Fleetwood Bounder 1986 Owner'S Manual Download

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Page 3: ...he warranty he should contact the MANUFAC TURING PLANT at the address listed below and provide the manufacturer with a description in writing of the problem and attempts made to resolve it MANUFACTURI...

Page 4: ...REATER 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...

Page 5: ...s 25 Dinette Conversion 26 Sofa Lounge Conversion Folding Curtition Interior Lighting Overhead Vents 27 27 27 28 Effects of Prolonged Occupancy 28 Controlling Moisture Condensation 28 Fire Safety 29 S...

Page 6: ...e Steering Damper Check 59 59 59 59 59 Maintenance and Inspection 60 Lea lge Check 60 Quick Fixes 60 Drive Shaft And Universal Joints 62 Rear Axle 62 Brakes 63 Filling the Master Cylinder 63 Brake Hos...

Page 7: ...mal problems which might occur Customer service is of utmost importance to your dealer and is just as impor tant to the manufacturer Your motor home is covered by one of the most comprehensive warrant...

Page 8: ...th it as you are with your personal car or truck The booklets included in your Owner s Information Package cover details of operation for the major ap pliances and equipment built into your motor home...

Page 9: ...every pos sible detail of equipment and options installed on or Owner s Info Package 3 in your motor home there are booklets and instruc tional material in the package that will help you operate main...

Page 10: ..._________________________________ Insurance Policy Company _________________________________________________________________________ Agent Name Telephone Policy Number Range Oven Manufacturer ________...

Page 11: ...________________________________________________ Model Serial Number Microwave Oven Manufacturer __________________________________________________________________________ Model Serial Number Stereo M...

Page 12: ...ent el neme S would I e d the aCtual Plod imrlarty prices are aho S b 110 ch ng 8 a lf me and thou not ce 26 6 27 30 31 34 34 0 00 V hi l WO l IIlIa g IGVWRI Defin llon _ The 8 pee lied by he manufecl...

Page 13: ...wear ____ Jackets ____ Sweaters ____ Various Shoes ____ Socks ____ Bathing Suits ____ Hats Caps ____ Rainwear ____ Handkerchiefs ____ Pajamas SLEEPING GEAR ____ Pillows ____ Pillow Cases ____ Sheets _...

Page 14: ...EXTERIOR WALKAROUND 1 I 2 I 3 4 J 8 6 5 Exterior View 13 I_ o _ K _ _ Jl ___ rZJ j t 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 15 Exterior View 8...

Page 15: ...nace Vent 10 Water Heater Compartment 11 Water Utility Compartment 12 Exterior Storage Compartment 13 Patio Light 14 Rear Exterior Interior Storage Compartment 15 Exterior Storage Compartment 16 Exter...

Page 16: ...e in traveling configuration is your usable load 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 hav...

Page 17: ...NG DO NOT INSTALL ANY TYPE OF WEIGHT CARRYING RACK OR FRAME TO THE REAR BUMPER OR ANY CHASSIS OR BODY COM PONENT OF THE MOTOR HOME DAMAGE TO 11 THE MOTOR HOME BODY AND UNSTABLE HANDLING C HARACTERISTI...

Page 18: ...r the Gross Combined Weight Rating GCWR of the motor home If any of these ratings are exceeded weight must be eliminated or shifted until scale weights are equal to or less than ratings Towing Automob...

Page 19: ...pedal to activate the stop light switch When the brakes are applied the cruise control automatically disengages You may also disengage the system by turning the control dial to OFF To reengage Turn co...

Page 20: ...ator is operating pro perly the batteries will be recharged while driv ing see Electrical System 6 Instrument Cluster 7 Radio Tape Player 8 Monitor Panel 9 Transmission Selector Pull transmission leve...

Page 21: ...time 15 secure the seat position Swivel The swivel lock lever is located under the front right of the seat Lift the lever forward and up to swivel The seat locks in the center forward position When un...

Page 22: ...n Drive with consideration on the highway observ ing all speed and safety regulations The best cruis Ing speed of your motor home will vary with road and weather conditions 16 glare and bright skies T...

