Fleetwood Limited 1990 Owner's Manual

BY

REETVVCXJD

®

1990

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FULL

ONE-YEAR/15,OOO

MILE

----WARRANTy-----.

FOR

MOTOR

HOMES

MANUFACTURED

BY

SUBSIDIARIES

OF

FLEETWOOD

ENTERPRISES.

INC.

SOLD IN

THE

UNITED STATES AND

CANADA

COVERAGE

PROVIDED

Your new motor home,

in-eluding

the structure, plumbing, hasting and electrical

systems,

and

all

appliances and equipment installed by

the

manufacturer,

Is

warranted under normal use

to

be free from manufacturing defects In material or workmanship.

The warranty extends

to

the

first retail purchaser and his transferee(sl and begins on

the

date

of

or1glnsl retail delivery or the date the

motor

home

Is

first placed into service

as

8 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

16,000

total miles

of

use

as

datermlned

by

the mileage shown on the ado mater (whichever

occurs

first), Written notice

of

defects

must

be given

to

the selling dealer

or

the manufacturer

not

later than ten

(10)

days after the expiration

of

the applicable warranty period.

OWNER'S OBLIGATIONS

The

owner

is responsible

for

normal maintenance as described

In

the

Owner's

Manual;

however,

minor adjustmants (such

as

adJustmants

to

tha Interior

of

exterior doors,

LP

regulator pressure, cabinet latches,

TV

antenna control,

etc.,

will

be

performed by the dealar during the

first

90

days

of

warranty coverage. Thereafter, such adjustments ere the responsibility

of

the

owner

as

normal maintenance unless required

as

a direct result

of

repair or replacement

of

a defective part under this warranty.

If

a problem occurs

which

the

owner

believes is covered by this warranty, the owner shall

contact

the SELLING DEALER, or other euthorized

dealer, giving him sufficient Information

to

resolve the matter. The

owner

shall dallver

the

motor

home

to

the DEALER or manufacturing plant

location

for

warranty

service.

DEALER'S

OBLIGATIONS

By agreement

with

the manufacturer, the dealer

is

obligated

to

maintain

the

motor home prior

to

retail sale,

to

perform a detailed predallvery

Inspection and

to

repair or replace any parts necessary

to

correct defects

In

material or workmanship.

WHEN THE

DEALER

DOES

NOT RESOLVE

THE

PROBLEM

If the dealer

Is

unable or unwilling

to

resolve e problem which the owner

Is

convinced

is

covared

by

the warranty,

he

should contact tha MANUFAC-

TURING PLANT

at

the eddress listed below and provide the manufacturer

with

a description in writing

of

the problem and attempts made

to

resolve it.

MANUFACTURING PLANT OBLIGATIONS

Upon receipt

of

notice

of

a claim, whera the dealer was unable or unwllllng

to

resolve the problem, the manufacturing plant will repair or replace

any parts necessary

to

correct defects

In

material

or

workmanship,

or

will

take other appropriate action

as

may

be required.

WHEN

THE

MANUFACTURING PLANT DOES NOT RESOLVE

THE

PROBLEM

If the representatives

of

the manufacturing plant

are

unable

to

resolve

the

problem and the

owner

is convinced

that

it

is covered by the warranty,

the

owner

should call tha toll-free number listed

below

to

describe the problem and'the

attempts

made

to

resolve It.

WHAT

IS

NOT COVERED

BY

THE

EXPRESS

WARRANTY

THIS

WARRANty

DOES NOT COVER:

1.

THE

AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEM (INCLUDING THE CHASSIS AND

DRIVE

TRAINI, TIRES AND BATTERIES, WHICH

ARE

COVERED BY

THE

SEPARATE WARRANTIES

OF

THE

RESPECTIVE

MANUFACTURERS

OF

THESE COMPONENTS.

2.

DEFECTS

CAUSED

BY

OR

RELATED TO:

A.

ABUSE, MISUSE, NEGLIGENCE

OR

ACCIDENT;

B.

FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH INSTRUCTIONS CONTAINED

IN

THE'

OWNER'S

MANUAL'

C. ALTERATION

OR

MODIFICATION

OF

THE

MOTOR HOME;

3. NORMAL DETERIORATION

DUE

TO WEAR

OR

EXPOSURE, SUCH

AS

FADING

Of

FABRICS

OR

DRAPES,

CARPET

WEAR, ETC.

4

..

NORMAL MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE ITEMS, SUCH AS LIGHT

BULBS,

FUSES, WIPER BLADES, LUBRICANTS, ETC.

6. MOTOR HOMES

ON

WHICH

THE

ODOMETER READING HAS

BEEN

ALTERED.

6. TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM DEALER

OR

MANUFACTURING PLANT

LOCATION,lOSS

OF

TIME, INCONVENIENCE, COM-

MERCIAL LOSS, LOSS

OF

USE, TOWING CHARGES, BUS FARES,

CAR

RENTAL, INCIDENTAL CHARGES SUCH

AS

TELEPHONE

CALLS

OR

HOTEL BILLS,

OR

OTHER

INCIDENTAL

OR

CONSeQUENTIAL DAMAGES.

SOME STATES

DO

NOT ALLOW

THE

EXCLUSION

OR

LIMITATION

OF

INCIDENTAL

OR

CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES,

SO

THE

ABOVE LIMITATION

OR

EXCLUSION

MAY

NOT APPLY TO YOU.

THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU

SPECIFIC

lEGAL

RIGHTS, AND

YOU

MAY

ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE.

THE MANUFACTURER

IS

NOT RESPONSIBLE

FOR

ANY

UNDERTAKING, REPRESENTATION,

OR

WARRANTY MADE

BY

ANY

DEALER

OR

OTHER

PERSON

BEYOND THOSE EXPRESSLY SET

FORTH

IN

THIS WARRANTY.

Brand

Name_----'L"'IM=IT"'E"'D'--

_________

Model

_______

Serial No.

______

_

MANUFACTURING

PLANT:

CORPORATE

HEADQUARTERS:

FLEETWOOD MOTOR HOMES

OF

INDIANA,

INC.

1410

W. Patterson St.

p.

O.

Box

31

Decatur, Indiana

46733

(219) 728-2131

Consumer Affairs Department Fleetwood Enterprises, Inc.

P.O.

Box

7300

Riverside, California

92523

From

Calif.: (800) 442-4B04

From

Outside

of

Calif.:

(800)

854-4755

printed

in

USA

SAFETY

REGULATIONS

REGARDING

LP

GAS

SYSTEMS

AND

LP

GAS

APPLIANCES

The manufacturer

of

this

recreational

vehicle

is

required

to

furnish

the

following

consumer

InformatIon

as

provided

by

the National

Fire

Prevention

Association

and

the American National Standards Institute. The Information

and

warnings found here may

also

be

found

in

other sections

of

this

Owner's

Manual.

Please

see

sections

titled

"LIquid

Pe,troleum

Gas

System"

and

"Appliances"

for

other

safety

and

operating

information.

WARNING:

LP

GAS

CONTAINERS

SHALL

NOT

BE

PLACED

OR

STORED

INSIDE

THE

VEHICLE.

LP

GAS

CONTAINERS

ARE

EQUIPPED

WITH

SAFETY

DEVICES

WHICH

RELIEVE

EXCESSIVE

PRESSURE

BY

DISCHARGING

GAS

TO

THE

ATMOSPHERE.

WARNING:

IT

IS

NOT

SAFE

TO

USE

COOKING

APPLIANCES

FOR

COMFORT

HEATING.

COOKING

APPLIANCES

NEEO

FRESH

AIR

FOR

SAFE

OPERATION.

BEFORE

OPERATION:

1.

OPEN

OVERHEAD

VENT

OR

TURN

ON

EXHAUST

FAN,

AND

2.

OPEN

WINDOW.

