Owner`s manual

DRIVING & SAFETY — 2
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2008 LAPALMA XL
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, conrm
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 inside to go up as driven.
NEVER 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 lled, 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.
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.
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.
If not properly supported, the steel
cables in the sidewall of the tires
may be damaged and could lead to
premature fatigue of the sidewall.
CAUTION:
Supporting the tires prevents
damage to the sidewall of the
tires but does not prevent tire
roll.
Tire Vibration
Sudden tire failure is often preceded by tire
vibration. Symptoms that can cause tire failure
are a bulge in the sidewall or swelling in the
tire carcass. Striking an object or large hole
in the road surface can damage a tire. Inspect
the tires periodically thereafter as rotational
forces can continue to stress damaged areas
and later manifest in tire failure. If an unusual
vibration begins, or a bulge is noticed in the
sidewall, have the tires evaluated by a qualied
professional as soon as possible.
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