Fleetwood Bounder 1986 Owner's Manual

FULL

ONE-YEAR/15,OOO

---WARRANTY----

MILE

FOR MOTOA HOMES MANUFACTURED

COVERAGE PROVIDED

Your

new

motor

home.

manufacturer, The

warranty

home is first placed into service

one year from such date or unHl the unit has received

first), Written notice

occurs of

the applicable warranty period.

OWNER'S OBLIGATIONS

The

owner to the interior of exterior doors, first as a direct

If dealer, giving him sufficient information location for warranty service.

DEALER'S OBLIGATIONS

By agreement With the manufacturer, the dealer is obligated to maintain the motor home prior inspection and to repair

WHEN THE DEALER

If TURING PLANT at the address listed to

MANUFACTURING PLANT OBLIGATIONS

Upon receipt any parts necessary to correct defects in

WHEN THE

If the

WHAT

IS NOT COVERED

THIS WARRANTY

THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC THE MANUFACTURER IS NOT RESPONSIBLE

PERSON

is responsible for normal maintenance as described

90

davs

of

result of repair or replacement

a problem occurs

the dealer

is

unable or unwilling

resolve

it.

of

MANUFACTURING PLANT

the representatives

owner

should call the toU·free number listed

1. THE AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEM (INCLUDING THE

2.

DEFECTS A. ABUSE, MISUSE, NEGLIGENCE B. C.

3.

NORMAL DETERIORATION

4. NORMAL MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE ITEMS, SUCH AS LIGHT BULBS, FUSES, WIPER BLADES, LUBRICANTS,

5.

MOTOR HOMES

6. TRANSPORTATION MERCIAL LOSS,

CALLS SOME STATES

ABOVE UMITATION

BEYOND THOSE EXPRESSLY

including

is

warranted under normal use to be free from manufacturing

extends to the

warranty coverage. Thereafter,

DOES

notice

SEPARATE WARRANTIES

FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH INSTRUCTJOI\:; CONTAINED IN THE OWNER'S

ALTERATION

OR

first

as

of

defects

LP

which

the

owner

Of

replace any parts necessary to correct defects

NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM

to

of

a claim, where the dealer

of

the manufacturing plant are unable to resolve the problem and the

BY

THE

EXPRESS

DOES

NOT COVER:

CAUSED

BY

OR

MODIFICATION

ON

WHICH THE ODOMETER READING HAS

TO

LOSS

HOTEL BILLS,

DO

NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION

OR

SOLD IN THE UNITED STATES

the

structure,

retail purchaser and his transferee(s) and begins on

a rental,

regulator pressure, cabinet latches,

believes is covered by this warranty, the

resolve a problem which the

below

DOES

OR

RELATED TO:

DUE

AND FROM DEALER

OF

USE. TOWING CHARGES.

OR

EXCLUSION lEGAL

SET

plumbing,

commercial

must

be given to the selting dealer or

such

of

a defective part under

to

resolve

and provide the manufacturer

material or workmanship,

NOT RESOLVE

WARRANTY

OF

THE RESPECTIVE MANUFACTURERS

OR

OF

TO WEAR

OTHER INCIDENTAL

MAY

RIGHTS. AND YOU

FOR

ANY

FORTH IN THIS WARRANTY.

BY

SUBSIDIARIES OF

heating

or

demonstrator

15,000

total miles

in

adjustments are the responsibility

the

matter. The

ownetis

was

unable or unwilling to resolve the problem,

THE

PROBLEM

below

to describe

THE

CHASSIS AND DRIVE TRAIN),

ACCIDENT;

THE MOTOR HOME;

OR

EXPOSURE,

OR

MANUFACTURING PLANT LOCATION, LOSS

BUS

OR OR

NOT APPLY TO YOU.

