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DRIVING & SAFETY — 2
Unequal tire pressures on same axle can cause:
Uneven braking
Swerve upon acceleration
Steering lead
Torque steer
Reduced handling quality
WARNING:
For safety purposes, clear the area of
people and pets during tire inflation.
Inflate tires using a remote inflation
device.
Air Pressure Checklist
1. When inspecting the tires, conrm
the tires are cool before increasing or
reducing air pressure. Driving a short
distance can heat up tires.
NOTE:
If the motorhome must be driven a
distance to get air, check and record the
tire pressure first and add the recorded
calculation when reaching the pump. It
is normal for tires to heat up and the air
pressure to increase as driven. NEVER
reduce air pressure when tires are hot.
NOTE:
Air pressure in a tire goes up (in warm
weather) or down (in cold weather)
one to two pounds for every 10° F. of
temperature change.
2. Remove cap from the valve on one tire.
3. Firmly press a tire gauge onto the valve
and record reading.
4. Add air to achieve recommended air
pressure.
5. If the tire is overlled,
release air by pushing
on the metal stem in
the center of the valve.
Recheck the pressure with
the tire gauge.
6. Replace the valve cap.
7. Repeat with each tire.
8. Visually inspect all the
tires for nails or other
objects that could be
embedded or puncture the
tire and cause an air leak.
9. Check the sidewalls for
gouges, cuts, bulges or
other irregularities.
Tire Support When Leveling
Extreme caution must be taken to ensure the
tires are fully supported when placing blocks
under the tires. The load on the tire should be
evenly distributed on the support block. In the
case of dual tires, distribute the load evenly on
blocks for both tires.
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