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Page 1: ...Jamboree BY FLEETlNaJD 1985 ...

Page 2: ...ATER WHEN THE APPLIANCE IS USED FOR LONG PERIODS OF TIME WARNING PORTABLE FUEL BURNING EQUIPMENT INCLUDING WOOD AND CHARCOAL GRILLS AND STOVES SHALL NOT BE USED INSIDE THIS RECREATIONAL VEHICLE THE USE OF THIS EQUIPMENT INSIDE THE RECREATIONAL VEHICLE MAY CAUSE FIRES OR ASPHYXIATION WARNING DO NOT BRING OR STORE LP GAS CONTAINERS GASOLINE OR OTHER FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS INSIDE THE VEHICLE BECAUSE A FIR...

Page 3: ...ling Moisture Condensation LIQUID PETROLIUM GAS SYSTEM Filling LP Gas Tanks 2 3 3 3 3 3 4 4 5 5 5 6 6 6 7 7 7 7 8 8 8 8 9 11 11 12 13 13 13 14 14 15 15 15 15 16 16 16 18 18 LP Gas Regulator Using LP Gas System at Low Temperatures LP Gas System Leak Checks Lighting LP Gas Appliances LP Gas Precautions PLUMBING Fresh Water System The Water Pump The Monitor Panel Troubleshooting The Fresh Water Syste...

Page 4: ...should contact the MANUFACTURING PLANT at the address listed below and provide the manufacturer with a description in writing of the problem and attempts made to resolve it MANUF ACTURING PLANT OBLIGATIONS Upon receipt of notice of a claim where the dealer was unable or unwilling to resolve the problem the manufacturing Plant will repair or replace any parts necessary to correct defects in materia...

Page 5: ...nt please return it to your dealer as soon as possible If you have any questions regarding operation maintenance or service please contact your dealer immediately so he can assist you Your dealer s Ser vice or Sales Department will handle any normal prob 1 lem which might occur Customer service is of utmost importance to your dealer and is just as important to the manufacturer Your motor home is c...

Page 6: ...cool homes and businesses very little needs to be said about energy Discussions of the topic often lead to the question What can be done to save our natural energy resources There is no single 2 simple answer To some energy efficiency is a prob lem Fleetwood thinks of energy conservation as an opportunity to research new ideas while giving you the best in recreational living Space age technology h...

Page 7: ...s steering linkages and electrical systems This manual includes a section outlining motor home maintenance items and recommended 3 maintenance intervals Adherence to these schedules will minimize the possiblility of failure of any important system or part of your motor home The time spent inspecting and maintaining your motor home will provide you with many years of recreational pleasure LOADING A...

Page 8: ...ight of your motor home If the loaded weight of your motor home exceeds the GVWR or the weight on any axle exceeds that axle s GAWR the motor home is overloaded and you ll have to remove items to bring the weight down to or below the GVWR and GAWR Follow the method outlined here to determine the weight of your motor home Use a platform scale and keep the motor home as level as possible during all ...

Page 9: ...ch and trailer Hitch classification Class II 5 Limit the vertical hitch load tongue weight of trailer to a maximum of 250 pounds Heavier vertical hitch loads can cause damage to your motor home rear frame and body cause un stable driving and handling characteristics and may restrict your rights under the Owner care warranty Do not tow a trailer weighing more than 3500 pounds or more than recommend...

Page 10: ...d with saftey belts should not be occupied while the vehi cle is in motion and will be labeled NOT FOR USE WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MO TION It is not possible to belt in persons using beds 6 WARNING WHILE THE MOTOR HOME IS IN MOTION FASTEN SEAT BELTS AND DO NOT ALLOW PASSENGERS TO OCCUPY ANY SEAT OR BED THAT IS NOT EQUIPPED WITH A SEAT BELT Adjust seat belts as follows Pivot buckle at right angles ...

Page 11: ...ve or park Avoid low roofs when pul ling in for service This may be particularly important if you drive with the overhead vents open or if the motor home is equipped with a roof air conditioner roof rack CB or TV radio antenna When parking parallel to a curb be sure to allow for poles or obstructions as the front and rear portions of the motor home swing wider than an automobile When parking on an...

Page 12: ...N SAFE DISPERSION OF EXHAUST GASES CAN BE ASSURED AND MONITOR OUTSIDE CON DITIONS TO BE SURE THAT EXHAUST CON TINUES TO BE DISPERSED SAFELY Beware of exhaust gas carbon monoxide poisoning symptoms 8 Dizziness Intense Headache Weakness and Sleepiness Vomitting Muscular Twitching Throbbing in Temples If symptoms indicate the possibility of carbon monoxide poisoning turn off the engine im mediately o...

