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TO THE OWNER

Congratulations! We welcome you to the exciting world of motor home travel and camping. You will 

find it convenient and enjoyable to have all the comforts of home and still enjoy the great outdoors wher-
ever you choose to go.

Your motor home has been carefully designed, engineered and manufactured to provide dependability 

as well as safety. Before sliding into the driver’s seat, take a few minutes to become familiar with opera-
tions and features. This manual was prepared to aid you in the proper care and operation of the vehicle and 
equipment. We urge you to read it completely. In addition, spend some time with the dealer when you take 
delivery, you will want to learn all you can about your new motor home.

Your new motor home is covered by a factory warranty against defects in material and workmanship. 

This warranty should be validated at once and returned to the factory by your dealer.

Read and understand all instructions and precautions in this manual before operating your new motor 

home. 

About Safety Messages Used in This Manual

Throughout this manual, certain items are labeled Note, Caution, Warning or Danger. These terms alert 

you to precautions that may involved damage to your vehicle or a risk to your personal safety. Read and 
follow them carefully.

.

DANGER indicates a directly hazard-
ous situation which, if not avoided, 
will result in death or serious personal 
injury.

WARNING indicates a potentially 
hazardous situation which, if not 
avoided, could result in death or seri-
ous personal injury.

This SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL is used to draw your attention to issues which could involved 
potential personal injury. This symbol is used throughout this manual and/or on labels affixed 
on or near various equipment in this motor home.

DANGER

WARNING

132000-25-004

January 2003

Содержание 2004 Chalet

Страница 1: ...aterial and workmanship This warranty should be validated at once and returned to the factory by your dealer Read and understand all instructions and precautions in this manual before operating your n...

Страница 2: ...t of information that could assist in understanding the use or care of a feature item CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in damage mainly to equipmen...

Страница 3: ...that prevents filling above this level OWNER S NAME STREET ADDRESS CITY AND STATE OR PROVINCE IN CANADA MOTOR HOME SERIAL NUMBER VEHICLE CHASSIS IDENTIFICATION NO VIN DATE OF DELIVERY TO FIRST RETAIL...

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Страница 5: ...dental or consequential damages so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you ITEMS NOT SUBJECT TO WARRANTY COVERAGE Chassis Wheels Tires Service Items such as Windshield Wiper Blades Lu...

Страница 6: ...LUDED Winnebago Industries Inc does not undertake the responsibility to any purchaser of its products for any undertaking representation or warranty made by dealers selling its product beyond those he...

Страница 7: ...6 Child Restraints 2 7 Mirrors 2 8 Rearview Monitor System 2 8 Instrument Panel Gauges and Controls 2 8 Instrument Panel 2 9 Cruise Control 2 10 Comfort Controls 2 10 Heating 2 10 Defrosting 2 10 Vent...

Страница 8: ...9 SECTION 7 PLUMBING SYSTEM Fresh Water System 7 1 Fresh Water Tank Filling Procedures 7 1 Water Pump 7 1 Disinfecting Fresh Water Systems 7 2 External Water Supply City Water 7 3 Shower Hose Vacuum...

Страница 9: ...lance 9 7 Windshield Washers and Wipers 9 7 Lights 9 7 Automotive 12 Volt Fuses and Circuit Breakers 9 8 SECTION 10 STORING YOUR MOTOR HOME Preparing Vehicle for Storage 10 1 Cold Weather Storage Proc...

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Страница 11: ...p of the page This means less paging back and forth We also urge you to read the complete Chassis Operating Guide provided by the chassis maker and all other operating infor mation provided by our equ...

Страница 12: ...will provide quality maintenance and any other assistance that you may require during your ownership of this vehicle If you need warranty repairs while traveling however you may take your motor home t...

Страница 13: ...r call the Auto Safety Hotline toll free at 1 800 424 9393 or 366 0123 in Washington D C area or write to NHTSA U S Department of Transportation Washington D C 20590 You can also obtain other informat...

