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AMERICAN COACH ASSOCIATION

The association

of

Al\iERICAN EAGLE, AMERICAN DREAM,

AMERICAN TRADITION and LIMITED

Motorcoach Owners

WELCOME
how much you are enjoying your new coach because we,
DITIONS AND LIMITEDS - and we invite you

Why

should you join? Because
ers and, with all due modesty,
regional chapters covering most

AMERICAN COACH ASSOCIATION was formed to encourage camaraderie and the exchange
of

information not only among members but with the manufacturer

by Fleetwood Motor Homes,
AMERICAN

and /

or

informed about your coach; opportunities to see ideas that owners have incorporated
coaches; optional tours and activities; the
Division; and new coaches displayed by dealers.

TO

THE

WORLD

COACH ASSOCIATION holds rallies twice a year in areas that arc interesting

scenic. Fun and informative, they feature brief seminars to entertain you or keep you

OF

AMERICAN COACH ASSOCIATION I

too, own EAGLES, DREAMS,

to

join us,

it's

fun, that's why. There is camaraderie in meeting other own-

we're

a darn nice bunch I There are also rallies, a newsletter, and

of

the USA.

as

"latest info" from Fleetwood's American Coach

well.

We

can appreciate

It

is not sponsored

in

TRA-

their

AMERICAN
tion on upcoming rallies and news from the regional chapters, including information on their
rallies. And

Regional chapters foster fun and friendship among owners in a specific area, Members
AMERICAN

chapter's rally
So what does it cost

membership is $36, prorated from
member
with your check

All kidding aside, we really would like to have you
your elegant new coach and

Sincerely, AMERICAN

COACH ASSOCIATION members also receive a newsletter which gives infonna-

of

course, new members are always recognized and welcomed in the newsletter.

COACH ASSOCIATION from outside the area are invited

if

they happen to be in that area,

of

AMERICAN

to

to

join

this elite group') A mere pittance I Initiation fee is $14 and annual

JULY (see enclosed application). Now you too, can be a

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the address shown on the form.

COACH ASSOCIATION MEMBERS

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we'11100k forward to getting acquainted.

or

you may even join more than one chapter.

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our group.

to

participate in a

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know you're enjoying

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MEMBERSHIP

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and LIMITED

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Dear

Owner(s)

American Coach Chapter

The

Family

of

an American Eagle, American Dream, American Tradition or Limited

Motor

Coach

IV!otor

of

YMCA

Association

Home:

Congratulations on choosing an American Coach
would like to invite you to join our organization. The American Coach Chapter (ACC)

Coach
Division
parked as a group at the National FMCA Conventions.
in
to provide service and repair and one

To be eligible
American Tradition

Please consider joining our group. An application
it and your check to

Association (FMCA) was formed to allow owners

of

Fleetwood Enterprises an opportunity to gather at a Pre-Convention

the Spring and the other

to

join, you must own at least a one-third share

or Limited motor

in

late Summer or early Fall. The American Coach service team attcnds

or

more

home

a Chapter member.

APPLICATION FOR

MEMBERSHIP

Product, we are sure that you will enjoy your coach and we

of

motor homes produced by the American Coach

Rally

FMCA

dealers attend to display. demonstrate and sell new coaches.

and be a member in good standing of FMCA.

is

provided below, fill it out and mail it as indicaled,

IN THE AMERICAN

holds two National Conventions each year, one

in

an American Eagle. American Dream,

COACH

CHAPTER

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the Family I'doten

then travel

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to

our

FMCA

and be

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LIMITED

ONE

...

YEAR/THREE"'YEAR

WARRANTY

For Motor Homes Manufactured by subsidiaries

sold

in

the United States and Canada

Your ne\v motor

electrical

manufactureL is \varranted under normal

manufacturiug
damage
appearance
corrected
the dealership.

The
and

home

demonstrator
the following periods:

systems,

to paint. graphics,

during

warranly

begins

is first placed into

1.