THIS

WARNING

LABEL

HAS

BEEN

LOCATED

IN

THE

COOKING

AREA

TO

REMIND

YOU

TO

PROVIDE

AN

ADEQUATE

SUPPLY

OF

FRESH

AIR

FOR

COMBUSTION.

UNLIKE

HOMES,

THE

AMOUNT

OF

OXYGEN

SUPPLY

IS

LIMITED

DUE

TO

THE

SIZE

OF

THE

RECREATIONAL

VEHicLE,

AND

PROPER

VENTILATION

WHEN

USING

THE

COOKING

APPLIANCES(S}

WILL

AVOID

DANGERS

OF

ASPHYXIATION.

IT

IS

ESPECIALLY

IMPORTANT

THAT

COOKING

APPLIANCES

NOT

BE

USED

FOR

COMFORT

HEATING

AS

THE

DANGER

OF

ASPHYXIATION

IS

GREATER

WHEN

THE

APPLIANCE

IS

USED

FOR

LONG

PERIODS

OF

TIME.

WARNING:

PORTABLE

FUEL·BURNING

EQUIPMENT,

INCLUDING

WOOO

AND

CHARCOAL

GRILLS

AND

STOVES,

SHALL

NOT

BE

USED

INSIDE

THIS

RECREATIONAL

VEHICLE.

THE

USE

OF

THIS

EQUIPMENT

INSIOE

THE

RECREATIONAL

VEHICLE

MAY

CAUSE

FIRES

OR

ASPHYXIATION.

WARNING:

DO

NOT

BRING

OR

STORE

LP

GAS

CONTAINERS,

GASOLINE,

OR

OTHER

FLAMMABLE

LIQUIDS

INSIDE

THE

VEHICLE

BECAUSE A FIRE

OR

EXPLOSION

MAY

RESULT.

A

warning

label

has

been

located

near

the

LP

gas

container.

This

label

reads:

DO

NOT

FilL

CONTAINEAISI

TO

MORE

THAN

80

PERCENT

OF

CAPACITY.

Overfilling

the

LP

gas

container

can

result

in

uncontrolled

gas

flow

which

can

cause

fire

or

explosion. A properly

filled

container

will

contain

approximately

80

percent

of

its

volume

as

liquid

lP

gas.

The

following

label

has

been

placed

in

the

vehicle

near

the

range

area:

IF

YOU

SMELL

GAS:

1.

Extinguish

any

open

flames,

pilot

lights

and

all

smoking

materials.

2.

Do

not

touch

electrical

switches.

3.

Shut

off

the

gas

supply

at

the

tank

valve(s)

or

gas

supply

connection.

4.

Open

doors

and

other

ventilating

openings.

5.

Leave

the

area

until

odor

clears.

.

6.

Have

the

gas

system

checked

and

leakage

source

corrected

before

using

again.

lP

gas

regulators

must

always

be

Installed

with

the

diaphragm

vent

facing

downward.

Regulators

that

are

not

in

compartments

have

been

equipped

with a protective

cover.

Make

sure

that

regulator

vent

faces

downward

and

the

cover

is

kept

in

place

to

minimize

vent

blockage

which

could

result

in

excessive

gas

pressure

causing

fire

or

explosion.

IMPORTANT

NOTICE

Certain

of

our

forest product

suppliers

have advised that urea-formaldehyde

is

used

in

the production of particle

board,

hardwood

plywood

or

paneling which they supply

us

and

which we utilize

in

our

finished product. These suppliers have requested that

we communicate this to our customers.

For

your

information, we are reproducing samples of statements which have been provided to

us

by

our suppliers.

WARNING: THIS PRODUCT IS MANUFACTURED

WITH

UREA·FORMALDEHYDE

RESIN.

FORMALDEHYDE VAPOR MAY

IN

SOME

PEOPLE

CAUSE HEADACHES,

EYE,

NOSE

AND

THROAT IRRITATION,

AND

AGGRAVATION

OF

ALLERGIES'

AND

RESPIRATORY

PROBLEMS, SUCH AS

ASTHMA.