Страница 14: ...sure proper handling safety and fuel economy 9 Rear Axle Wheel Configuration Single or Dual 10 Serial Number This is the serial number assigned to the completed vehicle by Win nebago Industries 11 Veh...

Страница 15: ...1 See photos on following page Contains tools for awning tires and slideout cranks also rear ladder step 2 Contains water center shoreline cord waste dump valves and TV cable input connections Water H...

Страница 16: ...INTRODUCTION 0 6 Tire Tools Awning Stakes Wheel Liner Tool Awning Hook Slideout Emergency Cranks Ladder Extension...

Страница 17: ...shoulder belt whenever possible with the lap belt portion worn low and snug throughout the pregnancy All moveable or swiveling seats should be placed and locked in forward facing positions while the v...

Страница 18: ...isonous gas Do not bring or store LP gas containers gas oline or other flammable liquids inside the vehicle because a fire or explosion may re sult LP gas containers are equipped with safety valves wh...

Страница 19: ...is no more detectable LP gas the alarm will stay off If the detector still senses LP gas by the end of the 60 second mute mode the alarm will sound again If The Alarm Sounds If the alarm sounds do not...

Страница 20: ...s perfumes wine adhesives lac quer kerosene gasoline glues most all cleaning agents and the propellants of aerosol cans Most are lighter than air in their vapor state and will only be detected when th...

Страница 21: ...level visually at the see through coolant reservoir Never get beneath a vehicle that is held up by a jack only Do not mix different construction types of tires on the vehicle such as radial bias or be...

Страница 22: ...d drawing dangerous exhaust gases into the vehicle CARBON MONOXIDE ALARM Your coach is equipped with a carbon monox ide CO alarm located on the ceiling in the bed room area The CO alarm is powered by...

Страница 23: ...oor We recommend that you become thoroughly familiar with the operating instructions displayed on the side of the fire extinguisher or in the infor mation supplied in your Motor Home Operations Manual...

Страница 24: ...fire safe manner into your smoke alarm 2 Your smoke alarm will not work without power Never remove the battery to quiet the alarm When your smoke alarm beeps about once a minute the battery is weak I...

Страница 25: ...id cool ant brake fluid power steering fluid and windshield washer solvent 7 Unhook and store sewer and water supply hoses 8 Retract step 9 Be sure that all of your cargo is secured in event of a sudd...

Страница 26: ...r dealer or a locksmith can provide you with dupli cate keys or modify the locks FUEL SELECTION Refer to your chassis operating guide for the manufacturer s recommendations on proper fuel selection GA...

Страница 27: ...the service brake with your right foot and hold the parking brake pedal down with your left foot while you pull the release lever The release lever is located above the brake pedal NOTE On some Workh...

Страница 28: ...means of a magnetic door switch attached to the lower hinged edge of the screen door section of the entrance doors The steps will extend when the screen door is opened and retract when the screen door...

Страница 29: ...n turned to either the On or Start position For additional information on the step see the step manufacturer s operators manual included in your Owners InfoCase SEATS The driver and co pilot seats may...

Страница 30: ...at To gain full pro tection of the safety belt never let more than one person use the same safety belt at any one time and do not let the safety belts become damaged by pinching them in the doors or i...

Страница 31: ...installed and secured child re straint system can help reduce the chance or se verity of personal injury to a child in an accident or during a sudden maneuver Children may be injured in an accident i...

Страница 32: ...s during cold weather operation An ON OFF switch for the mirror heaters is located near the remote mirror controls The power mirror control switch is intended for fine adjustment of the mirrors If you...

Страница 33: ...at Air Conditioning Controls 6 Cigarette Lighter 12V DC Outlet 7 Radio Cassette Player 8 Rear Auto Heater Switch 9 Headlight Instrument Light Control 10 Slide Out Room Switch See your Workhorse or For...

Страница 34: ...ions are working If your speed control does not function properly contact your dealer COMFORT CONTROLS AUTO AIR CONDITIONER HEATER Controls for the air conditioner heater de froster and vent are all c...

