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Summary of Contents for Jimmy 2004

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Page 2: ...the various manufacturers We reserve the right to present edited portions of their material Return to your GMC Motor Home Dealer for Guardian Maintenance Service and any other assist ance He is interested in your complete satisfaction and is best qualified to maintain and repai r your unit s chassis and body components GMC Truck and Coach maintains a number of Zone Offices throughout the country S...

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Page 5: ... SYSTEM 11 12 BATTERY 1 2 CONVERTER 1 2 GENERATOR 12 1 3 FRESH WATER SYSTEM 13 1 4 GENERAL 1 3 WATER TANK 1 3 WATER PUMP 1 3 SANITIZING WATER TANK 1 3 CITY WATER 13 WATER PURIFIER 1 3 CARE OF SINKS LAVATORY TUB SHOWER 13 1 4 LEAKS 1 4 DRAINAGE SEWER SYSTEM 14 1 5 GENERAL 14 DRAIN CARE 14 TOILET 14 CARE OF TOILET 14 HOLDING TANKS 14 1 5 EMPTYING HOLDING TANKS 14 1 5 LP GAS SYSTEM 15 1 6 GENERAL 15 ...

Page 6: ...will assis t you in every way possible LICENSES The vehicle licensing laws vary from state to state Check with your license bureau or nearest branc h office for the requirements in your state Be sure to renew your driver s license if it has or will expire during your trip INSURANC E Personal liability property damage collision and theft of contents may be features of your auto mobile policy which ...

Page 7: ... of age such as a driver s license or be prepared to sign an affidavit swearin g that you are 62 or over Note Medicare cards are not accepted since in some cases they are issue d to younger persons GOLDEN EAGLE PASSPORT The Golde n Eagle Passport costs 10 and is designed for person s who plan to visit several parks or federally operate d facilities in a single year It covers all admissio n charges...

Page 8: ...anual LOADIN G GENERAL A properly loaded vehicle will perform better and handle more safely Distribute your cargo evenl y from side to side and front to back Store heavier items on or close to the floor and as centrally a s possible Lighter items may be stored in cabinets closets and drawers Luggage or similar cargo trans ported inside your motor home should be secure d to prevent them from causin...

Page 9: ... also can do considerable damage to the wind shield or roof of your motor home refer to th e brochure for clearance measurements Before leaving on a trip you may want to practice turning braking backing and accelerating PULLING INTO TRAFFI C Check for oncoming traffic in all directions Signal before entering the traffic flow Accelerate slowly and smoothly and remember to compensat e for less accel...

Page 10: ...this torque lock does occur you may have to have another vehicle push your s a short distance until you can move the shift lever FREEING A STUCK VEHICL E To pull your vehicle out of snow sand or mud apply slight pressure to the accelerator pedal an d move the gear selector lever rhythmically between Low L and Reverse R If possible keep the front wheels pointed straight ahead Avoid sharp turns Once...

Page 11: ... only for changing tires Never get beneath the vehicle when using the jack never start or run the engine while vehicle is on the jack A ways securely stow the spare tire on the spare tire carrier and return all jacking equipment to its proper storage area CAMPIN G CAMPSITE SELECTION Because of the rapidly growing number of recrea tional vehicles some campgrounds do not accept reservations but make...

Page 12: ...re A Set Level to Travel Auto reminder light in the dash panel will come on any time the engin e is running and the transmission selector lever is moved to Drive D range see the Chassis and Bod y Operating Manual for emergency operation an d maintenance instructions for the suspension an d leveling systems NOTE When the unit has been leveled side to side and front to back you may wish to permanent...

Page 13: ... other half of the bed LOUNGE BEDS The seat portion of the lounge in 26 SB and 26 RB models are twin beds read y for use After unfastening the snap button the fron t edge of the lounge in the 23 RB model can b e lifted and the legs beneath pulled down and locke d into place to make a wider bed The facing lounges in the 23 SB operate the same way and when extended join to make one large bed the ext...

Page 14: ...xture Scratches may be covered with Almond Stick BASIC SYSTEMS GENERA L The basic utility systems in your Jimmy moto r home can be classified under four titles Electrical LP Gas Fresh Water and Drainage Sewer This section outlines these systems describing thei r operation function and simple maintenance It is not intended as a service guide Your motor hom e has been engineered and built to provide...

Page 15: ...ock Small children and persons with heart conditions or other disabil ities that make them especially sensitive to electrical shock may still be injured by a groun d fault on the bath or exterior receptacles Test the GFI system at least once a month preferably before each trip Depress the PUSH TO TEST button The button will pop out if the circui t breaker is operating properly Power will be off at...

Page 16: ...on the generator There is an Interlocking Device attached to the circuit breakers for the Shoreline an d Generator in the Service panel which prevents th e simultaneous use of both systems When you push the Shoreline Breaker ON the Interlocking Device automatically pushes the Generator breaker OFF and vice versa You can however turn both breakers to OFF at the same time Before starting your gener ...

Page 17: ... e tank is suspected of being contaminated Open the water tank drain valve When the tank is empty close the valve Mix 3 gallons of water with 3 4 cu p liquid household bleach Pour the solution into the tank through the gravity fill Wait 3 hours drain and flush with fresh potable water If chlorine taste lingers pour 1 quart of vinegar and 5 gallons of wate r into the tank Wait several days before d...

