Fleetwood Pace Arrow 1983 Manual Download

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Summary of Contents for Pace Arrow 1983

Page 1: ... PaceArraw BYFLEETWaJO 1983 ...

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Page 3: ...equirements for 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 horpe 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 u...

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

Page 5: ...tte Table 10 Storage 11 Condensation and Ventilation 11 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: ...ocksets and Latches 28 Plumbing 29 Fire Safety 29 Exterior Care 29 Repairs 30 THE DIESEL PACE ARROW 32 Diesel Fuel Requirements 33 Starting The Diesel Engine 33 Emergency Starting 35 Engine Oil and Filter Recommendations 35 Auxiliary Generator Power Plant 35 ...

Page 7: ...e should contact tha MANUFACTURING PLANT at the address listed below and provide the manufaclurer with a dll Scription in writing of the problem and attemplS mede to resolve it MANUFACTURING PLANT OBLIGATIONS Upon receipt of nOtice of 01 claim where the dealer was unable or unwilling to resOllle the problem the manufacturing plant will repair or replace any parts necessary to correct defects in ma...

Page 8: ...ge compartment 7 Lighted entry assist handle 8 Entry step 9 Auxiliary fuel fill 10 Luggage compartment 12 11 Plumbing vent 12 Plumbing vent 13 Range hood vent 14 LPG compartment 15 Luggage compartme nt 16 Water tank fi II 17 City water connection 18 Water heater access door 19 Furnace vents 20 Sewer hose storage 21 Electrical cord storage ...

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: ...e 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 l...

Page 11: ...ck for spare fuses of every size used il the vehicle See Electrical Section Take the time before leaving to become familiar with the Instrument control panel and the operation of all items in the driver compartment Check all instruments to verify that equipment Is working Dash instrument controls include two speed wiper control wlndshield washer lighter fuel sWitch over valve optional three speed ...

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 AxleWeight 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: ...ap 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 occupied 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 Holdirg the buckle in this...

Page 14: ...n descending grades Engine braking pawer will help cantral vehicle speed and will relieve same af the strain on the brakes Allaw far the extra height af yaur matar hame and avaid areas having law averhead c learance Check far laW hanging tree branches ar ather abstructians whenever yau drive or park Avoid law roofs when pulling in far service This may be particularly important if you drive with th...

Page 15: ...the wind sh ield 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 circuit fuses located in the automotive circuit These are automotive type fuses available at ...

Page 16: ... to 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 48 blocidng 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 ...

Page 17: ...ear the accelerator pedal When the engine is being serviced fron inside the coach protect your carpet and furnishings against oil and dirt Your serviceman will be glad to use a protective cloth if ycu remind him BATTERY SERVICE Main Vehicle Battery 9 Your motor home hasa 12 volt automotive battery located under the front engine access door This battery provides power for all vehicle requirements H...

Page 18: ...stener 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 Pedestal seats may have two types of position controls The seat can be moved forward or back by releasin...

Page 19: ...home Free Standi ng Fu rnitu re When preparing for travel be sure to secure free standing furniture against motion Traveling motions can cause these items to move around inside the motor home possibly damaging other furniture cabinetry or flooring Sudden stops could cause moving furniture to become hazardous CONTROLLING MOISTURE CONDENSATION Just as moisture collects on the outside of a glass of c...

Page 20: ...hicle interior with the range or oven In addition to the hazards of toxic fumes and oxygen depletion which make heating by the range or oven very dangerous open flames add moisture to the interior air increasing condensation 4 Ventilate closets and cabinets During prolonged use in very cold weather leave cabinet and closet doors partially open to warm and ventilate the interiors of storage compart...

Page 21: ... Follc v 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 tank regulator ...

Page 22: ... at your dealer For additional information refer to instructions for your gas appliances provided in your Owner s Information Kit LP GAS SYSTEM LEAK CHECKS For yoursafety 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 chlor...

Page 23: ...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 pressure line is disconnected to avoid damaging the pump Use the following procedure to disconnect the city water supply 1 2 3 4 Close the city water supply valve Open galley faucet to relieve pre...

