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Содержание 1998 American Dream WIDE BODY

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Страница 4: ...d is covered by the warranty he should contaCt the man ufacturing plant at the address listed below and provi e the manufacturer it a desc ptionin writing of the problem and attempts made to resolve i...

Страница 5: ...onal Corporation WARNJNG IRRITANT THIS PRODUOT CONTAINS A UREA FORMAL DEHYDE RESIN AND MAY RELEASE FORMALDEHYDE VAPORS IN LOWCONCEN R A TIONS FORMALDEHYDE CAN BE IRRITATING TO THE EYES AND UPPER RESPI...

Страница 6: ...BLE FUEL BURNING EQUIPMENT INCLUDING WOOD AND CHARCOAL GRILLS AND STOVES SHALL NOT BE USED INSIDE THIS RECREATIONAL VEHICLE THE USE OF THI EQUJPMENT INSIDE THE RECFiEA TIONAL VEHICLE MAY CAUSE FIRES O...

Страница 7: ...4 Pel king Brake 2 0 4 using Air Brakes 2 5 Stopping Di stallc i 2 5 _ Braking On Downgrades 2 6 3 AIR CONDITIONER S 4 AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM 5 APPLIANCES 6 SEMI AUTOMATIC LEVELING SYSTEM Leveling Proc...

Страница 8: ...12 i 13 14 15 1 2 VoltHouse System 11 1 Battery Disconnect 11 1 Battery Inspection Care 11 2 Battery Charging 11 3 Solar Panel 11 4 Selecting A Replacement Battery 11 4 120 Volt SysteIll 11 4 Power Co...

Страница 9: ...AUST SYSTEM HEAT 19 EXTERIOR MAINTENANCE Exterior Finish 19 1 Stains 19 2 Wi dows Doors Vents Locks 19 2 I Fiberglass Roof System 9 3 Cleaning 19 3 Care 19 3 Sealant Renewal 19 3 Door Window RoofCompo...

Страница 10: ...E Furnace Filter Replacement 24 1 25 GENERATOR Generator Fuel Supply 25 1 Generator Operation 25 1 Generat Jl Operating Safety Precautions 25 2 Generator Cooling System 25 4 Generator Maintenance 25 4...

Страница 11: ...27 2 Fiberglass Bathtllb Sh wer Stall 27 2 Floors Catpeting 27 2 Tile Cal e 27 2 28 LP GAS SYSTEM LP Gas Safety Precautions 28 2 System Components 28 4 Hoses 28 4 Lf Gas Regulator 28 5 US1ngLP Gas At...

Страница 12: ...ed Load 32 8 Loading Tips 32 9 33 RANGE 34 RANGE HOOD 35 REAR VIEW AUDIONIDEO MONITOR 36 REFRIGERATOR Three Way Automatic Refrigerator Standard 36 1 Two Way f utomaticRefrigerator Optional 36 1 37 SEA...

Страница 13: ...2 3 1 43 TRANSMISSION OPERATION Allison MD2860 Transmission 43 1 _ Starting the Vehicle 43 1 1 Digital Display 43 1 I _ Operatiollofthe Shift Selector 43 1 Mode Button 43 2 Do Not Shift Light 43 2 Ser...

Страница 14: ...7 1 48 SPECIFICATIONS Lamps BUlb s c i 48 1 lnterior 48 1 Exterior 48 1 Fuses GircuitBreakers 1 48 2 120 Volt Circuits 48 2 12 Volt Circuits 48 2 Tank Capacities 48 4 Exterio SealantRecommendations 48...

Страница 15: ...motor home will i equire care and regular maintenancein order to deliver maximum value andperformance Thy dealer will glVe you basic operating and maint nance instructions however supplement this by...

Страница 16: ...ou read this manual NOTE This product is designed for recreational use and short term occupancy only It is not de igned or intended to be used as permanent housing Use of this product for long term or...

Страница 17: ...will automatically receive an Ownercare Card approximately 3 4_ weeks after delivery of your new motor home This plastic card is imprinted owith your name the motor home Fleetwood Identification Numbe...

Страница 18: ...tion by your local dealer please c6ntact Fleetwood s America n Coach Division Parts Service 1420 West Patterson Street _ Decatur IN 46733 Phone 800 435 7345 3 We sincerely b lieve that your dealer an...

Страница 19: ...te to u s Department of TrilQsportation Washington DC 20590 You can al o obtain other information about motor yehicle safety from the NHTSA Hotline OWNER S INFORMATION PACKAGE Thispackage contains val...

Страница 20: ...IFICATION TAG MFG BY DATI OF MFG INCOMPLETE VEHICLE MFG BY DATE OF INC VEH MFR GVWR GAWR FRONT GAWRREAR KGS KGS WITH TIRES AT KGS WITH TIRES AT LBS LBS RIMS KPA COLD SINGLE PSI LBS RIMS KPA COLD DUAL...