Page 18: ...n This will help to contro l odors CARE OF TOILET Use Aqua Bowl Cleane r as directed DO NOT use highly concentrated o r high acid household cleaners NO SCOURIN G POWDER to clean the bowl If the slid e valve does not move freely apply silicone spray HOLDING TANKS A gray water holding tank is for kitchen sink tub shower and lavatory water a waste holding tan k is for the marine toilet Each should be...

Page 19: ...1 Open all windows 2 DO NOT touch electrical switches 3 Extinguish any open flam e 4 Close Service valve 5 Immediately call your gas supplier LP gas is heavier than air and tends to collec t in low pockets As LP gas settles into any closed area it displaces air and thus could cause suffocatio n if not detected It could also create a fire or explosio n hazard Before using any LP gas appliance read ...

Page 20: ... chlorine Bubbles indicate a leak Tighten the con nections with two open end wrenches until bubble s stop If leak persists contact your GMC dealer REGULATOR PRESSUR E Check the LP gas regulator at the beginning of each season or whenever a problem is indicated Correct line pressure is 11 inches of water column Your GMC dealer or LP gas supplier can perform this check LP GAS TANK CAR E After each t...

Page 21: ...filter to shake out the dirt If the filter is greasy run hot soapy water over it until grease dissolves Allow the filter to drain and dry then replace by positioning the flanges and push into place Clean fan and motor surfaces frequently to remove grease MICROWAVE OVEN The optional microwav e oven is a 120 volt appliance used to cook defrost or simmer foods in less time than other cookin g methods...

Page 22: ...horelin e connection to cool the refrigerator the night before Keep items to be stored in your RV refrigerator i n your home refrigerator or freezer until you are read y to leave This will reduce the cooling load on you r RV refrigerator and help keep perishable foods fresh longer Always store food in sealable container s or suitable wrapping When traveling switch to 12 volt electrical operation U...

Page 23: ... turn the thermostat OFF or close the furnace LP gas valve and contac t your GMC dealer DO NOT attempt to repair or adjust the furnace yourself CARE OF FURNACE The furnace requires only routine cleaning Soot which may form on the inside of the combustion chamber may b e removed with a vacuum sweeper Check the furnace Inlet Exhaust Cover Figure 12 on the outside o f the unit periodically to be cert...

Page 24: ...l alcohol to clean the play back head capstan shaft and the automatic trac k selector CAUTION DO NOT use carbon tetrachloride to clean components of the tape player TV ANTENN A If you plan to use a television set in your Jimmy unit an optional antenna will improve your recep tion A coaxial connection for the antenna cabl e from your TV set and a switch which turns on th e amplifying system are mou...

Page 25: ...y components At least once each year preferably after a winter s exposure these corrosive materials should b e removed by flushing the underbody with plain water AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEM See the Chassis and Body Operating Manual for details on service and maintenance of the moto r home s automotive system The engine cover can be removed by pulling back the carpet near the cover s base lifting the bolt ri...

Page 26: ...ng trapped inside the bowl where it could freeze Leave the object in place all winter FIRE SAFETY Prevention is the best form of fire safety Follow the instructions previously listed for the care main tenance and operation of the various appliance s in your motor home Make certain everyone in you r party is familiar with emergency features of th e unit the locations of exits and the location and o...

Page 27: ...equire evidence of financia l responsibility if visitors are involved in an accident Limits vary from province to province Contact your insurance agent for details Your insurance policy is NOT valid in MEXICO Temporary insur ance must be purchased from Mexican companie s whose offices are located near the border CB RADI O CB radio operation in CANADA requires a temporary license which can be obtai...

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Page 29: ...DITIONAL ALLOWANCE FOR EXTERIOR HEIGHT If your Motor Home is equipped with optional roof mounted air conditioner s add 1 1 to the heigh t dimension given in the Chassis and Body Operating Manual Specifications section NOTE See the Chassis and Body Operating Manual Specifications section for further information 25 ...

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Page 33: ...offered as either optional o r standard Most of this information can be found on the Recreational Vehicle Data Card attached to the insid e of one of the kitchen cabinet doors EQUIPMENT Motor Home Chassis Body and Interio r Furnace Range and Oven Converte r Refrigerator Water Pump Water Heater Roof Air Conditioner s Generator Antenna Toilet Ignition Key Door Key Exterior Storage Compartment Keys M...

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Page 35: ...VEHICLES SHOWN ARE FOR ILLUSTRATION PURPOSES ONLY SOME ITEMS SHOWN ARE OPTIONAL OR MAY NOT BE AVAILABLE ON CERTAIN MODELS ...

Page 36: ...AL ROOF AIR CONDITIONE R OPTIONAL REFRIGERATO R VENT SEWER VENT POWER ROO F VENT SEWER VENT LUGGAGE RAC K OPTIONAL SHORELINE FIGURE 2 LADDER OPTIONAL SEWAGE DRAIN HOS E FIGURE 8 CITY WATER FIGURE 7 TERMINATION OUTLE T FIGURE 9 31 ...

Page 37: ...d GMC travelers Jimmy offers you the thing you want most quality Quality supported by a nation wide dealer network Your Jimmy Owner Registration Card is your guarantee to fast one stop service for everything Your authorized Jimmy dealer can provide you with service on your GMC chassi s as well as the Jimmy body FOLDOUT ...

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