For
a

period

received

mileage

home,

defects in material or

items that may

the

extends

on

the date

unit

all defects (other than structural) the warranty

of

15,000

shown

including

and all

(whichever

one

appliances

exterior

occur

inspection

to the first retail

of

original retail delivery

service

year

from

total

on

the

the

structure, plumhing, heating and

and

equipment

use

to

be

free from

workmanship.

materials,

prior to delivery are

process at the

purchaser

as a rental, commercial or

occurs first).

such

miles

of

use as

odometer

upholstery

manufacturing

The

warranty

date

or

until the

determined

(whichever

and

or

installed by the

Defects

usually

his

the

occurs

or

or

other

planl

transferee(s)

date

the

motor

extends

extends

unit

has

by the

t1rst).

of

Fleetwood Enterprises,

or

for

for

Inc"

COVERAGE

PROVIDED

For

2.
to the following:
walls,

owner

the

owner

notice

period.

Manual;

interior

TV

the first

Center,

Written

manufacturer

warranty

The
Owner's

10

latches,
during
adjustments
maintenance
replacement

If a problem
warranty, the
Service

The

structural

interior

of

not

is

responsible

or

antenna

90

are

unless required as a direct

of

a defective part

occurs

owner

shall deliver the

defects, 3 years: structural defects are

roof

structure,

walls and ceilings.

defects
later

however,

exterior

days

the responsibility

giviog sufficient

must

be

than ten (10) days after the

for

normal

minor

doors, LP

control, etc.) will be

of

warranty

which the
shall

owner

conlactthe

motor

under

information

sub-floor

gi\'en to the selling

maintenance

adjustments

regulator

performed

coverage.

of

the

owner

result

this warranty.

believes is

selling

home

to the

Service Center location for warranty service.

structure,

expiration

as

(such as

pressure,

by

Thereafter,

as

oormal

of

repair

covered

dealer,

to

resolve

dealer

or

limited

exterior

dealer

or

described

adjustments

cabinet

the

dealer

such

or

by this

the

Fleetwood

the matter.

or

Fleetwood

of

the

in

the

OWNER'S

OBLIGATIONS

WARRANTY

By agreement with the manufacturer, (he dealer is obligated to

maintain the

predelivery
correct defects in

If

the dealer is unable

owner

contact the Fleetwood Service Center at the address listed below and
provide the Fleetwood Service Center with a description in writing
the problem

Upon receipt
unwilling
repair or replace any parts necessary to
workmanship or will take

required.

This

warranty

1.

motor

home

prior

to

retail sale. to perform a detailed

ill~pection

is

convinced

and

of

to resolve the problem. the Fleetwood Service Center will

and to repair or replace any parts necessary

maLeriai

is covered

attempts

notice

or workmanship.

or

unwilling to resolve a problem which the

by

the warranty, the

made

to

resolve

of

a claim, where the dealer was unable or

other

appropriate action

it.

COHect

owner

defects

as

in

may

should

material

be

does not coyer:

The automotive system (including the chassis and drive
train), tires and batteries, which are covered
warranties

components.

of

the respective manufacturers

by the separate

of

these

(0

or

of

DEALER'S

OBlICATIONS

WHEN

DOES

THE

NOT

THE

DEALER

RESOLVE

PROBLEM

MANUFACTURER'S

OBLIGATIONS

WHAT

Is

COVERED

THIS

WARRANTY

NOT

By

2. Defects caused by
a.

Abuse. misuse, negligence

b.

Failure to
Owner's

c. Alteration

d. Environmental conditions (salt, hail, chemicals in the

atmosphere, elc.)

or

comply

Manual;

or

modification

related to:

or

accident;

with instructions contained in the

of

the motor home;

W.4IlIl.4NTY

3, Normal deterioration due

of

fabrics

4.

Normal maintenance and seryice items, such as light bulbs.

or

drapes, carpet wear. etc.

to

\\TJr

or

exposure, such as fading

fuses, wiper blades, lubricants, etc.

S.

Motor

homes on which tbe

odometer

altered.

6.

