SECTION 2 –
SAFETY AND PRECAUTIONS
2-10
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Do not overload.
Ladder is intended for one
person.
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Make sure you are physically capable
to
safely use the ladder. Strength, flexibility, and
stability are required.
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Be aware that the vehicle may sway
as you
climb the ladder. Do not use the ladder in high
winds.
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As you climb the ladder,
grasp the side rails
firmly and always use both hands. Keep your
body centered between the side rails. Do not
over-reach.
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Never allow children
on the ladder.
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Do not transport items
anchored to the
ladder. You could damage the ladder.
ROADSIDE EMERGENCY
Because of the size and weight of this vehicle
and its tires, and the possible complications
involved in tire changing, we strongly advise
obtaining professional road service to change a
flat tire whenever possible. However, if an
emergency requires you to change the tire
yourself, please exercise extreme caution and
read all tire changing information in the chassis
manual.
Never get beneath a vehicle that is held up by
a jack only.
If You Get A Flat Tire
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DO NOT panic.
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Grip the steering wheel firmly and steer the
vehicle as straight as possible. Avoid quick
maneuvers. You may need to counter-steer to
compensate for “pull” created by the failed
tire.
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DO NOT stomp on the brake. This abruptly
shifts the vehicle’s weight forward, making it
nose-dive and pull toward the blown-out side.
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DO NOT jerk your foot off the accelerator.
Just ease back on the accelerator slowly and
gently to continue momentum. The deflated
tire will slow the vehicle.
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If you must change lanes to get to a safe
stopping place, use your signals to warn other
motorists and change lanes smoothly and
carefully after you are certain the lane is clear.
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Let the vehicle coast to a stop, gently steering
to a safe stopping place off the traffic lanes of
the road. Do not worry about damaging the
tire or wheel rim by driving on it. A tire or
wheel replacement is cheaper than damaging
the vehicle or injuring yourself.
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When you have come to a stop, activate your
hazard flashers to warn other motorists, then
exit the vehicle carefully.
•
Set out flares or other warning devices.
Check your tires for proper inflation before
each trip and at least once a month with an
accurate tire gauge. See “Valve Stem Access” in
Section 3 - Driving Your Motorhome
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Spare Tire Storage
Some models may have a swing-down spare
tire carrier beneath the rear of the coach. Please
follow all safety warnings and instructions for
removing spare tire from the carrier.
Swing-Down Carrier (if equipped)
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Support tire carrier with a jack or block while
removing wire pin and wing nut from bolt at
front of carrier.
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Carefully lower tire carrier to ground.
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Remove 2 bolts and retainer plate that hold
wheel to carrier bracket (if equipped).
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Lift or slide tire from carrier.
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Do not over-tighten wing nut when returning
carrier to storage position.
CAUTION
Do not lie beneath tire carrier while
removing tire. The tire can fall and injury
can occur.