Страница 21: ...is still available CAUTION JI1 order to ensure that system performance and reliability is preserved all service intervals and procedures must be followed when carrying out maintenance and repairs Onl...

Страница 22: ...cates front brake system air pressure The white need1eindica tes rem brake system air pressure Please Qote that the vehicle will not move until air pressure is sufficient to release the brak safety sp...

Страница 23: ...Manual fOl additional information The Brake Pedal The harder you push down on thepedalAhe more air pressure is apJJlied to thy brakes When you let up on the pedal some of the brake pressure is release...

Страница 24: ...otor liome as soon and as safely as possible by down shifting the transmission and orby activating the PAC brake E xh ust brake Apply the parking brake as sopn as the vehicle is motionless The spring...

Страница 25: ...could be damaged _Ifnecessary use wheel chocks to hold the vehicle Let hotbrakes cool before using the parking brake If the brakes are wet use the brakes lightly while driving in a low gear to heat im...

Страница 26: ...d and overhyated when used for downhill slowing Brake fade will occur if the brakes overheat When driving down long grades shift the transmission toa ldwergear atthe top of the grade Rule of thumb Use...

Страница 27: ...monly called a brown out A brown out may cause the air conditioner circuit breaker in the distribution panel to trip This protects your air conditioner motor from damage and is necessary dl lring low...

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Страница 29: ...stance _ is maintainedbetween the chassis and the axles Each airbag one at eachaxle may containa different airpressure This pressureis determined automatically by the system to maintain a level chassi...

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Страница 31: ...ualsincludedinyourOwner s Infortnation Packagecontain detailedoperatingandmaintenance instructions Alwaysreferto the respective manualforthe appliance in question WARNING The water heaterand furnace c...

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Страница 33: ...M for any reason Level indicator light indicates when coacb Is level RAISE LEFT raises left side of coach EXCESS SLOPE flashes when leveling cannot be done elfidenUy and safely JACKS DOWN illumi a tes...

Страница 34: ...N OFF switch on control panel ON OFF light arid Electronic Levelliglits will illuminate 2 Cp eck to see that the excess slope jndicato is not flashing If ex cess slope indicarorisflashing l110ve the_...

Страница 35: ...7 If further adjustments are necessary push the appropriate pad to override the sysfem and level the cOllch as desired 8 Visually confirm that all jacks are firmly on the ground To retract system 1 Pr...

Страница 36: ...rride 4 counter clockwise see Figure 1 8 Push manual ovenides 1 2 and 3 firmly one at a time see Figure 1 Retract jacks alternately s o that the coach does not tip to far to one side WARNING The motor...

Страница 37: ...TIC LEVELING SYSTEM Figure 1 CD Front Jack Hoad Side Rear Jack Curb Side Rear Jack Dump V lve Override t997 Fleetwood Enterprises Inc American Eagle Wide Body ISSUE DATE 6 97 o All rights res8IVed 6 P...

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Страница 39: ...nside your vehicle or any nearby vehicles Outside air movements c an carry exhaust gases inside the vehicle through windows orotner openings remote from the exhaust outl t Operate engines carbon monox...

Страница 40: ...nce of CO gas Test the CO detector after the motor home has been in storage before each trip and at least once a week during use The carbon monoxide detector does not contain a b tttery It is wired di...

Страница 41: ...ght 20 Chassis Engine Low Oil Pressure Warning Light 43 21 Left Turn Signal Indicator Light 22 Speedometer Gauge 23 Transmission Temperature Gauge 24 Chassis Engine CoolantTemperature Gjauge 25 Chassi...

Страница 42: ...d to indicate a mi drange reading as the normal operating temperature Thereasonfor this is thatmany owne i s perceive 212 F as the boiling point However this is not the case in an engine with a pressa...

Страница 43: ...e SET ACCEL swJtchup to acce1erflte When the switch is released the vehicl will maintain he new speed c The ruise control can be disengaged by any oUhefollowing 1 Press thebrake pedal Press the CANCEL...

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Страница 45: ...overtaking and passing other ve hicles remember that your motor I ome may not achieve the required speed as quickly as you expect _ The engine speed RPM for the engine in your lnotor home is Idle Spe...

Страница 46: ...king the motor home Up and down shifting is 1utomatic under most driving conditions You may man lal1y shift the ransmission under marginal orpoor tractioncondi tions up and ordownhill or mountain driv...

Страница 47: ...ing techniqne US NGTHE ENGINE TO SLOW THE MOTOR HOME To use the engine as abrakingforce select the next lower gear Ifthe motor home is exceeding the maximum RPM for this gear use the brakes to slow do...

Страница 48: ...er master switch can be left on at all times Using the exhaust hi ake retaxder on wet or slippery roads especially on cutves may cause over braking of the wheels and cause you to skid It may also incr...

Страница 49: ...you drive or park Avoid loW overhangs when pulling in for servic Always chpck overh ad clearances of overpasses and bridges Before leaving on a trip check your route Some tunnels prohibit motor homes...