MAY

UNDERTAKING, REPRESENTATION,

AND

and

electrical

defects

unit (whichever

of

use

as

the

Owner's

TV

antenna control, etc.)

this

warranty.

owner

CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. LIMITATION

owner

shall deliver

in

material or

convinced

with

or

will

take other appropriate

the

problem and

SUCH AS FADING

BEEN

FARES, CAR RENTAL, INCIDENTAL CHARGES SUCH AS TELEPHONE

ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM STATE

flEETWOOD

CANADA

systems,

and

in material

the

date

determined manufacturer

AL

OF

occurs

by

Manual;

however,

of

the

shall

contact

the

motor

workmanship.

is

covered

a description

by

owner

the

attempts

TIRES

OF

THESE COMPONENTS.

OF

TEREO.

INCIDENTAL

OR

WARRANTY MADE

ENTERPRISES, INC,

all

appliances

or

of

original retail delivery or the date the

first).

the

mileage shown

not

later

minor

will

owner

the SELLING DEALER, or other authorized

home

to

retail sale, to perform a detailed predeJivery

the warranty,

in

writing

the

action

is convinced that

made to

ANO SA TTERIES, WHICH

MANUAL'

FABRICS

OR

and

workmanship,

The

than

be

as normal maintenance Ijr'lless required

to

manufacturing plant

CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.

equipment

warranty

on

ten (1 0) days after

adjustments (such

performed

the DEALER or manufacturing

he

should contact the MANUFAC·

of

the problem and attempts made

as

may

be

it

is covered by the warranty,

reSOlve

OR

ORA

PES,

OF

TIME, INCONVENIENCE, COM-

BY

ANY DEALER

installed

extends

the odometer (whichever

for a period of

the

expiration

as

by

required.

it.

adjustments

the

dealer during

will

repair or replace

ARE

COVERED

CARPET WEAR, ETC.

ETC.

TO

OR

by

the

motor

the

plant

BY

SO

THE

STATE.

OTHER

Brand

Name

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CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS:

Consumer Fleetwood

P.O. Box

Riverside, California From California: From

A ffairs

Enterprises,

7300

Outside

Department

(800)

of

California:

Inc.

92523

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(800)

No.

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manufacturer ing consumer information tion and the American National Standards Institute. The information ings found here Please

for other safety

LP

GAS

CONTAINERS

PRESSURE

IT

IS

NOT

APPLIANCES

1.

OPEN

2.

OPEN

THIS

WARNING

TO

PROVIDE HOMES. RECREATIONAL APPLIANCES(S) TANT THAT

.

DANGER PERIODS

PORTABLE AND

STOVES,

THIS

EQUIPMENT

ASPHYXIATION.

DO

NOT

LIQUIDS

A

warning

FILL

CONTAINER(S)

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explosion. A properly

as

liquid

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following

IF

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2.

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3,

Open

4.

5.

leave

6.

Have

lP gas Regulators

Make

sure

vent

blockage

REGULATIONS

AND

of

this recreational vehicle

may

see sections titled "Liquid Petroleum Gas

CONTAINERS

BY

SAFE

NEED OVERHEAD WINDOW.

AN

THE

AMOUNT

COOKING

OF

ASPHYXIATION

OF

TIME.

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SHALL

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label

the

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operating information.

SHALL

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TO

USE

COOKING

FRESH

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VENT

LABEL

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OF

AND

AVOID

APPLIANCES

EQUIPMENT,

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INSIDE

LP

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been

located

TO

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container

filled

BEEN

OXYGEN

THE

container

ADEQUATE

VEHICLE.

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OR

STORE

THE

has

gas

REGARDING

LP

GAS

APPLIANCES

as

provided by the National Fire Prevention Associa-

be

found

in

WARNING:

NOT

BE

PLACED

WITH

GAS

OR

DANGERS IS

USED

GAS

can

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TO

THE

WARNING:

APPLIANCES

FOR

SAFE

TURN

ON

LOCATED

SUPPLY

OF

SUPPLY

PROPER

OF

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WARNING:

INCLUDING

INSIDE

RECREATIONAL

WARNING:

CONTAINERS,

BECAUSE A FIRE

near

the

THAN

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other sections of this

OR

DEVICES

ATMOSPHERE.

