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Page 1: ...IIIIIIIHH UUlUIllI 1984...

Page 2: ...ATER 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 US...

Page 3: ...establish plumbing heating electrical and other requirements for quality and safety Compliance with these standards is indicated by the seal attached just outside the entry door This seal is the outw...

Page 4: ...ur 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 Fleetwjloll and th...

Page 5: ...ERIOR AND FURNISHINGS Pull out Lounge Beds Spring Balanced Bunk Beds Pedestal Seats Swing down Dinette Table Storage Free standing Furniture Storm Windows Effects of Prolonged Occupancy Recognizing Co...

Page 6: ...lTape Player Optional APPLIANCES LP Gas Appliances Roof Air Conditioner Optional CARE AND MAINTENANCE Interior Cleaning Windows Locksets and Latches Plumbing Fire Safety Exterior Care Repairs INFORMAT...

Page 7: ...MANUFACTURING PLANT at the address 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 8: ...o receptacle 4 Storage compartment 9 Storage compartment 5 Entry step 10 Fuel fiJI pipe 11 Generator access 12 1 12 Range hood vent 17 Furnace vents 13 Plumbing vent 18 City water connection 14 Plumbi...

Page 9: ...Check spare lire pressure In using your Chassis Operator s Manual note that tire pressures are given for cold tires used under normal driving and load conditions c Check oil level in the generator pow...

Page 10: ...d and locked Adjust the driver s seat to the most comfortable position then adjust the side view mirrors for maximum visibility Keep a 9 16 wrench or adjustable wrench handy for periodic mirror adjust...

Page 11: ...nal lever 2 Speedometer 3 Odometer 4 Fuel temp charge indicators 5 Radio stereo 6 Generator hour meter 7 Generator remote start stop switch 8 Heater defroster controls 9 Lighter 10 Entry step remote s...

Page 12: ...d trailer if any at a public scale to determines axle loads Use the following procedure or any other method recommended by the scale operator which correctly determines weight values Keep the vehicle...

Page 13: ...in motion The driver s seat and all other seats designed to carry passengers while under way have been equipped with lap belts NOTE All riders should be furnished with and use seat belts while the veh...

Page 14: ...when ascending or descending hills and always operate in the proper transmission range Downshift on hills to avoid overheating or undue engine loads Downshift when descending grades Engine braking po...

Page 15: ...NS Carbon monoxide is a colorless tasteless odorless gas It is a by product of combustion in the engine The engines in your motor home and generator system produce it constantly while they are running...

Page 16: ...automotive circuit These are automotive type fuses available at most service stations Refer to the ELECTRICAL section for information on living area 12 volt fuses TIRES Your motor home is equipped wit...

Page 17: ...to spread the load and stabilize the jack REQUIRED TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT Hydraulic jack with minimum 5 ton capacity Lug wrench to fit wheel nuts with at least a two foot breaker bar handle Torque wrenc...

Page 18: ...loose Remove and replace wheels and nuts carefully 1O Put spare wheel in place Replace outside dual if necessary The dual wheels MUST line up properly If the wheels are not aligned they will wobble en...

Page 19: ...EDURE 1 Attach J hooks to the inboard ends of the lower control arms 2 Position a 4 x 4 length of wood across hitch chains just behind the bumper 3 Position the lower sling crossbar directly under the...

Page 20: ...ansmission oil dipstick and the air cleaner The brake fluid reservoir is under the floor near the accelerator pedal When the engine is being serviced from inside the coach protect your carpet and furn...

Page 21: ...types of pOSition controls The seat can be moved forward or back by releasing the catch under the front of the seat The seat may swivel in either direction Be certain that seat controls and locks are...

Page 22: ...primarily for recreational use and short term occupancy If you expect to live in the vehicle for extended periods be prepared to deal with condensation and the humid conditions that may be encountere...

Page 23: ...r snow from shoes before entering to avoid soaking the carpet Avoid drying wet coats or clothes inside the vehicle Do not heat the vehicle interior with the range or oven In addition to the hazards of...

Page 24: ...mportant safety device Test the smoke detector after the motor home has been in storage before each trip and at least once per week during use Depress and hold the test button on the cover for up to 2...

Page 25: ...w temperatures provided the components are kept at a temperature above the boiling point of the gas NOTE Butane turns to a gas at about 32 F and propane vaporizes at about 40 F Follow these suggestion...