Страница 50: ...e off roadis un lvoidable I I Be aware that combustible materialscould catch fire from the vehicle s hot exhaust system i Avoid driving your vehicle through or over combustible materi als suer as leav...

Страница 51: ...em instrument papel and control systems the headlights taillights tui n signals systems bthel vehiCle lights and accessories systems The four locations for chassis fuses breakers relays riodes flasher...

Страница 52: ...he transmission toN t d apply the parking brake 2 Press and hold the AUXILIARY START switch on the ihstmment panel 3 Start the chassis engine with the ignition switch 4 Release the AUXILIARY START swi...

Страница 53: ...usage when not traveling may discharge them BATTERYDISCONNECT Also See PHASSIS ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Chapter Some accessories or equipment such as clocks radios or the refrigerator may draw small amounts...

Страница 54: ...caution when using metal tools If a tool contacts a battery terminal or metal connected to it a short circuit could occur which could cause pers onal injllry explosion or fire WARNING Do not allow ba...

Страница 55: ...The ACIDC power converter will charge both setso attefies when plugged into 120 V olt service or if the generator is mnning If the batteries are disconnected while the coach is plugged in they will n...

Страница 56: ...lectrical SOUl ce During periods of clear sky and bright sun the solar panel will help keep your battel ies topped up Do not try to operatethe inverter or other 12 vblt DC appliances with the output o...

Страница 57: ...cord to external service push the plug straight into the receptacle until it seats cqmpletely See the illustration WARNING Do not operate the 120 volfelectrical system without a proper ground Electroc...

Страница 58: ...onverter The inverter uses 12 voltDC power from the coach batteries andtransforms irinto 60 cycle 120 volt AC powt r to run most f the appliances in the m o or home C l1trolsare located on both the in...

Страница 59: ...heckedatan authorizedFleetwoodService Center or by a qualified electrician Test the GFI at least once a month To test the GFI yonnect the electrical systemto 120 volt ACservice Pushthe TEST button The...

Страница 60: ...rage rating A circuit breakeris a switch that automatically intenupts an electric circuit under an infrequeJ1t abnormal cOlldition If a circuit breaker is tripped look for an overload on the circuit r...

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Страница 69: ...X BING A RQOt lnTEWA TO l HToov IN 7 flI I CoIJIL INFVT TO PAY TV I ruT FR f I TV 0 IN TV lJTFI IT REAR TV S TO Tv 120 lI TPIJT 1997 Fleetwood Enterprises Inc American Eagle Wide Body ISSUE DATE 6 97...

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Страница 71: ...ollowing guidelines See the Chllssis Owner s Manulll The vehicle MUST be towed from the front CAUTION Do not tow the motor home from the rear Towing fromthe rear will cause serious overloading of the...

Страница 72: ...ny heavy loose items in the interior I _ I 4 Turn off LP gas appliances imd theLP gas tank valve S Do not allow any person to ride in the towed vehicle CAUTION The air brake system and air suspension...

Страница 73: ...top with thelatch installed in the bed top WARNING When in i talling the engine cover be sure the cover is fully seated on the gasket seal Donot allow any material to interrupt the seal betwElen the c...

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Страница 75: ...ts releasetheswitch See Driver sCon J ols section fOl loclltion ofWAITTO STARTlight Note The WAITJO STARTfeatureis necessary for engine Intake airpreheating The operating timing interval depends on en...

Страница 76: ...arings and to aUow the oil pressoreto stabilize Idle the engine 3 to 5 minutes at 1000 RPM before qperati ng with a load Check the oil pressure indicator s temperature _ indicator s and othergauges da...

Страница 77: ...r a minimum of 3 minutes forproper cool down Increase this time ifthere has been extended hot weather running WARNING The transmission does not have a PARK position Place the transmission in neutral N...

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Страница 79: ...offthe inverter al d illuminate a red light wilen battet y power is low The invetter will aut matically start when the batteries are t echarged Turn the inverter off when not in use or when i2o volt...

Страница 80: ...e If istortiQn becollles a nuisance try these tips Use the park cable TV antenna system of your RV in remote areasratherthantheroOfantennaifthecampground provides cable h ok up Reorient the antenna So...

Страница 81: ...orACCESSORYposItion before the TV lift can be operated 120 voltACpowermustbe available before operating the lift Tu n ignition key o OFForACCESSORYp sition 2 Press and hold the top of the TV lift swit...

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Страница 83: ...TION Step extends and retractsWith the opening and closing of the door Light under step willbe on Step is inactive Will not move regardless of door movement Light under step will be off Step extends a...

Страница 84: ...ir balance and fall if the stepwell cover is operated WARNING feet legs hands and other body parts could be pinched or injured during stepwellcoveroperation Keep clear of the stepwell cover during ope...

Страница 85: ...adiate a great deal of heat Special heat shields are built into youi motor home to protect wiring nd other components from possible hea damage caus d by the yxhaust systqn CAUTION Do not remove these...

