Fleetwood Bounder 1987 Owner's Manual

\,

FULL

ONE-YEAR/15,OOO

---WARRANTY---

FOR

MOTOR HOMES MANUFACTURED BY SUBSIDIARIES OF

COVERAGE PROVIDED

Your

new

motor

home.

manufacturer, is warranted under normal use

The

warranty

home

one

year
occurs
of

the

OWNER'S OBLIGATIONS

The
to

the
first
as a

If a

problem
dealer,
location

DEALER'S OBLIGATIONS

By agreement
inspection

WHEN THE DEALER DOES

If

the dealer
TURING PLANT
to

resolve

MANUFACTURING

Upon
any

WHEN THE MANUFACTURING

If

the

the

WHAT

IS NOT COVERED BY THE EXPRESS

THIS

THIS

WARRANTY

THE

MANUFACTURER IS

PERSON

BEYOND THOSE EXPRESSLY SET FORTH

extends

is

first

placed into service

from

such date

first),

Written

applicable

owner

is responsible

interior

90

days

of

direct

result

occurs

giving

him

for

warranty

and to repair

is

unable

it.

receipt

of

parts necessary

representatives

owner

should call

WARRANTY

1.

THE
THE SEPARATE WARRANTIES

2. DEFECTS CAUSED BY OR RELATED TO;
A. ABUSE, MISUSE, NEGLIGENCE OR ACCIDENT;
B. FAILURE TO COMPLY
C.

3.

NORMAL PETERIORATION DUE

4.

NORMAL

5.

MOTOO HOMES ON

6.

TRANSPORTATION
MERCIAL LOSS, LOSS OF USE,
GALLS OR HOTEL

SOME STATES
ABOVE

G1VE~

. ,.

including

to

the

first retail

or

until

notice

warranty

of

exterior doors, LP regulator pressure,

warrenty

of

repair or replacement

which

sufficient

with

the

or

at

the

PLANT OBLIGATIONS

notice

to

of

DOES NOT COVER:

AUTOMOTIVE

ALTERATION OR MODIFICATION OF THE

MAINTENANCE

LIMITATION

·YOU·.j;EC:;!F·lcjt~G:Ai'~lci~~:I)\"\V.D.\~OU

NOT

the

of

defects

period.

for

normal maintenance as

coverage. Thereafter,

the

owner

information

service.

manufacturer,

or

replaCe any parts

NOT

RESOLVE THE PROBLEM

unwilling

addreils

of

a claim, where

correct

PLANT DOES

the

manufacturing

the

toll·free

SYSTEM (INCLUDING THE CHASSIS

TO

BILLS;OR

00

NOT

'.

<~.,

RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY·ON·DERTAKING. REPRESENTATION, OR

a's

to

listed

defects

WHICH

OR EXCLUSION

l\~(r~¥."nl:j·,~.

SOLD IN THE UNITED STATES

the

structure,

a rental, commercial or

unit

believes is

the

resolve a problem

below

number

WITH

AND

AND· FROM DEALER·OR

ALLOW

plumbing,

to

purchaser

has received 1

must

be giVen

such

of a defective

covered

to

resolve

dealer is

necessary

and provide

the

dealer

in

material

NOT

RESOLVE THE PROBLEM

plant are unable

listed

WARRANTY

OF

THE RESPECTIVE MANUFACTURERS

INSTRUCTIONS CONTAINED IN THE OWNER'S

TO

WEAR OR EXPOSURE. SUCH

SERVICE

THE ODOMETER READING

TOWING

OTHER INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.

THE EXCLUSION

lj;,iw· Pli4·.1':·IJb

IN

heating

be free

from

manufacturing

and

his

transferee

demonstrator

5,000

total

to

described

adjustments

the

matter.

obligated

which

was

unable

or

workmanship,

below

ITEMS,

CHARGES, BUS FARES, CAR RENTAL, INCIDENTAL CHARGES SUCH

MAY

NOT

THIS

miles

the

selling dealer

in

cabinet

latches,

part

under this

by

this

warranty,

The

to

maintain

to

correct

the

owner

the

manufacturer

or

unwilling

to

resolve the problem and the

to

describe

MOTOR

SUCH

MANUFACTURING

OR

APPLY

M~y'·ALSO:~AV.E:o.TH·ER

!\~."";.

WARRANTY.

AND

and

electrical

defects in material or workmanship.

Is)

and

begins

unit

(whichever

of

use

as

or

the

the

Owner's

TV

antenna

are

the

responsibility

warranty.

the

owner

defects

AND

HOME;

AS

LIMITATION

TO.

owner

shall deliver

the

motor

in

material

is convinced is covered

with

to

resolve

or

will

take

the

problem and

DRIVE TRAIN), TIRES

~S

LIGHT BULBS, FUSES, WIPER BLADES, LlJBRICANTS, ETC.

HAS

BEEN

YOU.

(>

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r.·,;

MILE

fLEETWOOD

CANADA

systems,

on

the

determined
manufacturer

Manual;

control,

shall

the

home

a description in

the

other

the

OF

FADI~~

AtTERED.

plANT

OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE

.. : ..

)

'~"·jl

ENTERPRISES. INC.

and

all

appliances

date

of original retail delivery or

occurs first). The

by

the mileage

not

later

however,

of

prior

or

problem, the manufacturing plant

appropriate

owner

THESE COMPONENTS.

LOCATION, LOSS

.'.~

minor

etc.)

will

the

owner

contact

the

motor

home

to

retail sale,

workmanship.

by

the warranty, he should contact the MANUFAC·

writing

is convinced

attempts

AND

MANUAL'

OF

FABRICS

RiaKts

\ilJAjCi·h/A·RY'·F~OM

"

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WARRANTY

and

equipment

warranty

shown

than

ten

(10)

adjustments (such

be

performed

as normal maintenance unless required

SELLING DEALER,
to

the

DEALER

to

perform

of

the

action

as

may

that

made

to

resolve

BATTERIES, WHICH

OR

DRAPES., CARPET WEAR, ETC.

OF

TIME, INCONVENIENCE,

M:

..

!~

,j.

'·.';:',U:'l'J.;.

MADE

the

extends for a period

on the odometer (whichever

days

after

by

the dealer

or

other

or

manufacturing

a detailed predelivery

problem and

will

be required.

it

is covered

it.

ARE

ST~tE

ANV

.,

DEALER·

. .

..

,.1

BY

installed by the

date

the

motor

the expiration

as

adjustments

during

the

authorized

plant

attempts

repair or replace

by

AS

made

the

warranty,

COVERED BY

COM-

TELEPHONE

TO

STATE.

OR·

OTHER

of

Brand Name

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~----Model

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________

CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS:

Affairs

. Consumer

Department
Fleetwood Enterprises, tnc. .
P.O. Box

Riverside, California
From California:

From Outside

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92623

(BOO)

of

442·4804

Cali~ornia:·

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(800)

854-4755

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·prlnted in USA

..

SAFETY

The manufacturer of this recreational vehicle
ing

consumer information

and

tion
ings

found here may
Please
for other safety

LP

GAS

GAS

CONTAINERS

PRESSURE

IT

IS

NOT

APPLIANCES

1.

OPEN

2.

OPEN
THIS

WARNING
TO

PROVIDE
HOMES.
RECREATIONAL
APPLIANCES
TANT

THAT
DANGER
PERIODS

PORTABLE
AND

STOVES,

THIS

EQUIPMENT
ASPHYXIATION.

DO

NOT

LIQUIDS

A

warning

FILL

CONTAINER

Overfilling
or

explosion. A properly

as

liquid

The

following

IF

YOU

1.

Extinguish

2.

Do
Shut

3.

4.

Open

6.

Leave

6.

Have

...

'j

L~·.g.as

I

.1'

Regqlators
Make

sure

ve~t

block.age

REGULATIONS

AND

the American National Standards Institute. The information

see

sections titled "Liquid Petroleum Gas System"

and

CONTAINERS

THE

OF

OF

BRING

INSIDE

LP

SMELL

not

,r,e.gl!I.,~rs

ARE

BY

DISCHARGING

SAFE

TO

NEED
OVERHEAD
WINDOW.