Страница 35: ...g are required 1 Turn the mode selection knob to OFF This will shut off the fan and prevent outside air from entering the unit NOTE The automotive air conditioner is not de signed to cool the entire i...

Страница 36: ...VERAGE TRAY Storage Space Lifting the hinged top of the beverage tray will reveal room to store several small items COACH LEVELING SYSTEMS The coach leveling system performs the dual function of level...

Страница 37: ...s tem as a lift for changing tires or working under the vehicle Never check for hydraulic fluid leaks using your hands and or any other body part The leaking fluid is under pressure and is capable of...

Страница 38: ...the control panel Momentarily depress this switch to activate the leveling system The LED will light up and be a steady green which indicates that the system is ready If the LED lights up and is flash...

Страница 39: ...the system twice a year in the spring prior to the heavy travel season and in the winter prior to storage The following check list has been provided as a guideline for mainte nance NOTE During period...

Страница 40: ...t control switch is located near the leveling system pad on the lower left dash area The Kwikee DigiSync slideout room system uses a digitally synchronized 12 VDC motorized room mechanism to insure sm...

Страница 41: ...uckle NOTE If latches become loose and will not stay fastened see your dealer for proper ad justment To Extend SlideOut Room See Operating Safety Precautions before pro ceeding Set Parking Brake To ex...

Страница 42: ...gain the room will need to be retracted using either the semi manual retraction method or the fully manual method Both meth ods listed below are intended as a means to retract the room to prepare the...

Страница 43: ...nd person cranking on the other handle simultaneously will greatly speed up the process At no point in the cranking process should you let one side get more than 2 inches 50 mm ahead of the other The...

Страница 44: ...ode Note Manual Mode and corresponding Front and Rear Actuator locations Front Actuator Retract In button Rear Actuator Extend Out button See your dealer for service of the slideout system before usin...

Страница 45: ...ff road place Park on a level spot turn off the ignition and turn on the hazard warning flasher system Because of the size and weight of this vehicle and its tires and the possible complications in vo...

Страница 46: ...point specified by chassis manufacturer Position jack so it may be operated without placing your body beneath vehicle 2 Screw jack extension pad out up until it touches jacking point surface 3 Begin...

Страница 47: ...s after correct mounting torque is applied 7 Mount spare wheel on studs and replace wheel nuts Refer to your chassis operating guide for wheel nut torque and tightening sequence WHEEL NUTS To properly...

Страница 48: ...ith the weak battery at a point at least 18 inches from the battery Do not connect to any moving parts THE MAIN SAFETY PRECAUTION IS TO MAKE THE FINAL GROUND CONNECTION ON THE ENGINE AT A SAFE DISTANC...

Страница 49: ...ating climbing a long hill on a hot day idling while stopped in traffic for long periods of time towing a trailer or automobile stopping after a period of high speed driving If the TEMP indicator on t...

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Страница 51: ...ecom mended the GCWR will equal the GVWR NOTE We recommend that you dump all hold ing tanks before traveling to avoid car rying unnecessary weight FRONT AXLE TIRE ALIGNMENT We recommend that you have...

Страница 52: ...alculate the NCC or CCC Winnebago uses vehicle sleeping capacity however your coach may be equipped with more belted seat ing positions than sleeping positions to give pas sengers a choice of seating...

Страница 53: ...brake requirements to be sure you select the right equipment before towing NOTE If you tow a car or trailer that weighs over 1 000 lbs it must be equipped with automatically activated brakes Before de...

Страница 54: ...filling facility or a known purified drinking water source Taste the water before filling the water tank in an unfamiliar location The water in some areas may contain an undesirable taste Do not use a...

Страница 55: ...miliar with these safe ty precautions and be alert to change in weather Be alert because thunderstorms can form at any time in any month of the year Thunder storms can produce large amounts of rain ov...

Страница 56: ...adequate gear range for the duration of the incline See your chassis operating guide for more information Descending A Hill When going down a long grade you may need to manually shift to a lower gear...