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Страница 87: ...o establish proper maintenanGe and insp ctio procedures there may betimes when detailed diagnostic and repair procedures may be required Consult your dealer or an authorized Fleetwood Service Center i...

Страница 88: ...e genet lly caused by two types of substances water sol bleand non water soluble Water soluble stains can usu ally be washed llway with water and mild detergent Follow the washing with Wax Non waterso...

Страница 89: ...equired under the telms of thewarranty Repait kits are available through your dealer The roofrequires special adhesiv es and materiaL WARNING The fiberglass roof material is slippery when wet SEALANT...

Страница 90: ...identquring inspection the affected areaS must be resealed I Excessive amount of sealap t protruding from joints Sealant cracked or peeling Voids in sealant NOTE Do notsealthe iJottom flanges ofwindow...

Страница 91: ...e thoroughly and wipe dry _ To remov hard waterspots wipe thebumperwith aclothdipped in vinegar rinse with dear water To remove surface blemishes ana restore the original finish 1 Use a medium grit bu...

Страница 92: ...nside dua wheels steel may be used at any wheel p Os tion Do not use the rear aluminum wheels on the front Avoid llsing two aluminum wheels together on the reacas this may damage the outside surface O...

Страница 93: ...chassis have not been undercoated This is in keeping with good engineering practice and the requirements of the chassis manufacturers MAINTENANCECHART FOl your CDnvenience a maintenance chart is inclu...

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Страница 95: ...en to t1seit Fire extinguishers arepressllrizedl mechanical devices They must e handled with care and treated with respect They mu t be maintained as outlined in any maintenance instmctions provided w...

Страница 96: ...rience a fire while camped EVACUATE THE VEHICLE AS QTJICKLY AND SAFELY AS POSSIBLE Consider the cause and severity of the fire and risk involved before trying to puUt out Ifthe fire is major or is fue...

Страница 97: ...w ek during use The moke detector should neverbe disabled due to nuisance orfalse alarm from cooking smoke a lUsty furnace etc Vent ate your motor home with fresh air and tIie alarm will shut off DO N...

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Страница 99: ...d Enterprises Inc FLOOR PLANS 21 Page 1 of2 39AF VHA lL l R lQvtS AT J SOfA SEa 1llA LfAll1ER SOfA atO J L1 ESOO OPT S9 OPT 928 OPT 147 L _ OPT 8D9 7 4 OPT 882 V1U An Jr J loMSVJ 1 _ _ 1 0 1 American...

Страница 100: ...leehvood Enterprises Inc FLOOR PLANS r r Ej L w LJ W l e l VllLA lUTlltR SOfA BffijJ lMSEAT OPT m J F r V LIJ fATHtII SlPR sorA SEO W A Ot J J LVSl 0f T e 19 40VS American Eagle Wide Body ISSUE DATE 6...

Страница 101: ...manuM will use the term city water to mean any pressJ lrized s urce of water that is connected by a garden type hose to the city water inlet CAUTION Since water pressures at campgrounds and houses va...

Страница 102: ...turn the WATE R TANK BVPASSvalve the COLD WATER DRAIN valve and the HOTWATER DRAIN tothe right clockwise toclose them if necessary 5 _Turn VALVE 2 vertical and VALVE 1 horizontal 6 Attach thefree ell...

Страница 103: ...tedas outlined above justtLIm the WAlER TANK BYPASS valve to the left counterClockwise to open it Water will now flow into the t a n k MbnitQrih filling of the tank continually The flow and pressure a...

Страница 104: ...od This will discourage the growth of bac teria and other organisms that can contaminate the water supply Sanitizing 01 winterizing th e fresh water system requires four major steps Getting thesanitiz...

Страница 105: ...in the utility compart nt Put the other end of the hose into the container of solution 4 Turn VALVE 2 and VALVE 1 handles vertical 5 Be sure 12 volt DCpower is available imd turn the water pump ON Th...

Страница 106: ...BYPASS valve to the left counterclockwise to open it To Wafer HeaterlBypass To Water Tank SanitizinglWinterizing Part 2 _ Filling the ihe WaterTank with Water _ Winlenze Inlet City Water Inlet n Turn...

Страница 107: ...teadily then turnOFF This will purge air from the lines 17 Open the TANK BYPASSvalve 18 Turuthe water supply ON and top up the water tank 19 Let the solutidn set for threeho ll s sal itize only If win...

Страница 108: ...to 7112amps and can lUndry for extended periods without damage A IS amp fuse in the panel board located at thef ot of the bed protectsthe water pump water heater circuit See ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS Turn t...

Страница 109: ...improper winterization and poor battery maintenance Most water system problems can be avoided by consci entious maintenance LEAKS Vibration flexing and twisting while traveling can work pipefittings l...

