Airstream Safari Automobile User Manual


 
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WARRANTY AND SERVICE
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
WARNING: FAILURE TO MAINTAIN YOUR COACH CAN CAUSE PRE-
MATURE AND UNEXPECTED PARTS BREAKAGE AND/OR ERRATIC OPERATION
THAT MAY BE HAZARDOUS.
NOTICE: See appliance manufacturer’s literature for further information.
EVERY 1,000 MILES OR 60 DAYS
Escape Window Check operation of latches and upper hinge.
*Battery Check water level , lead acid only
Smoke Alarm Test and replace battery as required
Tires Check tire pressure (See Specifications)),
Hitch Check for loose bolts or unusual wear.
GFI Circuit Breaker Test and record.
WARNING: WHEEL SEPARATION CAN OCCUR
1. On first trip, tighten wheel lugs at start and at 10, 25, and 50 miles.
2. Thereafter, check wheel lugs before each trip.
3. Following winter storage, check before beginning a trip.
4. Following excessive braking, inspect wheel lugs
Torque aluminum wheels to 120 ft. lbs. and steel wheels to 95 ft. lbs.
EVERY 5,000 MILES OR 90 DAYS
Exterior Door locks Lubricate with dry graphite
Exterior Hinges Lubricate with light household oil
LPG Hold Down Lubricate with light household oil
LPG Regulator Check bottom vent for obstructions
Main Door Striker Pocket Coat with paraffin.
Wheel Lug Nuts Torque aluminum wheels to 120 ft. lbs
and steel wheels to 95 ft. lbs.
Break Away Switch Pull pin and lubricate with household oil
Replace pin immediately.
7-Way Plug Spray with contact cleaner.
Hitch Ball Latch Lubricate with non-detergent motor oil
Hitch Ball Lubricate with hitch ball lube or wheel
bearing grease.
Range Exhaust Hood Clean fan blades and wash filter.
Roof Vent Elevator Screws Lubricate with light household oil
Main Door Step Lubricate moving parts and check.
* As a battery ages and becomes less efficient, the water level should be checked at
more frequent levels. Checking water level does not apply to Glass Mat Batteries.