Fleetwood Limited 1987, Limited 1986 User Manual

BY

REETWCDD ®

1987

SAFETY

REGULATIONS

AND

LP

REGARDING

GAS

APPLIANCES

LP

GAS

SYSTEMS

The manufacturer of this recreational vehicle is required ing consumer information tion and ings found here may also Please other

LP CONTAINERS PRESSURE

IT APPLIANCES

THIS TO THE TIONAL APPLIANCES TANT THAT DANGER PERIODS

PORTABLE

STOVES. THIS ASPHYXIATION.

DO LIQUIDS

A warning

FILL

Overfilling the

or as

The

IF

LP Regulators

the

American National Standards Institute. The information and warn-

see sections titled "Liquid Petroleum

safety

and operating information.

GAS

CONTAINERS

ARE

EQUIPPED

BY

DISCHARGING

IS

NOT

SAFE

TO

1.

2.

PROVIDE

NOT

CONTAINERISI

NEED

OPEN

OVERHEAD

OPEN

WINDOW.

WARNING

AN

AMOUNT

VEHICLE.

lSI COOKING

OF

ASPHYXIATION

OF

TIME.

FUEL·BURNING

SHALL

EQUIPMENT

BRING INSIDE

label

lP

LABEL ADEQUATE

OF

OXYGEN

WILL

NOT

INSIDE

OR

STORE

THE

has

gas container

explosion. A properly

liquid

LP

gas.

following

YOU

1.

Extinguish

2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

label

SMELL

has been placed

GAS:

any open flames,

Do

not touch electrical switches. Shut off the gas supply Open doors and other ventilating openings. Leave

the area

Have

the gas system checked and leakage source corrected before using again.

gas regulators must always

that

are

not sure that regulator vent faces downward and the cover blockage which could result

as be

SHALL

NOT

USE

COOKING

FRESH

AIR

VENT

HAS

BEEN

SUPPLY

AND

PROPER

AVOID

DANGERS

APPLIANCES

IS

EQUIPMENT,

BE

USED

THE

LP

VEHICLE

been

located

TO

MORE

filled

container

until

odor clears.

in

compartments

in

provided by the National Fire Prevention Associa-

found

in

other sections

Gas

System" and "Appliances" for

WARNING:

BE

PLACED

OR

STORED

WITH

SAFETY

GAS

TO

WARNING:

APPLIANCES

FOR

SAFE

OR

TURN

LOCATED

OF

IS

VENTIlATION

NOT

GREATER

WARNING:

INSIDE

RECREATIONAL

WARNING:

GAS

CONTAINERS.

BECAUSE A FIRE

near

THAN

80

can

result

will

in

pilot

at

the tank

be

installed with the diaphragm vent facing downward.

DEVICES

THE

ATMOSPHERE.

OPERATION.

ON

EXHAUST

IN

THE

FRESH

AIR

LIMITED

OF

ASPHYXIATION.

BE

USED

WHEN

INCLUDING

THIS

RECREATIONAL

the

LP

gas container.

PERCENT

in

uncontrolled

contain

the

vehicle

lights

and

valve(s)

have

been equipped

INSIDE

WHICH

FOR

COMFORT

BEFORE

FAN.

COOKING

FOR

COMBUSTION.

DUE

TO

THE

WHEN

FOR

COMFORT

THE

APPLIANCE

WOOD

AND

VEHICLE

GASOLINE.

OR

EXPLOSION

OF

CAPACITY.

gas

approximately

near the range area:

all

smoking materials.

or

gas supply connection.

with

is

kept

excessive gas pressure causing

to

furnish the follow-

of

this Owner's Manual.

THE

VEHICLE.

RELIEVE

OPERATION:

AND

AREA

SIZE

USING

IT

IS

CHARCOAL

VEHICLE.

MAY

OR

OTHER MAY

This

label

flow which

80

a protective

in

place to

fire

EXCESSIVE

HEATING.

ESPECIALLY

IS

CAUSE

percent

TO

REMIND

UNLIKE

OF

THE

COOKING

HEATING

USED

FOR

GRILLS

THE

FIRES

FLAMMABLE

RESULT.

reads:

can

cause

of

its

COOKING

RECREA·

DO

cover.

minimize

or

explosion.

HOMES.

AS

USE

LP

GAS

YOU

IMPOR·

THE

LONG

AND

OF

OR

NOT

fire

volume

Make

vent

TABLE

OF

CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION

Front

End

PLANNING

Read

the Inspect Loading and Control

MOTOR HOME LOADING. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Motor Carrying Determining and

Your Weighing Your Loaded Loading Tips Trailer Towing

READY TO LEAVE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Starting and Safety Gasoline Fill

ON THE ROAD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Driving and Parking On A Grade Miscellaneous Carbon

Overheating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

12-Volt Fuse Replacement Tires. Changing A Towing Auxiliary Automotive

SERVICE

Motor Service Parts and Replacement Battery Generator

INTERIOR

Storage Pull-out Lounge Conversion Emergency Exit Effects Controlling

and

of

Home Loading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Motor

Hitches

Automobiles

Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Monoxide

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

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

Home

Service.

AND

of

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

Alignment

AND

PREPARATION. . . . . . . . . . . .

Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Maintain

Weight

the

Motor

Capacity

Home

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

and Towing

Warmup.

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

Parking

Safety

Flat Tire

Start

System

Air

Conditioner

Chassis

Power Plant

FURNISHING

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

Prolonged

Moisture

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

..

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

Distribution

Home

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

Distributing

Load.

Safety

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Window

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

Motor

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

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

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

With

A Trailer

Tips

Precautions . . . . . .

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

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

Operator's

System

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

Occupancy

Condensation

. . . . . . . . . .

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

Home

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

.........

..........

Manual

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

Service

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

..........

......

.......

.. .. .. ..

.. ..

..

.. ..

..

.. ..

..

.