Страница 110: ...bs on the exteriorshowerfixture must belurnedOFF when notin use to pr ventuneverlwflter temperatures atgal ey lavyandshowfirfixtures L WATER FILTER SYSTEM Water filtersystems help provide cOilsistent...

Страница 111: ...enough to allow any built up pressure to release After hissing sbund stops complete the remoV il1 __ of the cap CAUTION The fllelpumps attruck stops supply diesel fuel at a high rate of flow Use caut...

Страница 112: ...explosion Cummink the engin manufacturer recommends the use ofASTMNo 2 diesel fuel At operating temperatures below 32 acceptable performance an be 9btained by using blends ofNo 2 and No I dieselfuels...

Страница 113: ...oundsare sometimes pre ent the first time the furnace is useci This is normal however the initial light off should be done with windows and doors open and be ofadequate duration to completely burn off...

Страница 114: ...ring furnace use Filters c n be pur cQ lsed through your localhardware store To remove the filter 1 Turh the reta n r tabs to clear the filter frame 2 lull filter straight out To install a new filter...

Страница 115: ...e to the motor home engine This alTangementprevent the generatorfrommnning themotorhome fuel tfink dry GENERATOR OPEflATION NOTE Referto thegeneratoroperatinginstructionsprovided inyourOwner s Informa...

Страница 116: ...Read and understand the generator operating maintenance and safety instructions furnished in your Owner s Information Package Do not smoke or use an openflame near thegenerator unit or liel tank WARN...

Страница 117: ...and monitor outside conditions to be sure that exhaust gases continue to be dispersed safely Beaware ofexhaust gas carbonmonoxide poisoning symptoms Refer to CARBON MONOXIDE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS chapter...

Страница 118: ...e cooling systemincIudes a radiator cooling fan watett pump ac olantresel voirlrecovery container artdis similar to the autorn tivb engine cooling system Check and maintain the coolant level at the co...

Страница 119: ...REMOVED BEFORE OPERATlNG THE GENERATOR SLIDE OUT MEc HANISM WARNING Keep j all obstacles_and body parts Ciear of the gElner tor and slide out mechanism whenextending or retracting the generator i Refe...

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Страница 121: ...ncountered The relatively small volume and tight coll1pact construction of modern recreational vehicles mean that n0l11lal living activities of even a few occupantswiIUead tompid saturation of the air...

Страница 122: ...whenbathing to carrywater Tapor outofthe motot home Avoi l making steam from excessive boiling or use ofhot water Remove water oi snow froni shoes before entering t6 avoid soaking the carpet Avoid dry...

Страница 123: ...Vacu Bond lamination technol6gy Structural members are located specifically to mount and attach factory i stalled compollents and accessorie s and may not be located to _supportafter marketaccessorie...

Страница 124: ...will com up Push the sofa intQ position FOLDING DOORS PRIVACY CURTAIN DIVIDERS The dividers allow you to separate areas in the motol home They glide on ny on rollers and do not require lubrication Th...

Страница 125: ...wipd and low overhead clearances The ventmay be cleaned ftom the top of the motor home Use soapy water on the vent cover The screens may be vacuumed oi lightly brushed to remove accumulation of leaves...

Страница 126: ...mid travel by moving cord back to the straight down position Re attach the retainerswh n tl avelin To adjusfthe angle Turn the_adjllsting rod either direction DAY NIGHT SHADES These window shades are...

Страница 127: ...roducts may cause damage to the materi al being cleaned and may be highly flammable or poisonous CUTTING BLOCK The ptire oil hand rubbed finish ensures naturallastingbeauty no wood sealants are used a...

Страница 128: ...the solution to the spot and jJlot with a clean dry rag 01 paper towel Aggressive scmbbing may damage the texture or pattern FIBERGLASS BATHTUB AND SHOWER STALL Some cleaners attatk the plastic causi...

Страница 129: ...P gas tank installation is illustrated below Although specific details of the system may differ in your motor home the major components and theil relationships will be similar to those shown 4 1 LP ga...

Страница 130: ...NDLING LIGHTING AND VENTILATING PROCepURES 1 The distinctive odor of LP gas indicates a leak If you smellgas DO NOT TOUCH ELECTRICAL SWITCHES ExUnguishali opEm flames pilot lights and all sm9k ing mat...

Страница 131: ...arbecues in your motor home LP gas containers are equipped with a safety device thafrelieves excessive pres sure by discharging las to the atmosphere Leaks can occurst valves and fittings Always store...

Страница 132: ...If a tool is required to stop a leak the valve probably needs repair or replacement 12 If you do not have the special tools and training necessary do not attempt to repair or modify LP gas system com...

Страница 133: ...ed so that the vent is facing downward andis protectedfrdm water and dirt by a water resistant cover Be sure the cOver is on at all times If the vent becomes clogged it can becleaned with a toothbrush...

Страница 134: ...your LPgas appliances This information will help manage youcLPgas requirements efficiently LP gas systems can and do fl eeze up in very cold weather It is a cpmmon misconception that the regulator or...