LABEL

AN

ADEQUATE

AMOUNT

VEHICLE,

lSI

WILL

COOKING

ASPHYXIATION

TIME.

FUEL·BURNING

SHALL

OR

STORE

THE

label

has

lSI

the

LP

gas

gas.

label

GAS:

any

touch

electrical

off

the

gas

doors

and

the

area

the

gas

..

m~.~VI!w8y.a.

that

are

thaf"regu!ator

which

as

also

be

operating information.

SHALL

EQUIPPED

USE

COOKING

FRESH

AIR

VENT

HAS

BEEN

OF

OXYGEN

AND

AVOID

APPLIANCES

EQUIPMENT,

NOT

BE

INSIDE

THE

LP

VEHICLE

been

located

TO

MORE

container

filled

container

has

been

.

open

flames,

supply

other

ventilating

until

odor

system

che'cked

not

In·companmants

vent

could

result

REGARDING

LP

GAS

APPLIANCES

provided

found

NOT

GAS

FOR

OR

SUPPLY

PROPER

DANGERS
IS

GREATER

USED

GAS

BECAUSE A FIRE

THAN

can

placed

switches.'

8t

clears.

~e

faces

by

the National

in

other sections of this Owner's Manual.

WARNING:

BE

PLACED

WITH

TO

WARNING:

APPLIANCES

SAFE

TURN

LOCATED

SUPPLY

NOT

WARNING:

INSIDE

RECREATIONAL

WARNING:

CONTAINERS,

near

t~e

80

result

will

In

pilot

the

tank

and

In~talfed

downward

In

excessive

OR

SAFETY

THE

OF

the
lights

openings.

DEVICES

ATMOSPHERE.

OPERATION.

ON

EXHAUST

IN

THE

OF

FRESH

IS

VENTILATION

ASPHYXIATION.

BE

USED

WHEN

INCLUDING

THIS

RECREATIONAL

LP

gas

PERCENT

In

uncontrolled

contain

approximately

vehicle

and

valve{s)

leakage

."!'Itt"!.

tha

have

been

and

gas

LP

GAS

is

required to furnish the follow-

Fire

Prevention Associa-

and

STORED

FOR

LIMITED

THE

VEHICLE

GASOLINE,

OR

container.

near

all

or

source

the

pressure

INSIDE

WHICH

RELIEVE

COMFORT

BEFORE

FAN.

COOKING
AIR

WHEN

FOR

APPLIANCE

WOOD

EXPLOSION

OF

CAPACITY.

gas

the

smoking

gas

dlaphr~,gm

equipped

cover

HEATING.
OPERATION:

AND

AREA

FOR

COMBUSTION.

DUE

TO

THE

USING

IT

IS

ESPECIALLY

COMFORT

corre~ted

IS

AND

CHARCOAL

VEHICLE.

MAY

CAUSE

OR

OTHER

MAY

This

label

flow

which

80

percent

range

area:

materials.

.

supply

connection.

b~for~

>.:e~t}.~~!n.g

with

a

Is

kept

In

causing

SYSTEMS

and

warn-

"Appliances"

THE

VEHICLE.

EXCESSIVE

TO

REMIND

SIZE

THE

HEATING

USED

THE

FLAMMABLE

RESULT.

reads:

can

of

using

protective
place

fire

or

LP

COOKING

YOU

UNLIKE

OF

THE

COOKING

IMPOR·

AS

THE

FOR

LONG

GRILLS

USE

OF

FIRES

OR

00

NOT

cause

fire

Its

volume

again.

do~.pYfar~·,

cover

to

minimIze.

exptoslon

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TABLE

OF

CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION

Planning

Loading

Have

It

Inspect

Keys and Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

The

Owner's

Emergency

Bounder

Travel

Exterior

ON THE ROAD

Motor Home

Carrying

Determining

Your

Weighing

Loading Tips
Trailer Hitches and Towing

Towing

Cockpit

Driver/Passenger Seats . .

Seat Belts . . . . .

Child

Sunvisors

Front/Side Slider

DrivIng and Parking
Fuel and Fuel

Fuel Fill
Fuel Types and Vapor Lock
Alternative

Overheating.

Variable Speed Engine

Carbon

Safety

Engire

. Tires

Tire
Changing

Re~uired

TowIng. ' ....•............

Lifting

. ':';'. .

LIVING

WITH

Entry
Entrv

En~~y

Windows ' ...........

Emergency
Storage

. ·Exterior.

.

Interior

Interior

.

Dinette
Sofa/Lounge Conversion

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

and

Preparation

and

Weight Distribution

All

Under

Control

and

Maintain

Information

and

Identification

Motor

Home

Checklist

Walkaround . . . . . . . . . . . 8

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

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

loading

Capacity

Motor

and

Restraint.

Monoxide

Tips

.......

ReplacelT1ent

·Procedure • -

BOUNDER

Assist
Step

Do;"s.

... : ...

and

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

and

Distributing

Home

Your Loaded

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

Automobiles

Driver's

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

Systems

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

Fuel Types

. . . . . . .

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

Access

' .

.'

.....

A Flat Tire

Tools and

~a"dl~

....

.'

Screens; and

Exit

Window'

~omp.~rtm<erts

Storage
FurnIshings

ConversIon·

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

........

. . .

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Package,

Specifications.

. . . . . . . . . . 3

Information

..

,

...

.....

.

. . . . . . 4

. . . . . . . . 6

.........

.

Load . . . . . . . . . . 10

Motor

Home.

..........

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

Controls

..

. . . . . .

Windows

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

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

Safety

..............•...........

, .

Precautions

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

.'

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Equipment,

••.

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PLUMBING SYSTEMS . . . . .

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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

16
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LIQUID PETROLEUM GAS SYSTEM

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25

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26

27

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APPLIANCES

,.

..• ' ..

Folding
Interior
Overhead

Effects
Controlling

Fire

Fresh

The Waste

Water

Chassis ElectrIcal

Entertainment

TV
TV

:

.

of

Safety.

Smoke

Water

Water

The

Water

The

Monitor

Sanitizing
Troubleshooting

Leaks. . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Clogged

Excessive
Water

Toilet.

Toilet

Toilet

Dumping

Holding

System

Chassis Bulbs & Fuses

12·Volt Coach System

Auxiliary
Battery

Battery

Selecting

12-Volt AC System

The

Power

Ground

Antenna
Ghosts

Min.imizing

Improving

Generator

.

,Generator

<

(~

",

Filling

LP

LP

Gas Regulator

U~\ng

.LP

LP

Gas

Syste!"

LP

Gas Leak

LIghting

LP.

Water

Furnace

Gas

lP

Safety

Heater'.

... ' •.

Curtition
Lighting

Prolonged

Moisture

. .

Detector,

System.

Purifier

Water

Pump

Water

. . . . . . . . . . .

Maintenance.

Troubleshooting.

Tank Care and

Inspection

Charging

Fault

......

and

Power Plant

Gas Tanks

Gas

Gas Appliances

....

..

Vents

...

Occupancy

Condensation

......

. . . . . . . . . . .

System

Pump

Panel

the

Fresh

Water

Troubleshooting . ,

System

The Holding Tanks

Winterizing

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

System. . .. . ..............

Battery

a Replacement

Converter

Interrupter,

Equipment

.FM

Multipath

Signal

Operating

.••.............

System

Leak Checks

Detector

Precautions

'"

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

Water

The Fresh

Filter.

. . . . .

Pressure.

. .

.... , .....

and

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

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

, , . . . ,

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

:

.. ' .....................

Flutter

Distortion

Quality

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

Safety

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At

Low

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..

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.........

System
Water

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Maintenance,

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

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

Care.,

Battery

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

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

Preciluii6n~

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Temperatures.

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44

44

:tange

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

.

:tange

Exhaust

Hood

..........

.

Air

Conditioner

...

.

",

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, , ,

,45

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,45

, , , , ,

45

Refrigerator , , , , , , '

Smoke

Detector

.....

, , , " " , , , , , ,

,45

v'lAINTENANCE , , , , , ,

Chassis

and

Vehicle

Identification

....

Lubrication

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

.

Wheels

And

Tires,

, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , '

46

, ,

,46

, ,

,46

, ,

,49

Tire

Inspection

and Rotation

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

51

Inflation

Pressure

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

51

Wheel and Tire

Balancing,

, , , , , , ' , , , ,

51

Tire

Replacement,

, , ,

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

,

...