FOR

OPERATION.

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VENTILATION

ASPHYXIATION.

BE

USED

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THE

THIS

RECREATIONAL

GASOLINE.

OR

LP

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container.

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approximately

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placed

in

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not

touch

off

the

doors

the

gas system

regulators

that

regUlator

which

GAS:

any

gas

and

area

must

are

open

electrical

supply

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odor

always

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in

vent

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switches.

at

the

ventilating

clears.

checked

be

compartments

faces

result

in

vehicle

pilot

lights

tank

valve(s)

openings.

and

leakage

installed

with

have

downward

excessive gas

and

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all

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the

LP

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FOR

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VEHICLE

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OF

CAPACITY.

gas

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gas

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diaphragm

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cover

pressure

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SYSTEMS

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TO

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label

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in

place

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fire

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VEHICLE.

EXCESSIVE

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SIZE

OF

THE

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TABLE OF

INTRODUCTION

Planning

Loading and Weight Distribution. . . . . . . . . . . . .

Have

Inspect Keys and The

Owner's Information Package .

Emergency

Bounder Motor Home Specifications. . . . . . . . . .

Travel

Exterior Walkaround

ON THE ROAD

Motor Home loading

Carrying Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Weighing Your Loading Tips

Trailer Hitches Towing Automobiles

Cockpit and Driver's Controls .

Driver/Passenger Seats .

Seat

Child Restraint

Sunvisors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 6

Front/Side Slider

Driving and Parking .

Fuel and Fuel Systems Fuel Fill Fuel Types and Vapor Lock Alternative Overheating Variable Speed Engine

Carbon Monoxide Safety Precautions

Safety

Engine Access .

Tires

Tire Replacement .

Changing A Flat Tire

Required Tools

Towing

Lifting Pror.edure

LIVING

WITH Entry Step E'ntry

Entry Doors, Screens,

Windows

Emergency Exit Window .

Storage

Exterior Compartments .

Interior Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Interior

Dinette Conversion . . . . . . . . . . . .

Sofa/Lounge Conversion . Folding Curtition . Interior Lighting . , Overhead Vents . .

.............................

and

Preparation .

It

All

Under

Control.

'and

Maintain ......................

locks

. . . . . . . . . . . .

and

Identification Information

Checklist.

Belts

Tips

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BOUNDER

Assist

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and

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and

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Fuel Types

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Handle

Furnishings .

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.......................

Motor

Home

Towing .

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Windows

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and

Equipment .

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and

Locks

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CONTENTS

.

Effects Controlling Moisture Condensation

Fire Safety

PLUMBING SYSTEMS

Fresh Water System .

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2

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2

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3

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4 6

7

8

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10

10 10 11

.

11

The

1 2

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15 15

Water System Winterizing

16

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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

16

17 17 17 18 18 18

18

19

20

22

23 23 23

23

24

Chassis Electrical System .........

12-Volt

Entertainment Equipment .

TV

Generator Power

LIQUID PETROLEUM GAS SYSTEM

Filling LP

Using

LP

24

25

26

27

27 28

Lighting

LP

APPLIANCES

Water Furnace. , Range, Range Exhaust

of

Prolonged Occupancy . .

...............................

Smoke Detector. . . . .

................

...........

Water Purifier System ....... , ...........

The

Water

Pump

.......................

The Monitor

Sanitizing the

Troubleshooting The

Leaks Clogged Water Filter

Excessive Water Pressure. , , . , ,

Water

Waste

Toilet.

Toilet Maintenance

Toilet Troubleshooting

Dumping The Holding Tanks

Holding Tank Care

Chassis Bulbs & Fuses

Coach System

Auxiliary Battery . Battery Inspection

Battery Charging

Selecting a Replacement Battery

AC

The Power Converter, , . , , , ' , Ground Fault Interrupter .

Antenna

Generator Operating Safety Precautions .