Страница 57: ...NCY Your motor home was designed primarily for recreational use and short term occupancy If you expect to occupy your coach for an extended period be prepared to deal with condensation and humid condi...

Страница 58: ...long term occupancy or permanent housing may lead to prema ture deterioration of structure interior finishes fabrics carpeting and drapes Damage or deterioration due to long term occupancy may not be...

Страница 59: ...nnect natural gas to the LP gas system Have the entire LP gas system inspected for possible leaks and missing or damaged parts at each tank filling Also inspect before and after each trip and any time...

Страница 60: ...the outside of the vehicle The tank supply valve is located near the top cen ter of the tank next to the regulator Before open ing the supply valve check to be sure all controls for gas appliances are...

Страница 61: ...the U S To avoid inconve nience check state regulations concerning flam mable gas transportation Make sure the filling attendant uses the 80 overflow valve when filling the tank A tank should never be...

Страница 62: ...is actually caused by failure of the liquid gas to vaporize as fast as it is needed As the temperature becomes colder it is increasingly harder for the liquid LP gas to vaporize At the same time the...

Страница 63: ...e Relationship chart typifies the LP gas loss with a decrease in temperature The percentage figures are the increase or decrease of vapor that would be available at 0 F These figures apply to any size...

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Страница 65: ...olt electrical equipment used at convenience outlets EXTERNAL POWER CORD Shoreline The external utility power cord commonly re ferred to as a shoreline is stored in the utility compartment on the left...

Страница 66: ...s connected The con verter will automatically sense the condition of the RV battery If it is below full charge the Charging Section will start charging the battery If the coach batteries have been ext...

Страница 67: ...for a short in the wiring or the appli ances Further Information Refer to the converter manufacturer s infor mation provided in your Owner InfoCase for additional information about your power con ver...

Страница 68: ...structions on starting and stopping your generator Basic Generator Operation Starting See generator manufacturer s operating in formation for specific instructions Reduce all electrical loads Shut off...

Страница 69: ...ators on the end or side of the vehicle where exhaust pipe of the generator is located 3 Park the vehicle so that the wind will carry the exhaust away from the vehicle Also note the position of other...

Страница 70: ...e use They will provide longer lasting power than standard automotive batteries and will withstand the frequent drain and recharge cycles that occur under the demanding conditions of a camping outing...

Страница 71: ...s against sulfating and insufficient charge are to 1 turn off the Auxiliary Battery switch to avoid parasitic discharge the trickle discharge caused by directly connected components like LP gas detect...

Страница 72: ...8 Appliances AUX START SWITCH See section 2 Driving Your Motor Home for information on Aux Start Switch AUXILIARY BATTERY Aux Batt SWITCH See section 2 Driving Your Motor Home for information on the A...

Страница 73: ...ize transmitting and receiving ca pabilities of the CB radio system TRAILER WIRING CONNECTOR Your coach is pre wired for trailer or car tow ing lights with a 6 pin socket on the rear bumper The connec...

Страница 74: ...SECTION 6 ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS 6 10 TM Tail lights GD Ground LT Left turn brake RT Right turn brake A Backup lights...

Страница 75: ...ger sidewall to ward the back of the coach Water Tank Gravity Fill City Water Pressure Fill Attach hose to city water connector Open tank fill valve inside com partment then turn water supply on Tank...

Страница 76: ...ch The water pump switch is located on the systems monitor panel See Section 8 While the switch is in the ON position the pump will automatically supply water pressure as it is need ed It is recommend...

Страница 77: ...compartment or on the left side of your vehicle 3 Turn on the external water source When connected to an outside source of water the water bypasses the demand pump and storage tank and supplies pressu...

Страница 78: ...on the left side of the coach WASTE WATER SYSTEM HOLDING TANKS The drainage system is self contained and uses two separate holding tanks to contain the waste water until it can be dumped at an appro...