Page 24: ...he pump is ON power is available and the pump fuse is intact refer to the information provided by your water pump manufacturer for instructions If the water pump continwes to operate when no water is being used therll may be a leak 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 check...

Page 25: ...E 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 statiori WASTEWATER DRAINING Waste wat...

Page 26: ...wer hose with a separate fresh water hose or supply then remove line from ground inlet 11 Stow sewer hose with fitting and replace sewer or dump station covers PLEASE USE GOOD HOUSEKEEPING WHEN DRAIN ING WASTES AT A CM PSITE OR DISPOSAL STATION LEAVE THE SITE IN 100D ORDER ABOVE 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: ...er drain lines clear WINTER STORAGE CHECKLIST FRESH WATER SYSTEM WATER TANK PLUMBING LINES Drain and protect by filling with approved RV antifreeze WATER HEATER drain SHOWE R 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 there that should be carefufiy foll...

Page 30: ...rate 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 the generator and at a ...

Page 31: ... of running time onthe generator Operating hours information is important in scheduling proper service maintenance for the generator_ Refer to the power plant manual for maintenance instructions_ ool EI 1 o oQf TIONAI PATIO REeEPT ob PORTABLE APPLIANce r l r l IOP 2 r L _ J F I I I I I L __J EMERGENCY ENGINE ALTERNATOR o lC rr t 1 iw 1 I 0 I T jO L I r 1 IOPTION I 0 n o OO A __ I F r r I ICIRCUIT ...

Page 32: ...istance 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 areprov Jed 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 the h...

Page 33: ...r access panel lP Gas E lectric 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 ma nufacturer in the manual and posted inside the refrigerator door Before operating the refrigerator be sure the vehicle is level If it is not level circulation of...

Page 34: ...r s Information Kit When getting ready to travel remember 0 lower the antenna an dsecure it to prevent damage to the antenna motor home ropf or objects in the path of the antenna such as overhead wires DO NOTTRAVEL WITH THE ANTENNA RAISED AM FM STEREO RADIO TAPE PLAYER InstrLJcti dnal material for the optional entertainment system is provided in your Owner s Information Kit ...

Page 35: ...cor 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 b...

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 Provide readily accessible fire extinguishers Avoid the use...

Page 38: ...nts 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 seal ing ma terial down to bare metal Choose a tool that will not gouge pierce or otherwise damage the plastic or metal surfaces 2 Clean all su...

Page 39: ...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 40: ...ortant topics concerning your new diesel equipped vehicle Much of the information in this supplement has been condensed from the G eneral Motors Chassis Owner s and Driver s Manual in your Owner s Packet Please read that manual thoroughly for more in depth treatment of operation and maintenance of the diesel engine Information about standard motor home features equipment and operating procedures i...

Page 41: ...if it does not go out soon iter the engine starts have the fuel system checked bv your dealer Please refer to the General Motors Owner s and Driver s Manual pg 2 7 for more detailed information and fuel tank purge procedure Diesel powered vehicles also use a dual filtering system for solid contaminants Check these filters often and when replacement is necessary always use fi Iters of the highest g...

Page 42: ...ge 10 Engine oil pressure gauge 11 Radio tape player 23 GLOW PLUGS indicator 24 WATER IN FUEL indicator 7 8 9 10 11 12 Generator hour meter 13 Generator remote start stop switch 14 Electric step switch 15 Monitor panel systems status indicators 16 Fresh water status switch 17 Holding tank selector status switch 18 LP gas status switch 19 Battery condition switch 20 Driver compartment heating air c...

Page 43: ...el equipped motor homes have three batteries as standard equipment When starting the diesel engine power is drawn from all three batteries After the vehicle is started chassis electrical needs are supplied by one battery and the rest of the motor home electrical needs ar supplied by two batteries Please refer to the General i otors Owner s and Driver s Manual pg 3 1 for detailed information on eme...

Page 44: ...X 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 SanitizeWater 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 45: ...DIESEL MAINTENANCE LOG Service performed Date Mileage Next Date ...

Page 46: ...ocks _ Bathing Suits _ Hats Caps _fiainwear _ Handkerchiefs _Pajamas Sleeping Gear _Pillows _ Pillow Cases _ Sheets _ Blankets _ Sleeping Bags Relax ing 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...

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