SECTION 2
DRIVING YOUR MOTOR HOME
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Lift front edge of sofa and pull out strap
lying on floor beneath sofa. Hook looped end
of this strap into hook on winch strap.
Step 3 - Crank Room Inward
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Be sure the winch ratchet pawl is in the lock-
ing position (against the gear teeth) before
cranking. Crank the winch handle clockwise
slowly.
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Begin cranking until the strap becomes taut,
then crank slowly (a few “clicks” at a time,
then wait a few seconds) so that both sides of
the room pull in evenly.
Allow about 10
minutes to crank room in fully.
(Attempt-
ing to crank the room in too quickly will
raise fluid pressure in the hydraulic lines and
make cranking more difficult.)
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When the room is fully retracted, fasten
travel straps, then unhook the winch straps
and return the winch to its storage area.
Release the straps by putting slight pressure
clockwise on the crank handle, then moving
the ratchet pawl lever to the unlocked,
straight outward position.
NOTE: When you are done cranking the room in,
you may notice on the outside that either
the top or bottom of the room may still be
gapping out from the sidewall a few inch-
es. Unhook the strap for the side that is
touching the sidewall, then continue
cranking until the gapped side is snug.
Reattach the other strap and snug up the
crank to hold the room in.
Step 4 - Prep For Travel
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Before driving off, close T-handle bypass
valve on hydraulic pump, pull bypass tube
out of hydraulic fluid reservoir and replace
cap to avoid contamination by road dust or
debris while driving. You may notice that
some hydraulic fluid has overflowed onto
the ground while cranking. This is normal if
the reservoir was full.
See your dealer
for service of the slideout
system before using again.
NOTE: When the system has been corrected,
check fluid level and refill as necessary.
Press the Retract switch for 15 to 20
seconds before attempting to extend the
room. Then run the room out and in
several times to purge any air from the
hydraulic system. Finally, recheck fluid
level and fill as necessary.
Further Information
See the HWH Room Extension operating
guide included in your Owner InfoCase for fur-
ther instructions and troubleshooting informa-
tion.
Do not attempt to continue cranking
the room inward if binding occurs.
Excessive tension could cause a strap
to break or pull free, which could
result in personal injury. Damage to
the winch equipment, cabinets or
coach sidewall could also occur.
WARNING
