TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION
About this Manual ........................................ 0- 1
Spartan Chassis Operating Guide ................. 0- 1
Cummins Diesel Engine Manual .................. 0- 1
Owner’s InfoCase ......................................... 0- 2
Before Driving .............................................. 0- 2
Service and Assistance.................................. 0- 2
Warranty ....................................................... 0- 2
Drinking and Driving.................................... 0- 3
Reporting Safety Defects .............................. 0- 3
Vehicle Certification Label........................... 0- 4
Exterior Feature Identification...................... 0- 5
SECTION 1: SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
General Warnings ......................................... 1- 1
Driving .......................................................... 1- 1
Fuel and LP Gas............................................ 1- 2
LP Gas Leaks ................................................ 1- 3
LP Gas Alarm ............................................... 1- 3
Electrical ....................................................... 1- 4
Loading ......................................................... 1- 4
Maintenance.................................................. 1- 4
Formaldehyde Information ........................... 1- 5
Carbon Monoxide Warning .......................... 1- 5
Carbon Monoxide Alarm .............................. 1- 5
Emergency Exits ........................................... 1- 6
Fire Extinguisher........................................... 1- 7
Smoke Alarm ................................................ 1- 7
SECTION 2: DRIVING YOUR MOTOR
HOME
Before Entering Your Vehicle ...................... 2- 1
Before Driving Your Vehicle ....................... 2- 1
Fuel Selection ............................................... 2- 2
Starting and Stopping Engine ....................... 2- 2
Engine Block Heater ..................................... 2- 3
Parking Brakes .............................................. 2- 3
Jacobs Extarder Engine Exhaust
Braking System......................................... 2- 4
Hazard Warning Lights................................. 2- 4
Signal Lever/Headlight Hi/Lo Beam ............ 2- 5
Entrance Door Lock and Handle................... 2- 8
Power Door Lock.......................................... 2- 8
Keyless Remote Entry System...................... 2- 9
Electric Entrance Step................................. 2- 10
Stepwell Cover............................................ 2- 11
Luggage Compartment Doors..................... 2- 11
Power Electric Mirrors................................ 2- 12
Driver Seat .................................................. 2- 15
Seat Belts .................................................... 2- 16
Child Restraints........................................... 2- 18
Comfort Controls ........................................ 2- 20
Antenna Check Light .................................. 2- 21
Stereo Sound System .................................. 2- 21
CB Radio Wiring ........................................ 2- 22
Slideout Room Extension ........................... 2- 24
SECTION 3: IN CASE OF DRIVING
EMERGENCY
Hazard Warning Flasher ............................... 3- 1
Recovery Towing.......................................... 3- 1
Jump Starting ................................................ 3- 2
Connecting Jumper Cables ........................... 3- 2
Connecting A Battery Charger ..................... 3- 3
Engine Overhead........................................... 3- 3
SECTION 4: TRAVELING WITH YOUR
MOTOR HOME
Loading the Vehicle...................................... 4- 1
Front Axle Tire Alignment ........................... 4- 1
Weighing Your Loaded Vehicle ................... 4- 1
Maximum Occupancy................................... 4- 2
Roof Loading ................................................ 4- 2
Car or Trailer Towing ................................... 4- 3
Pre-Travel Check List ................................... 4- 3
Travel Tips.................................................... 4- 4
Severe Weather Information ......................... 4- 5
Nighttime Driving......................................... 4- 6
Mountain Driving ......................................... 4- 6
Campsite Selection ....................................... 4- 6
Leveling ........................................................ 4- 6
Effects of Prolonged Occupancy .................. 4- 7
Humidity and Condensation ......................... 4- 7
SECTION 5: LP GAS SYSTEM
LP Gas Supply .............................................. 5- 1
Safe Use of the LP Gas System .................... 5- 1
How LP Gas Works ...................................... 5- 1
Selecting LP Fuel Types ............................... 5- 2
LP Tank System............................................ 5- 2
Air in the LP Gas Tank ................................. 5- 3
Regulator....................................................... 5- 4
LP Gas Leaks ................................................ 5- 4
Winter Use of LP Gas ................................... 5- 5