51

Wheel Stud Bolt Replacement

.... , ......

, , .

51

Engine

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

,

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

52

Engine

Oils

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

, '

...

52

Viscosity

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

52

Synthetic

Engine Oils

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

,

.....

53

Checking Oil Level

.......

,

.........

, 53

Changing

the

Oil. , ......

,

.... ' .....

, . , , 53

Changing

the

Oil Filter

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

53

Engine Fuel Systems '

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

'

......

, .', 53

Fuel Filters

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

,

....

53

Air

Cleaner

Element

Replacement

...........

54

Cooling System

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

,

55

Maintenance

and

Inspection."

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

, .

55

Coolant Level

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

,

...........

55

Flushing

Cooling System

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

55

Engine Electrical

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

,

.........

, ,

...

55

Battery Inspection and Care

.......

,

.......

55

Battery Charging

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

56

Selecting a Replacement

Battery

..

,',

. , , . . . .

56

Jump

Starting

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

56

Transmission,

.......

,

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

, . ,

.....

57

Maintenance

and

Inspection

..........

'

.... , 57

Fluid Level and Appearance

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

57,

Capacity

......

,

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

57

Changing Fluid

.........

:

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

58

Heating

And

Air

Conditioning

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

58

Troubleshooting

the

System

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

58

Refrigeration'

Section

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58

Inspection

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58

Operatic,"al Quick Checks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

59

Vacuum System Diagnosis

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, , . ,

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62

Maintenance

and

Inspection

..

, , . , .

62

Wheel Bearing Lubrication

........

, .

62

Shock

Absorber

Diagnosis

.. , ..

, . , .

62

Rear Susponsion

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,

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62

Drive

Shaft

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Joints.

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63

Rear Axle

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63

Brakes, , ,

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Inspection.

.

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Brake.

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

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64

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,

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Drive Belts

And

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,

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

66

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Instructions

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

67

Hot

Start Problem Conditions

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

67

Exterior

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

,

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

68

Stains

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Windows,

Doors, Vents & Locks

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

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

,

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Roof Resealing

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

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Window

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Interior

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

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69

Upholstery & Drapes

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

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Wall & Ceiling Panels

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Floors & Carpeting

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74

INTRODUCTION

Welcome

the

growing

sincerely

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with

many
vacationing. This manual describes
of

your

so

that
those
to

conform
Standards
CSA Standard
applicable
establish the plumbing, heating, electrical and

requirements
these standards is indicated by
outside
of

internal quality.

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will

require care and regular maintenance in order
retain its
dealer will give you basic operating and maintenance

instructions; however, supplement this instruction by
reading
motor

.Chassis.

-of your
,conditioning

.dealer as soon as possible. This

,',I

--along

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,:outlines

a maintenance schedule
safe, trouble-free service

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knowledge
it

will

tional living.

If

you

inaintenance,

immediately

Service

problems

utmos~importilnce

ianttothe

by

one

in

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outlining

obligations, as

the

dealer and

, \(\Iarran'tY. Please

be better informed in cese you have a warranty-related

, problem, and

on

the

not

handled

1. Discuss

to

the

recreational vehicle life-style and

family

thank

motor

features. Your

all

home in

with

these

help you enjoy

industry,

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home has been designed

years

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the

new

of

road again.

home and provides

you can obtain the best performance

with,

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motor

for

entry

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the

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motor

or

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information

important

instructions

of

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or

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or

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motor

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(units built

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quality

door. This seal is the

crafted

adjustment,

any

service;, please
Department

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well

niad

your

manager or,a,wnerpf

and safety. Compliance

equipment,

performance characteristics. The

Owner's

Manual. If, after taking delivery

home, you feel

areas

of

for

carefully. A good

motor

many

--

questions

occur.

to

yourAljaler, and is

comprehensive

this

manual

and explaining your. rights and

as

the

this

dealer

will

If,

for

satisfaction:

warranty-related

home

home has been designed

NFPA 501

for

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please return

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maintenance and provides

you

from

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rights

under

section carefully. You

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owners.

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you.

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service is

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this

manual are

representative

of

function

and

mayor

not

be

specific

in

their

depiction

of

actual equipment,

fabrics,

interior

or exterior

decor

or design op-

tions

as

installed

on

or

in

your

motor

home.

NOTE: This product is designed for recreational
use

and

short

term

occupancy

only.

It

is

not

designed

or

intended

to

be used as permanent

housing.

Use

of

this

product

for

long

term

or

permanent

occupancy

may

lead

to

premature

deterioration

of

interior

finishes, fabrics,

carpeting,

and drapes. Damage or deteriora-

tion

due

to

long

term

occupancy

may

not

be

considered

normal

and

may

under

the

terms

of

the

warranty,

constitute

misuse, abuse, or

neglect,

and

may

therefore

reduce your

war-

ranty

protection.

This

manual contains a

discussion

of

long

term

occupancy

problems.

Please refer

to

that

section before considering

this

product

for

long

term

occupancy.

The

motor

home has been thoroughly inspected before

shipment.

YOUR DEALER IS RESPONSIBLE

FOR

PER­FORMING A COMPLETE PRE-DELIVERY INSPECTION
OF

THE CHASSIS

AND

ALL MOTOR HOME COM-

PONENTS AS SPECIFIED

IN

THE PRE-DELIVERY

CHECKLISTS

SUPPLIED

BY

THE MOTOR HOME

MANUFACTURER

AND

THE CHASSIS MANUFAC-

TURER. YOU SHOULD RECEIVE A COPY

OF

THESE

COMPLETED CHECKLISTS FROM YOUR.

DEALER

HOME. This manual

contains

a detailed

section

that

explains proper loading and

weighing

of

the

vehicle.

HAVE

IT

ALL

UNDER CONTROL

Remember,

your

new

motor

home is a large vehicle

and requires

different

driving skills

than

a passenger

car. Later in this manual we'll outline some tips on

how

to

become familiar

with

the

handling

characteristics

and driving techniques

that

you need

to

know

to

be

a safe

motor

home

driver.

Of

course,

don't

overlook

the

laws

of

your state or province

that

govern

driving

a

motor

home, Your state or provincial

Motor

Vehicle

Department

can provide you

with

the

applicable vehi-

cle codes

that

spell

out

your rights and responsibilities

as a

motor

home

owner.

INSPECT

AND

MAINTAIN

Follow a

consistent

schedule

of

inspection

and

maintenance for

your

motor

home. Your

continuing

safety and

comfort

depend on it, This manual includes

a section

outlining

maintenance intervals. Adherence

to

these schedules

will

minimize

the

possibility

of

failure

of

any

important

system

or

part

of

your

motor

home. The

time

spent inspecting and maintaining your

motor

home

will

provide you

with

many

years

of

recreational pleasure,

.. ' WHENYOU

RMOTOR

HOM

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IS.DELIVERED

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ASA

PART

OF

THE PRE-DELIVERY INSPECTION PRO·

CEDURE,

THE DEALER

IS

TO

ROAD TEST THE

. -MOTOR

HOME,

NOTINGAND,CORRECTING,

ANY

STEERING

PROBLEMS

BEFORE,DELlV.ERY.

THEREFORE; FLEETWOOD

AND

ITS SUBSIDIARIES

WILL NOT

BE

RESPONSIBLE

FOR

FRONT

END

ALIGN-

MENT AFTER THIS PRE-DELIVERY INSPECTION

IS

DONE.

PLANNING

AND

PREPARATION'

Eac::h

year

l1)illions

of

Americans

embark

on

trips

using

some

type

of

recreatiorial vehicle. Proper plan-

ning

of

your

trip

will

ensure a pleasurable experience.

A

thorough

knowledge

of

your

RV

is

important

if

you

are

going

to

g(lt

the

most

out

of

the

convenience and

safety

items

built

into

your

vehicle.

Be

as familiar

with

.

it

as,yo).\,are

with

YOlJr,p~rs9I)al,Cl\r:Qr

tflJcls

..

