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If the rear wheels are disabled, place the
motorhome on a at bed trailer, or use a
heavy duty dolly under the rear wheels
and tow the motorhome from the front.
The drive shaft must be removed to
prevent damage to the transmission.
Secure end caps to prevent losing or
contaminating the needle bearings.
The mud ap may need to be removed
to prevent damage due to limited ground
clearance.
When towing a motorhome equipped
with the Air-Leveling System, the
ignition MUST be left in the ON
position and the Travel indicator lamp
on the panel must be lit for the air
suspension to operate. If the ignition
system is not functioning, or if chassis
voltage is below speci cation, the
motorhome must be placed on a lowboy/
landall trailer to prevent suspension
damage.
WARNING:
In case the motorhome requires towing,
ensure all precautions are followed. The
drive shaft must be disconnected and
the mud flap may need to be removed.
The manufacturer WILL NOT cover
damage to the motorhome caused by a
towing company.
Disabling Parking Brake
The park/emergency brakes apply to the drive
axle only. The brakes can be manually released
if the air system will not build suf cient air
pressure to release them. This emergency
procedure is to be used by trained
technicians or towing personnel to
move the motorhome to a safe location
or repair facility.
WARNING:
Only trained personnel should
perform this procedure. Brake chamber
spring is under high pressure. Removal
of retaining band could result in serious
injury or death.
Disabling Brakes:
Place wheel chocks rmly against the
wheel before performing this procedure.
Remove the plug from the center of rear
brake chamber on the drive axle.
Remove the caging tool from its holder
on the brake chamber and insert the tool
into hole. Turn clockwise to engage.
Screw nut and washer onto caging
tool. Use a wrench to tighten the nut,
compressing the internal spring to
release the brake.
Repeat procedure for the other side.
Enabling Brakes:
After towing, or when air pressure is
again available, loosen the nut and
remove the tool. Return the caging tool
to its original location and replace the
plug.
Repeat for the other side.
WARNING:
Failure to securely chock the wheels can
result in the motorhome rolling when
the spring brakes are released. Severe
injury or death can occur.
TIRES
Tires designed for the motorhome are a
technically engineered product. Since the tire is
the only contact the motorhome has with road
surface, it is critical that proper air pressure
be maintained. Improper pressure will lead
to abnormal wear or sudden tire failure. The
motorhome must be weighed fully loaded before
proper tire in ation pressures can be determined.
The following information concerning tires and
weighing the motorhome are set in the order in
which the process is performed.
090369b
090368
Example of a properly
chocked wheel.
090369b
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