Transportation

Center location, loss

loss, loss

to

and from

of

use, towing charges, bus fares, vehicle rental,

dealer

of

time, inconvenience, commercial

or

Fleetwood Service

incidental charges such as telephone calls
other incidental

Some

states do not aJlow the exclusion

or

consequential damages.

or

limitation
consequential damages, so the above limitation
apply

to

you.

This

warranty

have

other

The

manufacturer
representation
beyond

those

gives

rights

or

expressly

you

specific

which

is

not

vary

responsible

warranty

set

from

made

forth

legal

state

for

by

any

in this

rights,

to

state.

any

dealer

warranty.

reading has been

or

hotel

bills,

of

incidental

or

exclusion may not

and

you

may

undertaking,

or

other

person

or

or

also

Brand

Name:

___________________

Model:

Serial

No.:

HEADQUARTERS:

fleetwood's
Parts & Service

1420 West Patterson Street

Decatur, IN 46773

American

Coach

Division

~

Service [phone]
Parts [phone]
Fax [phone]

CORPORATE

Motor Home Division

Fleetwood Enterprises, Inc.

PO. Box 7638

Riverside, C A 92513-7638
[phone]

The

particle board, hardwood plywood, or paneling used in

motor
supply us with these materials

urea-formaldehyde

home

are made with urea-formaldehyde,

have asked that we tell you about

with the statements on this page,

The

your

companies that

IMPORTANT

NOTICES

WARNING

This

product
tured
hyde
vapor
cause
and·
aggravation
respiratory
as asthma,
tion
of

Champion
Corporation

with

resin,

may
headaches, eye,

throat

should

such

problems,

is

manufac-

urea-formatde-

Formaldehyde

in

some

irritation,

of

allergies and

problems,

Proper

reduce

International

people

ventila-

the

nose

and

such

risk

WARNING

This

product
ponents
manufactured

Trichloroethane, a
that

may

Ventilation
interior

of

public
ment
the

your

health

by

upper

is

important for making the

motor
Please read the section about ventilation
and prolonged occupancy in the
With

Your

Motor

Owner's j\1al1ual.

contains

containing

with

substance

be

harmful

and

destroying

atmosphere,

home

Home

chapter

com-

or

1,1,1

to

the

environ-

ozone

in

comfortable.

Living

in this

AI

This
tured
hyde
small
hyde,
in

temporary

ry
vate

or
reduce
levels,

Weyerhauser

WARNING

product

with

a urea-formalde-

resin

and

quantities

Formaldehyde

the

indoor

eye and

irritation,

respiratory

allergies, Ventilation

and may aggra-

indoor

Irritant:
tains a urea-formaldehyde
resin
formaldehyde
concentrations,

hyde can be
eyes and
system
tible
with
ailments, Use
ventilation,
develop,
physician,

Georgia-Pacific

is

manufac-

will

release

of

formalde-

levels

air

can cause

respirato-

conditions

will

formaldehyde

Corporation

WARNING

This

product

and

of
persons
allergies

may

vapors

Formalde-

irritating

upper

especially

respiratory

such

or

respiratory

with

If

symptoms

consult

Corporation

con-

release

in

low

to

the

suscep-

as

those

adequate

your

We are required

by

the National Fire Prevel1tion Association (NFPA)

to

tell you

consumer

information provided

American National Standards Institille (ANSI).

tion and warnings found on these pages
other chapters

Gas

System

of

this Owner's Manual, Please see the

and

Appliances

chapters for

may

other

also

operating information.

Do

not

bring
flammable
sion

may

A

warning

This

label reads:

aO-PERCENT OF CAPACITY,

SAFETY

und

tile

The

informa~

be

found in

LP

lP

lP

safety and

WARNING

or

store

LP

gas

containers,

liquids

result.

label has been located near the

inside

DO

the

vehicle

NOT FILL CONTAINER(S}

because a

CAS

CAS

REGULATIONS

RECARDINC

SYSTEMS

ApPLIANCES

gasoline

LP

TO

or

other

fire

or

explo-

gas container,

MORE THAN

AND

Overfilling
flow

tainer

liquid

The
range:

IF

YOU

1,

Extinguish
materials.