Page 13: ...th all of your travel gear is extremely heavy weighing up to seven tons The axle jack furnished with your motor home is capable of lifting the weight on one wheel or about one fourth of the total gross weight of the vehicle The ground or road sur face under the vehicle may not support the weight of the vehicle on the small surface area of the jack A strong board or other flat surface may be necess...

Page 14: ...following the se quence shown in the diagram to the specified torque 10 WHEEL NUT TIGHTENING SEQUENCES Motor Home Wheel Nut Torque 130 180 lb ft 180 240 N m 14 Completely lower and remove the jack Re move blocks boards and other tools 15 Drive the vehicle off the chock 16 Check the tightness of the wheel nuts often until you get to a tire service center Have the wheel nut torque and air pressure c...

Page 15: ...y lifting from the rear If the rear wheels are disabled place the motor home on a flat bed trailer or use a heavy duty dolly under the rear wheels and tow from the front NOTE IF YOUR MOTOR HOME MUST BE TOWED PREVENT DAMAGE BY HAVING THE TOW TRUCK DRIVER FOLLOW THE INSTRUC TIONS IN THE CHASSIS OWNER S MANUAL 11 LIFTING PROCEDURE 1 Attach J hooks to the inboard ends of the lower control arms 2 Posit...

Page 16: ...unning 3 Release AUXILIARY START button and oper ate motor home in a normal manner When operating properly your vehicle alternator will be able to handle normal vehicle driving require ments and also recharge the batteries in a reasona ble time when on the road 12 AUTOMOTIVEAIRCONDITIONER For specific instructions refer to the information provided by the air conditioner manufacturer CAUTION THE AU...

Page 17: ... of the right front wheel On 178 192 and 208 inch wheel base models the filter is located on the right hand curbside frame rail to the rear of the right rear wheel 13 Fuel Filter Replacement Diesel Engine Your diesel equipped motor home has a multi function filter for solid contaminants and water The filter is mounted on the rear of the inlet manifold under the air cleaner The fuel filter is easil...

Page 18: ...the auxiliary battery systems for starting the engine bacause of the high current requirements when starting the diesel en gine When operating properly your vehicle alternator will be able to handle normal vehicle driving require 14 ments and also recharge the battery s in a reasona ble time when on the road GENERATOR POWER PLANT SYSTEM SERVICE Generator power plant service recommended by the gene...

Page 19: ... movement Be sure liquid containers are capped and cannot tip or spill Secure all glass con tainers and dishes before traveling Secure all free standing furniture Exterior storage compartments may not be water tight in all climate conditions Carry any articles which could be dam aged by water inside the motor home WARNING OUTSIDE STORAGE COMPART MENTS ARE NOT SEALED VENTED ENCLO SURES AND ARE ACCE...

Page 20: ...ost houses be cause the insulated walls of the vehicle are much thinner than house walls and the small size and tight construction of the vehicle allow a quick build up of high moisture levels in the inside air The air inside a recreational vehicle can contain a surprisingly large amount of water vapor Esti mates indicate that a family of four can vaporize up to three gallons of water daily throug...

Page 21: ... humidifier inside the motor home Water put into the air by the humidifier will increase condensation 17 Ventilate closets and cabinets During prolonged use in very cold weather leave cabinet and closet doors partially open to warm and ventilate the interiors of stor age compartments built against exterior walls The air flow will warm the exterior wall surface reducing or eliminating con densation...

Page 22: ...tane vaporizes at about 320 F and propane vaporizes at about 400 F Choose a type of LP gas 18 which has a boiling point lower than any tempera ture you expect to encounter Ask your LP gas supplier or your motor home dealer for information on products available in your area If despite precaution the gas flow to your appli ances should fail at low temperatures ice may have built up in the regulator ...

Page 23: ...k service valve must be easily accessible 5 Do not carry or store filled or empty LP gas containers inside your motor home LP gas containers are equipped with safety devices that relieve excessive pressure by discharging gas to the atmosphere and leaks can occur at valves and fittings 6 Do not use any LP gas tank other than the one furnished with your motor home without being sure that all connect...

Page 24: ...ater supply hose from the motor home inlet and replace the protective cap 3 Fill the fresh water tank from city water sup ply if necessary 4 Remove and store the hose The on board fresh water system in your motor home can provide fresh water automatically whenever a faucet is opened The system is pres surized by a 12 volt automatic self priming pump which operates any time power is available and t...