Страница 79: ...again Close valve and replace dust cap securely 7 It is advisable to add an odor control chemi cal to the sewage holding tank These chemi cals are available at most R V stores 8 Rinse sewer hose thor...

Страница 80: ...ed to drain water from the water tank and the water supply lines when preparing the motor home for storage or when sanitizing the water system To open or close the drain valves turn the handles in the...

Страница 81: ...7 7 SECTION 7 PLUMBING SYSTEMS TANK CAPACITIES HT1 Black Water Holding Tank Lavatory Toilet 36 gal HT2 Gray Water Holding Tank Galley Shower 46 gal...

Страница 82: ...eft in the city water line See photo below Large yellow handled valve near the water tank under the bed Raise the bedboard and mattress at the foot of the bed to access See photo below Drain plug on o...

Страница 83: ...rption type which uses an ammonia water solution for cooling Ba sically ammonia vapor is distilled from the solu tion by heat produced from either LP gas or electricity and then carried to the finned...

Страница 84: ...r blue binder AUTO and MANUAL Modes Gas Operation Only If the gas does not ignite within 30 seconds which may occur on initial start up the refriger ator s gas valve will automatically close and the o...

Страница 85: ...ecially liquids in tight ly sealed containers Use crumpled paper between loose items to reduce rattling or clinking noises Further Information For further information and operating cau tions see the N...

Страница 86: ...terclockwise to the desired temperature setting Portable fuel burning equipment including wood and charcoal grills and stoves should not be used inside the recreational vehicle The use of this equipme...

Страница 87: ...an press the Hood Fan switch SYSTEMS MONITOR PANEL Wall Mounted The System monitor Panel provides a conve nient central location for checking the condition of all utility systems in your coach At the...

Страница 88: ...l in formation on the water pump and initial start up Battery Charge Meter Push the Levels Test button to check the level of charge voltage in the 12 volt coach battery The colored segments red yellow...

Страница 89: ...bout 10 15 seconds after the water heater switch is turned on then it will go off If the W H Pilot light comes on during nor mal operation it means that the burner has gone into lockout mode Turn the...

Страница 90: ...ngine to a heat exchanger surrounding the water heater tank Under normal conditions the entire contents of the water heater can be heated to about 140 F in about two hours or 100 miles of driving This...

Страница 91: ...then try steps 2 4 again If it still will not light after three attempts go to Shut Down steps and contact your dealer or a local RV service center NOTE Metal coatings used during manufacture of the f...

Страница 92: ...ool Only thermostat in the rear bedroom NOTE The ducted roof air conditioning system has ceiling registers that can be closed if necessary to force more cool air toward a specific area of the coach or...

Страница 93: ...s and provides a place for attaching the TV set and the 12 volt power source OPERATION Raising Antenna Turn elevating crank clockwise in UP direction about 13 turns or un til some resistance to turnin...

Страница 94: ...ns In front overhead TV cabinet if equipped In the flip down entertainment tray on the outside of the coach CHECKING PERFORMANCE The TV signals available to an RV are entirely dependent on its locatio...

Страница 95: ...INVERTER 130 Watt Optional The voltage inverter changes 12 volt DC cur rent into 110 volt AC current to operate your TV and VCR while traveling or when shoreline hookup is not available The inverter m...

Страница 96: ...the backrest until the cushions lie flat The bed is now ready for use To Revert to Couch Push the front edge of the seat toward the wall while lifting upward on the backrest until the couch is fully...

Страница 97: ...2 automatic refill press the small right pedal and hold until desired amount has been added Release pedal slowly Please refer to the manufacturer s information supplied with the toilet for further ope...

Страница 98: ...o help keep the inside of the coach cool in summer or to disperse light for houseplants Room Darkening Privacy Shade The sec ond upper section is an opaque darkening shade for nighttime privacy and da...

Страница 99: ...K Carefully remove the clock from the socket by rotating to the left counterclockwise about 1 4 turn as shown After replacing the battery place the clock back into the socket with the 12 at the 9 o cl...