LP

Gas Regulator

LP

Gas System At Low Temperatures . . , ,

Gas

System

LP

Gas

LP

Gas

Safety Precautions

Heater.

, . ,

Panel .........

Fresh

Water System .

Fresh

...............................

....................

Pump

Troubleshooting .

Water

System

...............................

.........................

System

..............................

Plant. , ....

Gas Tanks

..........................

Leak Checks

Leak

Detector . . . . . . . . . . . , ,

Gas Appliances

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and

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43

43 43

44

Air Conditioner. Refrigerator Smoke Detector .

MAINTENANCE

Chassis and Vehicle Identification. Lubrication .

Wheels

Tire Inspection Inflation Pressure .

Wheel and Tire Balancing

Tire Replacement

And

....

.

........

.

..........................

............

Tires.

. .

and

.

f10tatlon

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...

...................

.................

Wheel Stud Bolt Replacement

Engine

Engine Fuel Systems . ,

Cooling

Engine Electrical .

Transmission

Heating And Air Conditioning. _

Steering And Suspension System ............

..................................

Engine Oils

Viscosity

Synthetic Engine Oils .

Checking Oil Level Changing

Changing

Fuel Filters

Air Cleaner Element Replacement

System

Maintenance and Inspection ...... , ........

Coolant Level Flushing Cooling System

Battery Inspection

Battery

Selecting a Replacement Battery .

Jump

Maintenance and Inspection . Fluid

Capacity Changing Fluid

Troubleshooting the System , . . . . .

Refrigeration Section .

Inspection. ,

Operational Quick Checks

Vacuum System Diagnosis. _ . . _

Electrical Circuit Diagnosis .

Front Suspension Caster Camber.

Toe-In .

Maintenance

Lubrication of Steering Linkage, .

Steering Damper Check . .

Maintenance and Inspection. . . . . . .

Lea'· Quick

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the

Oil

the

Oil Filter

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Starting

Level

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and Appearance

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Drive Shaft And Universal Joints . . ,

.

Rear Axle . . ,

Brakes

Filling

Brake Hose Inspection . Lining Inspection Brake Drum Inspection, . . .

Parking Brake

Inspection

Cable

Drive Belts And Specifications

Base Cracking ,

Fabric Rupture

Cover

Slip Burn Gouged Edge Worn Sides

Excessive Stretch

Lumpy Belts

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the

Master

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Adjustment

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Tear ..........

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Internal Cord Failure Improper Length

Belt Replacement

Replace Belts in Check Condition Check

Pulleys

Belt Installation

Belt Tension

........................

..........................

Matched

of

Alignment

........................

Adjustment

Proper Belt Tension IV-Belts) DO NOT USE

Belt Cleaning Instructions ................

Hot

Start

Problem Conditions

Exterior

........

Stains

...............................

Windows, Doors, Vents &

BELT

..... , ............

Sealant Renewal Roof Resealing Door &

Interior

.. " ........

Window

.........................

Ae-Sealing

Upholstery & Drapes

Wall & Ceiling Panels

Floors & Carpeting

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Cylinder

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PREPARING THE MOTOR HOME FOR

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LONG-TERM STORAGE

Storage Checklist

Short-term Storage lIess than

Above Freezing ,

Long-term Storage Above Freezing .

Winterization And Winter

Winter Storage Below Freezing, Water System Winterizing . . , ,

General Vehicle Winter Storage Reactivating The Motor Home After Storage . Maintenance

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INTRODUCTION

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Welcome

the

growing

sincerely

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with

many vacationing. of

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Standard applicable establish requirements

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standards outside of

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maintenance

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immediately

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to

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in

the outlining obligations, the

dealer and warranty. be better informed in case you have a warranty-related problem, and

the

on not

handled

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to

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recreational

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features.

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with

trouble-free

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the manufacturer. Your

of

industry,

road again.