2 3

3 3 3 3

4 4 4

4

5

5 6 6

7 7 7 7

8 8 8 8 9 9 9 9

10 12 12 12

13 13 13

13 14

14 14 14 14 15

LIQUID PETROLEUM GAS SYSTEM

Filling

LP

Gas Tanks

LP

Gas Regulator

Using

LP

Gas System

LP

Gas

System Lighting LP

PLUMBING

Fresh Water The The Troubleshooting Water The Waste Water Water

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Batteries Power Converter Auxiliary Fuses and Circuit Breakers Ground Fault Interrupter Entertainment Equipment TV Generator Power Plant Electrical

APPLIANCES

Water Furnace Range Range Exhaust Hood Air Refrigerators Smoke

MAINTENANCE

Exterior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Sealant Renewal Interior.

MAINTENANCE CHART TRAVEL CHECK LIST INDEX

LP

Gas Appliances

Gas

Precautions.

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

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

Water Monitor

Antenna

Conditioner

Pump

Panel

Pump Troubleshooting

System

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

Battery

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

System

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

Heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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

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

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

Detector

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

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

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

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

at

Low Temperatures

Leak Checks

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

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

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

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

the

Fresh

Water

System

Winterizing

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

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

Wiring

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...........

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System

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

....

......

16 16 16 16 16 16

18 18 19 19

19 21 21

23 24

24 25 26 26 26 26 26 26 27

29 29 29 29 29 29 29 29

30 30 30

31

34 35 38

FULL

ONE-YEAR/15,OOO

MILE

...----

FOR

MOTOR HOMES MANUFACTURED

COVERAGE PROVIDED

Your

new

manufacturer, is warranted under normal The warranty

home is first placed into service as a rental, commercial or demonstrator unit (whichever occurs first). The warranty extends for a period of

one year from such date or until the unit has received occurs first), of

OWNER'S OBLIGATIONS

The the 90 direct

If dealer, giving location

DEALER'S

By agreement inspection and to repair or

WHEN THE DEALER

If TURING PLANT resolve it.

MANUFACTURING PLANT OBLIGATIONS

Upon any parts necessary to correct defects in material or workmanship,

WHEN THE

If the

WHAT

THIS

THIS WARRANTY GIVES THE MANUFACTURER IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR

PERSON

motor home, including

extends

to

the

first retail

Written

notice

the applicable warranty period.

owner

is responsible for normal maintenance

interior

of

days

a problem occurs

the dealer is unable or unwilling

the representatives

owner

IS

NOT

BEYOND THOSE

exterior doors,

of

werranty coverage. Thereafter, such adjustments

result

of

repair

him

for

warranty

OBLIGATIONS

with

DOES

at

receipt

of

notice

MANUFACTURING PLANT ODES NOT

should

COVERED

WARRANTY

1.

THE AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEM (INCLUDING THE CHASSIS AND DRIVE TRAIN), THE

SEPARATE

2.

DEFECTS

A. ABUSE, MISUSE, NEGLIGENCE

B.

FAILURE

C.

ALTERATION

3. NORMAL

4. NORMAL MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE ITEMS, SUCH AS LIGHT BULBS,

5.

MOTOR HOMES

6.

TRANSPORTATION CIAL

LOSS,

OR

HOTEL BILLS,

STATES

SOME LIMITATION

of

LP

or

replacement of a defective part under this warranty.

which

the

sufficient information

service.

the menufacturer, the dealer is obligated to maintain the

replace any parts necessary

NOT

RESOLVE THE PROBLEM

the address listed

of

a claim, where

of

the manufacturing plant are unable to resolve the problem and

cal1

the toll-free number listed

BY

THE EXPRESS WARRANTY

DOES

NOT COVER:

WARRANTIES OF THE RESPECTIVE MANUFACTURERS

CAUSED

BY

TO

COMPLY WITH INSTRUCTIONS CONTAINED IN THE OWNER'S MANUAL:

OR

DETERIORATION

ON

TO

LOSS

OF OR

DO

NOT

OR

EXCLUSION MAY

YOU

SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, AND

EXPRESSLY

WARRANTY

BY

SUBSIDIARIES

THE UNITED

SOLO IN

the

structure, plumbing, heating and electrical

use

to

be

free from manufacturing

purchaser

defects

must

regulator pressure, cabinet latches,

owner

believes is covered

to

resolve a problem which the owner is convinced is covered by the warranty, he should contact the MANUFAC-

below

the

OR

DUE

WHICH THE ODOMETER READING HAS

AND FROM

USE, TOWING CHARGES, BUS

OTHER

ALLOW THE EXCLUSION

SET FORTH IN THIS WARRANTY.

and his transferee(sl and begins on

15,000

be given

to

the

as

described in the Owner's Manual; however, minor adjustments (such

to

resolve the matter. The

and provide the manufacturer

dealer was unable

RESOLVE

OR

TO

WEAR

DEALER

INCIDENTAL

NOT

ANY

by

to

THE PROBLEM

below

to describe the problem and

TO:

ACCIDEN"T;

OF

THE MOTOR HOME;

OR

MANUFACTURING PLANT LOCATION,

OR

CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.

APPLY

TO

UNDERTAKING, REPRESENTATION,

STATES

totel miles selling dealer

TV

are

the responsibility

this warranty, the

owner

correct defects

or

unwilling to resolve the problem, the manufacturing plant wil! repair or replace

EXPOSURE, SUCH AS FADING

FARES,

OR

LIMITATION

YOU.

YOU

MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM

OF

flEETWOOD

AND CANADA

systems,

defects

in

the

of

use

es

determined

or

the manufacturer

antenna control, etc.)

or

will

CAR

of

the

owner

shall deliver

with

BEEN

OF

shall

the

motor

home prior to retail sale,

in

materiel

or

a description

take other appropriate action

the

OF

THESE COMPONENTS.

FUSES,

ALTERED.

