Fleetwood Bounder 1987 Owner'S Manual Download

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Summary of Contents for Bounder 1987

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Page 3: ...MANUFAC TURING PLANT at the addreils listed below and provide the manufacturer with a description in writing of the problem and attempts made to resolve it MANUFACTURING PLANT OBLIGATIONS Upon receipt...

Page 4: ...GREATER 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: ...tor Panel 31 Sanitizing the Fresh Water System 31 Troubleshooting The Fresh Water System 32 Leaks 32 Clogged Water Filter 32 Excessive Water Pressure 32 Water Pump Troubleshooting 32 The Waste Water S...

Page 6: ...ion 61 Leakage Check 61 Quick Fixes 61 5lf Hi I Pump Belt Tension Adjustment 62 Suspension System 62 Maintenance and Inspection 62 Wheel Bearing Lubrication 62 Shock Absorber Diagnosis 62 Rear Suspons...

Page 7: ...problems which might occur Customer service is of utmos importilnce to yourAljaler and is just as impor ianttothe inanufacturerli Qur motor home is covered by one of the most comprehensive warranty p...

Page 8: ...rovide you with the applicable vehi cle codes that spell out your rights and responsibilities as a motor home owner INSPECT AND MAINTAIN Follow a consistent schedule of inspection and maintenance for...

Page 9: ...not cover every possible detail of equipment and options installed on or in your motor home there are booklets and instruc tional material in the package that will help you operate maintain and troubl...

Page 10: ...e Contact__________________________________________________________________________ Insurance Policy Company __________________________________________________________________________ Agent Name Telep...

Page 11: ...____________________ Model Serial Number Microwave Oven Manufacturer ___________________________________________________________________________ Model Serial Number Stereo Manufacturer _______________...

Page 12: ...ANCES 6 Gallon tAeprox 1 Water Heater IDS 10 Cu Ft rated LP Electric Refriuerator large Oven w Blk Glass Door 4 Burner Range Lighted Power Range Hood 110 12V AC DC Converter Central Elee Panel w Charg...

Page 13: ...g Bags _ l iquid D tergent RELAXING ENTERTAINMENT ___ SoapcPowa er i r 1 I l1 1 y in a Card s _ __ Windd jqt ieah i X jlg lJ Pll S C _ Wax Paper Foil Games ____ Plastic Bags Books Magazjr18s __ Large...

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Page 15: ...e Kit ____ Sunglasses CLOTHING ____ Underwear ____ Jackets ____ Sweaters ____ Various Shoes ____ Socks ____ Bathing Suits ____ Hats Caps ____ Rainwear ____ Handkerchiefs ____ Pajamas SLEEPING GEAR ___...

Page 16: ...EXTERIOR WALKAROUND 3 4 8 6 Exterior View 14 Exterior View 8...

Page 17: ...ter Compartment 11 Water Utility Compartment 12 Exterior Storage Compartment 13 Patio Light 14 Rear Exterior Interior Storage Compartment 15 Exterior Storage Compartment 16 Exterior Storage Compartmen...

Page 18: ...passengers and place ment of cargo will affect the amount of water and cargo that you can carry See Loading Tips For con venience the passenger capacity for camping u se and the pass enger capacity fo...

Page 19: ...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 certification tag If either exceeds the GAWR for the axle redistr...

Page 20: ...comme nded b l the chassis manufacturer whichever is less i leavier trailers can cause damage to the motor home structure or drive train cause unstable driving or handling characteristics or restrict...

Page 21: ...ghtswitch When the brakes are applied the cruise control automatically disengages You may also disengage the systell by tur ning the control dial to OFF To reengage TUrn control arm ON press engage bu...

Page 22: ...vehicle alternator is operating pro perly the batteries will be recharged while driv in g see EJ l I S 1 ij i i rJ l 6 Instrumerjl t 1 l er IiI Wf 4 _ _ 7 Radio TapePlayCl 0 S Monitot ea el 9 Tran mi...

Page 23: ...time 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 unlo...

Page 24: ...ion on the highway obsery ing all speed and safety regulations The best cruis ing speed of your motor home will vary with road and weather conditions glare and bright skies The visors do not adjust to...

