SECTION 2 –
SAFETY AND PRECAUTIONS
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Check your tires for proper inflation before
each trip and at least once a month with an
accurate tire gauge.
Recovery Towing
When calling a professional towing service,
we recommend that you advise them of your
motorhome length and approximate front axle
weight listed on your Vehicle Certification
Label. This will allow the towing operator to
determine the proper towing equipment to use.
Winnebago Industries
®
does not assume
responsibility for damage incurred while towing
this vehicle.
NOTE: Consult your chassis manual for towing
instructions or precautions provided by
the chassis manufacturer.
JUMP STARTING
If your vehicle will not start from the chassis
battery, try using the Battery Boost switch to
divert power from the house batteries to the
starter. (See “Battery Boost Switch” in
Section 3
- Driving Your Motorhome
).
If you wish to try jump starting the engine
using another vehicle or booster system, see the
chassis manual for connecting jumper cables to
the automotive electrical system.
ENGINE OVERHEAT
If you see or hear steam escaping from the
engine compartment or have any other reason to
suspect an extreme engine overheating condition,
pull the vehicle over to the roadside as soon as it
is safe to do so, stop the engine, and get all
passengers out of the vehicle.
For information on what to do in case of
overheating, consult the chassis manual.
NOTICE
Do not lift on bumper. Damage will result
to front end body parts.
WARNING
Stay out from beneath the motorhome
while it is suspended by the towing
assembly. Do not allow passengers to
occupy a towed vehicle. Death or serious
injury can result.
NOTICE
Do not attempt to push start this vehicle.
Damage to the transmission or other
parts of the vehicle will occur.
NOTICE
Operating a vehicle under a severe
overheating condition can result in
damage to the vehicle.