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home has been designed

years

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new

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home and provides an operating guide

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information

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instructions

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warranty

as

manufacturer,

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motor

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is

door.

crafted

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adjustment,

as

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any

service, please Department

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well

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manager

the

motor

exceed,

(units built

heating, electrical and

and

indicated

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equipment,

performance characteristics. The

operating

supplement

material furnished

Owner's

Manual. If,

home, you feel

possible. This

areas

of

maintenance and provides

for

service

carefully.

motor

to

comprehensive

dealer

If,

warranty-related

home

many

miles and years

questions regarding operation,

occur.

your dealer, and is just

this

manual

and explaining

as

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section

will

for

some reason, a problem is

satisfaction:

or

vehicle

home

pleasant

best

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carry and selected

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the

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weights

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the

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COCKPIT

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located on a hinged panel directly in

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tiHUment

O'?:VEH'S CONTROLS

cluster

and

front

switches

of

the driver.

are

The

panel

lifts instruments TRICAL specifications.

below

SYSTEM"

up allowing

and behind

for

access

the

fuse

to

fuses,

panel. See "ELEC-

wiring

locations

and

Instruments & Controls

1 . Parking Brake - The parking brake lever is located

on

the

floor

near

the

left

driver wall. Pull the lever

up

to

set

the

brake, push

2.

Cruise on

To arm dial

imately end smoothly dial

To to

brakes automatically disengage

to

To engage

WARNING: pery roads or in congested traffic.

Control

the

turn

engage:

to

30

of

thE>

up

or

disengage: Step on brake pedal (tap the pedal activate

are

- The cruise

signal lever. Rotate

the

MPH, push

control

accelerate

down

the

click/detent. Accelerate

the

arm. The cruise

to

the set cruise speed. Turn

to

change speed.

stop

light

applied,

disengages.

system

by

"OFF".

reengage:

button

Turn

control

on

the

end

Do

not use the cruise control

down

control

activator/speed

engage

switch.)

the

turning the control dial

arm

of

button

cruise You

"ON",

the

control

to

release.

is located

control

to

approx-

control

When

control

may

on

slip-

on

the

will

the

also

press

arm.

13

3.

Headlight switch ing lights, sidemarker lights, dome ty

can be varied counterclockwise. turns

Switch

controls

lights

on

interior

as

-

the

headlights,

shown.

by

Full

light.

TAil

AND

INSTRUMENT

LIGHTS

PARKING LIGHTS &

The

three-position

taillights,

instrument

Instrument

turning

counterclockwise

knob

light

clockwise

HEADLIGHTS &

MARKER LIGHTS

light

park-

lights and

intensi-

or

position

The breaker breaker off. headlight

4.

2-Speed Delaytion.

lated"

wiping OFF-No

1st clockwise

headlight

in will

If

this

Turn inner

The

arms

path

notch-Wiper

circuit

the

light

cause the

condition

wiring

checked

Windshield

knob

wiper

blades are

that

allow

as

wide

wiper

for

action.

longer

is

protected

switch.

lights

develops,

immediately.

Wiper/Washer

clockwise

mounted

the

as possible.

delay

ON.

delay

An

overload

to

"flicker"

blades

Turn

between

strokes.

2nd

notch-Slow

3rd

notch-Fast

To

WASH,

press

washer close

to

blades

press outer

of

washer

nozzles are

the

wiper

and

wiping

knob

located

blades.

provide

action.

knob,

then

cycles

wipers

on

They

continuous

the

move

coverage.

NOTE: Windshield separate motors, and do

wipers

not

are

controlled

necessarily synchronization. When wipers are turned or

the other

stopping.

wiper

On

DELAY setting, wiper blades

blade

may

lag behind before

necessarily operate in sync.

Auxiliary

5. System Electrical engine use

• Be sure (PARK) and apply

• Press and hold

the

•

Start

• Release

The vehicle engine. If perly, ing (see Electrical

6.

Instrument

Start

permits

System)

if

the

Auxiliary

the

instrument

engine

Auxiliary

except

the

batteries

Switch

using

vehicle

vehicle is

the

to

battery

Start

the Auxiliary

- The

Auxiliary

auxiliary

start

the is

discharged.