RENTAL,

INCIDENTAL CHARGES SUCH AS TELEPHONE CALLS

INCIDENTAL

OR

--~

ENTERPRISES, INC.

and

all

appliances

material or workmanship.

date

of original retail delivery or

by

the

mileage

not

later than ten

will

be performed

owner

as

contact

the SELLING DEALER, or other authorized

motor

home to the DEALER or manufacturing plant

workmanship.

in

writing

owner

is convinced that

attempts

made to resolve it.

TIRES

AND BATTERIES, WHICH

OF

FABRICS

WIPER BLADES, LUBRICANTS,

LOSS

OR

CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES,

WARRANTY MADE

and

equipment

the

shown

on

the odometer (whichever

(10)

days after the expiration

normal maintenance unless required

OF

by

to

perform a detailed predelivery

of

the

problem and

as

may

it

OR

DRAPES, CARPET WEAR,

TIME, INCONVENIENCE, COMMER-

BY

as

the dealer during the first

attempts

be required.

is

covered by the warranty,

ARE

STATE

ANY

DEALER

installed by

date

adjustments to

COVERED

ETC.

SO

THE ABOVE

TO

the

made to

STATE.

OR

the

motor

as

BY

ETC.

OTHER

a

Brand Name

_________________

Model

__________

CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS:

Consumer Affairs Department

Fleetwood

P.O.

Riverside, California From California:

From Outside

Enterprises, Inc.

Box

7300

92523

(SOO)

of

442-4804

California: (800)

Serial

No.

_________

854-4755

printed

_

in

USA

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NTRODUCTBON

Welcome growing thank

Your with

many vacationing. This manual describes your

motor procedures so mance been designed American 501C, Canadian CSA Standard or

units cle standards. These standards establish ing, heating, electrical and quality is indicated door. This seal is

Like all

will

require care and regular retain its manual, along Owner's Manual provides a follow motor good how

to

years

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the

YOUR DEALER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR PERFORMING

A COMPLETE PREDELIVERY INSPECTION THE CHASSIS PONENTS AS SPECIFIED IN THE PREDELIVERY CHECKLISTS SUPPLIED CHASSIS MANUFACTURER. YOU SHOULD RECEIVE A

COPY YOUR DELIVERED

He

will plement material furnished

delivery

additional it

to

your dealer as soon as possible.

If

you maintenance, immediately Service problem

to

the

recreational vehicle lifestyle and

family

you

motor

from

built

and safety. Compliance

maximum

outlines

to

home.

working

care

of

recreational living.

motor

shipment.

the

pre-delivery phase

OF

DEALER WHEN YOUR MOTOR HOME

this

of

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motor

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home has been designed

years

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home and provides a guide

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to

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maintenance

ensure safe, trouble-free

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knowledge

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instruct

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home and

AND

THESE COMPLETED CHECKLISTS FROM

TO

YOU.

you in its basic use; however, sup-

instruction

with

new

or

service, please

so he can

Department

might

home owners. We sincerely

product.

to

provide you

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performance characteristics. This

the

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help

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motor

questions

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equipment,

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and Chassis Operator's

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home,

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regarding operation,

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motor

requirements

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maintenance

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motor

of

sale.

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handle any

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(Canadian-built

motor

the

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internal quality.

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the

the outlining obligations, as

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get

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department

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notice.

responsibilities

to

your dealer, and is

manufacturer. Your

of

the

most

comprehensive

industry. This manual contains a sec-

warranty

well

road again. If,

handled

warranty-related problems

manager or

opportunity

resolve

believe

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satisfactory, please send a

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brand name and serial number

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(800)

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product

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lead finishes, fabrics, carpeting, and drapes. Damage deterioration due considered warranty, may

therefore reduce manual contains a discussion problems. Please refer ing

this

product

term

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to

be used

for

long

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to

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normal, and may

constitute

product

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for

long

is designed

only.

as

permanent housing. Use

term

or

term

your

warranty

to

that

term

for

recreational use

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of

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of

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section before consider-

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included in your

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your comfort, convenience and safety.

cover details

Be

as familiar

or

Owner's

of

operation

built

into your

truck.

Infor-

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schedule

your

motor

depend on it.

section

and recommended

of

inspection

home. Your

Pay

particular attenexhaust

outlining

maintenance

continuing

system

motor

home

and

if

PREPARATION

intervals. Adherence the

possibility

part

of

your

motor

and

maintaining

many

LOADING

siderations motor load. Check home

sake, NEVER OVERLOAD THE MOTOR HOME. This manual contains information

weighing

years

of

AND

Proper loading is one

when

home is

the

to

determine

of

your

CONTROL OF THE MOTOR

Know highway. Be familiar requirements, and problems how turn. familiar niques of

your home. Your state provide you spell home

how

to

brake properly,

Practice in a secluded place

with

the

of

your

state

or

with

out

your

owner.

to

these schedules

of

failure

your

recreational pleasure.

of

any

home. The

motor

important

time

spent

will

provide

WEIGHT DISTRIBUTION

of

the

most

important

traveling in a

built

to

withstand a certain

labels and tags

the

safe load

motor

home.

motor

attached

limits.

about

proper loading and

HOME

to

control

handling

motor

province

Motor

the

rights and

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with

passing and

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how

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characteristics

home.

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govern

Vehicle

applicable

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responsibilities

motor

can

develop.

up, and

until overlook

driving a motor

vehicle

will

minimize

system

inspecting

you

home. Your

maximum

to

the

motor

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safety's

home

you

and

office codes as a

on

stopping

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how

become

the

motor

or

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the

to

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HOME

LOADING

MOTOR HOME LOADING

A

motor and frame) is designed load. This load includes everything; empty water, or

attached

for

which

GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT RATING (GVWR).

Another WEIGHT weight a specific axle necessarily add up the

axle loads

their

In be safely loaded in you

must correct The is

found

subtracting

home chassis (springs, wheels, tires, axles,

to

carry a certain

the motor waste

has

respective

addition

allowable

home

itself,

water

and

to

the

motor

the

motor

critical

RATING (GAWR).

home

weight

axle is designed

its

own

GAWR. The

to

the

nor

the

vehicle loads

weight

to

knowing

or

know

amounts

by

how

of

carrying

weighing

this

weight

to

weight

your

belongings, fuel, fresh

anything

home.

factor

GVWR. Be careful,

ratings.

the

attached

distribute capacity

the

motor

from

else

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maximum

is designed is called

is

the

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is

to

carry

GAWR's must

overall

are placed

the

weight

to

the

of

the home GVWR.

that

GROSS AXLE

the

weight

maximum

weight

motor

on

motor

of

may

be

maximum

and each

do

neither

ever exceed

that

home,

so

the

axles.

home

empty, and

the

in

load

the

not

can

that

CARRYING CAPACITY

During homes, the number and size the positions If

the capacity, fills all storage compartments and cupboards to

maximum positions probably way vehicle gasoline of

water

the

liquid

tank

are maximized

motor

with

be overloaded.

Traffic

occupant

weighs

design and

capacities and

home

Safety

operator

volume

passengers,

Administration

weighs

six

pounds (6.0 Ibs.) and each gallon

over

development

of

storage compartments,

number

for

value and convenience.

fills

and

fills

the

According

150

pounds, each gallon

eight

pounds

of

all

liquid

all available seating

motor

to

National

figures, an average

(8.3 Ibs.).

of

our

motor

belted seating

tanks

home

to

will

High-

of

and unload camping

additional day use passengers.

The be greater by

the

to

are

not

safe

unless

against

Thoughtful the

motor

•

maximum

liberal storage facilities provided in

•

operation

• improved handling characteristics and ride

•

better

NOTE: CARRYING CAPACITIES HOME THE INSIDE INCLUDES ALL OTHER EQUIPMENT SUCH AS LEVELING JACKS, AWNINGS, ROOF PODS, ETC" AFTER THE MOTOR HOME THE WEIGHT TRACTED FROM THE TOTAL AND CARGO CARRYING CAPACITIES. A

TRAILER, THE TONGUE WEIGHT TRAILER TOTAL ING CAPACITIES.

some

in

order

number

than label. These extra seating locations, permit

to

exceed

the

axle loadings and total

their

home

fuel

ARE

MUST

OF

THE PASSENGER AND CARGO CARRY-

cargo

to

of

safety

the

a choice

ratings

consideration

can yield

flexibility

without

mileage and reduced tire wear.

SPECIFIED

OF

A WARDROBE DOOR. THE LABEL

FACTORY

OF

items

normally

provide

number

the

on a public

THESE ITEMS MUST

BE

carrying

belted seating

of

seats

labeled

of

important

in

the

use

unsafe loading;

ON

A LABEL AFFIXED

INSTALLED

LEAVES

OF

SUBTRACTED FROM THE

capacity

locations

passengers

while

traveling.

passenger

weight

scale.

the

weight

benefits:

of

the

OF

YOUR MOTOR

OPTIONS.

ARE INSTALLED

THE

THE PASSENGER

IF

carried

permitted

if

provided,

capacity

are checked

placed in

seating

motor

comfort;

FACTORY,

BE

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for

the

may

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and

home;

TO

IF

SUB-

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for

is

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operator is responsible conditions for

each trip. The ment cargo venience, the

passenger permanent main camping taking capacity trips

or

be

necessary

in

which

of

cargo

that

you

the

passenger capacity

label in

entry

door.

provides reasonable cargo

more activities

than

for

day use provides less cargo

to

the

motor

number

will

affect

can

carry

capacity

the

The

one day.

not

reduce

the

(See Loading Tips). For con-

for

driver's area

smaller passenger

involving overnight stays.

the

of

for

home

passengers and place-

amount

for

camping use and

day

use

are

or

capacity

The

larger passenger

amount

of

analyzing

will

be utilized

of

water

shown

adjacent

capacity

for

capacity

water

carried

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to

trips

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the

and

the

for

may

DETERMINING

AND

YOUR MOTOR HOME LOAD

The Gross Vehicle

the

Gross

Axle

Weight

home

on Remember, these ratings are You of

motor

overloaded and

the

are

the

driver's

must

your

home

weight

shown

compare

motor

exceeds

down

door

home.

you'll

Weight

Rating (GAWR)

on

or

the

If

the

have

to

or

below

4

DISTRIBUTING

Rating (GVWR) and

the

certification

in

the

driver's

for a fully

GVWR

the

loaded

GVWR,

to

the

to

the

remove

GVWR.

weight

for

your

motor

tag

posted

compartment. loaded vehicle. loaded

motor

items

If

the

weight

of

your home to

bring

loaded

is

axle

weight is overloaded and bring

Weighing Your Loaded

The determine with

cargo, fluids, passengers, and driver) is GAWR and GVWR limits. weigh

the

correct

scales. Generally,

1.

Drive and take a reading. This is

Weight

on any axle exceeds

you'll

the

weight

following

down

weighing

whether

station,

the

positioning

the

front

(Reading

have

to

or

Motor

procedure

your loaded

When

attendant

of

the

sequence is as

wheels

onto

1).

the

to

redistribute cargo

below

motor

will

motor

the

GAWR,

the

GAWR.

Home

will

help you

home (complete

you arrive

guide you

the

scale

front

through

home on

follows:

platform

Gross Axle

axle

to

within at

the

3.

Drive

forward tag axle are on the This reading is

until

the

only

platform

total

(Reading 3).

4. Drive

5.

forward

scale

platform

tag

axle

Subtract

This is Reading

6. Compare Reading 2

7.

Vehicle weight

to If

Weight

exceeds

reduce

Reading 2 is less

until

only

and take a reading. This is

weight

the

(Reading 4).

tag axle

weight

5. with

Rating)

the

GVWR rating, you

the

total

vehicle load.

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If

any

of

tag.

these exceeds axle, redistribute enough that within

8. The side wheels scale side. Tho

loads on

the

motor

to

side. This

platform

the

front,

required

limit.

home should also be

will

require

on each side

down

and taking a reading

attendant

will

positioning.

the rear axle and

the

and take a reading.

rear Gross

the

Axle

Weight

tag axle is on

the the

from

Reading 3.

the

GVWR (Gross

of

your

the

1,

4 and 5

the

of

the

vehicle.

GVWR

to

the

GAWR

load

If

the

will

have

of

your

verify

that

certification

for

that

to

ensure

rear and tag axles are

positioning

the

help

you

weighed

center

with

of

for

proper

from

both

the

each

2.

Drive axles) is the Gross

the

entire vehicle

onto

the

Vehicle

(front

and

both

rear

scale and take a reading. This

Weight

(Reading 2).

Periodically re-weigh traveling configurations may change weight

pattern.

WARNING:

THE MOTOR HOME,

ANY

NOTE: THE PASSENGER

CAPACITIES

FIED ON

WARDROBE

FACTORY

MENT SUCH AS LEVELING JACKS, AWNINGS,

ROOF PODS, ETC.,

MOTOR

WEIGHT OF THESE ITEMS TRACTED FROM THE TOTAL AND

DO

NOT

AXLE.

OF

A LABEL AFFIXED

DOOR. THE LABEL INCLUDES

INSTALLED OPTIONS.

HOME

CARGO CARRYING CAPACITIES.

your

motor

EXCEED

YOUR MOTOR HOME ARE SPECI-

ARE INSTALLED AFTER THE

LEAVES THE FACTORY, THE

THE

OR

THE RATED LOAD

AND

TO

home.

your

loading and

RATED

CARGO CARRYING

THE INSIDE

IF

MUST

OF

THE PASSENGER

LOAD

OTHER EQUIP-

BE

Loading Tips

After

you have determined can safely carry and selected those that

weight, ference. Load so

that

you

make a

the

get

proper

list

motor

weight heavy items in upper cabinets. so

they

motor

of

end

won't

home load. Do

the

move during travel,

not

motor

home

how

much

weight

items

to

and keep

home and

on the axles.

it

for

distribute

Don't

future

Secure and brace items

thereby load heavy items near either or

on

the

rear bumper.

Different

OF OF

OF

A

ALL

SUB-

you

make

up re-

the

load load

shifting

5

WARNING: WEIGHT

REAR COMPONENT

TO

THE

HANDLING CHARACTERISTICS MAY

Make a loading diagram motor items process. location. aid kit, rain gear, flashlight, and an electric cord

home.

are stored, and

Store emergency items

WARNING: DO NOT CONTAINERS, GASOLINE, MABLE

TRAILER HITCHES

If

you expect please use these guidelines and

trailer:

• Hitch classification: Class

DO

NOT

INSTALL ANY

CARRYING

BUMPER

OF

MOTOR

It

will

Include a fire extinguisher, tools, jack,

LIQUIDS INSIDE YOUR MOTOR HOME.

to

RACK

OR

ANY CHASSIS

THE

MOTOR

HOME

help you locate

will

with

STORE

BODY

of

help speed

highway

light.

AND

pull a trailer

when

OR

your

in

OR OR

TOWING

with

II

TYPE

FRAME

OR

HOME. DAMAGE

AND

UNSTABLE

RESULT.

properly loaded

where

the

a readily accessible

warning devices,

CARRY

OTHER FLAM-

your

motor

choosing a

TO

THE

BODY

specific

loading

LP

GAS

home,

OF

first-

hitch

or

drive train, cause unstable characteristics, or Ownercare warranty.

• Check Combined home chassis. The GCWR is the

Chassis

Manufacturer

John

• Exceeding these GCWR's your

driving and handling characteristics, and

your

• Weigh passengers, cargo, and attached. Do Rating (GAWR) Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) motor Weight of eliminated to

the

following

Weight

motor

Deere

these ratings are exceeded,

or

home and trailer.

motor

warranty.

home drive train

your

motor

home,

Rating (GCWR)

or

less

than

restrict

chart

Rating (GCWR)

Engine

7.5 L

not

of

the

shifted

ratings.

(460)

V8

Gas

home

exceed

any axle, and do

trailer,

until scale

of

your

to

determine

the

may

or

fully

the

fully

the

Gross

or

the

motor

driving

cause damage

chassis, unstable

loaded

Gross Combined

weights

or

handling

rights

weight

under

the

Gross

of

the

motor

total

weight

Axle

Ratio GCWR

4.63

not

20,000

may

with

driver,

loaded trailer

Axle

Weight

exceed the

of

either the

home.

If

must

are equal

the

of

to

void

any

be

•

Limit

the

vertical trailer) vertical motor driving and handling characteristics, and may restrict your rights under the

• Do pounds, or more than recommended by the chassis manufacturer, can cause damage

to a maximum

hitch

home rear frame and body, cause unstable

not

tow a trailer

hitch

load (tongue

of

250

pounds. Heavier

loads can cause damage

Ownercare warranty.

weighing

whichever

to

the

more

is less. Heavier trailers

motor

weight

than

home

to

structure

of

your

3500

Towing Automobiles

If

you plan home, the pounds. The Gross Combined exceed the GCWR listed on

Towing raise the off

the ground may create tongue

of

the

250

to

tongue

devices

front

pounds

tow

an

weight

other

or

rear

maximum,

automobile

must

the

than

wheels

of

and

with

your

not

exceed Weight chart.

wheeled dollies

the weights

must

vehicle in

in exceess

not

be used.

motor

250

not

that

tow

6

READY

To

LEAVE

BE

SURE

POSITION.

STARTING

Follow Operator's engine.

TO

PLACE THE ENTRY

AND

the

Manual

WARMUP

recommendations

when

starting

STEP

in

your

or

operating

IN TRAVEL

Chassis

PARKING BRAKE INDICATOR LIGHT

When

position, the park brake warning light instrument warning dash. to

SAFETY

vehicle. For motor other way

NOTE: All

the

ignition

panel

light

location

Be

sure

release brake.

to

if

the

shift

lock

is in

the

I'start" or lion"

will

glow

parking brake is applied. The

is on

the

right

hand side

out

of

"P"

(park) before

BELTS

Seat belts are an

your

home is in

seats designed

have been equipped

riders should be furnished

belts

seat which should

motion

in WHILE THE VEHICLE possible

WARNING: WHILE THE MOTOR HOME IS IN MOTION, ALLOW PASSENGERS BED THAT IS NOT EQUIPPED

FASTEN SEAT

important

protection,

motion.

to

carry passengers

while

the vehicle

are

not

equipped

not

be

occupied

and

will

to

belt in persons using beds.

safety

fasten all belts

The

driver's

with

lap belts.

is

with

while

be labeled:

IS

IN MOTION".

BELTS

TO

OCCUpy

WITH

feature

with

in motion. Seats

the

"NOT

AND

ANY

A SEAT

while

seat

while

and use

safety

vehicle is

FOR

It

DO NOT

SEAT

of

and all

your

on

the

of

the

trying

your

the

under

belts

USE

is

not

OR

BELT.

Adjust ..

..

as a have been equipped pulled all

seat belts

Pivot buckle

the

desired length.

To

fasten belt, be sure

the

tongue

mating

of To

of

Adjust the belt

comfort

belt

belt.

the

belt

release the belt, depress

the buckle and slide the tongue

will

for

more than one person

the

at

end

Be

to

tighten.

as

allow,

way

as

follows:

right

of

one

sure

Iowan

with

out

angles

it

for

of

GASOLINE FILL

WARNING: VAPOR OLINE

UNDER OF

THIS OLINE OPENING,

WHEN REMOVING SLOWLY TO

RELEASE.

DOWN, TO

PROTECT SIVE RELEASE CAPS YOUR

MODERN

PRESSURE

WARMS DURING

CERTAIN

PRESSURE

CAP

CAN

CAUSING

ONLY

COMPLETE

PRESSURE

OF

THE

FLEETWOOD

WITHIN

CONDITIONS, SUDDEN

SPRAY

THE

FAR

ENOUGH

AFTER

THE

GASOLINE

OR

PRESSURE,

SAME

FUEL

WHEN REMOVING

A POSSIBLE HAZARD.

ANY

THE

VACUUM,

MOTOR HOME

to

the

belt and pull

it

is

not

twisted,

belt

into

the

buckle

latches. Pull

the

abdomen and as snug

greatest

at

retractors,

the

retractor.

SYSTEMS MAY BUILD

THE

USE

OR

GASOLINE FROM

GASOLINE

TO

"HISSING"

REMOVAL

SYSTEM

REPLACE

DESIGN

the

button

a time.

TANK AS

OR

in the center

out

of

safety. Never use

If

be

sure

HOT WEATHER.

CAP,

ALLOW

SOUNDS

OF

THE

FROM

FROM SUDDEN

LOST

CAPS

AVAILABLE FROM

DEALER.

to

then

push

of

the

loose end

the buckle.

your

belts

belt

is

UP

THE

GAS-

RELEASE

THE

GAS-

THE

FILL

ROTATE

PRESSURE

IT

DIE

CAP.

EXCES-

WITH

7

ON

THE

ROAD

DRIVING

Once you become controls seat, you

to

driving position when of

the

to

change lanes. Learn

the

road behind.

Drive all speed and speed weather

Remember a car, making Also, because more easily

distances moderate wind

Driving on winding or mountain roads

if

done speeds always operate in Downshift engine loads. Engine braking and

relieve some

Road conditions, terrain, weather, and other driving

factors

driving

demands transmission. Under extreme heat conditions you may

to

need engine and transmission

Allow avoid areas having low-hanging whenever pulling in important

or

if

the

conditioner, roof rack,

When

for

poles

of

the When the

curb

brake. Place

the

ignition

the

vehicle

AND

and

will

your

of

the

maneuvering

vehicle. Always

with

of

your

conditions.

for

speed,

conditions.

with

when

on hills

are

sometimes

or

desert

on drivetrain

turn

off

for

the

you drive

for

if

you drive

motor

parking parallel

or

obstructions

motor

parking on an incline,

in

the

Always

selector level in

when

unattended

PARKING

accustomed

the

reference

find driving the

family

motor

consideration on

safety

motor

that

it

less maneuverable and harder

of

affected

passing and stopping, and drive at a

reasonable care. Observe proper vehicle

ascending

Downshift

power

the

extra

tree branches

service. This

home

direction

shift

car. Become familiar

home in traffic, and be cautious

to

allow

to

Check

regulations. The home

your

motor

its

greater side surface area,

by cross

particularly

the

proper transmission range.

to

avoid overheating or undue

will

of

the

unpredictable, and

temperatures can

components

vehicle air

height

low

overhead clearance. Check for

or

park. Avoid

with

home

is equipped

CB

to

as

swing

of

the

transmission

you leave

while

to

the

feel

of

the

points

motor

for

extra room

use

them

will

or

when

help control vehicle speed,

strain on the brakes.

cooling.

of

the

or

a curb, be sure

the

wider

turn

the

"P"

the

from

the

driver's

home comparable

with

the

length and

to

the

side mirrors

often.

the

highway, observing

best

vary

with

home

in

descending hills and

conditioner

your

or

may

overhead vents open

TV/radio antenna.

front

roll

the

is heavier

winds.

traffic

descending grades.

other

than

the

(PARK) and

vehicle. Never leave

engine is running.

Allow

and in

is

put

- especially

motor

obstructions

low

roofs

be

with a roof

and rear portions

an automobile.

front

to

aid

the

to

PARK

width

corner and

to

view

cruising

road and

than

to

stop.

it

extra

gusty

not

difficult

mountain

extreme

the

to

improve

home and

when

particularly

to

allow

wheels into

parking

("P").

turn

the

air

off

is

PARKING ON A GRADE

You

should

or

hill. However,

these steps:

1.

Apply

2. Have someone place wheel trailer wheels.

3.

When

assistant is clear, release

chocks

4.

Shift matic manual transmissions.

If

the transmission are chocked. trailer that

may

it

When

1.

Apply

2.

Start transmissions).

3.

To you and rotate brake by

4. Release chocks

5.

Apply remove

not

park vehicles

if

you

must

and hold

the

absorb

the transmission

transmissions)

vehicle is parked on a grade,

to

If

put

may be hard

starting

and hold

engine

shift

out

pulling

the

are free.

the

wheel

"P"

you do,

so

of

regular brakes and have

chocks.

chocks are in place and

the

(PARK)

the

much

to

shift

after being on a grade:

the

in

PARK

it

down. Then release

the

regular brakes and

WITH

with

park on a grade,

regular brakes.

load.

to

"P"

or

low

until

weight

strain on

out

regular brakes.

"P"

("P"),

park release knob.

A TRAILER

trailers on a grade

chocks

the

brakes

(PARK,

or

reverse

don't

the

trailer

of

the

vehicle and

the

transmission

of

"P"

(for

pull

the

drive

automatic

lever

the

follow

under

until

with

shift

wheels

(PARK).

toward

parking

until

someone

MISCELLANEOUS SAFETY TIPS

• Read and understand Manual.

When

•

stand to

• Before departing on a trip, Remember, some

with

• Drive

and in

•

Allow

• While traveling, make sure all occupants use their

seat

• While traveling, make sure all

and

secure.

• Instruct your family on

and hold fire

•

Maintain proper charge in

backing

to

the

guide you.

LP

gas systems.

at

moderate speeds,

gusty

extra distance

belts.

that

cabinets, drawers, and loose objects are

the

rear on the

wind

drills periodically.

the

motor

driver's

tunnels

prohibit

conditions.

for

passing and

what

Chassis

home, have a person

check

particularly

doors

to

do

the

fire extinguisher.

side,

your

motor

in case

Operator's

if

possible

routes.

homes

in

traffic

stopping.

are closed

of

the

the the

auto-

with

the

fire,

8

• Gas

detectors

dealers, and

are available may

be considered as

from

RV

equipment

safety

accessories.

• Keep a well

• Keep a

•

Check duals should receive special tires may go flat

on an inside dual could lead would it and

the

object. Properly inflated tires produce a sound will

be extremely

a habit

when

tread surface

when

be a dull

stocked

tool

box handy.

tires

often flat

to

check tire pressures before each trip,

refueling give each tire a sharp rap on

rapped.

"thud".

while

and

difficult

with

first

aid

kit

handy.

traveling. Inside rear

attention,

not

be noticed. Running a

to

a tire fire

to

extinguish. Make

a piece

If

the

of

tire is

pipe

flat,

as

or

"bung"

the

these

similar

sound

CARBON MONOXIDE

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Carbon monoxide is a colorless, tasteless, odorless

gas.

It

is

a by-product

engines in

produce

MONOXIDE IS

the

following

others from the effects

WARNING: EXHAUST

NOT BLOCK VEHICLE IN A PLACE WHERE THE EXHAUST GASES HAVE ING EITHER OUTSIDE, YOUR VEHICLE SIDE AIR MOVEMENTS CAN CARRY EXHAUST GASES INSIDE THE VEHICLE THROUGH DOWS EXHAUST WHEN SAFE DISPERSION CAN DITIONS TO

• Beware

poisoning

Dizziness

Intense Headache Weakness and

Vomitting Muscular Throbbing in Temples

If monoxide immediately, open all windows, get air

WARNING:

OPERATE

•

You conditions not to monoxide

your

it

constantly while

precautions

OR

OTHER OPENINGS. REMOTE FROM THE

OUTLET. OPERATE THE ENGINE ONLY

BE

ASSURED,

TO

BE

DISPERSED

of

Twitching

symptoms

at

once, and

DO

THE

would

enter the interior, and you exhaust

of

combustion in engine(sl. The

motor

DEADLY. Please read and understand

THE TAILPIPES

ANY

symptoms:

poisoning,

ENGINE(SI WHILE

to

poisoning.

home

of

POSSIBILITY

OR

ANY

AND

SURE

THAT EXHAUST CONTINUES

SAFELY.

exhaust

Sleepiness

indicate

summon

NOT

UNDER

not

be able

assure

odors

and generator system

they

are

running. CARBON

to

protect

carbon monoxide poisoning.

GASES ARE DEADLY. DO

UNDERNEATH,

NEARBY VEHICLES.

MONITOR OUTSIDE CON-

the

that

or

OR

SITUATE THE

OF

EXHAUST GASES

gas (carbon

possibility

turn

off

medical assistance.

ANY

CIRCUMSTANCES

SLEEPING.

to

monitor

engine exhaust does

would

symptoms

yourself and

ACCUMUAT-

OR

INSIDE

monoxidel

of

carbon

the

engine

out

into fresh

outside

not

be

of

carbon

that

OUT-

WIN-

alert

• Check the exhaust tenance, and repair any leaks

before

• Do

without

not

further

modify

first

system

operations.

the

exhaust

consulting

during

the

routine

or

obstructions

system

RV manufacturer.

in any

OVERHEATING

The engine and cooling system in should be operated and serviced as your

Chassis Operator's Manual.

your

vehicle

recommended

12-VOLT FUSE REPLACEMENTS

If

part

of

your vehicle electrical

while

on

the

road, check

hood

on

the

driver's side. The

with

circuit automotive-type, stations ELECTRICAL section

12-volt fuses and

functions

and

parts

and are available at

circuit

the

and

fuse

distributors.

for

information breakers.

system

fuses

located

fuse

block

values. The

should

most

Refer

on

living

under

is labelled

fuses

service

to

TIRES

Your motor home is equipped normal circumstances and you should receive thousands

service.

For safety,

life, proper inflation pressure load range and stamped

WARNING: CHECK TIRE PRESSURES OFTEN. ALWAYS AND FOLLOW THE

WARNING: THAT WHILE HEAT AIR RESULTING CONTENTS ANDIOR PERSONAL INJURY.

motor

on the tire side wall.

CHECK

DO

NOT

THE

CHASSIS

IS

RUN

SERIOUSLY

TO

THE

SUDDENLY

home stability, and

maximum

PRESSURE

BLEED

TIRE

PRESSURE

OPERATOR'S

KEEP

TIRES

LONG

DISTANCES

UNDER-INFLATED WILL

POINT

IN DAMAGE

WHERE

ANDIOR

AIR OUT

with

proper maintenance,

of

miles

must

be maintained. The

inflation

WHEN

OF

INSTRUCTIONS

MANUAL.

PROPERLY

TO

OR

THE

CATCH

THE

VEHICLE AND

truck

tires. Under

of

trouble-free

maximum

pressure are

TIRES

ARE

COLD,

WARM

INFLATED. A TIRE

AT

HIGH

TIRE

FIRE,

TIRES.

SPEEDS

OVER-

MAY

POSIBLY

CHANGING A FLAT TIRE

CONSULT THE CHASSIS OPERATOR'S

FOR

INFORMATION

Even driving, you may experience a to through service facility. circumstances require you there are several items before you

• Your

with

good tire

solve

this

problem is

your auto club, travel service,

attempt

motor therefore rides on tires

and wheels can

ON

If

none

to

home is

TIRE CHANGING.

maintenance

flat

tire.

to

summon

of

these is available, and

to

change the tire yourself,

that

you

change a

built

truck

wheels

weigh

professional help

MUST

flat

on a

truck

up

and tires. These

MANUAL

and normal

The

best

or

a local

be aware

tire:

chassis, and

to

100

pounds

main-

way

in

fail

the

are

the

area

tire

IN

LOSE

ITS

way

truck

of

9

or more. BLE MORE, ATTEMPT

co

Truck tires and wheels are installed wheel

NOT NUTS

LB./FT. THIS STANCES

co

The motor home itself is extremely heavy, weighing The axle is capable one-fourth vehicle. The ground or road surface under vehicle may on board or under the jack.

WARNING: PROPERTY DAMAGE

SERVICE AND CHANGE HELP,

TAKE

PUT

ON FOllOWNG OPERATOR'S THAT HAS AIR.

HAVE

AND

CHECK NEVER PRESSURE

IF

YOU

ARE

NOT PHYSICALLY CAPA-

OF

LIFTING AND MOVING 100 POUNDS

DO

NOT UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES

TO

CHANGE A FLAT TIRE.

nuts

tightened very tightly.

PHYSICALLY

THAT

OF

TORQUE,

ATTEMPT

jack

of

the

small surface area

other

the

jack

TO

DAMAGE

OCCURS,

HELP.

OFF

THE

MANUAL.

BEEN

THE

ADD AIR

GAUGE

CAPABLE

HAVE

BEEN

TIGHTENED

AND THEN

DO

NOT

TO

CHANGE A

with

furnished

lifting the

of

the total gross

not

support the weight

flat

to spread

AVOID

IF

TRY

IF

YOU

THE

TIRE

THE

TIRE

SPARE

INSTRUCTIONS flAT,

TIRE

REMOVED

TIRE

TO

TIRES

IS

with

weight

surface

PERSONAL INJURY AND/OR

A BLOWOUT

TO

MUST

WITHOUT PROFESSIONAL

AND

TIRE

DO

NOT

OR

IS

AND

UNLESS AN ACCURATE

USED.

OF

BREAKING

RE-TIGHTEN

UNDER

of

the

OBTAIN

REMOVE

AND

SERIOUSLY

TUBE

ANY CIRCUM-

all

of

your travel gear

up

to

your

on wheel or about

weight

the

jack. A strong

may

load and stabilize

OR

RIM

ASSEMBLY

RIM

IN

THE

REINFLATE A TIRE

FROM

FOR

IF

motor

of

be necessary

OTHER

EXPERT

ANY

THE

OR

with

the

YOU

ARE

LOOSE

UP

TO

180

TO

FLAT

TIRE.

seven tons.

home

of

the the

the vehicle

TIRE TIRE

WHEELS

AND

ASSEMBLY

CHASSIS

lOW

ON

WHEEL

DAMAGE.

TO

CHANGE A FRONT

1.

Move

the

vehicle to a level,

2.

To

provide clearance

the

flat

tire up on

off

the

3. Turn

selector

4. Block the changed.

5.

On questionable surfaces, use a board solid, base and minimize

both

opposite corner

flat

engine and place transmission

in

"P",

the

material under the jack to provide a firm

the

front

WHEEL:

for

the

wheel chock.

and back

from

the

possibility

firm

surface.

jack, carefully drive

of

the

wheel in

the

wheel

of

to

be

or

other

shifting.

;

L

REQUIRED

co

Hydraulic

WARNING: THE JACK IS DESIGNED A TOOL INTENDED

AS

A LIFT

Lug

• foot

co

Torque

• Wheel blocks.

• Board or

jack.

co

Wheel chock.

WARNING: DO NOT CRAWL UNDER VEHICLE.

CONSULT INFORMATION

TOOLS

FOR

FOR FOR

wrench to

breaker bar handle.

wrench

other

THE

CHASSIS OPERATOR'S MANUAL

AND

EQUIPMENT

jack

with

minimum

TIRE CHANGING

USE

AS A lEVELING DEVICE

SERVICE PURPOSES.

fit

wheel nuts,

with

at least

flat

surface

ON

TIRE CHANGING.

with

300

to

4-ton

capacity.

FOR

USE AS

ONLY.

IT IS NOT

at

least a

Ib'/ft. capacity.

place

under

OR

two-

the

FOR

10

Slide

the

jack

under

the

front

6. ahead illustration), and turn the screw extension up until it

of

touches

the axle, or

the

directly

control arm surface.

leaf spring

under

the

directly

axle (see

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