Section 2 --- Driving & Safety
The Executive 2005
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Air Pressure Checklist
1. When inspecting the tires, confirm the tires are cool before increasing or reducing air
pressure. Even 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 pres-
sure first and add the recorded calculation when reaching the pump. It is normal for
tires to heat up and the air pressure inside to go up as driven. Never “bleed” or reduce
air pressure when tires are hot.
2. Remove the 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 over filled, release air by pushing on the metal stem in the center of the valve,
then recheck the pressure with the tire gauge.
6. Replace the valve cap.
7. Repeat with each tire.
8. Visually inspect the tires to make sure there are no nails, or other objects embedded that
could poke a hole in the tire and cause an air leak.
9. Check the sidewalls to make sure there are no gouges, cuts, bulges, or other irregularities.
NOTE:
Air pressure in a tire goes up (in warm weather) or down (in cold weather) 1 to 2 pounds
for every 10 degrees of temperature change.
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