System:

stopped,

parking brake.

Start

panel.

with

ignition

Start

System

to

aid in starting

switch.

has no

the

vehicle alternator is operating pro-

will

be recharged'

System).

Cluster

7. Radio/Tape Player

8.

Monitor

9.

Transmission

toward

Please refer for

10.

Generator

11.

Cigarette Lighter

more

Panel

Selector-Pull

you

and

to

the

details on

Remote

transmission

move

Chassis

to

Operator's

transmission

Start/Stop

desired position.

Switch

by a circuit

on

the

on and

have

your

with

for

wiper

ac-

on

"articu-

to

follow

outer

knob

wiper

release. One

once.

wiper

with

The

arms

the

washer

by

wipe

in

OFF, one

will

not

Start

battery

motor

(see

home

To

shift

to

"P"

switch

effect

motor

while

on

the

home

driv-

lever

Manual

operation.

a

12.

Heater/Air Heater/Air the operate systems

13.

Ignition on just

ACC

14.

6-Position towards lever

15.

Hazard for engage, pull

Conditioner Conditioner

lower

right instrument panel. These controls

the

heating and air

for

the

driver/cockpit

Cool/Heat or

right

Lever-Push

for

cooling/heating.

Function Selector

OFF-No at

low

outside

heating

speed

air

through

Controls-The

controls

Buttons

or

for

continuous

this

cooling,

the

instrument

outlets. MAX

AlC -Air

conditioner on, inside air is recirculated system

A/C-Air

for

maximum

conditioner

cooling.

compressor outside air is circulated through panel

outlets.

VENT

-A/C

is circulated

compressor is through

the

outlets. HEAT

-A/C

compressor is circulated and

distributed

Heated air is circulated

Switch-Sets

Fan speeds. fan

if

The

the

Switch

the

right

above

Tilt

the

at

desired

Warning

emergency

through

to

fan

switch

OFF

function

- The

side

of

the

brake pedal.

OFF

Steering

steering

tilt

wheel

angle,

Flasher-Flashes

parking. Press

outer

collar

the

floor

to

fan speed

does

button

ignition

lower

ON

Wheel-Pull

to

turn

cockpit

are

located

on

conditioning

area

only.

lever

to

the

left

but

fan runs

circulation

of

panel

compressor

through

is

the

on,

instrument

off,

outside

instrument

is

off,

outside

heating

air

panel

air

system,

outlets.

defroster outlets.

to

any

of

not

affect

the

is pressed.

switch steering

is

START

the

located

column,

tilt

lever

release. Release

front

& rear

center

button

to

off.

4

14

Driver/Passenger

The

driver's

tion/comfort

CAUTION: vehicle is

•

Forward/Back located lever unlock. proximately

and passenger's seats

adjustments:

Do

not adjust the seat position while the

in

motion.

under

toward

The sliding

%" apart. Release

Seats

- The

the

front

the

left

offer

forward/back

left

of

the

outside

track

of

has 11 positions ap-

the

three posi-

lever is

seat. Pull the

the

seat

to

lock lever

to

secure

•

Swivel-The the and forward swivel

• Recline - The recliner lever is right down variable. Release lever

front

up

to freely

side

to

the

seat

position.

swivel

right

swivel.

position.

around

bottom

recline. The angle is

of

the

The

When

of

lock

lever

seat.

seat

unlocked,

to

the

at

Lift

locks

center

seat. Push

desired angle.

is

located

the

lever

in

the

position.

located

continuously

under

forward

center,

seat

on

the

lever

will

the

Seat Controls

Seat

vehicle. belts. to equipped

Adjust Pivot

desired To

tongue belt. on safety.

