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1. CONTENTS Introduction 1 Operating Safety 1 System Operation 2 Jack Retraction 2 Manual Override 2 3 Maintenance 3 Troubleshooting 3 4 Warranty This is a leveling system only and is not intended to lift your coach tire s completely off the ground Attempting to lift your coach completely off the ground for example to use this leveling system to change a tire could cause damage to the system and serious injury to the parties involved If a tire should require changing please have the proper equipment and or contact a professional Mr 1217 E 7th Street Mishawaka IN 46544 888 334 4712 www powergearus com Introduction 4 Before You Level Your Coach Automatic Hydraulic Leveling Operation Manual Power Gear 12 07 3010001460 Rev 0A Automatic Hydraulic Leveling Operation Manual Touch Pad 500629 140 1226 amp Control Box 1010001284 This coach is equipped with a Power Gear Hydraulic Leveling system that utilizes 4 power down spring return jacks hydraulic pump controlbox and touchpad CCC CCC N Please read the entire operation manual prior to using your leveling system 1 Engine must be running 2 Park brake must be set and transmission must be in park neutral for diesel coaches before jacks will operate 3 Check leveling site to make sure obstructions have been cleared away for proper jack operation 4 Selecting a site When the coach is2. parked on an excessive slope the leveling requirements may exceed the jack lift stroke capability If the coach is parked on an excessive slope the coach should be moved to a more level surface before the leveling system is deployed WARNING 1 Keep people clear of coach prior to turning the leveling system on and while leveling system is in use 2 Never expose hands or other parts of the body near hydraulic leaks High pressure oil leaks may cut and penetrate the skin causing serious injury CAUTION 1 If your coach is equipped with a slide out s always level your unit first and then operate the slide out room s When retracting the slide s always retract the room s first then retract the leveling jacks Following this procedure will produce the least amount of stress on your chassis 2 Please read the owners manual from the manufacturer who built and designed your motor home for further leveling and slide out room operating information and safety features Automatic Hydraulic Leveling Automatic mode button Button Manual operation button push and hold for 3 5 seconds Note Visually inspect jacks to ensure all pads are touch ing ground Should one of the rear jacks not be touch ing the ground press the corresponding left or right rear jack buttons to lower the appropriate jack to the ground Never lift the wheels off the ground to level the coach This can lead to an unsafe conditio
3. FT button until the LEVEL light is illuminated 8 Repeat steps 6 and 7 if needed 9 Turn power off to leveling system by pushing ON OFF button 10 Visually inspect jacks to ensure all pads are touching ground Should one of the rear jacks not be touching the ground press the corresponding left or right rear jack buttons to lower the appropriate jack to the ground Never lift the wheels off the ground to level the coach This can lead to an unsafe condition and damage to the leveling system or coach Preventative Maintenance 1 Check and or fill the reservoir with the jacks and room s in the fully retracted position each month ATF fluid should be added to the top of the fill port on the reservoir 2 Change fluid every 24 months if necessary 3 Inspect and clean all hydraulic pump electrical connections every 12 months 4 Remove dirt and road debris from jacks as needed 5 If jacks are down for extended periods it is recommended to protect exposed leveling jack chrome rods with a silicone lubricant every 5 to 7 days for protection 6 If your coach is located in a salty environment within 60 miles of coastal areas it is recommended to spray the rods every 2 to 3 days with a silicone lubricant 7 Grease the fitting on the bottom of each jack cylinder with Lithium grease every 20 30 uses Do not overfill RECOMMENDED HYDRAULIC FLUIDS FOR YOUR HYDRAULIC PUMP Your unit is filled with Automatic Transmissio
4. IVE ACTION Jacks will not extend pump Fluid level low Fill tank to proper level with Dexron III Automatic Transmis is running sion Fluid All jacks will not retract or System overfilled with fluid Drain fluid to recommended level will not fully retract Any one or two jacks will not Weak or obstructed jack spring s Replace jack spring or remove obstruction retract at all Jack rod guide is rusted or dirty Clean chrome rod grease rod guide if equipped with grease fittings Otherwise lubricate with lithium grease It may be necessary to reseal jack or replace Any jack retracts very slowly Jack rod is rusted or dirty Clean chrome rod grease rod guide if equipped with grease fittings Otherwise lubricate with lithium grease It may be necessary to reseal jack or replace Panel jacks down light Low fluid level Fill tank to proper level with Dexron II Automatic Transmis illuminated jacks are retracted sion Fluid Panel jacks down light and Low fluid level Fill tank to proper level with Dexron IIl Automatic Transmis alarm on while driving jacks retracted sinh ar 1217 E 7th Street Mishawaka In 46544 800 334 4712 www powergearus com sion Fluid Power Gear Limited Warranty Power Gear warrants to the original retail purchaser that the product will be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of 2 years Labor to repair these components will be covered for two years
5. Power Gear will at its option repair or replace any part covered by this limited warranty which following examination by Power Gear or its authorized distributors or dealers is found to be defective under normal use and service No claims under this warranty will be valid unless Power Gear or its authorized distributor or dealer is notified in writing of such claim prior to the expiration of the warranty period Warranty is transferable pending documentation of original sale date of product THIS WARRANTY SHALL NOT APPLY TO e Failure due to normal wear and tear accident misuse abuse or negligence e Products which are modified or altered in a manner not authorized by Power Gear in writing e Failure due to misapplication of product e Living or travel expenses e Telephone or other communication expenses e Overtime labor e Failures created by improper installation of the product s slideout system or slideout room to include final adjustments made at the plant for proper room extension retraction sealing interface between slideout rooms and side walls synchronization of inner rails or improper wiring or ground problems e Failures created by improper installation of leveling systems including final adjustments made at the plant or low fluid level wiring or ground problems e Replacement of normal maintenance items There is no other express warranty other than the foregoing warranty THERE ARE NO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF ME
6. RCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE IN NO EVENT SHALL POWER GEAR BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state Some states do not allow the limitations of implied warranties or the exclusion of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitations and exclusions may not apply to you For service contact your nearest Power Gear authorized warranty service facility or call 1 800 334 4712 Warranty service can be performed only by a Power Gear authorized service facility This warranty will not apply to service at any other facility At the time of requesting warranty service evidence of original purchase date must be presented
7. e that all jacks are on the ground Also check to make sure that no tire is off the ground If so your leveling process is complete If further adjustments are needed refer to the Manual Operation section Rear Jacks Button 5 You can then turn the system off by pushing the on off button again Retracting Your Jacks 1 Start the engine 2 Turn on the system by pushing the on off button The system is now operational and the On Off LED will turn on 3 Push the ALL JACKS retract button When the JACKS DOWN light turns off visually check to make sure that all jacks have fully retracted If so your coach leveling system is ready to travel Manual Operation There are certain conditions where manually leveling your coach may be desirable Conditions where large amounts of side to side or front to rear leveling are neces sary may work better using the manual leveling procedures that follows 1 Start the engine 2 Push the On Off button to turn on the system 3 Push and hold the MANUAL button for 3 5 seconds in order for the system to switch to the manual mode It will signal that it is in the manual mode when the light under the MANUAL button is illuminated 4 Push FRONT button until the front of the coach rises approximately 3 This is important and necessary to allow the coach to pivot when leveling side to side If there is insufficient jack stroke to lift the fr
8. n Fluid ATF from the factory In most applications Type A automatic transmission fluid ATF Dexron III etc will work satisfactorily Mercon V is also recommended as an alternative fluid for Power Gear hydraulic systems Do not use hydraulic oil fluids in conjuction with ATF If operating in cold temperatures less than 10 F the jacks may extend and retract slowly For cold weather operation fluid formulated for low temperatures may be desirable Mobil DTE 11M Texaco Rando HDZ 15HVI Kendall Hyden Glacial Blu or any Mil Spec H5606 hydraulic fluids are recommended for cold weather operation Do not mix ATF and hydraulic oils Please consult factory before using any other fluids than those specified here Troubleshooting Locations of breakers fuses fuse panels etc are coach specific Consult your coach owner s manual or the coach manufacture for locations of these components The following information will guide you to repairs that may be made on site For problems not covered here contact your service center or our website for more extensive troubleshooting information in the service manual for your system CORRECTIVE ACTION Set brake Control has been left on for more Push on off button twice than four minutes auto shut off Jacks will not extend pump Battery voltage is low Recharge battery Coach must be running is not running Automatic Hydraulic Leveling Page 4 PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE CORRECT
9. n and damage to the leveling system or coach NOTE The right and left rear jacks are used to level the coach side to side Pushing the LEFT button on the control panel will extend the left rear jack Pushing the RIGHT button on the control panel will extend the right rear jack There is no individual control of the right or left front jacks on 4 jack systems Automatic pres sure equalization built into the system automatically shifts the front jacks Front Jacks Left Jack Button Page 2 Operating Instructions LEVELING YOUR COACH 1 Start the engine Your leveling control will start a self check sequence indicated by the lights on the panel blinking in a rotating pattern It will turn off when it has finished it s self check within a few seconds 2 Push the On Off button on control panel The system is now operational and the On Off LED will turn on LEVEL Indicator Right Jack Button 3 Check to see that the engage park brake light is not illuminated If so engage the parking brake Your coach will have to be in neutral or park to operate the system 4 Push the AUTO button The automatic leveling system will begin it s leveling procedure Please avoid movement in the coach during automatic leveling as it can cause errors in operation The green LEVEL indicator LED will illuminate when the auto levelilng process is complete Check to make sur
10. ont of the coach at least 3 inches the coach will have to be moved to an area with less front to rear slope 5 Push the REAR button until both rear jacks contact the ground 6 Level the coach from front to rear by pushing the REAR button if the light under the REAR button is illuminated If the light is illuminated above the FRONT button push the FRONT button In either case keep button depressed until the green center LEVEL light is illuminated or both front and rear lights have turned off Automatic Hydraulic Leveling NOTE If the Wait light is ever flashing by itself it means the control is busy and you cannot operate the jacks After a short period of time from 5 to 30 seconds the Wait light will go off again and you can resume operation as normal Your coach should be supported at both front and rear axles with jack stands before working underneath failure to do so may result in personal injury or death ag 10 System will not turn on indicator light does not light PROBABLE CAUSE Coach ignition not in run position Turn ignition to run position Transmission not in park or neutral Place transmission in park or neutral Parking brake not set Page 3 7 Level the coach from side to side by pushing the RIGHT button if the light beside the RIGHT button is illuminated If the light beside the LEFT button is illuminated push the LE
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