PROPER

VENTILATION SHOULD REDUCE THE RISK

OF

SUCH PROBLEMS.

Champion International Corporation

WARNING: IRRITANT: THIS PRODUCT CONTAINS A .UREA·FORMALDEHYDE RESIN AND MAY RELEASE FORMALDEHYDE

VAPORS

IN

LOW CONCENTRATIONS. FORMALDEHYDE CAN

BE

IRRITATING

TO

THE

EYES

AND

UPPER

RESPIRATORY SYSTEM

OF ESPECIALLY SUSCEPTIBLE PERSONS SUCH

AS

THOSE

WITH

ALLERGIES

OR

RESPIRATORY AILMENTS.

USE

WITH

ADEQUATE VENTILATION

..

IF

SYMPTOMS DEVELOP, CONSULT YOUR PHYSICIAN.

Georgia-Pacific Corporation

WARNING: THIS PRODUCT IS MANUFACTURED

WITH

A UREA·FORMALDEHYDE

RESIN

AND

WILL RELEASE

SMALL

QUANTITIES OF FORMALDEHYDE. FORMALDEHYDE LEVELS IN THE INDOOR AIR CAN CAUSE TEMpORARY

EYE

AND

RESPIRATORY IRRITATION,

AND

MAY AGGRAVATE RESPIRATORY CONDITIONS

OR

ALLERGIES. VENTILATION WILL REDUCE

INDOOR FORMALDEHYDE LEVELS.

Weyerhaeuser Company

Ventilation

is

important

in

maintaining a comfortable environment and we direct

your

attention to the discussion of ventilation

contained

in

your Owner's Manual.

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TABLE

OF

CONTENTS·

INTRODUCTION

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

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1

Plann.ing

And Preparation

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

2

Loading And Weight Distribution

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

2

Have

It

All Under Control

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

2

Inspect And Maintain

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

2

The

Owner's Information Package

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

2

Chassis And Vehicle Identification

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

3

Keys

And Locks

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

3

Other Sources of Information

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

3

EMERGENCY

AND IDENTIFICATION INFORMATION

..

4

1990 LIMITED

SPECIFICATIONS

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

6

PRE-TRAVEL

CHECK

LIST

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

Cockpit And Driver's

Controls

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

8

Instrument Panel. :

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

'.'

....

8

Driver/Passenger

Seats

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

9

Seat Belts

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

10

Child Restraint

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

10

Power

Windows/Remote Mirror Control

.......

10

Sunvisors

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

11

Front/Side Slider Windows

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

11

Driving And Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

11

Rear

View Video Monitor

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

11

Automatic Leveling System

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

12

Fuel

And

Fuel

Systems

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

12

.

Fuel

Fill

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

12

Fuel

Types

And Vapor

Lock

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

12

Alternative

Fuel

Types

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

13

. Overheating

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

13

Variable

Speed

Engine

Fan

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

13

Engine Exhaust System Component Heat

......

13

Carbon Monoxide Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . .

13

Safety Tips

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

,

.......

14

Engine Access

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

14

Tires

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

14,57

Towing

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

'

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

15

ON

THE

ROAD

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

16

Motor Home Loading

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

16

Cartying Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , .

16

Determining And Distributing

Your

Motor Home

Load

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

16

. Weighing

Your

Loaded

Motor Home

.........

17

Loading Tips

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

17

Trailer Hitches And Towing

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

:

....

18

Towing Automobiles

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

18

LIVING WITH

YOUR

MOTOR

HOME

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

19

Power

Entry Steps

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

19

Entry Assist Handle

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

19

Entry Doors, Screens, And

Locks

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

19

Windows

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

19

Mini-Blinds

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

19

Emergency Exit Window

.........

'

........

20

Storage

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

20

Exterior Compartments

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

20

Interior Storage

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

20

Interior And Furnishings

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

20

Dinette Conversion

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

20

Sofa/lounge Conversion

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

20

Folding Doors

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

21

Interior Lighting

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

21

Overhead Vents

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

21

Effects

Of

Prolonged Occupancy

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

21

Controlling Moisture Condensation

...........

