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Summary of Contents for Southwind 1979

Page 1: ... A o 1 t 1 o 1 _ SDUTHWINO CQPY 1979 ...

Page 2: ...is service department resolve the matter for you 2 Should a problem arise that cannot be resolved to your satisfaction by your local dealer contact the factory repr sentative The back cover of this IT13nualhas a faetorylisting Please contact the one nearest you 3 The above stePs are suggested because of our sincere belief that your dealer and the factory reo presentative will satisfactorilY handle...

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Page 4: ...ll result in your having a good working knowledge ofthe unit Knowing how to use your motor home and how to keep it properly main tained will help you enjoy thousands of miles of motor ing pleasure Your motor home has been designed to conform with or exceed the American National Standards Institute A 119 2 ANSI NFPA 501C andlor motor vehicle stan dards as applicable These Standards established the ...

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Page 6: ...anufacturtr with dHcription in writing of thl problem and atttfnptr to rHOl It MANUFACTURING PLANT OBLIGATIONS Upon rtctlp1 of notict of d lm wbert the d ltf wu unablt or unwilling to rtsOlw the P bfem th manufact lrint pI nt will repair or rtPI t tny paru neuulry to correct d fecu in maurial or workl Nl tlip or wl1t taka oth ppcopriiu lion as may bt rt QUlrtd WHEN THE MANUFACTURING PLANT DOES NOT...

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Page 8: ...Battery Service 9 Main Vehicle Battery 9 Auxiliary Battery 10 Generator Power Plant System Service 10 Standard Automotive Air Conditioner optional 0 EXTERIOR EXTERIOR EQUIPMENT LOCATIONS INTERIOR EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHINGS 13 Pull Out Gaucho Beds 3 Spring Balanced Bunk Beds 3 Pedestal Seats 14 Swing Down Dinette 14 Storage 4 SYSTEMS PLUMBING 15 Fresh Water 5 External Water Supply 15 Filling Fresh W...

Page 9: ...d LPGas Tank 24 LP Gas System Leak Checks 24 APPLIANCES LP GAS APPLIANCES 25 Range Top and Oven 25 Forced Air Furnace 25 Water Heater 26 LP Gas Electric Refrigerator 26 Roof AirConditioner OPtionaO _ 26 MAINTENANCE CARE AND MAINTENANCE 27 Interior Cleaning 27 Draperies Cushions and Upholstery Wall Paneling 27 Carpeting 27 Fixtures 27 Windows 27 Locksets and Latches 28 Plumbing 28 Condensation and ...

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Page 11: ...ps and guide b oks available at most bookstands and new stands to become aware beforehand of any road conditions campsite availability or other circum stances BE SURE ALL EQUIPMENT IS SERVICED AND READY FOR TRAVEL Check the following items a Check all fluids including Motor Home Engine Crankcase Oil Transmission Fluid PowerSteering Fluid Radiator Recovery System Reservoir Level Master Cylinder Bra...

Page 12: ...G h Check that accessories such as a sewer hose with the necessary fittings and a water supply line such as gardenjlose type approv ed for 125 psi are on board It may be desir able to check ahead with specific campsites where you plan to stop for any special ad apters which may be required i Fill fresh water tank if required Refer to Plumbing Section Check to see that drain line cap and holding ta...

Page 13: ...ince it can cause the engine to stall and may result in a delay in restarting the engine when switching to the main fuel tank Fill the liquid petroleum LP gas fuel tank if re quired Check for spare fuses of every size used in the vehicle Take the time before leaving to become familiar with the instrument control panel and the operation of all items in the driver compartment Check all instruments t...

Page 14: ...ght 3 Drive forward until only the rear axle is on the platform and obtain aJeading This third reading is rear axle Gross Axle Weight 4 Compare reading 2 with the GVWR for your vehicle If this reading exceeds the GVWR rating it wi 1 be necessary to reduce total veh icle load 5 If reading 2 is less than the GVWR of your vehicle check readings 1 and 3 to verify that each is less than the GAWR on the...

Page 15: ...Seats which are not equipped with safety belts should not be occupied while vehicle is in motion and will be I abeled NOT FOR USE WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MO TION Safety belts are adjusted in the following manner To lengthen the belt tip the buckle at right angles to the belt Holding the buckle in this position permits the belt to slide through Pull on the buckle until the desired length is obtaine...