Page 25: ...HE GASOLINE CA ROTATE lr O LY ONLYJ R ENOUGH TO ALLOW IlE SI l E TO ELE MEI AFTEIl AIIIY HISSING SOUNDS STOP COMPLETE THE REMOVAL OF THE CAP To protect the gasoline system from excessive pressure or v...

Page 26: ...lioisy f p CiJ lJr10 tnr f f f fll t HlfHAU I HJ IOC I IJ High speed lan noise can sometimes be misinter preted as transmission slippage This is not the case Whenthe engine is hot and requires extra...

Page 27: ...areful to get them in straight iNARNING WHEN INSTALLING THE ENGINE i COVER BE SURE THE CQVEI IIS FULLY SEATED I i ON THE GASKET SEAL AND SECURED BY THE COVER SCREWS DO NOT ALLOW CARPETING FLOOR MATS O...

Page 28: ...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 extre...

Page 29: ...e 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 14 Completely l...

Page 30: ...r frame exten sions are not designed to withstand the loads imposed by lifting from the rear If the rear wheels are disabled place the motor home on a flat bed trailer or use a heavy duty dolly under...

Page 31: ...ENTRY STEP DOU ble entry steps are located under each entry door When retracted the lower step folds over the top step To e i end the step Hull complete step assembly out let it down completely Unfold...

Page 32: ...ilable 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 t...

Page 33: ...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 drawers lift up slightly th...

Page 34: ...rtion of tabJe several inches to disengage inserts from the wall supports Dinette Conversion Lower table top to the dinette frame to com plete bed base SIi de seat and back cushion into place over bed...

Page 35: ...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 cooling manage...

Page 36: ...re or in cold weather as frost or ice It may aiso condense out of sight within the walls or the ceiling where it will manifest itself as stained panels Appearance of these conditions in dicates a cond...

Page 37: ...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 C...

Page 38: ...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 To fill the fresh water ta...

Page 39: ...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 become steady when all air is bled from the water...

Page 40: ...other foreigri trlatter at he seating sur faces_ Clean the surfaces thor6ugi1lytlin l i iJi tall the fitting Connections aLthe water tank pump and vli lves arerrade with soecialclamps If these need r...

Page 41: ...used by water freezing in the pump head Refer repairs to an authorized Fleetwood RV Service Center Pump does not prime Water tank may be empty Filter may be clogged Inlet hoses may be kinked or collap...

Page 42: ...ng 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 3 4 full...

Page 43: ...These valves are located in the water utility com partment and drain out the bottom of the motor home Drain the water heater by opening the drain valve at the bottom of the heater and open the safety...

Page 44: ...ockpit instrument panel Note that some fuses are 9P tec in the fusElbiockto the right Qthers may bef li mdJn th e 2 vqlt powerJeads of the related equipment and acqessones Chassis Bulbs Fuses The foll...

Page 45: ...ry The auxiliary battery is the primary source for nor mal living area needs Sensing and switching circuits permit the vehicle alternator to charge all batteries as required anti prevent the living ar...

Page 46: ...hen your iri jtS r hO rlik is operatirigoh 120 0It I C Thus vou will not have to worry about running the battery down When you are plugged into 120 volt AC service the converter automatically switches...

Page 47: ...g cI IlJ sing I In linfinite series of direct and reflected signals The fault is normally not with your receiver although receivers with inadequate multipath compensation circuitry may compound the pr...

Page 48: ...RNING DO NOTilf OCK rHE GENERATOR VEN TILATING AIR INLETS OR OUTLETS THE AIR COOLED ENGINE REQUIRES A CONSTA NT SUPPLY OF COOLING AIR RESTRICTED VEN TILATING AIR INLETS OR OUTLETS CAN CAUSE ENGINE FAI...

Page 49: ...RV manufacturers Disconnect the generator starting battery before performing any maintenance on the generator NOTES i 41 Allow the generator to cool sufficiently before per forming any maintenance on...

Page 50: ...as NOTE Butane vaporizes at about 32 F and propane vaporizes at about 40oF Choose a type of lP gas which has a boiling point approximately 400 F lower than any temperature you expect to encounter Ask...

Page 51: ...ing 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 valve must be easily accessibl...

Page 52: ...designed internally with an air gap at the toP of the tank tp reduce this weeping phenomenon In time though the heating and expansion of the water will absorb this air To replace the air and reduce r...