Page 25: ...cated on the electrical distribution panel See ELECTRICAL SYS TEM 21 THE MONITOR PANEL The monitor panel allows you to conveniently check the approximate levels in the fresh water tank and the holding tanks Electrical probes installed in the tanks measure the levels at various points in the tanks 1 Press WATER or HOLDING TANK 1 OR 2 rocker switches Holding tank 1 is the black water tank and holdin...

Page 26: ...enter Clogged Filters Dirt mineral scale or organic matter are filtered out of the system by an in line water filter on the inlet side of the water pump If you suspect a clog ged filter it is easily removed and replaced SHOWER CITY WATER INLET ____ GALLEY SINK TOILET Loosen the clamps at the inlet and outlet ends of the filter Pull the lines off the filter Try backflushing the filter as a temporar...

Page 27: ... pump Pump Cycles On AndOffWhen All Faucets Are Closed CheckfQr e i lks in the wafer line s 23 Be suretankdrain valves are tightly closed The pump may have an internal leak Refer pump repairs to an authorized Fleetwood RV Service Center Pump Does Not Shut Off Water tank may be empty Check battery condition A low battery will allow the pump to run but not develop enough pressure to shut off The pum...

Page 28: ... seal in the bottom of the bowl 24 Toilet Leaks Water On Floor Check water inlet connection Tighten or clean and tighten if necessary Refer other toilet leaking conditions to an au thorized Fleetwood RV Service Center Foot Pedal Hard To Operate Or Blade Sticks SL models only Spray light film of silicone on blade Poor Flush The levers AM IV or pedal SL must be held fully open during the flush Two t...

Page 29: ...for their operation they are virtually trouble free The most common prob lem is also an unpleasant one clogging You can minimize the chances of clogging by keeping the fol lowing considerations in mind 25 Keep the black water tank knife valve closed Fill tank to at least 3 4 full before dumping Be sure to cover the tank bottom with water after dumping Use only toilet tissue formulated for use in s...

Page 30: ...the hold ing tanks CAUTION DRAINING THE WATER SYSTEM ALONE WILL NOT PROVIDE ADEQUATE COLD WEATHER PROTECTION IF THE MOTOR HOME 26 IS TO BE UNHEATED DURING FREEZING TEM PERATURES CONSULT YOUR DEALER FOR THE BEST WINTERIZATION PROCEDURE FOR YOUR CLIMATE YOUR DEALER CAN WIN TERIZE YOUR MOTOR HOME FOR YOU OR CAN SUPPLY YOU WITH ONE OF THE SPECIAL ANTIFREEZES WHICH ARE SAFE AND AP PROVED FOR USE IN RV ...

Page 31: ...otor home If you have to use adapters to plug into an electrical service be sure the gound is maintained WARNING DO NOT OPERATE THE 115 VOLT ELECTRICAL SYSTEM WITHOUT A PROPER GROUND BATTERIES The auxiliary battery s used in your motor home is designed especially for RV use Although it may look like a regular automotive battery a deep cycle type is recommended that can tolerate the wide fluctuatio...

Page 32: ...ons are a com mon cause of electrical arcs which can cause explosions Check and adjust the electrolyte level before charging Fill each cell to the indicator with distilled water Do not charge the battery at a rate that causes the electrolyte to spew out of the vent caps Always remove vent caps before charging the battery Selecting A Replacement Battery When the battery requires replacement always ...

Page 33: ...ll enter 29 tainment equipment requiring 12 volts DC be sure to install a choke filter with an amperage rating matched to the current requirements of the equip ment TV ANTENNA Optional The roof mounted antenna is designed for recep tion of VHF and UHF television signals Operating and maintenance instructions are in cluded in your Owner s Information Kit When getting ready to travel remember to low...

Page 34: ...onoxide poisoning symptoms 30 Dizziness Vomiting Intense headache Muscular twitching Weakness and sleepiness Throbbing in temples If symptoms indicate the possibility of car bon monoxide poisoning turn off the generator immediately open all windows doors and vents get out into fresh air at once and summon medical assistance WARNING DO NOT UNDER ANY CIR CUMSTANCES OPERATE THE GENERATOR WHILE SLEEPI...

Page 35: ...icle Proper ventila tion when using the cooking appliances will prevent the dangers of asphyxiation WARNING DO NOT USE OPEN FLAMES TO WARM THE LIVING ARE A 32 GAS COMBUSTION CONSUMES THE OXYGEN IN SIDE THE MOTOR HOME Range Exhaust Hood The exhaust hood allows vapors and cooking odors to escape and provides a vent for the galley area The hood has a grease filter screen which re quires periodic clea...