Page 23: ...ING WHEN REMOVING THE GASOLINE CAP ROTATE IT SLOWLY ONLY FAR ENOUGH TO ALLOW PRESSURE TO RELEASE AFTER ANY 17 HISSING SOUNDS STOP COMPLETE THE REMOVAL OF THE CAP To protect the gasoline system from ex...

Page 24: ...eed fan noise can sometimes be misinter preted as transmission slippage This is not the case When the engine is hot and requires extra cooling the fan turns at full speed High engine speed and tempera...

Page 25: ...be careful to get them in straight Engine Access WARNING WHEN INSTALLING THE ENGINE COVER BE SURE THE COVER IS FULLY SEATED 19 ON THE GASKET SEAL AND SECURED BY THE COVER SCREWS DO NOT ALLOW CARPETIN...

Page 26: ...HAT HAVE BEEN TIGHTENED UP TO 180lB FT OF TORQUE AND THEN RETIGHTEN TO THIS TORQUE DO NOT UNDER ANY CIR CUMSTANCES ATTEMPT TO CHANGE A FLAT TIRE The motor home itself with all of your travel gear is e...

Page 27: ...Lower the vehicle until the tire contacts the ground Do not put the full weight of the vehicle on the tire 13 Tighten the wheel nuts following the sequence shown in the diagram to the specified torque...

Page 28: ...d possibly resulting in tire or front suspension failure The rear frame exten sions are not designed to withstand the loads impos ed by lifting from the rear If the rear wheels are disabled place the...

Page 29: ...Step Double entry steps are located under each entry door When retracted the lower step folds over the top step To extend the step Pull complete step assembly out let it down completely Unfold bottom...

Page 30: ...space and should accommodate most of your storage needs All of the storage compart ments can be locked The LP gas compartment is re quired by fire prevention regulations to be unlocked at all times T...

Page 31: ...idden latches along one edge of the door Press the latch button to open the door Overhead doors may have friction supports to hold them open Drawers rest in detent notches when they are closed To open...

Page 32: ...e front portion of table several inches to disengage inserts from the wall supports 26 Lower table top to the dinette frame to com plete bed base Slide seat and back cushion into place over bed base T...

Page 33: ...EVER RIDE IN A SEAT NOT FUR NISHEDWITH A SEAT BELT ALWAYS USE SEAT BELTS WHILE TRAVELING Folding Curtition The folding curtition s allow you to separate areas in the motor home for privacy or heating...

Page 34: ...or condensed by a dehumidifier it will condense on the inside of the win dows and walls as moisture or in cold weather as 28 frost or ice It may also condense out of sight within the walls or the cei...

Page 35: ...s Read the instructions on the fire extinguisher Know how and when to use it Consider these fire safety suggestions If you experience a fire while traveling MAIN TAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE UNTIL YOU...

Page 36: ...n the supply OFF If a potable water hose is not already connected to the inlet connect the hose to the inlet fitting Turn the supply ON Open all faucets and clear the lines Close faucets If you want t...

Page 37: ...urize the system When a faucet is opened after the initial filling of the tank the water may sputter for a few seconds This is nor mal and is not cause for concern The water flow will 31 become steady...

Page 38: ...deposits or other foreign matter at the seating sur faces Clean the surfaces thoroughly and reinstall the fitting Connections at the water tank pump and valves are made with special clamps If these ne...

Page 39: ...repairs to an authorized Fleetwood RV Service Center 33 Pump does not prime Water tank may be empty Filter may be clogged Inlet hoses may be kinked or collapsed Failure to prime may be caused by inter...

Page 40: ...the holding tanks reduce the carrying capacity of the motor home See WEIGHING AND LOADING section Dump the holding tanks only when they are at least 3 4 full If necessary fill the tanks with water to...

Page 41: ...ts damaged it is easily replaced WATER SYSTEM WINTERIZING If the motor home is to be stored unheated in temperatures below freezing the fresh water and waste systems should be winterized The following...