The

bookl!lts~included

in,vou~;Owner~s

Information. Package

cover

details

of

operation for,the major appliances and

equipment

built

intoyour

motor

home

for

your'

com:

fort,

-conveniElOoe,and ,safety."Later"sections

·in

this

manual.williliso

expiain.now t9Pperate,rnaintain, and

service'

important'

components

and.,systems in

your

'motor

home. : . .

LOADING

AND,WEIGHT

DISTRIBUTION'

Proper

loading

is

o'rie

of

the

most"iniportant

con-

siderations

when

traveling

inanRV.

Your

inotor

home

Is

built

to

safely

carry

a,

<fertain

maximum

load. For

safety's

s~Ke;'''Nt:VER''

OVEl'itOA:D'''ITi-lE'''MOTOR

2

KEYS

AND

LOCks

The keys

to

your

mota;'

home· are

pictured

above.

Record all key

numbers

and

keep

them

in

a safe place

at'hllitle'

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THE OWNER'S INFORMATION

This
about
systems.
this
detail

your

owner's

of

package

This

equipment

contains

motor

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manual

home

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does

and

very
and

its

is in

not

options

valuable

components

this

cover

PACKAGE

documents

and

package. Since

every possible

installed

on

or

in

your

motor
tional
operate,
sure
reference.
home, be
this

material

you

package.

home,

in

maintain

read all

If

you

ever decide

sure

the

there

the

package

and

troubleshoot

this

information.

new

owner

are

to

sell

gets all

booklets

that

those

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or

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items. Be

it

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motor

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3

EMERGENCY

AND

IDENTIFICATION

INFORMATION

Before

we

show

you

how

things

work,

take a few

minutes

to

fill in

the

information

on these

two

pages.

It'll

be a

handy

reference

for

you in

the

future.

Your Name

______________________________________________________________________

__

Model
Serial

Num

ber

___________________________________________________________________

_

Date Purchased

__________________________________________________________________

_

Dealer Name
Address

Telephone
Contact

_________________________________________________________________________

_

Insurance

Policy

Company

________________________________________________________________________

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Agent

Name
Telephone
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Number

Range/Oven

Manufacturer

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Serial

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Automotive Heater and
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Spare Tire

Undercoating

454

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Radio

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large

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Lighted/Power Range Hood

110/12V AC/DC Converter Central

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TU(Ilblers
CoHee Pot

Pots,

Covers

Pans, Covers

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____
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____

Face Soap
Wash
Hand
Bath
Bathmat
Rubber
Facial Tissues
Bathroom
Toothbrushes
Toothpaste

--,_,---,-,'Hair
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____
____
____
____

Combs
Chapstick
Suntan
Razor & Blades

Nail Clippers
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____

First Aid Kit
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____

CLOTHING

____

Underwear

____
____

____
____

____
____

____

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~_

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Cloths

Towels

Towels

Shower

Tissue

Brush

Lotion

Insect

Snake Bite

Repellent

Kit

Sunglasses

Jackets
Sweaters

Various

Shoes

Socks
Bathing Suits

Hats,

Caps

Rainwear

Handkerchiefs
Pajamas

Mat

Utensils, Flipper

TOILETRIES - PERSONAL

Paper Plates, Cups
Napkins

Paper

Towels

Can

Opener

Bottle

Opener
Sponges
Dish

Towels

SLEEPING
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Pillows
Pillow

,Cases

Sheets
Blankets
Sleeping Bags

Dish Drainer

l,iquid

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Wax

Plastic Bags
Large,
Portable
Charcoal
Clothesline,

Clothes
Matches

Water
Candles

D~tergent

Paper/Foil

Trash

Bags ,Writing Pads" Pencils

BBU

Starter

Fluid

pins

Pail

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Canopy
Battery

Magazjr18

or

Radio

- Folding Chairs

SPORTS

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____

Fishing Rods
Tackle

Box, Bait

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____

____
____
____
____
____
____
____

____
____

Baseball Bat, Gloves
Football
Frisbee

Hiking Boots
Backpack
Hunting

Knife
Pocket Knife
Pocket Compass
Swim

Fins

Air

Pump
Kite &
Copy

String

Peterson's

"Field

Guide"

MISCELLANEOUS
____

____
____

____
____
____

Road Maps
Directory,

Trailer Camps

Camera & Film
Sewing

Kit, Patches
Clothes Hangers
Firewood

TOOLS

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____

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Screwdriver;.

Adjustable

Wrench

Pliers
Small

Saw

Hammer
Hatchet
Folding Shovel
Lantern, Fuel,

Mantles
Flashlight
Spare Batteries, Bulb
Spare
Spare

12V
12V

Bulb
Fuses

Voltmeter

--

Circuit
Jumper

''''''

Tire
Water

Air

Can

Test

Cables

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Light

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Check

Check

~_

Check
Check Running
Check

Tank

Drain,Paii

or

Tank

Water

Water

Tank
Tires
Wheel

Batteries,

Brakes

Disposal

.

Reflectors,

Chemicals

Hose

Tank

Lugs

Lights

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VEL

CHECK LIST

FOOD - BEVERAGES

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Bread
Milk

Sugar
Coffee

Tea
Salt

Pepper
Catsup
Mustard
Eggs'

Bacon
Butter
Cheese
Lunch
Meat

~

Potatoes
Vegetables
Fruit
Cereals
Cookies
Beverages

Soups
Crackers

f'anc~ke

Meat

Dinners

Mix

GALLEY
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'-"

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____

____

____
____
____
____
____
____

Dishes, Cups
Silverware

Tumblers

Coffee Pot
Pots, Covers
Pans, Covers

Utensils, Flipper

Paper Plates, Cups

Napkins
Paper

Towels
Can Opener '
Bottle Opener
Sponges
Dish

Towels

Dish Drainer

TOILETRIES - PERSONAL
____

____
____
____

____

____
____

____
____

____

____

____

____

____

____

____

____

____

____

____

Face Soap
Wash Cloths
Hand

Towels

Bath

Towels

Bathmat
Rubber

Shower

Facial Tissues
Bathroom Tissue
Toothbrushes
Toothpaste
Hair Brush
Combs

Chapstick
Suntan Lotion
Razor & Blades

Nail Clippers

Insect Repellent

First Aid Kit

Snake Bite Kit
Sunglasses

CLOTHING

____

____

____

____

____

____

____

____

____
____

Underwear

Jackets
Sweaters
Various Shoes

Socks
Bathing Suits

Hats, Caps

Rainwear

Handkerchiefs
Pajamas

SLEEPING GEAR
____

____
____
____

____

Pillows

Pillow Cases
Sheets'
Blankets

Sleeping Bags

Mat

____
____

____
____
____
____
____
____
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____
____
____

MISCELLANEOUS
____

____

____

____
____

____

TOOLS

____

____
____

____
____
____
____
____
____

____
____
____
____

_-,­____

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____

____

Baseball Bat, Gloves
Football

Frisbee
Hiking Boots
Backpack
Hunting Knife
Pocket Knife
Pocket Compass

Swim

Fins

Air Pump

Kite & String

Copy Peterson's

Guide"

Road Maps
Directory, Trailer Camps

Camera & Film
Sewing Kit, Patches
Clothes Hangers

Firewood

Screwdriver

Adjustable Wrench

Pliers

Small

Saw

Hammer

Hatchet

Folding Shovel

Lantern, Fuel, Mantles
Flashlight

Spare Batteries, Bulb
Spare

12V

Spare 1

2V

Voltmeter

__

Circuit
Jumper

'-'.'

Tire

Air

Test

Cables

'Gauge

Water Can

Gas Can

"Field

Bulb
Fusas

Light

-'-.-

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-,--

Wax

Paller/Feiil

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____

____
____
____

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Plastic
Large,

Trash Bags

Portable BBU '

Charcoal Starter Fluid
Clothesline,

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Clotnes pins
Matches

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Candles

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Canopy

Battery

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Pads" 'Pencils

or

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Fishing Rods

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Tank

Disposal

Holding ,Chemicals
Fresh

Fill
Fill

Water

Water

LPG

Hose

Tank

Tank

Check Tires

, Check Wheel Lugs

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Batteries,

Check Running Lights

Check Brakes

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6

Exterior

View

14

Exterior View .

8

1.

Roof

Air

Conditioner

2.

Refrigerator

3.

Range Hood

4. Roof

5.