Страница 135: ...Do not attempt to fill the tank yourself WARNING Turn off LP gas main valve before filling LPgas tank or entering an LP gas bulkplant ormotorfuel service station Turn _off all pilot lights andspplianc...

Страница 136: ...e LP gas appliances To peliorm a leak check swab a mixture of a non ammoniat d noil chlorinated soap solution Qranapprovedleak detection solution over each fitting joint and connection inthe system Op...

Страница 137: ...RNING Do not use pliers or a wrench to tighten valves If a valve is not leak tight when closed by hand see an LP gas service representative LP LEAK DETECTOR I An LP gas leak detector isJocftted neftr...

Страница 138: ...Test the leak detect Jr each time you relocate and use th motor horne Testing Procedure Hold a butane fueled pocket lighter near the sen o _ Open the lightervalvewithout striling the flame Theleak I J...

Страница 139: ...m firstlight a burner on the range The 9ther appliances will then light more quickly We recomlnend lighting the pilot lightat the range ifequipped ratherthan individuallylightingeach burner This will...

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Страница 141: ...ect generator exhaust system Inspect LPO system including leak check Sanitize fresh water tank Clean drapes and illterior fabrics Check exterior lamp operation II Each Trip or Montt Jly Wash exterior...

Страница 142: ...nd clean fuel fired appliancevents water neater refrigerator furnace door models only L bricate TV antenna Checkallexteriorsealants around windows doors sidewall seams windshield lamps all ext rior op...

Страница 143: ...volt p6wer fmln either a public utility or the generator In so me cases appliance selector switches are provided on the galley to allow you aBelection ofappliances yet stilll erp afn withinthe power c...

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Страница 145: ...levels at various points in the tanks r 0 o FULL FRESH 03 4 LP o 1 2 CJ o 1 4 CJ GRAY BLACK o EMpTY Fluid Monitor Panel To check tank levels Press LP GAS WATER or HOLDING TANKI or2 rocker switches HO...

Страница 146: ...sget coated i with grease themonitorpanel may indicate falsely or not at all Avoid pouring grease ails or similar substances down drains or the toilet If this is unavoidable theholding tank s should b...

Страница 147: ...battery disconnects must be ON 2 Turn thep wer onvertef OFE_by disconnecting the shore cord and stopping the generator Or by turning OFF the converterlinvertor 120 vplt breaker switch in the l20 volt...

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Страница 149: ...e Weight Rating This isthe maximum allowable weight a specific axle is designed to carry Eachaxle has itsmvn GAWR When you add the GAWRs they wIll not necessarily add up to the GYWR The Gi WRs are als...

Страница 150: ...the hitch receiver assembly and is alsonoted on the wardrobe door tag _ _I UVW Unloaded Vehi le Weight means theweightqfthis motorhome as bullt at the factory with full fuel engine oil and coolants T...

Страница 151: ...lload that the towed load applies t6 the trailer h H c h UVW Unloaded Vehicle Weight means the weight of this motomome as built at the factory with full fuel engine oil and coolants The VVW dOes not I...

Страница 152: ...ipped with brakes which are applied automatically and in proportion to the application of the motor home I brakes Some of the factors listed above apply more specifically to towing a load with your mo...

Страница 153: ...Ownercare warranty Changing the hitch receiver assembly will not inc rease the tow capacity ofthe motor home The ayyour motor home handles will be affected by the way the towed unit is loaded Ifthe t...

Страница 154: ...e driverwill be more confident and comfortable Ifyourmotor home is improperlyloaded ddvihg willbeuncomfortable and much of your driving attenti9n will be given to correcting vehicle wandering drift pu...

Страница 155: ...sengers and driver is within GAWR and GVWR limits Whenypuarrive at a weigh station the attendantwillguide you through thecorr ct positioning of the motor horne on the scales I 1 Center the front wheel...

Страница 156: ...eed the frolJ t Gross A le Weight Rating Ifany readings are higher than the rating you will have to adjust or remove the lmid How To Weigh YourLoadedMotor Home With A Traileri Oth r Tow d Load 1 Cente...

Страница 157: ...to adjust or remove the load If you exceed weight ratings you will cause qtzmage to the motol home drive train 01 chassis a cause unstable driving and handlingcharacteristics cause unsafe braking a re...

Страница 158: ...te where specific items are stored and will help speed thl loading process Store emergency Items in a adily accessible w ation Iltclude a fire extinguishel tools first aid kit ra n gem flashlight high...

Страница 159: ...he amount ofoxygen is limited in an RV due to the size and construction of the vehicle Propet ventilationwhen using the cooking applian ces willprevent the dangers of asphyxiation Refer to Lighting LP...

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Страница 161: ...ating manual in the Owner s Information Package for more information As a 120 volt appliance the range hood willoperate only when the motor honie has 120 volt service supplied by an extemal hook up th...

