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STORING THE
MOTOR HOME
Page 3
of6
LONG-
TERJl!I
STORAGE
(OVER
60DAYS)
D'Perform
all steps listed under
short-term storage.
O]{un
engine to normal operat-
ing temperature. Operate air
con-
ditioner to lubricate compressor
seals. Drain engine oil, replace
..
filter, refill engine with fresh oil.
o Remove and store windshield
wiper blades.
D
Ch~ge
and remove vehicle,
a~xiliary
arid
generator batteries
..
Store
themin
a cool, dry place.
Check the charge
and
water level
every
30 days. Check the specific
gravity
of
the electrolyte periodi - .
cally with a hydrometer
or
boost
charge every three months. Re-
charge the battery when the spe-
cific gravity reache.s
1.220, The
time it takes the battery to reach
1.220 depends on its condition
and the temperature. The colder
the storage area, the slower the
battery will self-disch.arge. Anor-
mal time between charges is three
months.'
o Remove, clean and replace
~ir
'."
c~nditioner
filters. Cover tlie air
conditioner shroud(s).
D:
Cover the windows on the in-
"."
.-
I
side with foil, cardboard, paper,
etc.,
to
reduce curtain, drape, and
carpet fading.
/
D'
Remove
batt~ries
in clocks or
other battery-powered devices.
D Check tire inflation pressures
every
30 days. Maintain maxie
mum rated cold inflatiori pres-
sure.,
D'
Check the seaIant arojlnd all
roof and
body
seams and win-
dows. Reseal
if
necessary. See
"Sealant
Renewal" section of
.-
-
the
"EXTERIOR
MAINTE-
NANCE" chapter
..
'.
Dc
Lubricate all locks and hinges
as
described in the
"EXTERIOR
MAINTENANCE" chapter
..
DRemove
excessive grass or
weed growth periodically
..
© 1996 F!ee'tINood Enterprises Inc.
Amer.ican Eagle
Wide
Body
ISSUE DATE: 6/96
All rights reserved
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