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Air Leveling (Optional):
The tag axle switch is integrated into the air
leveling pad located on the driver’s console.
Pushing the “Tag Lift” button will illuminate the
corresponding LED and raise the tag axle.
The tag lift feature uses a two minute delay at
each ignition cycle to ensure enough air system
pressure is available to raise or lower the tag axle.
After starting the engine, press the Travel button
to begin the time delay. After approximately
two minutes the tag axle LED will stop ashing,
indicating the time delay is over and the tag axle
can be raised. The tag axle will automatically
lower when speed approaches 10 mph.
Adjusting Tag Axle Load
An adjustable pressure regulator located in
the engine compartment sets the amount of air
pressure in the tag axle air bags.
The amount of down force applied to the tag axle
is controlled by the amount of air pressure in the
tag axle air bags. Changing the amount of weight
carried by the tag axle affects weight distribution
between the tag, drive and steering axles.
Regulator pressure is preset at the factory and
may require adjustment to obtain the proper
weight distribution on all axles. To determine the
correct setting of the pressure regulator, weigh
the motorhome after it has been loaded for travel.
See Section 2 - Weighing the Motorhome.
NOTE:
The tag axle
pressure regulator
valve is located
in the engine
compartment on
the roadside.
Tag Axle Lubrication
All tag axles use oil to lubricate the wheel
bearings. The oil is drained and relled
without removing the wheel end assembly.
Remove the hubcap to access the bearing
cover and drain plug.
INSPECTION:
Inspect the oil level before every trip
and every 5,000 miles. The motorhome
should remain motionless for at least 30
minutes in order to stabilize the oil level
before inspecting.
To inspect the oil level:
The motorhome
must remain
stationary for 30
minutes.
Remove the
chrome hubcap.
Locate the full and
add mark on the
outside of the clear
plastic cover.
If the lubricant
is low, add
recommended uid to
proper level.
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Shading
Indicates Correct
Amount of Oil
Tag Axle Pressure Regulator
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Raising the tag axle reduces road clearance
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Tag Axle
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