Page 36: ... __ I I OPT KW GENERATOR I I I oL __ lW I ffit I I I T I I 2 1i I I I 5VOlT2HT POWfA GORD TO G NEAATOR POWE 4 5 W G NERATORS I I I Ii I L l _ 120vOLT CIRCUIT BREAKERS GENE ATOR POWER 15 KW OPTIONI t ___ Il J i I l 1k f71 __________ Il I I T 1 e I I I I I L t lJ l I I I L ___ l 12VOlT FUSE flrt j t i J I 4 t SM AUX I I I I I I 1 T BATTEnv I I I I I 6 I L ___ _ MAl B TTEnY 1 l UJ _ WAHR PUMP SWITCH ...

Page 37: ...ces A good quality automotive wax polish will help maintain the finish Inspect the undercarriage after the winter driving season to detect damage to the corrosion protective coating 33 Windows Doors Vents Locks Keep moving parts of windows and latches adjusted and maintained Lubricate the win dows with a light oil or powdered graphite at least once a year Check and tighten the screws holding the w...

Page 38: ... find any of the above defects 34 1 Use a plastic scraper to remove excess sealant 2 Clean all areas to be resealed with mineral spirits and clean rags WARNING MINERAL SPIRITS IS A FLAMMABLE LIQUID USE EX TREME CARE WHEN HANDLING AND USING DO NOT EXPOSE TO OPEN FLAME SPARKS OR SMOKING MATERIALS DO NOT USE IN UNVENTILATED AREAS Make sure that all areas to be resealed are absolutely dry before new s...

Page 39: ...MPONENTS Please refer to the Chassis Operator s Manual for more detailed information and fuel tank purge procedure Diesel powered vehi cles also use a dual filtering system for solid con taminants CAUTION CHECK THE FUEL FILTERS REGULARLY SOLID CONTAMINANTS IN THE FUEL COULD CAUSE EXTENSIVE DAMAGE TO THE FUEL SYSTEM COMPONENTS Replacement filter part numbers are given in the Chassis Operator s Man ...

Page 40: ... used to power the generator in diesel motor homes A larger LP gas tank is located in the same place as the stan dard motor home tank When filling or servicing the LP gas tank please follow the same precautions and procedures found in the LP Gas System section CAUTION THE GENERATOR IS LP GAS POW ERED EXCESSIVE GENERATOR USAGE DUR ING COLD WEATHER MAY OVER COOL THE LP GAS STORAGE TANK CAUSING LOSS ...

Page 41: ...nd Terminals Inspect Suspension Service Chassis See Chassis Manual Torque Lug Nuts See Chassis Manual X Sanitize Water Tank Clean Drapes and Interior Fabrics Service Power Plant See Power Plant Manual Check all exterior seams roof window sidewall windshield etc Reseal roof if necessary Reseal windows sidewalls doors 37 Service Interval 3 Months 6 Months X X X X X X X 10 000 Miles YEARLY X X X X X ...

Page 42: ...aters ____ Various Shoes ____ Socks ____ Bathing Suits Hats Caps Rainwear Handkerchielfs Pajamas SLEEPING GEAR P illows Pillow Cases ____ Sheets ____ Blankets ____ Sleeping Bags RELAXING ENTERTAINMENT Playing Cards Jigsaw Puzzels Games Books Magazines ____ Writing Pads Pencils ____ Canopy or Awning Battery Radio ____ Folding Chairs SPORTS Fishing Rods Tackle Box Bait Baseball Bat Gloves Football _...

Page 43: ... 23 33 5 8 30 34 4 34 33 33 29 8 29 20 20 20 17 6 8 17 35 15 34 34 24 27 27 27 27 31 16 29 34 6 8 30 39 Exhaust gas carbon monoxide poisoning Exterior storage compartments F Fabrics cleaning Filter fresh water Flat tire changing Fresh water system City water inlet Filter Pump Tank Front end alignment Front wheels changing Furnace Fuses G Gear ratios Generator Operation Safety precautions Gray wate...

Page 44: ...2 18 22 34 21 33 34 33 6 32 7 11 15 16 23 20 23 18 8 8 9 24 24 24 24 24 5 11 5 5 40 Trailer hitches Trailer towing Transmission cooler U V Upholstery cleaning Ventilation to reduce moisture condensation Vents Overhead Bath Range hood W Walls cleaning Warranty Waste water system Holding tanks Knife valves Termination fitting Water heater Water pressure excessive Water pump troubleshooting Water tan...

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