2.

Do

3.

Shut
connection.

4.

Open

5.

Leave the area

6. Have the gas
ed before

LP

gas
diaphragm
compartments

Make

is

kept in place

in

excessive

the

which

following

can cause fire

will

contain

LP gas,

SMELL GAS:

not

touch

off

the

doors

using

regulators

vent

sure

that

gas

any

LP

gas

container

approximately

label has been placed

open

flames,

electrical

gas

supply

and

other

ventilation

until

the

system

facing downward. Regulators that are

have been

regulator

to

pressure

checked and leakage

again.

must

vent faces

minimize

can

result

or

explosion. A properly

ao-

pilot

switches,

at the tank valve(s}

odor

clears.

always

equipped

vent

blockage

causing

fire

in

percent

in

the

lights,

openings.

be

installed

with a protective

downward

which

explosion,

uncontrolled

of

its

vehicle

and all

or

source

and the

could

filled

volume

near

smoking

gas

supply

correct-

with

gas

con-

as

the

the

not

in

cover.

cover

result

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AMERicAN

TR4dirioN

SAFETY

LP

CAS

LP

CAS

REGULATIONS

REGARDING

SYSTEMS

AND

ApPLIANCES

J

It

is not safe

for

comfort

ances need

Before

1. Open
exhaust fan, and

2.

Open

This

warning

the

cooking

vide

an adequate
combustion.
of

oxygen

size

of

proper

cooking
gers

of
important
be used
ger

of

asphyxiation

appliance is used

time.

WARNING

to

use

heating.

fresh

operation:

overhead

window.

label

area

Unlike

supply

the

recreational vehicle, and

ventilation

appliance(s)

asphyxiation.

that

cooking

for

comfort

cooking

Cooking

air

for

safe operation.

vent

has

been located in

to

remind

supply

is

homes,

limited
when

will

It

appliances

heating

is

greater

for

long

of

appliances

or

turn

you

to

fresh air

the

amount

due

to

using

avoid dan-

is

especially

as

the dan-

when the

periods

appli-

on

pro-

for

the

the

not

of

WARNING

Portable
ment,
charcoal
shall
recreational
of

this
recreational
cause fires

fuel-burning

including

grills

not

be used

equipment

WARNING

LP gas

be placed
the vehicle.
ers are
devices
sive
gas

containers

equipped

which

pressure

to

the atmosphere.

equip-

wood

and stoves,

inside

vehicle. The use

inside

vehicle

or

asphyxiation.

or

stored

LP

gas

with safety

relieve exces-

by

discharging

and
this

may

shall

inside

contain-

the

not

AMERicAN

T IlAdirioN

WARRANTY

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01

02

INTROduCTioN

WARRANTiES
WARRANTY

SUCjCjESTioNS

REPORTiNCj SAfETY
OWNER'S INfoRMATioN PACkACjE
CHAssis
SUSPENSioN AliCjNMENT ANd

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INTRODUCTION

Welcome to the recreational vehicle life-style and the grow-

ing:

family

for choosing: a Fleetwood motor

Your
years
forms with, or exceeds, applicable

Slandards Institute (ANS!), National Fire Protection

Association (NFPA), CanadialZ Standords Association (CSA)

(units built for Canada only), Federal Motor Vehicle Safety

Standards (FlvlVSS)
(EPA) and California

tions.

ing, heating, electrical and

seal attached

with

ANSI

Like all finely crafted eqnipment, your
require care and regular maintenance in order to deliver

imum
operating and maintenance
ment

motor

the

motor
This

information outlines important areas

maintenance

your

from
good
care for it will help you enjoy many miles and years
ationalliving.

of

motor

home owners. We sincerely thank you

home'

motor

of

home has been designed

to

provide you with

carefree, pleasant traveling and vacationing. It con-

American

National

and Environmental Protection Agency

Air

These

Resources

standards and regulations establish the plumb-

other

just

outside the entry

Board

(CARB) regula-

requirements for safety.