Page 53: ...cuit breaker s ON A rotary sVliitch selects which air conditioner you A battery powered smoke detector cOmplying with can use depending on the power source involved If ANSI A119 2 NFPA 501C is mounted...

Page 54: ...Ao J 0 i T 0 __i i f h j 13rlike sy tem aridI master cylinder C rp rli _ i Propeller shaft slip joint Hood Latch Assembly a Pivots and spring anchor ti Release pawl Hood and Door Hinges tion procedur...

Page 55: ...ne Oil folding seat fuel door hinge Windshield Washer Solvent GM Optikleen washer solvent part NO 1051515 or equivalent Engine Coolant Mixture of water and high quality Ethylene Glycol base type antif...

Page 56: ...l Bearings CDSteering Gear Air Cleaner Element Master Cylinder Transmission Automatic Carburetor Linkage v a Brake Pedal Spring Universal Joints RearAxle On some models universaljoints are sealed with...

Page 57: ...R 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 85R16 C 1532 1742 1940 LT215...

Page 58: ...0 2460 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 59: ...sure can result intire 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 suscepti...

Page 60: ...ther unleaded or regular gasoline It is equipped with an electronic ignition system which has no breaker points or condenser GASOLINE ENGINES I I I I USE THESE SAE VISCOSITY GRADES I I l I I I t I i c...

Page 61: ...earance 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 Ot and Operating Rang...

Page 62: ...nut Polywrap Element 1 Remove the air cleaner cover 2 Remove the element 3 Remove the polywrap band from the paper ele ment and discard the element 4 Clean the bottom section of the air cleaner and i...

Page 63: ...for your engine at any time They will not provide proper protec tion against corrosion Additives in addition to a good quality ethylene glycol base antifreeze meeting the GM specifica tion are not req...

Page 64: ...any spilled electrolyte with large quantities of water immediately Jump Starting NOTE Do not push or tow the vehicle to start There are no provisions in the GM automatic transmission for engagement o...

Page 65: ...lng 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 66: ...ove the oil pan and gasket 6 o rain the fiuid from the oil pan Clean the pan with solvent and dry thoroughly with clean Compressed air 7 If required remove the screen ffitElr to valve body bolts Remov...

Page 67: ...or 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 motor s Take the vehicle to a qualified shop for fur...

Page 68: ...the vehicle NOTE Excessive orlmevenly distributed lo ds also affect ride height and alignment This should be taken into consideration wilen making the check Also if the motor home Is equipped with air...

Page 69: ...through the breather cap hole and may be sprayed over the imgine by air blast Operate the engine and steering system until normal operating temperature is obtained Remove the reser entire hydraulic s...

Page 70: ...omes first r Shock Absorber 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...

Page 71: ...ves the axle shafts and rear wheels 1 iThe differential requires little maintenance Check the fluid level during chassis lubrication Change the fluid as shown in the Maintenance Schedule for the vehic...

Page 72: ...holding ability is not adequate or whenever the center brake cables have been disconnected An improperly adjusted parking brake cable may also cause the brakes to drag The service brake must be prope...

Page 73: ...crq 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 pul...

Page 74: ...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 75: ...rable to adverse ther mal effects are the battery and the starter motor solenoid as follows 67 1 Batteries subjected to long term storage or operating conditions which do not keep the bat tery adequat...

Page 76: ...and waxes are recommended for use on only certain types of surfaces Sometimes one part may weather more rapidly than others off and allowed to hot soak for a short period of time 10 15 minutes This co...

Page 77: ...d along the seams and flanges beiogclilreflJl lot to Ieave 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 78: ...d the back for ventilation Close all roof vents Be sure vent fan and range hood fan switches are oft Cover exterior vents water heater furnace range hood refer to prevent insects from getting in Be su...

Page 79: ...from ALL plumbing fixtures has been drained CAUTION DRAINING THE WATER SYSTEM ALONE WILL NOT PROVIDE ADEQUATE COLD WEATHER PROTECTION IF TH MOTOR HOME 71 IS TO BE UNHEATED DURING FREEZING TEMPERATURE...

Page 80: ...to specified cold pressure 72 Check charge level in batteries Refill and recharge as necessary Reil1stall batteries if necessary Be sure cable ends and terminals are clean and free of corrosion Check...

Page 81: ...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 82: ...bricate 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 Cle...

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