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Страница 101: ...hile the ve hicle surface is hot or using hot water Do not use strong soaps or detergents for washing the motor home Always use a mild soap in warm water a commercially prepared product for cleaning a...

Страница 102: ...ightfastness additives which can be damaged by use of improper clean ing products Some water based household cleaning products are not formulated for use on fabrics and may cause excessive shrinkage o...

Страница 103: ...line for care and cleaning of ceiling fabrics used in your coach See cleaning chart on following page These materials are made from polypropylene or polyester synthetic fibers so they clean very well...

Страница 104: ...n it Steam cleaning is also an option Again take care not to over saturate the material Type of Stain Cleaning Agent How to Remove Mustard Ketchup Coffee Chocolate Tea Chewing Gum Oil Grease Tar Aspha...

Страница 105: ...leaning easier Always clean the surface before applying wax STAINLESS STEEL SINK The stainless steel sink can be cleaned with soap or detergent Rinse thoroughly with warm water and wipe dry to avoid s...

Страница 106: ...e lower rear edge of the engine cover Turn the hex wrench to the left counter clockwise to unlatch Lift the rear end of the cover upward and pull the cover from the opening To reinstall the cover posi...

Страница 107: ...lso cause the vehicle to pull to the right or left Have your dealer inspect your vehicle s suspen sion and steering components periodically for misalignment or wear Out of balance tires will not roll...

Страница 108: ...g should be checked immediately anytime this con dition is apparent Refer to your chassis operating guide for further information AUTOMOTIVE 12 VOLT FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS The automotive fuses and...

Страница 109: ...C Close dump valves and refit the dust cap onto the drain outlet 2 Level the motor home and drain the entire plumbing system as described in the follow ing steps 3 Open all drain valves See the water...

Страница 110: ...or izing effect they may damage plastic and rubber parts in the system NOTE As an alternative to totally draining the plumbing system you may winter ize tanks and lines by pumping non toxic RV antifre...

Страница 111: ...drain outlet Your drainage and fresh water systems are now totally winterized 13 Have the vehicle chassis completely serviced and lubricated Be sure radiator antifreeze protection level is sufficient...

Страница 112: ...nect toilet water line and close flush valve 6 Add a few gallons of water to the fresh water tank and check for leaks especially at junc tions Also make sure all hangers and sup ports are securely in...

Страница 113: ...uide 0 1 Chassis Service Maintenance 9 6 Child Restraints 2 7 Coach Leveling System 2 12 Cold Weather Storage Procedure 10 1 Comfort Controls 2 10 Connecting a Battery Charger 3 4 Connecting Jumper Ca...

Страница 114: ...icle 4 1 Loading 1 4 LP Gas Alarm 1 3 LP Gas Furnace Suburban 8 8 LP Gas Leaks 1 2 LP Gas Leaks 5 4 LP Gas Level 8 6 LP Gas Output 5 2 LP Gas Supply 5 1 LP Tank System 5 2 M Maintenance 1 5 Maximum Oc...

Страница 115: ...Protector 6 2 Thetford Toilet 8 15 Tires 9 7 Trailer Wiring Connector 6 9 Travel Straps 2 16 Travel Tips 4 4 Travel with LP Gas 5 3 TV Antenna 8 11 TV Signal Amplifier 8 12 U Underbody 9 1 Upholstery...

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Страница 117: ..._____ Serial ____________ Refrigerator Brand ___________ Model ____________ Serial ____________ Television Brand ___________ Model ____________ Serial ____________ Video Cassette Player Brand ________...

Страница 118: ...MAINTENANCE RECORD Date Odometer Mileage Description of Service Cost...

Страница 119: ...FUEL OIL RECORD Date Odometer Mileage Fuel Gal Oil Qts MPG Cost Date Odometer Mileage Fuel Gals Oil Qts MPG Cost...

Страница 120: ...FUEL OIL RECORD Date Odometer Mileage Fuel Gal Oil Qts MPG Cost Date Odometer Mileage Fuel Gals Oil Qts MPG Cost...

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