SECTION 15 CHASSIS
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15 - CHASSIS
CHASSIS SERVICE &
MAINTENANCE
Consult the appropriate sections in your
chassis operating guide for specific information
regarding operating safety, service recommenda-
tions and maintenance schedules for the chassis
section of your motor home.
ENGINE ACCESS
Refer to your Ford chassis operating guide.
ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM
Refer to your chassis operating guide for in-
formation and precautions on filling, servicing
and checking the fluid level.
NOTE: The coolant system MUST be refilled or
topped up with the same type of coolant
as equipped to maintain the special long-
life properties.
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 driver’s door for tire information.
SUSPENSION ALIGNMENT AND
TIRE BALANCE
The front suspension and steering system of
this vehicle was factory aligned using highly
accurate equipment prior to delivery to the
dealership. However, alignment should be
checked and adjusted, after you have fully loaded
the motor home according to your personal
needs. Thereafter, the alignment should be peri-
odically inspected to help prevent uneven tire
wear.
Any excessive or abnormal tire wear may
indicate worn or misaligned suspension or steer-
ing, 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.
When refilling the coolant system of
a vehicle equipped with a rear auxil-
iary automotive heater and motoraid
water heater, be sure to allow for
additional coolant capacity of the
heater and its supply and return
hoses.
CAUTION
Make sure all replacement tires are of
the same size and ply rating as those
installed as original equipment.
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