SECTION 2 –
SAFETY AND PRECAUTIONS
2-10
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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.
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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
If your coach is supplied with a spare tire, it is
located in the rear storage compartment. Remove
wing nut from inside tire rim and lift or slide tire
out.
Some models, however, 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
back of carrier.
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Carefully lower tire carrier to ground.
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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.
Recovery Towing
When calling a professional towing service,
we recommend that you advise them of your
coach 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.
WHEEL MOUNTING NUTS
(LUG NUTS)
The mounting bolts and nuts for the standard
steel wheels are designed specifically for the type
of wheel. See the following information and
photos.
CAUTION
Do not lie beneath tire carrier while
removing tire. The tire can fall and injury
can occur.
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.