6.

7.

Air
Exterior
LP

Gas

Patio Receptacle

8. Refrigerator

9.

F4rnace

10.

11.

Water
Water

Heater
Utility

Roof

Vent

Conditioner

Storage

Compartment

Compartment

Vent

Compartment

Compartment

12. Exterior Storage

13. Patio

14. Rear

Light

Exterior/Interior

15. Exterior Storage

16. Exterior

17.

Water

18.

Sewer

19. Electric

Storage

Utility/Holding

Hose

Compartment

Utility

Compartment

20. Fuel Filters

21.

Water

22. Generator

Tank/Drain Valves

Compartment

Rear

Vent

- Front

Compartment

Compartment

Storage
Compartment
Compartment

Tank Drain Valves

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MOTOR

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and frame) is designed
load.
empty
water,
or

attached

for

which

GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT RATING (GVWR).

Another

WEIGHT RATING (GAWR). This is the

weight a specific
axle has

necessarily add

the

axle

their

In

be

safely loaded
must
amounts

allowable carrying capacity

by

weighing

this

HOME

motor

home

This

load

motor

waste

the

critical

its

loads

respective

addition

know

how

of

weight

LOADING

chassis (springs, wheels, tires, axles,

to

carry a certain

includes

home

water

to

the

motor

own

up

nor

weight

to

knowing
in

to

weight

the

motor

from

everything; the

itself,

motor

weight

axle

to

the

or attached

distribute the weight

the

your

belongings, fuel, fresh

and

anything

home. The

home

GAWR. The GAWR's do

vehicle loads

are placed on the axles. The

is designed is called the

factor

is designed

the

GVWR.

ratings.

the

home

GVWR.

is the GROSS AXLE

overall

to

the

of

the

motor

empty, and

weight

else

that

maximum

to

carry and each

Be

careful, neither

must

ever exceed

weight

motor

so

that

home is found

subtracting

maximum

may

maximum

home, you

THE

of

be

load

that

correct

the

in

not

can

ROAD

main

entry

door.

The

smaller passenger
camping
taking
capacity

trips

be
and unload
camping
additional

The
be greater
by the label. These extra seating locations,
are
safe
the
their

Thoughtful

motor

•

maximum

liberal storage facilities provided

•

operation

• improved handling characteristics and ride

provides

more

for

or

activities

necessary

in

order

day

number

than

to

permit

to

exceed

axle loadings and

ratings on a

home

reasonable cargo

than

day

use provides less cargo

not

to

reduce

some

to

use passengers.

of

safety

the

a choice

the

consideration

can yield

flexibility

without

one

day. The larger passenger

involving overnight stays.

the

amount

cargo items

provide carrying

belted seating

number

of

seats

labeled passenger

total

weight

public

scale.

important

in

the

unsafe loading;

normally

of

passengers

while

are checked against

of

the

weight

use

benefits:

of

capacity

capacity

capacity

of

water

capacity

locations

traveling.

capacity

placed

the

in

the

motor

if

seating and

for

trips

It

may

carried

carried

for

the

may

permitted

provided,

It

is

not

unless

in

the

home;

comfort;

for

for

for

CARRYING CAPACITY

During
homes,
the liquid

positions

If

the
capacity, fills all storage
to

maximum
positions
probably be overloaded.
way

vehicle

gasQline
of

water

,ThE!
conditions
for

ment'
cargo

'venience,

the
permanent

the

design and

the

number

tank

capacities and number

are

maximized

motor

Traffic

occupar;i~

each trip.

of

that

pass'enger

home

volume

with

Safety

iNeighssix

weighs

oper!!tor

in

which
The

cargo

you

the

passenger

table in

will

can

capacity

passengers,

Administration

weighs

over

is

number

and size

operator

compartments

and 'fills all available seating

According

pOunds

eight

responsible
the

motor

affect

carry

(See Loading Tips). For con"

capacity

for

the

driver's area

development

of

storage compartments,

for

value and convenience.

fills

the

150

pounds, each

(6.0

Ibs.) and each

pounds

home

of

passengers and place-'

the

amount

for camping

day

use are

of

our

of

belted seating

all liquid

motor

to

figures, an average

(8.3Ibs.).

for,

or

tanks

and cupooards

home,

National High-

gallon

analyzing

will

be 'utilized

of

water

shown

adjacent

motor

gallon'

and

u.se

and

on a '

to

to

will

of

the

the

•

better

NOTE: CARRYING CAPACITIES
HOME
THE
INCLUDES ALL
OTHER
AWNINGS, ROOF PODS,
AFTER
THE WEIGHT
TRACTED FROM THE TOTAL
AND CARGO CARRYING CAPACITIES.
A
TRAILER ,MUST

, TOTAL

ING CAPACITIES.

fuel

mileage

ARE

SPECIFIED

INSIDE

TRAILER, ,THE TONGUE WI;IGHT

OF

EQUIPMENT SUCH AS LEVELING JACKS,

THE

MO:rOR HOME

OF

OF

THE PASSENGER AND CARGO

and reduced

ON

A LABEL AFFIXED

A WARDROBE DOOR. THE LABEL

FACTORY

THESE

BE

INSTALLED OPTIONS.

ETC.,

LEAVES

ItEMS

SUBTRACTED FROM. THE

OF

tire

OF

YOUR

ARE

THE

MUST

THE

PASSENGER

IF

wear.

INSTALLED

FACTORY,

BE

YOU

OF

DETERMINING,AND DISTRIBUTING

YOUR

Gross

MOTOR

The Gross Vehicle

Axle'

Weight

HOME

Rating (GAWR)

LOAD .

Weight

Rating (GVWR) and

for

your

MOTOR

TO

IF

SUB-

TOW

THE

CARRY-

the

motor

10

, .

home

are

shown

driver's

door
Remember, these ratings are
cle.

You

must

of

your

motor

home exceeds the GVWR, the

ed and you'll have

down

to

or
on any axle exceeds
ed and
weight

you'll
down

Weighing Your Loaded

The

following

determine.whether your loaded

with

cargo, fluids, passengers, and driver) is
GAWR and GVWR limits. When you arrive
station,
rect

Generally,

the

positioning

1.

Drive

-and

take

.

Weight

2. Drive
scale and take a reading.

Vehicle

on

the

certification

or

in

the

driver's

for a fully

compare the GVWR to

home.

If

the

loaded

motor

to

remove items

below

the

have

to

or

GVWR.

the

to

redistribute cargo

below

If

the

GAWR,

the

GAWR.

Motor

weighing

attendant

of

the

the

sequence is as

the

front

wheels

a reading.

(Reading

the

entire vehicle (both axles)

Weight

procedure

motor

will

guide

motor

follows:

onto

This

is

1).

(Reading 2).

tag

the

weight

home is overload-

to

loaded axle

the

Home

you

home

the

the

This

posted on the

compartment.

loaded vehi-

loaded weight

of

your

motor

bring

the

weight
weight

axle is overload-

to

bring

the

will

help

you

home (complete

within

at

the

weigh

through

on

scale

front

the

Gross

is

the

the

cor-

scales.

platform

Axle

onto

the

Gross

3. Drive

forward

platform

and

rear Gross

until

take

Axle

4. Compare reading 2
VehiCle
rating is

Weight

located
reading exceeds
to

reduce

5.

If

reading 2 is less than
vehicle,
each is less
tag.
redistribute
loads on

If

either

the

check

than

enough

the

front

total

exceeds

required limit.

6. Since
the

motor

require
down
ing a reading
help

the

motor

home

positioning

the

you

with

placement

home

should also be weighed. This

center

for

proper

Periodically re-weigh

traveling

weight

configurations

pattern.

only

the rear axle is on

a reading. This reading is

Weight

Rating)

on

the

(Reading 3).

with

the

GVWR (Gross

of

your

vehicle. This

the

certification

GVWR rating, you

vehicle load.

the

GVWR

readings 1 and 3 to

the

GAWR on

the

of

the

the

GAWR

load

to

certification

for

ensure

and rear axles are

of

cargo on each side

is

important,

both

of

the

scale

each side. The

each side

wheels

platform

on each side

attendant

positioning .

your

motor

may

change your loading and

home.

tag.