door

indicates compliance

The

or CSA standards.

molor

home will

max-

value and performance. The

dealer

will give you basic

instructions_ However, supple-

this by reading all instructional material furnished with

home

home

motor

working knowledge

in the Owner's Illformation Package and

Chassis Operator's/Owller's Gllide!Nlallllal.

of

operation and

Cor

you

to

follow for safe, trouble-free service

home. Study these instructions carefully. A

of

your motor home and how

of

to

recre-

~T

This
many
motor home

instructions for its safe
use. This manual, includ­ing
illustrations, is
eral nature
equipment

described

this
optional. Because

continuous

product

conducted

it

is
product changes may
be

tions

manual are intended

guide,
extend the
ties

subsidiary, parent com­pany

the standard written
ranty as presented

manual.

NOTE

manual

features

photographs

manual

possible that recent

included. The instruc-

included

and

of

the manufacturing

or

describes

of

your

and

includes

of

a gen-

only

Some

and

features

or

shown

may

of

program

improvement

by

Fleetwood,

in this

as

in no way

responsibili-

affiliates beyond

war-

in

,

and

in

be

the

of

not

a

this

INTROduCTioN

In this manual, statements preceded by the follll\\'ing words

are

of

special significance:

AI

WARNING]

means that there is the possibility

self

and others.

AI

CAUTION I

means that there is the possibility

til

indicates points

NOTE

of

particular interest for more efficient and

of

personal injury to your-

of

damage to the vehicle.

convenient operation.

Please pay close attention to these statements while you read
this manual.

If

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 problems which might occur.

.i!--NOiE---

This

product is des;gned

I

for

recreational use

short term
only.

It is
intended to be used
permanent housing. Use
of

this product for long

term or permanent occu-

pancy may lead to prema-

ture

deterioration of interi-

or

finishes, fabrics. car-

peting, drapes,

ances

Oamage
due

to

pancy
normal,

stitute misuse, abuse,

neglect, thereby reducing
your warranty protection.
Before
motor home for long term
occupancy.

reievant sections

manual.

terms

is

of

occupancy

not

designed

and

or

deterioration

long term occu-

not

considered

and

will under the

the warranty con-

considering

consult

and

fixtures.

in

and

Or

as

appli-

Of

this

the

this

motor

Your
sive warranty programs in the RV industry.
the warranty in the front
rights

and

home

is

covered

by

one

of

the

1110St

compreben-

Please refer to

of

this manual.

It

explains

your

obligations, as well as the rights and obligations

the dealer and manufacturer. Please read this section careful-

You

ly.

related problem. and
you on the
warranty
your

will be better informed in case you have a warranty-

your

dealer

road

again.

or

what it does or does not cover, please contact

If

you have any questions about the

will

be

better able to get

dealer.

of

WARRANTIES

AfHFR;CAIV

TaAdirioN

The materials in your Owner's Information Package contain

warranty information and operating instructions on the
ous appliances and components in your motor home.
\Varranty registration cards for these items should be filled
out and mailed as soon
your motor home.
for a particular appliance, contact your dealer.

as

possible after you take delivery

If

you do not ha\'e operating instructions

vari-

of

INTROduCTioN

You will automatically receive an
mate! y 3-4 weeks after delivery

This card is imprinted with your name, the motor home
al

number, and manufacturing subsidiary location,

motor home ever needs warranty service, present this card to

the dealer,

Service Center.

The

motor home has been thoroughly inspected before ship-

ment. Your dealer is responsible for performing a complete

predelivery inspection

components as specitjed
plied
should receive a copy
your dealer \vhen your motor home is delivered to you,

As a part

is responsible for road testing the motor home, noting and
correcting any steering problems before delivery.

Fleetwood

or

have it available when contacting a Fleetwood

of

the chassis and all motor home

in

the predelivery checklists sup-

by

the motor home and chassis manufacturers. You

of

these completed checklists from

of

the predelivery inspection procedure, the dealer

and

its subsidiaries will not be responsible

frollt end alignment after this predelivery inspection

OWl1ercare

of

your new motor home.

