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Page 3: ...he should contact the MANUFAC TURING PLANT at the address listed below and provide the manufacturer with a description in writing of the problem end attempts made to resolve it MANUFACTURING PLANT OBLIGATIONS Upon receipt of notice of a claim where the dealer was unable or unwilling to resolve the problem the manufacturing plant will repair or replace any parts necessary to correct defects in mate...

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Page 5: ...Storage 14 Dinette Conversions 14 Pull out Lounge Conversion 15 Emergency Exit Window 15 Effects of Prolonged Occupancy 15 Controlling Moisture Condensation 15 LIQUID PETROLEUM GAS SYSTEM 17 Filling LP Gas Tanks 17 LP Gas Regulator 17 Using LP Gas System at Low Temperatures 17 LP Gas System Leak Checks 17 Lighting LP Gas Appliances 18 LP Gas Precauti ms 18 PLUMBING 19 Fresh Water System 19 Sanitiz...

Page 6: ... GREATER WHEN THE APPLIANCE IS USED FOR LONG PERIODS OF TIME WARNING PORTABLE FUEL BURNING EQUIPMENT INCWDING WOOD AND CHARCOAL GRILLS AND STOVES SHALL NOT BE USED INSIDE THIS RECREATIONAL VEHICLE THE USE OF THIS EQUIPMENT INSIDE THE RECREATIONAL VEHICLE MAY CAUSE FIRES OR ASPHYXIATION WARNING 00 NOT BRING OR STORE LP GAS CONTAINERS GASOLINE OR OTHER FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS INSIDE THE VEHICLE BECAUSE A ...

Page 7: ... you have any questions regarding operation maintenance or service please contact your dealer immediately so he can assist you Your dealer s Service or Sales Department will handle any normal problem which might occur Customer service is of 1 utmost importance to your dealer and is just as important to the manufacturer Your motor home is covered by one of the most comprehensive warranty programs i...

Page 8: ...n Energy To all of us who drive cars or trucks or heat and cool homes and businesses very little needs to be said about energy Discussions of the topic often lead to the question What can be done to save our natural energy resources There is no single simple 2 answer To some energy efficiency is a problem Fleet wood thinks of energy conservation as an opportunity to research new ideas while giving...

Page 9: ...nts steering linkages and electrical systems This manual includes a section outlining motor home maintenance items and recommended maintenance 3 intervals Adherence to these schedules will minimize the possibility of failure of any important system or part of your motor home The time spent inspecting and maintaining your motor will provide you with many years of recreational pleasure LOADING AND W...

Page 10: ...onable cargo capacity for trips taking more than one day The larger passenger capacity for day use provides less cargo capacity for trips or activities not involving overnight stays It may be necessary to reduce the amount of water carried and unload some cargo items normally carried for camping in order to provide carrying capacity for the additional day use passengers 4 The number of safety belt...

Page 11: ...qual as possible Carry only as much water as needed for travel use or to balance the load Whenever possible empty the holding tanks before traveling WARNING MODIFICATION OF YOUR VEHICLE BY ADDITION OF RACKS NOT SPECIFIED BY THE MAN UFACTURER TO CARRY ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT OR VEHICLES IS NOT RECOMMENDED Make a loading diagram of your properly loaded motor home It will help you locate where specific ...

Page 12: ...your motor home fully loaded with driver passengers cargo and the fully loaded trailer attached Again do not exceed the Gross Axle Weight 6 Rating GAWR of any axle and do not exceed the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating GVWR of either the motor home the trailer or 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...

Page 13: ...WITH A SEAT BELT Adjust seat belts as follows Pivot buckle at right angfes to the belt and pull to the desired length 7 To fasten belt be sure it is not twisted then push the tongue end of one belt into the buckle of the mating belt Be sure it latches Pull the loose end of the belt to tighten To release the belt depress the button in the center of the buckle and slide the tongue out of the buckle ...

Page 14: ...ive or park Avoid low roofs when pulling in for service This may be particularly important if you drive with the overhead vents open or if the motor home is equipped with a roof air conditioner roof rack CB or TV radio antenna When parking parallel to a curb be sure to allow for poles or obstructions as the front and rear portions of the motor home swing wider than an automobile When parking on an...

