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Summary of Contents for Southwind 1982

Page 1: ... SDUTHWIND BY FlEI TWCXJD 1982 ...

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Page 3: ... quality and safety Compliance with these standards is indicated by the seal attached just outside the entry door This seal is the outward sign of internal quality The motor home has been thoroughly inspected before ship ment It is the duty of your dealer to inspect the motor home and to prepare it for you during the predelivery phase of the sale He will instruct you in its basic use however this ...

Page 4: ...permanent housing NOTICE Your selling dealer is responsible for performing a complete predelivery inspection of the chassi s and all motor home components as specified in the predelivery checklists supplied by Fleetwood and the chassis manufacturer You should receive a copy of these completed checklists from your dealer when your motor home is delivered to you FRONT END ALIGNMENT As a part of the ...

Page 5: ...e Table 10 Storage 11 Condensation and Ventilation 1 1 LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM GAS SYSTEM _13 Using LP Gas System At Low Temperatures 13 Filling The Chassis Mounted LP Gas Tank 13 LP Gas System Leak Checks 14 PLUMBING 15 Fresh Water 15 External Water Supply 15 Filling Fresh Water Supply 15 Troubleshooting Water System 16 Sanitizing Water Tank 16 Waste Water System 17 Waste Water Draining 17 Do s and D...

Page 6: ...CARE AND MAINTENANCE 27 Interior Cleaning 27 Windows 28 Locksets and Latches 28 Plumbing 29 Fire Safety 29 Exterior Care 29 Repairs 30 ...

Page 7: ...NG PLANT at the Iddrau listed below and prollidethe manufacturer with a description in writing of the problem nd attempts made to resolve It MANUFACTURING PLANT OBLIGATIONS Upon receipt of notice of a claim where the deller was unlble or unwilling to r solve the p oblam lha manufacturing plant will rapair or replace anv parU neceuarv to correct dIIIfecn in material or workmanship or will take othe...

Page 8: ... Patio receptacle 6 Refrigerator sidewall vent 7 Entry step 8 Auxiliary fuel fill 9 Range hood vent 10 Plumbing vents 11 Sewer hose storage 12 Holding tank outlets 13 Electric cord storage 14 Water heater access door 15 Furnace vents 16 Luggage compartment 17 LPG compartment 9 10 1 _ JIII ...

Page 9: ...s a Check all fluids including Motor Home Engine Crankcase Oil Transmission Fluid Power Steering Fluid Radiator Recovery System Reservoir Level Master Cylinder Brake Fluid Battery Electrolyte Level Windshield Washer Reservoir Level b Inspect wheel lugs for tightness See Chassis Operator s Manual for Torque Specifications Examine all tires for road damage then inflate to the proper pressure as reco...

Page 10: ...so it will be cold for your trip_ The refrigerator will stay cold for several hours after being turned off while traveling Be sure to relight it when parked at your campsite Check to see that drain line cap and holding tank knife valve s are closed and secured Add a holding tank chemical to a few gallons of water in your body waste holding tank See Plumbing Section Check all stop lights running li...

Page 11: ...5 Engine oil pressure gauge 6 Generator hourmeter 7 Generator remote start stop switch 8 Radio tape player 9 Heater air condito conditioner controls 10 Lighter 11 Remote entry step switch 12 Ignition switch 13 Emergency start switch 14 Engine temperature gauge 15 Parking brake lever ...

Page 12: ...sible 1 Run only the front wheels into the scale platform and obtain a reading This first value is the front axle Gross Axle Weight 2 Next place the entire vehicle both axles on the scale and obtain a reading This second value is Gross Vehicle Weight 3 Drive forward until only the rear axle is on the plat form and obtain a reading This third reading is rear axle Gross Axle Weight 4 Compare reading...

Page 13: ...p belts NOTE All riders should be furnished with and use seat belts while the vehicle is in motion Seats which are not equipped with safety belts should not be occupieQ while vehicle is in motion and will be labeled NOT FOR USE WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION 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 ...

Page 14: ...scending grades Engine braking power will help control vehicle speed and will relieve some of the strain on the brakes Allow for the extra height of your motor home 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 ove...

Page 15: ...eld clear and keep the passenger compartment at a comfortable temperature while on the road This can be done by use of the proper combination of heater and defroster controls 12 VOLT FUSE REPLACEMENT If part of your vehicle electrical system should fail while on the road check the replacement circuiduses located in the automotive circuit These are automotive type fuses available at most service st...