Page 42: ...s and other vehicle lights and accessories Fuses for the chassis electrical system are located under the cockpit instrument panel Note that some fuses are located in the fuse block to the right Others...

Page 43: ...G DISCONNECT THE 120 VOLT ELEC TRIC CORD AND THE POSITIVE TERMINAL FROM THE MOTOR HOME BATTERY BEFORE WORKING ON EITHER ELECTRICAL SYSTEM WARNING REMOVE RINGS METAL WATCH BANDS AND OTHER METAL JEWELRY...

Page 44: ...ty power cord to connect to an external 120 volt 30 amp AC service The cord and connector are molded together to form a weather proof cable assembly Do not cut or alter the cable in any way Do not rem...

Page 45: ...available Controls are at the generator and at a remote control panel located inside the motor home The 120 volt output of the generator is connected directly to a receptacle located inside the power...

Page 46: ...hing Weakness and sleepiness Throbbing in temples NOTES 40 If symptoms indicate the possibility of carbon monoxide poisoning turn off the generator im mediately get out into fresh air at once and sum...

Page 47: ...es at about 32 F and propane vaporizes at about 40 F Choose a type of LP gas which has a boiling point approximately 40 F lower than any temperature you expect to encounter Ask your LP gas supplier or...

Page 48: ...lways be careful when drilling holes or fasten ing objects to the motor home A gas line could be punctured by a nail or screw 4 Do not restrict access to LP tanks In an emergen cy the tank service val...

Page 49: ...heater tank is designed internally with an air gap at the top of the tank to reduce this weeping phenomenon In time though the heating and expansion of the water will absorb this air To replace the ai...

Page 50: ...toggle switch to select the A C unit For best performance park the motor home in the shade and close curtains Close doors and windows and turn the temperature control knob for desired coolness Refer...

Page 51: ...dard or Locking Brake system and master cylinder Propeller shaft slip joint Hood Latch Assembly a Pivots and spring anchor b Release pawl Hood and Door Hinges 45 tion procedures there may be times whe...

Page 52: ...ne Oil folding seat fuel door hinge Windshield Washer Solvent GM Optikleen washer solvent part No 1 051515 or equivalent Engine Coolant Mixture of water and high quality Ethylene Glycol base type anti...

Page 53: ...Bearings Z Steering Gear Alr Cleaner Element Master Cylinder Transmission Automatic j Carburetor Linkage v a Brake Pedal Spring Universal JOints g Rear Axle _ On some models universal joints are seale...

Page 54: ...INFLATION PRESSURE OR LOAD LIMITS ARE EXCEEDED RADIAL TIRE SIZE AND LOAD LIMITS LBS LOAD INFLATION PRESSURE PSI TIRE SIZE RANGE 36 44 51 58 65 73 80 METRIC RADIAL TIRES USED AS SINGLES LT215 I 85R16 C...

Page 55: ...8 19 5 E 1850 1990 2110 2230 2350 2460 WHEEL CODE AND LIMITS WHEEL MAX LOA MAX CODE PRESSURE SIZE LBS PSI AA 16x6 5L 3045 90 AF 16x6K 2440 75 BF 16x6 5L 2780 85 ZT 19 5x6 2540 80 ZY 19 5x6 2780 95 Tir...

Page 56: ...e can result in tire overloading abnormal tire wear adverse vehicle handling and reduced fuel economy The tire flexes more and can build up excessive heat weakening the tire and in creasing susceptibi...

Page 57: ...ause engine damage When choosing an oil consider the range of temperature your vehicle will be operated in before the next oil change Then select the recommended oil viscosity from the chart For tempe...

Page 58: ...the appearance of excessive oil consumption Now pull the dipstick out and look at the oil level on the dipstick Some dipsticks are marked with Add and Full lines Others are marked Add 1 Qt and Operat...

Page 59: ...rap band from the paper ele ment and discard the element 4 Clean the bottom section of the air cleaner and inspect the cover seal for tears or cracks Replace the seal if damaged 5 Inspect the band for...