If

will

of

verify

the

within

of

and tak-

Different

the
the

the

have

your

that

axle,

that

the

of

the

will

will

WARNING: DO NOT
THE MOTOR HOME,
AXLE.

NOTE: THE PASSENGER
CAPACITIES
FIED ON A LABEL AFFIXED
WARDROBE DOOR. THE LABEL INCLUDES ALL
FACTORY INSTALLED OPTIONS.
MENT SUCH AS LEVELING JACKS, AWNINGS,
ROOF PODS, ETC.,
MOTOR

_ WEIGHT

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FROM THE TOTAL OF THE PASSENGER AND

CARGOCARRYING~APACITIES."L

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Loading Tips

·,,'After
can
that
Load
you·
items

you'have

safely

weight, make a

the

get

proper

near

bumper.

wheel'loads

OF

HOME

OF

THESE ITEMS MUST

..

~nr,i.J,·;>'(ph

carry

motor

weight

either

Adjust

as

equal

EXCEED

OR

YOUR MOTOR HOME ARE SPECI-

ARE INSTALLED AFTER THE

LEAVES THE

determined.how

and

selected

list

imd

home

and

on

end

of

the

cargo

storage

as possible. Carry

THE

AND

..

!

,;)i:d:.'.

keep

distribute

the

axles. Do

motor

THE

RATED

RATED

CARGO CARRYING

TO

THE INSIDE

IF

FACTORY,

BE

those

it

for

home

to

keep

LOAD

LOAD

OF

OTHER EQUIP-

SUBTRACTED

.

much

items

w!light
to-make

future reference.

the

load

not

load heavy

or on

the

side

only

ANY

OF

THE

").

-'"

so

the

to

as

OF

A

you

up

that

rear
side

much

11

water

as needed

for

travel use

or

to

balance

the

load.

Whenever

possible,

empty

the

holding

tanks

before

traveling.

WARNING:

DO

NOT INSTALL ANY

TYPE

OF

WEIGHT CARRYING RACK

OR

FRAME

TO

THE

REAR

BUMPER

OR

ANY CHASSIS

OR

BODY

COM-

PONENT

OF

THE

MOTOR

HOME. DAMAGE

TO

THE

MOTOR HOME

BODY

AND UNSTABLE HANDLING

CHARACTERISTICS MAY

RESULT.

WARNING:

EXCEEDING

THE

GAWR

OR

GVWR

OF

YOUR

MOTOR

HOME CAN

CAUSE

UNDESIRABLE

HANDLING CHARACTERISTICS AND MAY

CREATE

A SAFETY HAZARD. MODIFICATION

OF

YOUR

VEHICLE

BY

ADDITION

OF

RACKS

NOT

SPECIFIED

BY

THE

MANUFACTURER

TO

CARRY

ADDITIONAL

EQUIPMENT

OR

VEHICLES

IS

NOT

RECOMMEND-

ED,

MAY

CREATE

A SAFETY HAZARD, AND MAY

VOID

YOUR

WARRANTY.

Make a loading diagram

of

your

properly

loaded

motor

home.

It

will

help you locate

where

specific

items

are stored, and

will

help speed

the

loading pro­cess. Store emergency items in a readily accessible
location. Include tools, first-aid kit, rain gear, flashlight,

highway

warning

devices, and an electric cord

with

light.

WARNING:

DO

NOT

STORE

OR

CARRY

LP

GAS

CONTAINERS, GASOLINE,

OR

OTHER FLAM-

MABLE LIQUIDS INSIDE YOUR MOTOR HOME,

Trailer

Hitches

And

Towing

If

you

expect

to

pull a trailer

with

your

motor

home, .

please use these guidelines

when

choosing a hitch and'

trailer:

'.

Hitch

classification: Class

II

;.

Limit

the

vertical

hitch

load

(tongue

weight

of

the

trailer)

to a maximum.

of

250

pounds.

Heavier vertical.-hitch loads

can

cause damage

to

your

motor

home

rear

frame

and body, cau.se

.

unstable

driving

and

..

han.c;:Ilingpha~acteril)\ics,

and

may

restrict

your

rights

under

the

Owner-

care warranty.

. .

•

Do

not

tow

'8

trailer

weighing

more

than

3.500

'"

•.

, pounds,

or

'more

than'

recomme'nded

"b'l'the'

chassis manufacturer, whichever is less. i:leavier

trailers

can cause

damage

to

the

motor

home

.;.,'

structure

or

drive train, cause unstable driving

or handling characteristics, or restrict your rights

under

the

Ownercare

warranty.

•

Check

the

following

chart

(provided

by

the

chassis

manufacturer)

to

determine

the

Gross

Combined Weight Rating (GCWR)

of

the

motor

home

chassis. The GCWR is the total

weight

of

the

fully

loaded

motor

home

with

driver, all

passengers, all cargo and the fully loaded trailer.

Chassis

Axle

Manufacturer

Engine

Ratio GCWR

Chevrolet

7.4L (454)

V8

Gas

4.73 14,000

Chevrolet

4.10

15,500

Chevrolet

4.56 17,500

Chevrolet

4.88

18,500

* Alternate gear ratios may be retrofitted

for

special

towing

needs. Contact your local chassis

manufacturer

dealer

for

chassis recommenda­tions. Exceeding these GCWR's may cause
damage

to

your

motor

home drive train or

chassis,

unstable

driving

and

handling

characteristics, and

may

void your warranty.

• Weigh

your

motor

home fully loaded

with

driver,

passengers, cargo, and

the

fully

loaded trailer

attached. Do

not

exceed the Gross Axle Weight

Rating

(GAWR)of

any

axle,and

do

not

exceed

the

Gross Vehicle

Weight

Rating (GVWR)

of

either

the

motor

home or the trailer, or the Gross

Combined

Weight

Rating (GCWR)

of

the

motor

home. If any

of

t!:tese ratings

are

exceeded,

weight

must

be eliminated or shifted until scale

weights

are equal

to

or less

than

ratings.

Towing

Automobiles

If

you plan

to

·tow

an

automobile

with

your

motor

. home,.

the

tongue

weight

must

not

exceed

250

pounds.

Th,e

.Gross Combilied

Wei~!:lt,(Ilust

not

ex~eed,

.the

GCWRJls~ed·onthe-chart,

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CAUTION: Towing devices

(other

than

wheeled

dollies)

that

raise

the

front

or

rear

wheels

of

the

vehicle

In

tow

off'

the

grQund

creatll

tongue

weights

in

excess

ofthe

250

pounds maxlmu.in,

and

must

not

be used.

, ,

COCKPIT

The main

located on a hinged panel directly in

AND

DRIVER'S CONTROLS

instrument

cluster and

front

switches

of

the driver.

are

The panel

instruments
TRICAL
specifications,

lifts

below

SYSTEM"

up allowing access

and behind the panel. See "ELEC-

for

fuse

to

fuses, wiring and

locations

and

Parking Brake - The parking brake lever is located

1 .

on

the

floor near

to

up

set

2. Cruise, Control - The cruise

'on

the,

turn

To

engage: Rotate
arm dial
imately
end

of

to

30

the

":'c~kf~mI8r?~d~fi'~~)b~{~§:~~c~~~~,spe~~.

R·I"

,

To

disengage: Step

.-to"activ,ate,

brakes

'automatically'

disengage

'to

"OFF'''.,'

To
engage

WARNING: Do

pery roads

,-,~,:~

are

reengage: TUrn

button"on

,or

the

left

driver wall. Pull the lever

the brake, push

signal lever.

the

the click/detent. Accelerate

MPH, push the engage

control

the

the

not

In,congested traffic.

arm. The cruise

:

...

~

""".!,-,,',-

stop,Jightswitch.)

applied,

disengages.

systell) by tur'ning

use the cruise control on slip-

'.-

1m

brake'pedal (tap

control

the

end

'!l"",'

down

control

activator/speed control

button

'.c,

RI""

'-·.··1-'(\0·

the

cruise
You,

the

arm

"ON",

of

the

control

to

release.

is located

to

approx-

on the

control

When
may

control dial

Turn

the

pedal

control

press

arm.

will

the

also'

.

3.