Page 26: ...al switches Shut off the gas supply at the tank valve s or gas supply connection Open doors and other ventilating openings Leave the area until odor clears Have the gas system checked and leakage sour...

Page 27: ...11 LP gas regulators must always be installed with the diaphragm vent facing downward Regulators that are not in compartments have been equipped with a protective cover Make sure that regulator vent f...

Page 28: ...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...

Page 29: ...2 Add at the rate of one gallon of this solution to the empty supply tank for each 15 gallons of tank capacity 3 Fill balance of tank with potable water 4 With pump ON open all faucets long enough for...

Page 30: ...he clips catch firmly to hold the line in place 5 Insert the ground end of the sewer hose into a ground sewer or dump station inlet pressing it firmly far enough into the opening to be secure In some...

Page 31: ...water tank by opening water tank drain 2 Open the drain valves on HOT and COLD water pipes These valves are located under interior cabinets at floor level and drain through the floor After all water...

Page 32: ...all drains LP Gas System REGULATOR Cover to keep moisture out CYLINDERS Consult your LP service center for winterization of LP system Wash and touch up paint Electrical System BATTERIES Add water and...

Page 33: ...al grounding circuit in the motor home or at a RV campsite is faulty the GFI device will disconnect the outlet protecting you from injurious shock NOTE If the patio outlet doesn t work check the GFI R...

Page 34: ...s 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 gen...

Page 35: ...t or fuel tank Do not block generator ventilating air inlets or outlets The air cooled generator requires a constant supply of cooling air Restricted ventilating air inlets or outlets can cause genera...

Page 36: ...y maintenance on the generator Do not use the generator as an emergency power source to a general residential or industrial utility line o ot G Co o5l f QPT PATIORECEI T r l AUX STAAT G NE __ IOPT_2nd...

Page 37: ...s Information Kit When getting ready to travel remember to lower the antenna and secure it to prevent damage to the antenna motor home roof or objects in the path of the antenna such as overhead wire...

Page 38: ...use the fan when using the oven or range in order to ensure adequate ventilation When cooking for long periods of time with a large number of people in the motor home open a window or a roof vent sli...

Page 39: ...ter is available leave the faucet open until the tank fills For lighting and operating instructions refer to the manufacturer s instructions manual or see the instructions under the heater access pane...

Page 40: ...aning service only is recommended NOTE Use of water based or detergent based solvent cleaners may cause excessive shrinking Water stains may become permanent and unable to be removed with solvent clea...

Page 41: ...reens by removing the two Phillips head screws and remove the screens Remove large debris and carefully wipe the screen surface with a damp cloth LOCKSETS AND LATCHES Lubricate locksets and latches an...

Page 42: ...your motor home were developed to remain waterproof under sustained effects of weather and vibration However even the finest materials will eventually dry out and lose their effectiveness under consta...

Page 43: ...t all areas to be resealed are absolutely dry before new sealant is applied 3 Apply a continuous bead of clear G E or Dow Corning silicone sealant available at most major hardware and paint stores int...

Page 44: ...ortant topics concerning your new diesel equipped vehicle Much of the information in this supplement has been condensed from the Chassis Owner s and Driver s Manual in your Owner s Information Kit Ple...

Page 45: ...ng system for solid contaminants Check these filters often and when replacement Is necessary always use filters of the highest quality Replacement filter part numbers are given in the Owner s and Driv...

Page 46: ...ing the LP gas tank please follow the same precautions and procedures found in the LP Gas System section GENERATOR POWER PLANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Read and understand the generator operating maintenanc...

Page 47: ...aust odors or symptoms of carbon monoxide pOisoning Check the generator exhaust system after every 8 hours of operation and repair any leaks or obstructions before further operation Do not modify the...

Page 48: ...549 Riverside California 92502 714 787 9460 FLEETWOOD MOTOR HOMES OF INDIANA INC 1410 West Patterson Street P O Box 31 Decatur Indiana 46733 219 728 2121 FLEETWOOD MOTOR HOMES OF PENNSYLVANIA INC Rout...

Page 49: ...ubricate 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 Cl...

Page 50: ...DIESEL MAINTENANCE LOG Service performed Date Mileage Next Date...

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