensate for “pull” created by the failed
tire.
•
DO NOT stomp on the brake. This abruptly
shifts the vehicle’s weight forward, making it
nose-dive and pull toward the blown-out side.
•
DO NOT jerk your foot off the accelerator.
Just ease back on the accelerator slowly and
gently to continue momentum. The deflated
tire will slow the vehicle.
•
If you must change lanes to get to a safe
stopping place, use your signals to warn other
motorists and change lanes smoothly and
carefully after you are certain the lane is clear.
WARNING
Stay off roof. Roof surface may be
slippery. Falling could result in death or
serious injury.
WARNING
Do not exceed 225-lb. maximum weight capacity.
Misuse of ladder could result in death or serious injury.
See Operators Manual before using ladder.