Page 60: ...our engine at any time They will not provide proper protec tion against corrosion 54 Additives in addition to a good quality ethylene glycol base antifreeze meeting the GM specifica tion are not requi...

Page 61: ...illed electrolyte with large quantities of water immediately 55 Jump Starting NOTE Do not push or tow the vehicle to start There are no provisions in the GM automatic transmission for engagement of th...

Page 62: ...ing of fluid from the transmission breather Coolant in the fluid whether water or antifreeze can cause damage to the nylon parts or clutch plates in the transmission Water in the transmission fluid ca...

Page 63: ...an and gasket 6 Drain the fluid from the oil pan Clean the pan with solvent and dry thoroughly with clean compressed air 7 If required remove the screen filter to valve body bolts Remove screen filter...

Page 64: ...n the vacuum source AIC control and vacuum motors for leaks If any hoses are damaged or deterio rated they should be replaced If the hoses are OK the problem may be in the control assembly or vacuum m...

Page 65: ...of the vehicle NOTE Excessive or unevenly distributed loads also affect ride height and alignment This should be taken into consideration when making the check Also if the motor home is equipped with...

Page 66: ...hrough the breather cap hole and may be sprayed over the engine by air blast Operate the engine and steering system until normal operating temperature is obtained Remove the reser 60 entire hydraulic...

Page 67: ...ber Diagnosis Before assuming that shock absorbers are defec tive check the following Tire pressure Check tire pressure Be sure it meets specification Poor vehicle control and ride complaints are ofte...

Page 68: ...ently lubricated and sealed Generally the drive shaft and universal joints require little maintenance Inspect them periodically or dur ing chassis lubrication If the area around the univer sal joint c...

Page 69: ...m Inspection Whenever brake drums are removed they should be thoroughly cleaned and inspected for cracks scores deep grooves and out of round 63 A cracked drum is unsafe for further service and must b...

Page 70: ...checking the belt has been exposed to weather to the extent that the inner fabric is beginning to rot Fabric Rupture A fabric rupture View 2 can be caused by operating a belt over a badly worn pulley...

Page 71: ...y Belt Installation Use the following procedure when installing new belts 1 Move the belt tension adjustment to the posi tion where it provides the most slack In some cases it may be necessary to remo...

Page 72: ...ble to adverse ther mal effects are the battery and the starter motor solenoid as follows 1 Batteries subjected to long term storage or operating conditions which do not keep the bat tery adequately c...

Page 73: ...are recommended for use on only certain types of surfaces Sometimes one part may weather more rapidly than others 67 off and allowed to hot soak for a short period oftime 10 15 minutes This condition...

Page 74: ...ead along the seams and flanges being careful not to leave any voids Apply enough sealant to flow over the heads of all fasteners Do not smooth out sealant by tooling 5 Allow at least 48 hours for the...

Page 75: ...e back for ventilation Close all roof vents Be sure vent fan and range hood fan switches are off 69 Cover exterior vents Iwater heater furnace range hood refer to prevent insects from getting in Be su...

Page 76: ...er from ALL plumbing fixtures has been drained CAUTION DRAINING THE WATER SYSTEM ALONE WILL NOT PROVIDE ADEQUATE COLD WEATHER PROTECTION IF THE MOTOR HOME 70 IS TO BE UNHEATED DURING FREEZING TEMPERAT...

Page 77: ...te to specified cold pressure 71 Check charge level in batteries Refill and recharge as necessary Reinstall batteries if necessary Be SUre cable ends and terminals are clean and free of corrosion Chec...

Page 78: ...lt AC appliances and air condi tioners Be sure to uncover air conditioner shroud s Inspect and clean the interior Check the sealant around all roof and body seams and windows Reseal if necessary See S...

Page 79: ...cate Hinges X Inspect and Clean Vents X Clean Battery Cables and Terminals X Inspect Suspension X Service Chassis ISee Chassis Manual X Torque Lug Nuts ISee Chassis Manual X Sanitize Water Tank X Clea...

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