CARE AND MAINTENANCE
Warning :
Do not exceed maximum inflation
pressure. Incorrect tire pressure increases tire
wear and could lead to loss of driving control
because of reduced road handling. Check tire
pressure regularly.
Changing Wheels
In case of a flat tire, turn
ON
the hazard flashers
and bring the motorcoach to a stop on the side
of the road. Apply the parking brake. Make sure
the motorcoach is parked safely away from
traffic. Set up the triangular reflectors in
accordance with applicable highway regulations.
We suggest that you
do not
attempt to change a
wheel. First, the wheel and tire are very heavy
and usually there is no space available to put the
removed flat. Second, the wheel nuts, especially
those on inner dual, can become very tight after
being on for only a short time. Often a heavy air
wrench is required to get these nuts loose. We
suggest you get help via CB radio or cellular
phone. There are tire service trucks all over the
country who can bring a wheel and make the
change safely.
The following information is for the Tire Service-
man that you may have called.
Jacking Points
Twelve jacking points are located on the
motorcoach: three are located on each side of
the frame and two are located under each axle.
Refer to the following illustrations for the location
of jacking points.
JACKING POINTS ON FRAME
Warning :
The suspension of the vehicle
must be in the normal ride position before
jacking. The level low system must be in the
OFF
position prior to turning
OFF
the ignition
key.
JACKING POINTS ON FRONT AXLE
JACKING POINTS ON DRIVE AXLE
OEH3B762
Warning :
Always unload or retract the tag
axle before jacking the vehicle from the front and
drive axle jacking points to prevent damage to
suspension components.
JACKING POINTS ON TAG AXLE
OEH3B764
Warning :
The jacking points on the tag axle
must be used for raising the tag axle only.
Several kinds of hydraulic jacks can be used.
Only jack at the specified jacking points. Jack
must support the following capacities:
•
Front axle: 13,000 lbs. (5 900 kg);
•
Drive axle: 25,000 lbs. (11 365 kg).
Hydraulic Jack
To raise : turn release valve clockwise. Insert
handle in socket and raise by pumping.
To lower : remove handle and turn the release
valve slowly counterclockwise.
Always keep ram and extension screw retracted
when jack is not in use.
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