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AIR BRAKE SYSTEM
speed. Under good traction and brake conditions, this delay may add up to 35
feet at 55 mph, making the
total distance over 300 feet at that speed. Please
be
aware
of
this increase in stopping distance, and anticipate your stops with this
in mind.
Braking
On Downgrades
Downhill driving puts extra strain
on
many driyetrain components
of
your
- motor home. The brakes are easily overloaded imd overheated when used for
downhill slowing. Brake fade will occur
if
the brakes overheat.
, "
When
driving down long grades, shift the transmission to a lower gear at the
top
of
the grade.
Rule
of
thumb: Use the same lowest gear goipg down as it -
took to go up the hill. Crest the hill
in
the lower gear.
Do
not exceed the
maximum down hill engine speed with
PAC brake "ON"
of
2700
RPM.
Monitor your speed.
'
Please
see the Chassis
Owner's
Manual for more infornUttion about brake
systeni operation and downhill driving techniques.
© 1996 Fleetwood Enterprises Inc.
American Eagle
Wide
Body,
ISSUE DATE: 6/96 All rights reserved
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