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SECTION 11
MAINTENANCE & STORAGE
14. Clean wall and counter surfaces.
15. Replace batteries if necessary and check out
electrical system to make sure all lights and
electrical components operate.
16. Check tires for proper cold inflation pressure.
See Vehicle Certification Label.
17. After washing accumulated winter grime
from the vehicle, it is important to carefully
inspect the seams and sealants for separation
or cracks that may have appeared around the
window frames, vents and any other joints.
See “Sealants” at the beginning of this
section.
Re-sealing is quite simple and the material is
quickly and easily applied. Appropriate
compounds are available from your dealer.
See “Recommended Sealant Application”
page at the end of this section.
Also inspect weather seals around doors, etc.,
and if necessary, have a dealer replace
immediately.
Ice Maker Start-Up
–If Equipped
1. Close all drain valves.
2. Turn the water supply on.
3. Be sure the ice bin is in place and the
automatic shutoff arm is down.
4. Let the refrigerator cool down to ice making
temperature. Remember, this can take up to 24
hours.
5. Let the ice maker cycle and dump the first
batch of ice.
CHASSIS SERVICE AND
MAINTENANCE
Consult the appropriate sections in your
chassis manual for specific information
regarding operating safety, service
recommendations and maintenance schedules for
the chassis section of your motor home.
CHASSIS DIAGNOSTIC
CONNECTORS
The chassis diagnostic connectors are located in
on the steering column support plate beneath the
dash and in the rear engine compartment as
shown in the following photos.
Diagnostic plug on steering column
Diagnostic plug on rear