To of

Never

Belts

Seat

belts

are an

For

your

The

driver's

carry

WARNING: ALL

WITH AND

IS

PED

CUPIED WHILE THE VEHICLE WILL VEHICLE BELT

fasten

the

release

the

passengers

with

USE

IN MOTION. SEATS WHICH

WITH SAFETY

BE

LABELED:

IS

IN

PERSONS

seat

belts

buckle

Be

buckle use a

at

length.

belt,

end

of

sure

it

abdomen

the

and slide

belt

important

protection,

seat

while

seat

belts.

RIDERS

SEAT

BELTS

"NOT

IN

MOTION."

USING

as

follows:

right

angles

be sure

one

latches.

belt, depress the

belt

as

for

it

into

Adjust

comfort

the

more

safety always

and all

is

other

under

SHOULD

WHILE

SHOULD NOT

IS

FOR

IT

IS

BEDS.

to

the

not

twisted,

the

buckle

the

will

tongue

than

one person at a

feature

use

your

seats designed

way

have been

BE

FURNISHED

THE

VEHICLE

ARE

NOT

EQUIPBE

IN MOTION AND

USE

WHILE

NOT

POSSIBLE

belt

and pull

then

push

of

the

belt

snugly

allow,

button

for

in the center

out

of

greatest

the buckle.

of

your

seat

OC-

THE

TO

to

the

mating

as

low

time.

Seat Controls

Child Restraint

All

vehicle

should be restrained

Holding a child in

child restraint

a

person's unrestrained rider. be injured from

the vehicle during a sudden manuever A child vehicle. Note restraint

should However, protection

read and

that

restraint

Children small enough

be

•

Infants padded vehicle seat and securely restrain cle's

• Children be

restrained

let

a child stand or kneel on

When

come

occupants,

system.

arms

by

striking

that

systems.

restrained

the

following

if

a child

who

baby

seat belts.

who

using

any

follow

all instructions on installation and use

with

and especially children,

whenever

your

arms is

In

an

accident, a child

can

be

struck

An

unrestrained child

the

interior,

system

some states require

cannot

with

the system.

can help

for

a child

that

way

may

provide some degree

restraint

carrier. Put

can

sit

the seat belts provided. Never

child

is

sit

up should be pla.;ed in a

up

by

restraint

riding in vehicles.

not a substitute

held in

or

crushed

or

by

protect a child

the

restraint

if

at

not

used.

it

crossways

it

themselves

any

seat.

system,

by

could

being

thrown

or

impact.

use

of

system

all possible.

on

with

the

should

be sure

for

any

also

in a

child

of

the

vehi-

to

a

15

adjustment slack or twist shorten pull

the secure. the

adjustment

If

the seating dealer and

Sun

Visors

The sun visors at

tions

mechanism.

does

the

buckle

it

before

child

restraint

If

it

comes

child restraint is still

position

the

swing

down

If

the

belt

still has

not

fit

the

child

restraint

end

of

the

belt

several

rebuckling. Once installed, push and

in all

directions

loose,

mechanism

in

child

ar'd

the

vehicle

restraint

the

driver's

adjust

flip

the

end

over

before rebuckling.

not

secure, use a

and/or

manufacturer

and passenger's posi-

to

provide

as

to

be sure

of

the

contact

too it

should,

times

belt

different

for

relief

much

to

it

is

with

your

help.

from

glare and shade

Swivel

screwdriver

the

tension

bright

side

at

skies. The

windows.

may

the

Front/Side Slider

Turn

lock,

slide

window

close.

NOTE: Screens

-

ing.

They

may

be pushed

if

the exit. and

window

In

this

will

probably

must

case,

be adjusted

tension

adjusting

Windows

and/or

are

not

removable

be used

the

screens

have

to

visors

screen

out

will

be

do

not

with a flat

screw.

to

for

of

their

frames

for

emergency

be

destroyed

replaced,

adjust

blade

open and

clean-

to

Window

DRIVING

controls seat, to position when of to the

ing all speed and Ing weather

Locks

AND

Once

you

become

and

the

you

will

find

driving

the change lanes. Learn

road

Drive

speed

your

family

of

the

motor

maneuvering

vehicle.

