SECTION 9
CARE & MAINTENANCE
9-4
soap and water solution. Abrasive cleaners or
harsh detergents should not be used.
For instructions on the care of your fresh wa-
ter toilet, refer to the information in your Motor
Home Operation Manual binder.
DOORS AND WINDOWS
Windows may be periodically cleaned with a
good quality glass cleaner or mild soap solution
using a soft cloth. Use care when removing ice or
frost from the windows. Always use a plastic ice
scraper, never one made of metal. Use care when
removing ice from the mirrors to protect the re-
flective surfaces.
Door locks and hinges should be lubricated
periodically with powdered graphite to ensure
trouble-free operation and to protect against
freeze-up.
WINDOW ROLL-UP SHADE
ADJUSTMENT
If a roll-up type window shade in your motor
home does not roll up or down fully, the spring
tension may need adjustment.
Spring Too Weak:
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Roll shade about half-way down on window.
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Remove shade from bracket.
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Roll shade snugly by hand and replace onto
bracket.
Spring Too Strong:
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Roll shade all the way up.
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Remove shade from bracket.
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Unroll shade one or two turns as necessary by
hand and replace onto bracket.
VEHICLE
MAINTENANCE
(See also Safety Precautions, Section 1 of this
manual).
CHASSIS SERVICE &
MAINTENANCE
Consult the appropriate sections in your chas-
sis operating guide for specific information re-
garding operating safety, service
recommendations and maintenance schedules for
the chassis section of your motor home.
ENGINE ACCESS
Refer to your 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.
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.
CAUTION
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.
WARNING
Make sure all replacement tires are of
the same size and ply rating as those
installed as original equipment.