Page 16: ... the lower A frame of the front axle Do not place grab hooks against tie rods or other steering components When placing grab hooks 4 x 4 x 4S blocking must be placed under the bumper rail extensions before lifting 3 Place car slings not truck slings securely with chains crossed 4 Lock anti sway bar securely to prevent rocking 5 When lifting maintain a maximum of 3 to 6 to prevent weight damage to ...

Page 17: ...the floor near the accelerator pedal When the engine is being serviced from inside the coach protect your carpet and furnishings again oil and dirt Your serviceman will be glad to use a protective cloth if you remind him BATTERY SERVICE Main Vehicle Battery Your motor home has a 12 volt automotive battery located under the front engine access door This battery provides power for all vehicle requir...

Page 18: ...tener straps are properly snapped when traveling Swing sun visors UP and out of the way before moving the front bunks down When raising the bunk be sure that no loose items which may strike the ceiling are on top of the bunk The overhead bunk should not be used as a storage area PEDESTAL SEATS Pedes tal seats may have two types of position controls The seat can be moved forward or back by releasin...

Page 19: ...l When glass containers or dishes are transported secure them well to protect against accidental breakage 5 Exterior storage compartments may not be water tight in all climate conditions Any articles which could be damaged by water should be carried inside the motor home CONDENSATION AND VENTILATION Moisture condensing on windows is a visable sign that there is too much moisture inside your motor ...

Page 20: ...e roof Therefore minimizing the excessive moisture through ventilation is still necessary Recognize that the only way to stop condensation is to reduce the moisture in the air in your motor home Regularly bring in outside air through ventilation Air out rooms daily Always use exhaust and vent fans when cooking bathing or washing Install stormwindows In some cases dehumidifying equipment may have t...

Page 21: ...out 40 degrees F Follow these 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 your area 2 If outside temperatures get below the boiling point of the LP gas in your system keep exposed area such as the ...

Page 22: ...LEAK CHECKS For your safety check for leaks in your gas system each time the tank is filled or before each trip Always check the system any time the odor of garlic is detected To perform a leak check open the tank valve and spread a non ammoniated non hlorinated Le castile etc soap bubble solution over all connections Escaping gas will create bubbles showing the location ofany leak Keep the tank v...

Page 23: ...un a few minutes with your supply line attached to clean the lines NOTE Both the on board pump and on board fresh water tank are now isolated from the water pressure in the system Do not turn pump on until pressu re line is disconnected to avoid damaging the pump Use the following procedure to disconnect the city water supply 1 Close the city water supply valve 2 Open galley faucet to relieve pres...

Page 24: ...en no water is being used there may be a le ak 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 Sanitize the fresh water tank periodically using a chlorine solution followed by clear water rinses 1 Prepare a chlorine solutio l by adding Y cup 60m of liquid ...

Page 25: ...ed NOTE Some floor plans require the shower and or lavy water to be drained into the sewage tank Holding tank evacuation is more effective in removing solids when the tank is relatively full DO NOT PULL THE HOLDING TANK KNIFE VALVE OPEN WHEN THE PROTECTIVE CAP IS IN THE SECURED POSITION Always ensure that the tank is evacuated into an acceptable sewer inlet or dump station WASTE WATER DRAINING Was...

Page 26: ...sewer hose with a separate fresh water hose or supply then remove line from ground inlet Stow sewer hose with fitting and replace sewer or dump station covers PLEASE USE GOOD HOUSEKEEPING WHEN DRAIN ING WASTES AT A CAMPSITE OR DISPOSAL STATION LEAVE THE SITE IN GOOD ORDER A80VE ALL AVOID POLLUTION OF LAKES AND STREAMS _DO S AND DON TS WASTE TANKS DO DO DO DO DO DO DO DON T DON T keep your holding ...

Page 27: ...ter drain lines clear WINTER STORAGE CHECKLIST FRESH WATER SYSTEM WATER TANK PLUMBING LlNES Drain and protect by filling with approved RV antifreeze WATER HEATER drain SHOWER HOSE Drain and fill with antifreeze TOI LET Drain and depress pedal until anitfreeze appears in bowl BODY AND TIRES BODY Clean and wax Oil locks and hinges Recaulk roof seams as needed Remove snow accumulation with a push bro...