Always

behind.

with

consideration

of

your

conditions.

--,

PARKING

accustomed reference driving

Check

safety

motor

the

car. Become

home

to

allow

to

use

them

regulations.

home

to

points

motor

in

for

extra room

on

from

home comparable

familiar

traffic,

the

length

the

side

often. the

highway,

will

vary

the

feel

the

and

be

to

corner and

mirrors

The

best cruis-

with

Slide

lever

of

driver's

with cautious

and

width

to

view

observ-

road and

the

Remember

car,

making

Also,

because

more

easily distances moderate wind

conditions.

Driving on

if

done speeds always Downshift engine loads. Engine braking and

relieve some

16

that

your

motor

it

less

maneuverable

of

its

greater

affected

for

passing and

speed,

winding

with

reasonable care. Observe

when

operate

ascending

on

hills

Downshift

power

by

particularly

or

mountain roads is

in

the

proper

to

avoid

will

help

of

the

strain

cross

when

home

and

side

surface

winds.

stopping,

in

traffic

or

descending

transmission

overheating

descending

control

on

the

is

heavier

harder

and

and in

proper

vehicle

brakes.

to

area,

Allow

drive

not

difficult

hills and

or

grades.

than

a

stop.

it

is

extra

at a

gusty

vehicle

range.

undue

speed,

Road

conditions,

ing

factors

tain

driving demands transmission. Under need

engine

Allow

avoid areas having

low-h;:mging

whenever pulling clearances particularly vents roof

air,

When

for

poles

of

the When to

the, ing

brake.

("P")

are

sometimes

or

desert

on

drivetrain

to

turn

off

the

and

transmission

for

the

extra

tree

you

drive

in

for

service.

of

overpasses and bridges. This

important

open

or

if

the

conditioner, roof rack,

parking

or

motor

parking

curb and

parallel

obstructions

home

on an incline,

in

the

direction

Always

set

the

terrain,

extreme

vehicle air

height

low

branches

or

motor

swing

shift

parking brake

weather,

unpredictable,

temperatures

components-especially

heat conditions

conditioner

cooling.

of

your

overhead clearance. Check

or

park.

Avoid

Always

if

you

drive

home

CB

to

a curb, be sure

as

the

front

wider

turn

of

the

transmission

and

can

motor

other

low

check

with

the

is equipped

or

TV

Iradio antenna.

and rear portions

than

an automobile.

the

front

roll

to

when

other

driv-

and

moun-

put

extreme

the

you

may

to

improve

home

and

for

obstructions

roofs

when

overhead

may

be

overhead

with

to

allow

wheels

aid

the

parking.

to

in-

park-

PARK

"HISSING" REMOVAL

To

protect pressure pressure, replace

Clean

the

available

up

motor

design dealer.

on and is a serious fire hazard.

a

SOUNDS STOP, COMPLETE THE

OF

THE

the

or

vacuum,

from

fuel

spills

home

CAP.

gasoline

lost

could damage

system

or

from

caps

with

your

Fleetwood

immediately.

from

sudden

caps

Raw

the

exterior

excessive

release

of

the

motor

fuel

of

same

home

spilled

finish,

FUEL

unleaded Manual in generator engine for

Your

the

AND

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motor

fuel

generator

home

or

regular fuel. See

the

Owner's

fuel

supply

supply,

consult

before

engine

Information Package. Since

is

may

the

same as

the

deciding

be run on

Chassis

the

operating

on

a fuel

Operator's

motor

instructions

Fuel Pill

The

fuel filler cap is

as

shown

build

warms ditions, ing

the

opening,

Fuel

Fill

WARNING: WHEN REMOVING THE GASOLINE

CAP,

ALLOW

up

vapor

during

sudden

gasoline

causing

ROTATE

in

the

pressure use

PRESSURE

located

illustration. Modern fuel systems

or

hot

release

cap can

a possible hazard.

IT

SLOWLY ONLY

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Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual