Care and Maintenance
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• Check condition of tire: properly inflated,
no serious cuts, bulges, tread wear or
any signs of misalignment; valve stem
not touching wheel or rim; valve cap in
place.
Step 4: Rear Right Side of the Coach
• Check condition of wheels and rims.
Especially look for cracks, missing nuts,
bent or broken studs.
• Check that baggage and service
compartment doors are properly closed.
• Check condition of tires: properly
inflated, no serious cuts, bulges, tread
wear or any signs of misalignment;
valve stems not touching wheels or
rims; valve caps in place and no objects
stuck between the wheels.
Step 5: Engine Compartment Right Side Area
• Check engine and surrounding areas for
coolant, oil and fuel leaks.
• Check fuel/filter water separator and
drain if necessary. Check for leaks.
• Check wiring harness for signs of
damage.
Step 6: Engine Compartment
• Check engine and surrounding areas for
coolant, oil and fuel leaks.
• Check wiring harness for signs of
damage.
• Check condition of drive belts.
• Check engine crankcase oil level, add if
necessary.
• Check Allison transmission fluid level
(can also be checked from push-button
shift selector), add if necessary.
• Check power steering reservoir fluid
level, add if necessary.
• Check coolant surge tank fluid level, add
if necessary.
• Check air cleaner restriction indicator,
replace air cleaner when red signal
locks in full view.
• Check stop light, tail light, directional
signal light and back-up light assembly;
operating, clean and proper color. Refer
to “Exterior Lighting Verification” in Care
and Maintenance chapter.
Step 7: Rear Left Side of the Coach
• Check condition of wheels and rims.
Especially look for cracks, missing nuts,
bent or broken studs.
• Check that baggage and service
compartment doors are properly closed.
• If so equipped, check coolant heater
system for fuel leaks.
• Check condition of tires: properly
inflated, no serious cuts, bulges, tread
wear or any signs of misalignment;
valve stems not touching wheels or
rims; valve caps in place and no objects
stuck between the wheels.
Inside the Coach
• Check for proper operation of the
entrance door.
• Check steps; clean them if there is any
substance that makes them slippery,
which makes coach entry/exit
hazardous.
• Check that emergency exit windows and
roof escape hatches can be opened
then close all windows and hatches
securely.
• Verify proper operation of windshield
wiper/ washer.
• Adjust and clean mirrors for adequate
rear view vision.
• Start engine and check for proper
operation of all gauges and indicator
lights.
• Check for proper operation of electric
and air horns and back-up alarm.
Perform a brake test. Check both primary and
secondary pressure gauges
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