Card approxi-

If

seri-

your

for

is

done,

You should return your motor
warranty service.

other

authorized Fleetwood motor home dealer. The service
department at any
manual can help you find a dealer

If

you have a warranty or service concern about the chassis

portion

directly to an authorized chassis dealer for service. This

of

your vehicle please be aware that you may go

If

this is not

of

the locations listed at the back

home

pOSSible,

to the selling dealer for

in

your area,

you may contact any

of

this

may

I NTlwd

uCTioN

------~

~~~~~-~~-~-~-~-~--

save you time ,md effort as the chassis warranty is adminis-

tered by the chassis manufacturer. Consult your area phone
directory for an authorized dealer and makc arrangements
with their service department.

If

you are unsure

if

the con­cern is chassis related, feel free to contact your Fleetwood
dealer to assist you.

If,

for some reason, a problem is not handled to your

satisfaction:

1.

Discuss any warranty-related problems directly with the
manager and/or owner
opportunity
ter for you.

2.

If

a problem arises that has not been resolved

faction

to

help the service department resolve the mat-

by

your local dealer, please contact:

of

the dealership, giving them an

to

your satis-

Fleetwood's American Coach Division

Parts and Service

1420 West Patterson Street

Decatur, IN 46733

Phone

[phone]

~---

3.

We sincerely believe that your dealer and the factory repre­sentative will
arise.

If

send a letter describing

be

able

to

solve any problem which might

their combined efforts are not satisfactory, please

the

circumstances to:

Fleetwood Enterprises, Inc.

Motor Home Dil'ision

Box 7638 Riverside,

PO

Please include the brand name and serial number of your
motor home. The serial number
tion tag next

to

the entry door, and

CA

92513-7638

is

located

on

on

your warranty card.

the identifica-

There may be times when your motor home will need repairs

or

parts while you are on the road.

If

your motor home

is

repaired by a non-authorized repair facility (non-Fleetwood
dealer), be sure
are replaced. These parts will usually have to be returned
your dealer before you can

to

save receipts and especially any parts that

be

reimbursed for their cost.

to

AMEiliCAN

Tn4CiirioN

If

you need service or warranty information, please see the

booklets and other documents included in your

Information Package, When contacting any

Owner's

of

the equip­ment manufacturers, always have the model and serial
numbers available, Appliance identification numbers will be

found

on

tags or plates attached to the appliance,

INTROduCTioN

WARRANTY

SERVICE

Chassis

component

(engine, transmission, axles, etc,) identi-

fication numbers will be located in the manuals included

with your

If

you need service or warranty information, the following

motor

home,

phone numbers may be helpful:

Fleetwood American Coach Service

(800)

Warranty
Chassis (Spartan)
Engine (Cummins)
Transmission (Allison)

& Technical Service

Parts

(800)

(800)
(800)
(800)

344-3245
435-7345
543-4334
343-7357

252-5283

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01,7

INTROduCTioN

If

you need service or warranty information. please see the

booklets and other documents included

Information Package.

ment manufacturers. always have the model and serial
numbers available. Appliance identification numbers will
be found on tags

If

you ever need warranty work done, be sure to have the
right papers with you. Take your warranty folder.
work

is

not covered under the warranty, your
department can help you with getting the correct service.
Always keep a maintenance
vice history.

When

or

plates attached to the appliance.

contacting any

log

of

your

in

your Owner's

of

dealer's

motor

home's

the equip-

If

required

service

ser-

SUGGESTIONS

OBTAINING

SERVICE

YOUR

MOTOR

FOR

FOR

HOME

Always
the specific work you want done.
that
town, let the service advisor know.

And finally, be reasonable with requests.
list
motor home very soon, discuss the situation with the service

advisor, listing the items in order
the service department manage their time and will help get
you going as quickly as possible.

make

is

not

of

service items that need attention and you

a written list

on

your

of

the motor

If

you've

maintenance log, especially while out

Don't

of

priority. This will help

home's

keep secrets.

If

problems or

had work done

you have a long

need

of

your