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Страница 163: ...otorhome instrument panel Thembnitor screen may be overlaid witha distance sca1ereference which gives approximate distance of j _object to th rear of thernoto home Rear View Video Monitor AudioNideo C...

Страница 164: ...bject JP the motorhome and each other will bedifferent from that s en ina rear view mirror Ught conditions and the adjustment of the screen controls will also affect your perception Always use the sid...

Страница 165: ...may be equipped with a standard size ThreeoWay Automatic EnergySelector AES refrigerator Therefrigeratorwill automati cally selectthebest available energy source for the Gonditions 120 volt 12 volt or...

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Страница 167: ...childQn hiS or her lap while the vehicle is moving The pass nger cannotpi otect the child from injury in a collision Children shouldalways ride with the seatback in thefully uprightposition When the...

Страница 168: ...LAP AND SHOULDER BELTS To1fasten the belt pull the Jap shoulder belt from the extraCtor so that the shoulder portion of the belt crosses your shoulder lnd chest Insert the belt tongue into the proper...

Страница 169: ...take it wit you SAFETY BELTS FOR CHILDREN Children who are too large for childsafety seats should always wearsafety belts 7 If the shoulder belt cannot be properly positioned s9 thatit dc es not cros...

Страница 170: ...used does not cross or rest in front of the child s face or neck If you do 09tinstaII and use thesafety _seat properly the child may be injured in a sudden stop or collision WARNING When using any inf...

Страница 171: ...mmins 800 343 7357 Transmission I Allison 800 252 5283 When contacting any of the above always have model and serial numbers available Applia ce idEmtification numpers will be found on tags or pilltes...

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Страница 173: ...manual and follow the loading aJid weighing instructions fn that s ction When storing quipment and supplies Always keep tools a d equipment stored in areas where they will not shift while traveling I...

Страница 174: ...are closed To ope drawers lift up slightly then pull_open Closets may be equipped with 12 voltlights tharmay be switched totum ON when the closet door is opened Be sure the light goes OFF when the clo...

Страница 175: ...orside A Ignition D Basement Doors FrontHood B Entry Door E Fuel Fill C Entry Door Deadbolt F Rear Engine Access 1997 Fleetwood Enterprises Inc American Eagle Wide80dy _ISSUE DATE 6 97 All rights rese...

Страница 176: ...on o All Basement Doors 1 Front Hood Tri Mark 1997 Fleetwood Enterprises Inc STORAGE KEYS B Entry Door E Fuel Fill Door American Eagle Wide Body ISSUE DATE 6 97 c Entry Door Deadbolt F Rear Engine Acc...

Страница 177: ...and hower and galle DInflate tires to maximum rated cold pressure DPark themotorhome as levelas possible front to rear and side to side Blockwheels front and rear and leave the parking brake ON DChec...

Страница 178: ...rnoffall applianc s radios TVs vf ntfans range hood inte rior andexterior lights inverter and battery disconnects oClose curt lin s imd or blinds and pull shades o isconnect and store the 120 volt pow...

Страница 179: ...ds on its condition andlhe temperature The colder the storage area the slower the batterywillself discharge Anor I maltimebetweenchargesis three months u J emov e clean a dreplace air conditionyr filt...

Страница 180: ...t nests webs etc I JOpen all oorsand compartments Check for animal or insect intru sion water danlage or other dete rioration IeJChec k all chassis fluid levels ehgine oil engine coolant power steerin...

Страница 181: ...nts WTest carbon monoxide LP gas and smoke detectors oCheck monitor panel operation oOpen and operate vents and vent fans including the range hood fan oPrepare the generator for pera tion following in...

Страница 182: ...fside thor oughly oRunthoroughoperationalchecks ofsteering brakes engineandtrans _ mission Operate vehicle slowly duril1g these checks to alloW suffic cientcirculation of fluids andr seating of compon...

Страница 183: ...lways cheCk pressure when tires are cold and do not bleed air out of warm tires Follow the tire pressureinstructions in the Chassis Owner s Manual NOTE Checkthe wheelandlug nutcoversperiodically They...

Страница 184: ...toa safe off road place Park on a firm level spot turn off the ignition and tlirn on the hazard flasher system NOTE Yourmotor home is not equipped with a paretire or a jack CHANGING A FLAT TIRE Even...

Страница 185: ...with your motor home is called the hitch receiveE This component is attacheoto the motm home frame The sq 1are tube opening receives any ofa wide variety ofhitch head assemblies TJ e hitCh head is th...

Страница 186: ...d to 5 000 Ibs The table aboveoutlinesthehitch head a sembly combinationsand the resulting Inaximum to wed loads that are available to you The ratings associatedwith the particular hitch receiver supp...

Страница 187: ...cle The hitch plug is 19cated at the l ear ofthe motor home ileal the hitch receiver His a 7 position connector wired as follows TO POWER DISTRIBUTION BOX BATIERY COMP T F006 r HITCH GROUNO 0048 LEFT...