Headlight
switch
ing lights, side marker
dome
ty

can be varied
counte'rclockwise. Full counterclockwise position
turns

PARKING LIGHTS

Switch

controls

lights

on

interior

- The three-position

the

headlights, taillights, park-

as

shown.

by

light.

TAIl.

INSTRUMENT

LIGHTS,

&:

lights, instrument lights and

Instrument

turning knob

HEADLIGHTS & ,

MARKER

AND

light

intensi-

clockwise

LIGHT,S

' ,

light

or

13

. ,

The

headlight

circuit

is

protected

by a circuit

breaker

in

the

light

switch.

An overload

on

the

breaker

will

cause

the

lights

to

"flicker"

on and

off.

If

this

condition

develops, have

your

headlight

wiring

checked immediately.

4.

2-Speed

Windshield

Wiper/Washer

with

Delay-Turn

inner

knob

clockwise

for

wiper

ac-

tion.

The

wiper

blades are

mounted

on

"articu-

lated"

arms

that

allow

the

blades

to

follow

a

wiping

path

as

wide

as possible.

OFF-No

wiper

action.

1st

notch

-Wiper

delay ON. Turn

outer

knob

clockwise

for

longer

delay

between

wiper

strokes.

2nd

notch-Slow

wiping

action.

3rd

notch

- Fast

wiping

action.

To

WASH,

press

outer

knob,

then

release. One

press

of

washer

knob

cycles

wipers

once.

The

washer

nozzles are located on

the

wiper

arms

close

to

the

wiper

blades.

They

move

with

the

blades and provide continuous washer coverage.

NOTE: Windshield wipers

are

controlled by separate

motors, and

do

not necessarily wipe in synchroniza-

tion.

When

wipers

are turned

OFF,

one or

the

other

wiper

blade

may

lag behind before stopping. On

DELAY

setting,

wiper

blades

will

not necessarily

operate in sync.

5.

Auxiliary

Start

Switch

-The

Auxiliary

Start

System

permits

using

the

auxiliary

battery

(see

Electrical

System)

to

start

the

motor

home

engine

if

the

vehicle.battery

is

discharged.

To

use

the

Auxiliary

Start

System:

* Be sure

the

vehicle is stopped,

shift

to

"P"

(PARK) and apply

the

parking brake.

* Press and hold

the

Auxiliary

Start

switch

on

the

instrument

panel.

*

Start

enlline

with

ignition

switch.

• Release' AU1<iliary

Start

switch.

The

AuxiliarY'Start System

ha's'

no

effect

on

the

'vehicle

except

to

aid in starting

the

motor

home

engine.

If

the

vehicle alternator is operating pro-

perly,

the

batteries

will

be recharged

while

driv-

.

in

g

.

(see

EJ!~~{l~~I,S~~1!ij~~~i'\\;,i'rJ)l'

.•

6.

Instrumerjl

t?1}l~~er\'!"!IiI'

·Wf·:~"'!!··;'·(·'·-.'

-4·,

',"

.:'

_'_

.•

; -

'",

- .

. 7. Radio/TapePlayCl' .

/

.'

'.

"'.0,

::.;,'''..--

S.,

Monitot

,ea.!)el

""

\

9.

Tran~mission

Selector-Pull

transmission. lever

toward

you

and move'

to

desired position. Please

refer

to

the

Chassis Operator's

Manual

for

more

details

on

trans'mission

operation.

. .

10.

Generator

Remote

Start/Stop

Switch

11.

.

CigarettClLighter

14

12. Heater/Air

Conditioner

Controls

-The

cockpit

Heater/Air

Conditioner

controls

are

located

on

the

lower

right

instrument

panel. These

controls

operate

the

heating and air conditioning systems

for

the

driver/cockpit

area only.

Cool/Heat

Lever-Push

this

lever

to

the

left

or

right

for

cooling/heating.

Function

Selector

Buttons

OFF-No

heating

or

cooling,

but

fan runs

at

low

speed

for

continuous

circulation

of

outside

air

through

the

instrument

panel

outlets.

MAX

A/C-Air

conditioner

compressor

is

on, inside air is recirculated

through

the

system

for

maximum

cooling.

A/C

-Air

conditioner

'compressor

is on,

outside air is circulated

through

instrument

panel

outlets.

VENT

-A/C

compressor

is

off,

outside

air

is

circulated

through

the

instrument

panel

outlets,

HEAT-AiC

compressor

is

off,

outside

air

is

circulated

through

the

heating

system,

and

distributed

to

floor

outlets.

Heated air is circulated

to

defroster outlets.

Fan

Switch

- Sets fan speed

to

any

of

4

speeds.

The

fan

switch

does

not

affect

the

fan

if

the

OFF

function

button

is pressed.

13.

Ignition

SwitCh-Operation

of

the

ignition

switch

is

shown

below.

ACC

OFF

ON

START

14. 6-Position

Tilt

Steeting

Wheel-PUll

the

tilt

lever

.

towards

the

steering

wheel

to

release. Release

lever

at

desired

tilt

angle.

.

15

..

Ha~~rgvya.rl)i!!g,Flasher-lii.ashes}x(>nt

Ii<

rear

fo'r

emergency

p~lrklng.Press

center

button

to

engage,'

pull

oute'r',collar

to

tur.n

off

..

, ,

Driver/Passenger

Seats

The driver's and passenger's seats

tion/comfort

CAUTION:

adjustments:

Do

not adjust the seat position while the

vehicle is in motion.

•

Forward/Back
located under

toward

lever

unlock. The sliding
proximately

- The
the
the

forward/back

front

left

left

outside

track

%" apart. Release

of

has

offer

three posi-

the

seat. Pull the

of

the

11

positions ap-

the

lock lever

lever is

seat

to
to

secure

*

Swivel-The
the

and
forward
swivel

the

seat position.

front

up

to

swivel

right

of

swivel.

lock lever

is

located under

the seat. Lift the lever forward

The seat locks in the center,

position. When unlocked, the seat will

freely around

to

the

center position .

* Recline - The recliner lever is located on the

right

side

down

bottom

to

recline. The angle

of

the seat. Push

the

is

continuously

lever

variable. Release lever at desired angle.

Seat

COh~rols

Seat

vehicle. For

belts)rhe

to

equipped

.

Adjll~t.~e~t

'on

Belts

Seat

belts are an

your

driver's seat and all

carry passengers

with

WARNING: ALL
WITH AND
IS

IN

PED

WITH

'CUPIED

WILL
VEHICLE
BELT

.

::,!.~,',-"I

Pivot

buckltiat}iglltllt\~leS'to

USE

MOTION. SEATS WHICH

SAJ:ETV

WHILE

BE

LABELED:

IS

IN

PERSONS

.belts aSJollOws: .

j,.1t"'/"J,'td·llit,;~/'.'''''''''~'J'-'"'_l_

desired length.
To fasten belt, be sure

tongue
belt,

safety. .
To release

of

Never use

end ·of one

Be

sure

it

1:he

abdo,ne'nas co'mfort

.'.

the

the

buckle'iihd

a.

belt

important

protection,

while

seat belts.

RIDERS

SEAt

BELTS

BELTS

THE

VEHICLE

"NOT

IN

MOTION."

USING

C':i"'"

Y",'"

it

is,not

belt

into

Jatches

•.

Adjust

belt, depress

slide'thetongue

for

more 'than one person

safety
always

under

SHOULD

WHILE
SHOULD NOT
FOR

IT

IS

BEDS.

the

"

the

will

the

feature

other

seats designed

way

BE

THE

ARE

IS

IN

MOTION AND

USE

NOT

POSSIBLE

I

..

"

beltand·pull

......

: .

twisted,

buckl.e

the

belt

allow,

button

out

of

your

use your seat

have been

FURNISHED

VEHICLE

NOT

EQUIP­BE

OC-

WHILE.

THE

TO

\~.

",.,,;",'"

'to·the

......

thenpush,the.

,Qt

tl)e maJii)g

snuglya~

for

low

greatest

.

in

the

center

of

the

buckle.'·

at a time.

Seat

Controls

Child

Restraint

All vehicle occupants, and especially children,
should be restrained whenever riding in vehicles.
Holding a child in

child restraint system.
a person's arms can

arms is
In

be

not

a substitute

an

accident, a child held in

struck or crushed by any

your

unrestrained rider. An umestrained child could also
be injured
from

the

vehicle during a sudden manuever or impact.

A child

restraint 'system can help

vehicle. Note

striking

that

the

interior, or by being

protect

some states require the use

by

restraint systems.

Children small enough
should be
However,

ptdte'ctibri'~f.'1l

.

*·i;;fant~tJ.:m()\i'an~\yi

' ..

padded

f

'v~hicle

.,

..

:.'

'.d-Cle~·s;"Js·e~~'thb'elts:'

. *

Children'who
be restrained.
let a child

When
read and
that

come

restrained.

thefollowing

tchild'testraint!ls

baby

s13'litia'rld'

with

stand or

. . -

using
'follow

any

all instru'ction's on lnstallatiqh and use

with

the

carrier-Put

for

a child restraint system

that

way·

if

at

all possible.

may provide somedegree

'not'

used",

s1i:'\\'6'

secUrely restrain

,<

:.0

can

sit

the

-.'.

''-/.

~

up

shSuid

it

','_'!" ,

by

b~'

crossways on

it

'with

'~~;'!'

,..."

thimiselves

seat belts provided. Never

kn.eel

on any seat.

/,'

,

child restraint system, be sure

syste.m.

for

a

thrown

a child in a

of

cliild

of

.

v

,or,

C

pla6~l!il1'Il'

the

the vehi-

should'

to

15

adjustment
slack
twist
shorten
pull the child restraint in all directions
secure.
the

adjustment

If

the child restraint
seating
dealer and

Sun

Visors

mechanism. If the belt still has

or

does

not

fit

the

child restraint as

the

buckle end

it

before rebuckling. Once installed, push and

If

it

comes loose, flip the end

of

the belt several times

to

be

of

the belt

too
it

mechanism over before rebuckling.

is

still not secure, use a different

position

in

the

vehicle and/or

the

child restraint manufacturer

contact

should,

sure

for

The sun visors at the driver's and passenger's posi-

tions

swing

down

and adjust

to

provide relief

much

to

it

is

with

your

help.

from

glare and
shade

Swivel

screwdriver

the

tension

bright

side

at

skies. The visors do

windows.

may

the

Front/Side Slider

Turn lock, slide

close.

NOTE:
ing.
if
exit,

and

Screens are

They

the

window

In

this

will

window

may

be pushed

case, the screens will

probably have

be adjusted

tension adjusting

Windows

and/or screen

not

removable

out

of

must

be used

for

to

be replaced.

not

adjust

with a flat

screw.

to

open and

for

clean-

their

frames

emergency

be

destroyed

--:.{

•

to

blade

Window Locks

DRIVING

'

..

,l;~.~,::"

(lnce
controls
seat, you
to

driving

. ,PQsition'of

when

of

the vehicle';

to

change

the

road'behind, Check

Drive
ing all speed and
ing,

speed

weather

AND

you

and

will

.yourfamily

the

maneuvering

PARKING

.'.;

,:.'-.

-"i,

.become 'accustomed ,to -the

the

reference

find driving the

car, Become familiar

motor

Always

home in

to

allow
allow

lanes.'LeamtbusEHhe

with

consideration on

safety

of

your

motor

conditions.

,._.,;

••

'_

points

motor

traf,f>iF,,1I0,d,~e,CIl~Jious

for
extra

.)

,from

home comparable

the

length and

roOm

side mirrors

them

ohen.,'
the

highway,

regulations. The best cruis-

home

will

vary

!,'J

;feelof

the

driver's

with

to

Carner arid

to

"

obsery-

with

road and

the

the

width

view

Remember

cat, making

. Also,bec9us.e

more easJiy

distan'ces

moderate'

wind conditions.--':.v"

.

, Driving on winding

if

done,

with

speeds

that

your

motor

it

less manel,lverable and harder

of,

its>,gre~tll!l~hje

affected

for

passing and stopping, and drive

by

speed;· particularly

'--..'

';<',1.":'

;..,

" \.;.

or

llJ~untain

reasonable care. Observe pro'per vehicle

when'

ascending or, descending

,always,:operate',in; the.,proper

DOwnshift,on

engine loads.

Engine braking

'relieve some

and

hill~"to

avoid

Downshift'when

power

of

will

the

16

home is heavier than

to

stop.

cross Winds,

~HrtaFe,r!,!rlla/;I~

,Allow

.elltra .

at

:in'traffic

'.:.,.1.,_.'" ";.,1-':II!,.!

".

,,-

roads is

' . '

and In

,;,:",1,

'gusty

\..J,

-4'i,f;I,'~~'t-;;1'+

,"-.

not

diffi,cult

hill,S

and

transmission, raoge.

overheating"or,undue

de,scending grades,

help control vehicle speed,

strain on ,the brakes,

a-

J!I'

a

Road

conditions,

ing

factors

tain

driving
demands
transmission. Under
need
engine and

Allow
avoid areas having
low-hanging
whenever
pulling
clearances

particularly
vents

roof

air conditioner,

When

for

poles

of

the
When
to

the
ing brake.

("P")

are

sometimes

or

desert

on

drivetrain

to

turn

off

the

transmission

for

the

extra

tree

you

drive

in .for service.

of

overpasses and bridges.

important

open

or

if

the

parking parallel

or

()bstructions
motor
parking
curb

and

home

on an incline,

in

the

Always

set

the

direction

terrain,

temperatures

extreme

vehicle air

height

low

branches

or

motor

roof

swing

shift

parking brake

weather,

unpredictable, and

components-especially

heat conditions you may

conditioner

cooling.

of

your

overhead clearance. Check for

or

park.

Avoid

Always

if

you

drive

home

rack, CB or TV!radio antenna.

to a curb,

as

the

front

wider

turn

of

the

the

transmission

and

other

can

put

to

motor

other

low

check

with

is equipped

be sure
and rear portions

than

the

roll
when

home

obstructions

roofs

This

the

an automobile.

front

wheels

to

aid
parking.

driv-

moun-

extreme

the

improve

and

when

overhead

may

be

overhead

with

to

allow

in-

the

park-

to

PARK

"HISSING"
REMOVAL

To

protect

pressure

pressure, replace

design available

dealer.

Clean
on
and is a serious fire hazard.

a

the

up

motor

SOUNDS

OF

THE

the

or

vacuum,

from

fuel spills immediately. Raw fuel spilled

home

STOP.

CAP.

gasoline

lost

could damage

or

caps

your

system

from

with

Fleetwood

COMPLETE

from

sudden release

caps

the

exterior

THE

excessive

of

the

motor

same

home

finish,

of

FUEL

unleaded

Manual in
generator

. engine fuel supply,

for

'Fuel

, as

build
warms
ditions,
ing
opening,

Your

the

AND

generator

motor

or

regular

the

fuel

FUEL

home

Owner's

supply

Fill

The

fuel filler cap is located on

shown

WARNING:

CA(>
ALLOW,

in

the

illustration. Modern fuel systems may

up

vapor pressure

during

sudden release

the

gasoline cap can spray gasoline

use

causing a possible hazard.

WHEN

•.

ROTATE,lr,~~O\\,LY.ONLYJ~R

~IlE~SI.l,~E,;TO

SYSTEMS

engine

fuel.

Information Package. Since the

is

consult

before

within

or

hot

of

REMOVING

may

be run on either

See

the

the

same as

the

operating

deciding

the

weather.

this

pressure

Chassis

on

the

tank

Under certain con-

THE

Operator's

the

motor

instructions

a fuel

side

of

as

the

when

from

GASOLINE

ENOUGH

..

"ELE.MEI, AFTEIl.,AIIIY

home

type.

the

coach

gasoline

remov-

the

TO

Fuel Types

Today's
sophisticated
and
sometimes
ticularly
tions. Fuel refiners change
compensate
or

fill

summer

"vapor
vaporizes easier during
the summer

vaporize
reduce

engine,

This

during

the

,r,~f.i,l1,ers

.

tl;\e

..

p!lrtE!RtJ~el

tions.

suppiied

"What'this
"'(apor
is

a.

danthigher

. 'cessive

of~he

system are properly tuned arid maintained.
not
fuel

w,it,h~lth~'

automotive

state

helps

Qo,mbination

experience

itself

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