Page 15: ...OWS OR OTHER OPENINGS REMOTE FROM THE EXHAUST OUTLET OPERATE THE ENGINE ONLY WHEN SAFE DISPERSION OF EXHAUST GASES CAN BE ASSURED AND MONITOR OUTSIDE CONDITIONS TO BE SURE THAT EXHAUST CONTINUES TO BE DISPERSED SAFELY Beware of exhaust gas carbon monoxide poisoning symptoms 9 Dizziness Intense Headache Weakness and Sleepiness Vomitting Muscular Twitching Throbbing in Temples WARNING DO NOT UNDER A...

Page 16: ... with all of your travel gear is extremely heavy weighing up to seven tons The axle jack furnished with your motor home is capable of lifting the weight on one wheel or about one fourth of the total gross weight of the vehicle The ground or road surface under the vehicle may not support the weight of the vehicle on the small surface area of the jack A strong board or other flat surface may be nece...

Page 17: ...l nuts often until you get to a tire service center Have the wheel nut torque and air pressure checked by professional tire service personnel 11 WHEEL NUT TIGHTENING SEQUENCES Motor Home Wheel Nut Torque 130 180 lb ft 180 240 N m TO CHANGE A REAR WHEEL If only one tire is flat on a rear dual drive 25 mph or less for no more than 5 miles to a tire service center checking the tire often 1 Move the v...

Page 18: ...ion in neutral provided a speed of 35 mph and a distance of 50 miles is not exceeded If this speed or distance must be exceeded disconnect the propshaft or place the rear wheels on a dolly DO NOT TOW ANY VEHICLE AT SPEEDS OVER 50 MPH The safety of the operator and all others in the vicinity of the tow truck and the towed vehicle must be considered at all times during a towing operation DO NOT ALLO...

Page 19: ...ine Power steering belt JB 556 L Ford Alternator belt 60 AMP JB 386 Ford 100 AMP J382 L 13 Smog pump belt JH 461 Ford Air conditioner belt A 55 Goodyear or Dayco Air filter D7AZ 9601AR Ford Oil filter D9A26731 A Ford Fuel filter C4AZ93651B Ford GF 157 AC Spark plugs ASF42 Ford Upper radiator hose E3UZ 8260 A Ford Lower radiator hose D8TZ 8286A Ford BATTERY SERVICE Main Vehicle Battery Your motor h...

Page 20: ...apped and cannot tip or spill Secure all glass containers and dishes before traveling Secure all free standing furniture xterior storage compartments may not be water tight in all climate conditions Carry any articles which could be damaged by water inside the motor home Some models may be equipped with slide out luggage compartments A capacity rating tag attached to the compartment specifies the ...

Page 21: ...an condense on the inside surfaces of your motor home during use in cold weather when humidity of the interior air is high This condition is much greater in a recreational vehicle than in most houses because the insulated walls of the vehicle are much thinner than house walls and the small size and tigh t construction of the vehicle allow a quick buildup of high moisture levels in the inside air T...

Page 22: ...interior air increasing condensation Do not use an air humidifier inside the motor home Water put into the air by the humidifier will increase condensation 16 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 ments built against exterior walls The air flow will warm the exter...

Page 23: ...n on products available in your area If despite precaution the gas flow to your 17 appliances should fail at low temperatures ice may have built up in the regulator Try melting the ice by warming the regulator using a small light bulb DO NOT USE AN OPEN FLAME Once flow is restored make certain that the regulator cover is properly installed to prevent water from entering the regulator which will ca...

Page 24: ...lears Have the gas system checked and the cause of the leak corrected before using the system again 2 Inspect the entire LP gas system for leaks or damaged parts before each trip 3 Always be careful when drilling holes or fastening 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 emergency the tank service valve must be easily ac...

Page 25: ...e water supply hose from the motor home inlet and replace the protective cap 3 Fill the fresh water tank from city water supply if necessary 4 Remove and store the hose The on board fresh water system in your motor home can prQvide fresh water automatically whenever a faucet is opened The system is pressurized by a 12 volt automatic self priming pump which operates any time power is available and ...

Page 26: ...ion panel See ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 20 THE MONITOR PANEL The monitor panel allows you to conveniently check the approximate levels in the fresh water tank and the holding tanks Electrical probes installed in the tanks measure the levels at various points in the tanks 1 Press WATER or HOLDING TANK 1 OR 2 rocker switches Holding tank 1 is the black water tank and holding tank 2 is gray water 2 The E or ...

Page 27: ...rs Dirt mineral scale or organic matter are filtered out of the system by an in line water filter on the inlet CITY WATER INLET GALLEY SIN SHO tEII side of the water pump If you suspect a clogged filter it is easily removed and replaced Loosen the clamps at the inlet and outlet ends of the filter Pull the lines off the filter Try backflushing the filter as a temporary fix Install the filter and ti...

Page 28: ... pump Pump Cycles On And Off When All Faucets Are Closed Check for leaks in the water lines 22 Be sure tank drain valves are tightly closed The pump may have an internal leak Refer pump repairs to an authorized Fleetwood RV Service Center Pump Does Not Shut Off Water tank may be empty Check battery condition A low battery will allow the pump to run but not develop enough pressure to shut off The p...

Page 29: ...l in the bottom of the bowl 23 Toilet Leaks Water On Floor Check water inlet connection Tighten or clean and tighten if necessary Refer other toilet leaking conditions to an authorized fleetwood RV Service Center Foot Pedal Hard To Operate Or Blade Sticks SL models only Spray light film of silicone on blade Poor Flush The levers AM IV or pedal SL must be held fully open during the flush Two to thr...

Page 30: ...peration they are virtually trouble free The most common problem is also an unpleasant one clogging You can minimize the chances of clogging by keeping the following considerations in mind 24 o Keep the black water tank knife valve closed Fill tank to at least 3 4 full before dumping Be sure to cover the tank bottom with water after dumping o Use only toilet tissue formulated for use in septic tan...

Page 31: ...the holding tanks CAUTION DRAINING THE WATER SYSTEM ALONE WILL NOT PROVIDE ADEQUATE COLD WEATHER PROTECTION IF THE MOTOR HOME IS TO BE UN 25 HEATED DURING FREEZING TEMPERATURES CONSULT YOUR DEALER FOR THE BEST WINTERI ZATION PROCEDURE FOR YOUR CLIMATE YOUR DEALER CAN WINTERIZE YOUR MOTOR HOME FOR YOU OR CAN SUPPLY YOU WITH ONE OF THE SPACIAL ANTIFREEZES WHICH ARE SAFE AND APPROVED FOR USE IN RV WA...

Page 32: ...to an electrical service be sure the ground is maintained Do not use a two conductor extension cord or any cord or cable that does not assure appropriate and adequate ground continuity Never plug the 115 volt cord into an ungrounded receptacle WARNING DO NOT OPERATE THE 115 VOLT ELECTRICAL SYSTEM WITHOUT A PROPER GROUND BATTERIES The auxiliary battery used in your motor home is designed especially...

Page 33: ... Check and adjust the electrolyte level before charging Fill each cell to the indicator with distilled water Do not charge the battery at a rate that causes the electrolyte to spew out of the vent caps Always remove vent caps before charging the battery Selecting a Replacement Battery When the battery requires replacement always choose a battery with the same physical and electrical characteristic...

Page 34: ...r s Information Kit contains instructional material about the GFI Please read this information Test procedures are outlined there that must be followed and documented NOTE 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 at an authorized Fleetwood Service Center ENTERTAINMENT EQUIPMENT Instructional material for th...

Page 35: ...tereo signal will disappear in MONO mode Reduce the treble setting to reduce background noise Although not yielding the best high fre quency performance at least you may be able to reduce the irritation of the distortion 29 GENERATOR POWER PLANT Your motor home may be equipped with a gasoline powered generator which will provide complete electrical self containment when regular public utility AC p...

Page 36: ...noxide poisoning turn off the generator 30 immediately open all windows doors and vents get out into fresh air at once and summon medical assistance WARNING DO NOT UNDER ANY CIRCUM STANCES OPERATE THE GENERATOR WHILE SLEEPING YOU WOULD NOT BE ABLE TO MONITOR OUTSIDE CONDITIONS TO ASSURE THAT GENERATOR EXHAUST DOES NOT ENTER THE INTERIOR AND YOU WOULD NOT BE ALERT TO EXHAUST ODORS OR SYMPTOMS OF CA...

Page 37: ... wiring information for a specific model or floor plan contact your dealer or an authorized Fleetwood Service Center Because of the many motor home models and floor plan variations available it is beyond the scope of this manual to include all wiring diagrams possible 1 0 I I I L___ Hr 1 C I I I I I 6 L C J 1I1 fUlONACE 8LO H 0 aATTf C AO f TYPICAL ELECTRICAL DIAGRAM 31 ...

Page 38: ...LAMES TO WARM THE LIVING AREA GAS COM BUSTION CONSUMES THE OXYGEN INSIDE THE MOTOR HOME 32 RANGE EXHAUST HOOD The exhaust hood allows vapors and cooking odors to escape and provides a vent for the galley area The hood has a grease filter screen which requires periodic cleaning To clean remove the screen and wash in soapy water Rinse with water and let the screen drain dry Replace the cleaned filte...

Page 39: ... 2 NFPA 501 C 1982 is mounted on the wall in the living cooking area of your motor home Please read the smoke detector Owner s Manual for details on testing and caring for this important safety device Test the smoke detector after the motor home has been in storage before each trip and at least once a week during use Depress and hold the test button on the cover for up to 20 seconds The horn shoul...

Page 40: ...omotive wax polish will help maintain the finish Inspect the undercarriage after the winter driving season to detect damage to the corrosion protective coating 34 Windows Doors Vents Locks Keep moving parts of windows and latches adjusted and maintained Lubricate the windows with a light oil or powdered graphite at least once a year Check and tighten the screws holding the windows in place periodi...

Page 41: ...NTILATED AREAS 35 Make sure that all areas to be resealed are absolutely dry before new sealant is applied INTERIOR Upholstery Drapes Professionally dry clean only Frequent vacuuming or light brushing between cleanings will help prevent accumulation of dirt and grime Use of water based or detergent based cleaners may cause shrinking Water stains may become permanent WARNING DO NOT USE LACQUER THIN...

Page 42: ...e Hinges Slides etc 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 Clean Drapes and Interior Fabrics X Service Power Plant See Power Plant Manual Check all exterior seams roof window X sidewall windshield etc Reseal roof if necessary X Reseal windows sidewalls door...

Page 43: ...ters ____Various Shoes ____Socks ____Bathing Suits ____Hats Caps ____Rainwear ____Handkerchiefs ____Pajamas SLEEPING GEAR ____Pillows ____Pillow Cases ____Sheets ____Blankets ____Sleeping Bags RELAXING ENTERTAINMENT ____Playing Cards ___Jigsaw Puzzles ____Games ____Books Magazines ____Writing Pads Pencils ____Canopy or Awning ____Battery Radio ____Folding Chairs SPORTS ____Fishing Rods ____Tackle ...

Page 44: ...__________________ Date Purchased ___________________________________________________ Dealer Name Address Telephone Contact Insurance Policy Company Agent Name Telephone Policy Number Range Oven Manufacturer Model Serial Number Refrigerator Manufacturer Model Serial Number Furnace Manufacturer Model Serial Number Water Heater Manufacturer Model Serial Number 38 ...

Page 45: ...________________________________ Model Serial Number________________________________ __________________________ Stereo Manufacturer ____________________________________________________________ Model Serial Number__________________________________________ Generator Manufacturer ____________________________________________________________ Model Serial Number_____________________________ Miscellaneou...

Page 46: ...5 volt AC system 26 Schematic 31 Emergency exit window 15 Efltertainment equipment 28 Entry door resealing 35 Entry step 7 40 F G H I J K L M o p Exhaust gases 9 30 Exhaust gas carbon monoxide poisoning 9 30 Fabrics cleaning 35 Filter fresh water 19 Flat tire changing 10 Fresh water system 19 City water inlet 19 Filter 21 Pump 20 Tank 19 Front end alignment 2 Front wheels changing 11 rnKe 32 Fuses...

Page 47: ...L model 23 Maintenance 23 Troubleshooting 23 Tongue weight trailer 5 Towing instructions 12 41 Towing automobiles 6 Towing trailers 5 Trailer hitches 5 Trailer towing 5 Transmission cooler 8 U V Upholstery cleaning 35 Ventilation to reduce moisture condensation 15 Vents Overhead 16 34 Bath 16 Range hood 32 W Walls cleaning 35 Warranty Waste water system 22 Holding tanks 23 Knife valves 23 Terminat...

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