Страница 188: ...not be able to utilize the standard hitch plug on your motor home For towed vehicles with this type of lighting you w lI need to replace your hitch plug A replacement hitch plug wiring harness is ava...

Страница 189: ...t Selectf The push button shift selector has R N D 11 a MODE buttod and a digital display When a range button has been pressed a tone will sound the SELECTindicatoroisphiysthechosenoperation ifthe ele...

Страница 190: ...upshifts and dQwnshifts may be restricted Direction cha11ges will not oceur The ECUwill cauSethe transmission toshift to a safe gearandHold In Range and disengage the lockup clutch Res tProceddre to c...

Страница 191: ...limits stop the vehicleat asafelocation and summon service Ifthe temperature is within limits the vehicle may be carefully driven to aservice facility if conditionscan be negotiated safely DIAGNOSTIC...

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Страница 193: ...TANKS The holding tanks terminate in valve arrangement that permits draining each tal1kseparatelyor together The valves are called knife valves A blade closes the opening in the sewer drain pipes The...

Страница 194: ...olding t anks Attachthy sewer hose to the holding tank outlet Insert the end of the hose intothe seweror dump station inlet pushingitfinnly far enough into the opening to be secure In some cases adapt...

Страница 195: ...nect the male disconnect to the San T Flusb valve yellow hanqle Turn the valve to BLACK rANK 9 Flush black tank until tablefis 2 3 dissolved 10 While wateris running turn the San T Flush valve to GREY...

Страница 196: ...ing Use only toilet tissueformuhitedforuse in septic tank or RV sanitation systems Keep both knife valves closed and locked and the drain cap tightly in place when usingthe system on the road _ I Use...

Страница 197: ...ling Do not use harsh household drain cleaners Do notuse motOl ized drain augers l Sometimes the holding tank valve will get clogged In this case a hand operated augerin ay be necessary Be ready to cl...

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Страница 199: ...FiIl the wajerheater with water I 3 Turn the AUK battery disconnect ON 4 OPEN the LP gas tankvalve turn on theLPkak detector 5 Place theW ATER HEArER sWitch locatedat the galley wate r pump vater hea...

Страница 200: ...he warranty CAUTION Do not light water heater until it is filled with water Turn on the hotwater faucet at the galley sink If waterflows continuously _th heater is full WATER HEATER BYPASS VALVE I Thi...

Страница 201: ...l emergency means ofescapeifthe motorhome doors are blockedordisabled for anyIdson or in case the motm hom must be evacuated under emergency conditions To release the window follow the instmctions att...

Страница 202: ...e lock and sliding window and or screen open NOTE Screens on slider windows are not removable for cleaning theymaybepushedoutortheirframes ifthe window muslbe usedforemergencyexit ln thiS case the scr...

Страница 203: ...xpected storage tem 0 Winterize all ppliances as out perature or at least c20D F lined in the individual operator s manuals 0 Sei viceandwinteri ethe genera tor as outlined in the gene rator p etatirt...

Страница 204: ...maining water oApply silic elubricationto the knife valve actuator rod s JDrain the shower he adby ope ing thevalve Let all waterdrain out the tub spout Leave the valve open oBe sure ALL water from AL...

Страница 205: ...sh the toilet andQperate the O PouIonecup of antifreeze solue hand held sprayer until the anti tion down each drain tub shower freeze solution flows continuously galley sink lavy sink and washer Relea...

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Страница 207: ...light halogen high beam Sylvania 9DD5HB3El32B5 12v I Headlight halogen l1igh Iow beam Sylvania 9DD6HB4EB2B4 12v Turn signal lights amber i GE 2D57 i2v Front clearance1igh s GE 67DP 12v Side marker lig...

Страница 208: ...oster Luggage Compartment Lights Water Pump Switch Water Heater S vitch Water Heater Lights Main Power Invertor Transmission Power Brake Lights Ignition Power Horn Power Hazard Power ABS Power 1997 Fl...

Страница 209: ...Air Dryer _ Moisture Ejector Tow Vehicle TaiVMarker Power Alternator Ignition Engine Preheat Hood Lamps Heater AIC Auto Heater Condellser Fan Heated MirrOl Renl0te Mirror Camera Power 1997 Fleetwood E...

Страница 210: ...l roof except skylight clearancelights Uniroyql Sitaprene M5260 Exterior except roof Geocel 2300 Tripolymel Clear Skylight S alant Surebond SB1 40 Threaded black pipe atblack grey water holding tanks...

Страница 211: ...acement Filters See the Chassis and Engine Owner s Manuals Gel eratorFilters See the generatorDwner sManual L __ 1997 Fleetwood Enterprises Inc American Eagle Wide Body ISSUE DATE 6 97 48 Page 5 of 5...

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Страница 213: ...d operating and maintenance guide is included in your Owner s InjormationPackage Read all instructionsfor this system carefully before 9perating the slide out CAUTION Neverattemptto move your motor ho...

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