REV Midwest Automotive Design American Coach Patriot 2022, Руководство пользователя

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A M E R I C A N C O A C H P A T R I O T O W N E R ’ S M A N U A L
A M E R I C A N C O A C H // P A T R I O T S E C T I O N 1 3 // 1 3 4
MAINTENANCE
■ MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE AND
RECOMMENDED REQUIREMENTS
Your American Coach Patriot is a finely crafted luxury coach
that will benefit greatly from a routine schedule of maintenance
and services. Please read this section carefully, in addition to
the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Operating Instructions, to ensure
you complete the recommended or required services and
maintenance on a regular basis.
This will enhance your ownership
experience and ensure many years and miles of reliable and trouble
free operations�
We have shortened the time period and mileage interval between
some of the recommended scheduled services, versus what is
recommended in the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Operating Instructions�
This is the result of factoring in the designed purpose and anticipated
usage of your coach, which justifies a more frequent service or
maintenance interval�
For engine and chassis related maintenance and care requirements,
please refer to the Maintenance and Care section of the Mercedes-Benz
Sprinter Operating Instructions� The ASSYST PLUS service interval
display on your coach’s instrument display provides information on the
remaining time or distance before the next service due date�
We recommend that you establish a relationship with a convenient
Mercedes-Benz dealership that is authorized to sell and service Sprinter
vans� This will ensure your coach’s chassis is properly maintained and
that all manufacturer service campaigns, recalls, and warranty repairs
or adjustments are taken care of promptly and correctly by an MBUSA
factory certified Mercedes-Benz Systems Technician.
The initial Mercedes-Benz Service A Interval is recommended at 10K
miles� The Mercedes-Benz Service B Interval includes all Service
A Interval items in addition to other items� The prescribed service
interval is based on normal vehicle use� Maintenance work will need
to be performed more often than prescribed if the vehicle is operated
under arduous conditions or increased loads�
Service work which is not carried out at the right time or incompletely
can lead to increased wear and damage to the vehicle� Failure to
complete required services in a timely manner may lead to the denial
of warranty repair coverage�
■ SEVERE SERVICE / TOWING
Special precautions must be taken before attempting to tow your
coach. Please refer to SECTION 4 (SAFETY) before proceeding
further� Without the engine running, there is no power assistance for
the vehicle’s braking and steering systems� In this case, it is important
to keep in mind that a considerably higher degree of effort is required
to brake and steer the vehicle� The drive wheels must also be unlocked
before attempting to tow the vehicle� See the Mercedes- Benz Sprinter
Operating Instructions before attempting to tow the coach�
Because of the special features installed on your coach, along with
its size, weight, and special exterior accessories, we recommend that
you consider subscribing to one of several commercially available
RV towing services� The average towing service may be unable to
properly tow your coach without damaging it�
WARNING
Considerable damage may occur if the touring coach
is improperly lifted for towing purposes. Only qualified
professional RV towing service companies with proper
equipment should be used. Costly damage to exterior
accessories may result if the coach is improperly lifted or
towed. Please observe all cautions and warnings in the
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Operating Instructions before
towing your touring coach.
WARNING
Do not tow the vehicle if the ignition is locked. The vehicle
cannot be steered when the steering column is locked.
The coach must also be taken out of “P” (Park) mode
before towing, otherwise considerable damage to the
vehicle may occur.
■ ONAN QG 2500 LP GENERATOR
GENERAL INSPECTION
Perform a general inspection of the optional generator set after
every eight hours of operations� Perform an operational check of the
set and look for any visual defects or audible irregularities that may
be of concern�
EXHAUST SYSTEM
Inspect the exhaust system and look for any exhaust leaks from
matching surfaces or holes in the ducting� If the generator is running
louder than normal this could be an indication of a possible exhaust
warning
warning