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Page 17: ...for the extra height of your coach and avoid areas having low overhead clearance Check for low hanging tree branches or other obstructions whenever you drive or park Avoid low roofs when pulling in for service This may be particularly important if you drive with the overhead vents open or if the coach is equipped with a roof air conditioner a roof rack or CB antenna When parking parallel be sure t...

Page 18: ...be installed in your motor home This permits using auxiliary bat tery power to aid in starting the motor home engine if the vehicle battery has discharged When this occurs indicated by one or mo e clicking sounds when the key is turned to the START position use the Emergency Start System as follows NOTE Be sure transmission is in N neutral or P park position and that emergency brake is applied 1 P...

Page 19: ...r By removing the front bumper front center grille piece and optional equipment such as air conditioner and transmission cooling coils access will be provided to the radiator and the engine for removal Items serviced from inside the coach are reached through the engine compartment cover located between the drivers and pas senger seats This gives access to the power steering reo servoir transmissio...

Page 20: ...ice center listed in theinformation pro vided in your Owner Information Kit dRouti 1e or emergency service such as adding oil changing filters or replacing spark plugs could be accomplished atauto service centers but mustbe done in accordance with the service instructions specified by theGenerator Manu facturer AUTOMOTIVE AIR CONDITIONER Optio an For specific instructions refer to the information ...

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Page 22: ...urn signal back up and emergency flasher lights Holding tank valves and outlet City water connection Generator access door 9 Gasoline tank fill 1O Hot water heater 11 Storage compartment 12 Patio receptacle 13 Water tank drain 14 Fresh water tank fill 11 15 Auxiliary gasoline tank fill 22 Electric cord access and storage 23 Furnace vents 24 Chas sis mounted LP gas supply tank 25 Sewer hose storage...

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Page 24: ...hem flat to complete the bed SPRING BALANCED BUNK BEDS Spring balanced overhead bunks optional are located at the ceiling in the front These are moved into position simply by placing both hands on the center rim and pul ling firmly down and forward or down and back for the rear bunk against counter tensioned springs Be sure that fastener straps provided to hold the bunks in the UP position are pro...

Page 25: ...ally designed to remain secure while the vehiCle is in motion Exterior compartments have key operated locks except for the LP gas compartment which is required by fire preventive regulations to be unlocked at all times Drawers rest in small notches or detents when closed to open lift slightly to clear the detent then pull open normally For best results follow a few simple rules when stowing articl...

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Page 27: ...urn pump on until pressure line is disconnected to avoid damaging the pump Use the following procedure to disconnect the city water supply 1 Turn the city water supply valve to the CLOS E0 position 2 Disconnect the water supply hose from the motor home inlet connection and replace in let pipe protective cap If the on board tank is to be filled go to next step If not store the supply hose in availa...

Page 28: ...e information provided by your water pump manu facturer for instructions If the water pump continues to operate when no water is being used there may be a leak in the system or in a faucet If no leak is found and the pump continues to operate refer to the information provided by the water pump manufacturer for additional checks SANITIZING WATER TANK CAUTION It is suggested that your fresh water ta...

Page 29: ...mpty the syster 15 If the sytem is to be used fill with fresh wate If not the system is ready for storage WASTE WATER SYSTEM Your motor home has a self contained drainage syster in which body wastes residue from the toilet go direc Iy to a holding tank and are isolated from norma I gre water water from sink shower or other fixtures All c the plumbing components in the vehicle are usable eve when t...

Page 30: ... with a quick steady pull 7 Allow sufficient time for the tank to be com pletely drained Rinse and flush tank if neces sary Or if the vehicle is to be stored When tank is empty push handle inward to close valve Reset retaining clip or replace cap 8 The motor home is equipped with a grey water holding tank repeat steps 7 and 8 for the small knife valve This tank is dumped last to help flush outlets...

Page 31: ...ator sol ution tested to ensure that vehicle is well protected to any anticipated freezing t ___________________ 1 lell I as recommended in Chassis Operator s Manual WARNING DO NOT USE AUTOMOTIVE OR WINDSHEILD WASHER ANTIFREEZE IN WATER TANKS USE OF THESE COULD BE FATAL IF SWALLOWED The above isa basic procedure designed to be perform edby the Motor Home Owner In areas of extreme cold extra freeze...