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Page 29: ...e will disconnect the outlet protecting you from injurious shock If the patio outlet doesn t work check the GFI Reset it if necessary_ If the GFI continues to trip have the electrical system checked by a qualified electrician Your Owner s Packet contains instructional material about the GFI that should be carefully read and understood Test procedures are outlined thete that should be carefully fol...

Page 30: ...d into a 115V source operate the generator for 2 hours periodically to keep the auxiliary battery charged Electrical appliances and lights can rapidly discharge the battery AUXILIARY GENERATOR POWER PLANT Optional The optional engine driven 115 volt generator power plant is located in a special compartment This generator option has a starting system which uses the auxiliary battery Controls are at...

Page 31: ... general power plant manufacturers instructions To stop the unit hold switch to the STOP position until the engine stops An hour meter is located on the motor home instrument panel This meter indicates the hours of running time on the generator Operating hours information is important in scheduling proper service maintenance for the generator Refer to the power plant manual for maintenance instruc...

Page 32: ... distance the appliance is located from the LP gas tank After several seconds the gas should ignite and burn steadily Range and Oven The range and oven in your motor home are provided 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 th...

Page 33: ...s instruction manual or see the instructions under the heater access panel LP Gas Electric Refrigerator Your refrigerator has separate controls for LP gas fuel or electric power The refrigerator will operate on 115 volts in addition to LP gas Consult the operating instructions furnished by the manufacturer in the manual and posted inside the refrigerator door Before operating the refrigerator be s...

Page 34: ...r s Information Kit When getting ready to travel remember to lower the antenna and secure it to prevent damage to the antenna motor home roof or objects in the path of the anten na such as overhead wires DO NOT TRAVEL WITH THE ANTENNA RAISED AM FM STEREO RADIOITAPE PLAYER Instructional material for the optional entertainment system is provided in your Owner s Information Kit ...

Page 35: ...ecor of your motor home use materials and fabrics often synthetics which require only the simplest care 1 Print and Plain Velvet Clean this fabric with pure solvents petroleum distillate based products Energine Carbona Renuzit or similar products may be used in a well ventilated room Cleaning by a professional furniture cleaning service only is recom mended CAUTION Use of water based or detergent ...

Page 36: ...may scratch or discolor the surface causing it to have to be refinished or replaced Do not use ammonia or any cleaner containing ammonia on fiberglass If a fiberglass surface becomes chipped or scratched it can often be repaired successfully by your local serviceman Minor repairs can often be done by home owners them selves using repair kits available in a variety of colors and finishes at most ha...

Page 37: ...AFETY 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 accumulate Be sure that flammable liquids stored in approved containers are stored in a well ventilated space 2 Provide readily accessible fire extinguishers 3 Avoid the...

Page 38: ...ents air conditioners and windows If signs of cracking weathering drying out are evident reseal as outlined below Every six months reseal all seams and openings Your RV dealer or supply store can recommend a suitable resealing compound 1 Scrape away all old sealing material down to bare metal Choose a tool that will not gouge pierce or otherwise damage the plastic or metal surfaces 2 Clean all sur...

Page 39: ...Lubricate Hinges X Inspect and Clean Vents X Clean Battery Cables and Terminals X Inspect Suspension X Service Chassis See Chassis Manual X Torque Lug Nuts See Chassis Manual X Sanitize Water Tank X Clean Drapes and Interior Fabrics X Service Power Plant See Power Plant Manual Check all exterior seams roof window sidewall X windshield etc Reseal all exterior seams roof windows sidewalls etc X ...

Page 40: ...can often be done by camper RV service firms or by automotive body shops Check with your dealer or look in the classified section of your telephone directory or newspaper 31 Check all chassis body bolts once a year for tightness to prevent prevent vibration rattles ...

Page 41: ... cks _ Bathing Suits _Hats Caps Rainwear _ Handkerchiefs _Pajamas Sleeping Gear _Pillows _PillowCases _Sheets _ Blankets _ Sleeping Bags Relaxing E ntertainment _ Playing Cards _ Jigsaw Puzzles _Games _ Books Magazines _ Writing Pads Pencils _ Canopy Or Awning _ Battery Radio _ Folding Chairs Stools Sports _ Fishing Rods _ Tackle Box Bait _ Baseball Bat Gloves Football _Frisbee _ Hiking Boots _Bac...

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