Beaver Contessa - Air Leveling

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CHASSIS INFORMATION — 10
Drive-Away Protection:
With the jacks extended and the park brake is
released or transmission placed in gear, a warning
alarm will sound and all LEDs will illuminate.
The jacks will automatically retract. A full visual
inspection is required to conrm full retraction of
jacks before moving motorhome.
Maintenance:
At weekly intervals, use silicone spray
on the jack rod to help prevent moisture
damage to surface of the jack rod. If
parked near coastal areas, apply more
frequently. Occasional oil or grease on
the extended jack rod is normal.
Remove dirt and road debris from the
jacks as needed.
Check the uid level every month with
all jacks retracted. The uid level should
begin to ow from the weep hole.
Inspect and clean all hydraulic pump
electrical connections every 12 months.
For jacks equipped with a grease tting
at the bottom of the cylinder, two pumps
of grease should be sufcient for 20 to
30 uses. DO NOT over grease. Damage
to the rod seal will occur.
Fluid change
interval is 36
months.
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Adding Fluid:
If the leveling system makes unusual noise
or the alarm sounds when driving around
corners or over bumpy roads, this could
indicate a low uid level.
1. Ensure all jacks are retracted.
2. Chock a wheel fore and aft for safety.
3. Unscrew the ll cap from the top of the
pump. Slowly ll the reservoir with
Texaco Rando HD46 hydraulic uid
until uid level reaches ¼" from the
top of the reservoir.
4. Replace the ll cap.
AIR LEVELING
The air leveling control touchpad is located
on the driver’s console. The computer
controlled system can operate automatically
or manually to adjust the air springs when
leveling the motorhome.
NOTE:
The motorhome engine must be ON for
the air suspension to operate and supply
the system air to be used during the
leveling process.
NOTE:
The automatic leveling system will
perform best if there is no movement
in the motorhome while the system is
attempting to level.
CAUTION:
Several inches of unobstructed
downward travel is required when using
the leveling system. Look underneath
the motorhome for any obstacles
that could damage the undercarriage
components before using the leveling
system.
WARNING:
DO NOT engage the leveling system
when anybody is near or underneath
the motorhome. Serious injury or death
can occur.
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Located in the generator compartment