Page 32: ...d in your electrical system to supply 12 tolt system requirements when the motor home is operating on 115 volt AC power It is cen trally located When 115 volts are supplied from either an external power supply or the oPtional Auxiliary Power Generat or the converter will switch the load from the batteries to the converter If a battery charger is installed with the converter auxil iary batteries wi...

Page 33: ... a special feeder tube which is higher in the tank than the feeder tube to the motor home engine This is to prevent immobilizing the motor home by ac cidentally permitting the generator to run the fuel tank dry NOTE Refer to generator power plant manufac turer s instructions provided in your Owner Information before starting the generator Do not start unit with a heavy power load AI ways start the...

Page 34: ...ove the boiling point of the gas NOTE Butane boils or turns to a gas at about 32 deg rees F and propane boils at about 40 degrees F The following are suggestions to keep gas appliances working smoothly 1 Choose a type of LP gas which has a boiling point lower than any temperature you expect to encounter Ask your LP gas supplier or your motor home dealer for information on products available in you...

Page 35: ...mation refer to instructions fdr your gas appliances provided in your r owner s k i t WARNING LP GAS SYSTEM LEAK CHECKS NEVER CHECK FOR LEAKS WITH AN OPEN or your safety heck for leaks in your gas system each FLAME DO NOT CHECK COPPER PLUMBING time the tank IS filled or before each trip Always check LINES FOR LEAKS USING AMMONIATED HOUSE the system any time the odor of garlic is detected To HOLD T...

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Page 37: ...or home are provid ed with a vent or range hood The hood has a power vent fan Always use the fan when using the oven or range top in order to ensure adequate ventilation When cooking for long periods or with a large number of people in the home it may be desirable to open a win dow or a roof vent slightly to further increase ventila tion level The oven has a pilot light Refer to information on the...

Page 38: ...and cooling action could stop Check the level at the refrigerator by placing a bubble type leveling device available from your dealer on the freezer shelf Adjust the level by jacking and blocking under thewheels NOTE Unlike most household refrigerators the reo frigerator will be completely silent when op erating on electric power ROOF AIR CONDITION ER OPTIONAL Your motor home may have an air condi...

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Page 40: ...g Use any approved cleaning product or procedure which is recommended for cleaning carpets Fixtures Sinks baths showers or other fiberglass fixtures should be cleaned only with warm water and mild detergent or special cleaners harsh abrasives may scratch or discolor the surface causing it to have to be refinished or replac ed It is recommended that NO ammonia or any cleaner with ammonia in it be u...

Page 41: ...m a drain line to avoid damage to fittings and seals CONDENSATION AND VENTILATION Moisture condenSing on windows is a visable sign that there is too much moisture inside your coach This ex cessive high humidity can cause warp rot mildew paint failure and staining of wood work or walls Moisture on windows shows that you have a tightly con structed RV It also means that moisture released into the ai...

Page 42: ...ts used to construct your roof have been chosen especially to remain water proof under the sustained effects of weather and vib ration Yet even the finest materials available will even tually dry out and lose their effectiveness under the con stant heat of the sun and other elements The severity of the effects of weather will vary depending on what part of the country that you live Periodically in...

Page 43: ...t rattles due to vibration FIRE SAFETY To improve the excellent record for fire safety exhibited among recreational vehicle owners we would like to make the following safety suggestions 1 Establish good housekeeping practices Do not allow combustible materials to accumu late Be sure that flammable liquids stored in approved containers are stored in a well venti lated space 2 Provide readily access...

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Page 45: ...commended 2 Plain Clean this fabric with the foam only of a water based cleaning agent or with a pure solvent in a well ventilated room petroleum dis tillate based products Energine Carbona Renuzit or similar pro ducts may be used Cleaning by a professional furniture cleaning service only is recommended To prevent overall soil frequent vac uuming or light brushing to remove dust and grime is sugge...

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Page 47: ... to choose from What s more many Fleetwood homes are available with luxurious custom touches Uke wet bars Fireplaces Roman baths Laundry rooms Cathedral ceilings And modem kitchens with every conceivable appliance It all adds up to gracious living at a price that won t cramp your style For a complimentary tour and complete information see a dealer who carries one of our Fleetwood brands Fleetwood ...

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