21

Fire

Safety

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

22

Smoke Detector

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

22

.

PLUMBING

SYSTEMS

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

23

Fresh

Water System

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

, .

23

Exterior Shower

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

23

Water Purifier System

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

23

The

Water

Pump

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

24

The

Monitor

Panel

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

24

Sanitizing

The

Fresh

Water System

.........

24

Troubleshooting

The

Fresh

Water System

.....

25

Leaks

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

25

Clogged Water Filter

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

,

.....

25

Excessive Water Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

25

Water

Pump

Troubleshooting

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

25

The

Waste Water System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

26

Toilet

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

26

Toilet Maintenance

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

26

Dumping

The

Holding

Tanks

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

26

Holding

Tank

Care

And Maintenance

........

27

Water System Winterizing

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

27

ELECTRICAL

SYSTEMS

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

29

Chassis Electrical System

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

29

Chassis Bulbs &

Fuses

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

29

12-volt Coach System

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

29

Battery Disconnect

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

29

Battery Inspection And

Care

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

30

Battery Charging

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

30

Selecting A Replacement Battery

...........

30

120-volt AC System

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

30

The

Power Converter

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

31

Power

Inverter

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

31

Ground Fault Interrupter

.........

,

.........

31

Entertainment Equipment

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

32

TV Antenna/Cable Connections

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

32

TV

"Ghosts"

And

FM

"Flutter"

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

32

'Minimizing Multipath Distortion And

Improving

Signal

Quality

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

33

.Generator Power Plant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

33

Generator Operating Safety Precautions

......

34

Warm

Weather Operation

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

34

Cold

Weather Operation

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

35

Preparation

For

Storage

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

35 Reactivating Generator System After Long-term

Storage

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

35

Generator Maintenance And Service

........

35 Electrical System Wiring

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

35

LPG

SYSTEM

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

36

LP

Gas

Safety Precautions

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

36

System Components

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

37

Hose~

And

Fittings

.........

,

.........

, .

37

LP

Gas

Regulator

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

37

Using

LP

Gas

System

At

Low Temperatures

....

37

Filling

LP

Gas

Tanks

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

38

LP

Gas

System

Leak Checks

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

38

LPG

Leak Detector

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

38

Lighting

LP

Gas Appliances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

39

APPLIANCES

...........

,

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

,

.....

40

Water Heater

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

40

Water Heater Bypass

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

40

Furnace

..

','

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

40

Range

.... , ...

, . ,

..

, ,

...

, ,

.....

, ,

..

" . ,

40

Range Exhaust Hood , , ,

........

, , , ,

....

, .

41

Air Conditioner

.... , ......

,

... , ......

, ,

..

41

Refrigerator

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

, . ,

...

, . ,

...

41

Smoke Detector ,

..........

,

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

41

MAINTENANCE

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

,

..........

43

Lubrication

...

, . ,

....

, ,

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

, .

43

Wheels And Tires,

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

, ,

......

,43

Tire Inspection And Rotation,

....

, ,

... " ..

43

Inflation Pressure, ,

...

, , , . , . , . ,

..... , ...

43

Wheel And ,Tire Balancing

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

43

Tire Replacement. ,

.......

, ,

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

44

Engine

... , ......

,

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

,

.... , ...

44

Engine Oils

... , ......

,

..........

,

.....

44

Engine Fuel Systems.' ' . :

.........

, . ,

...

, .

44

Fuel

And

Air

Filters

....

, . , ,

...

, . ,

...

, ,

..

44

Air Cleaner Element Replacement

..........

44

Cooling System

..........

, ,

......

,

......

44

Maintenance And Inspection,

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

44

, Coolant

Level

....

, ,

..

, . ,

...

, ,

.....

, . . .

44

Flushing Cooling System

.........

,

..

, , ,

..

45

Engine Electrical

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

, , , . ,

...

45

Jump

Starting

.. , ....

, . ,

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

45

Transmission

.. , ......

, ,

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

45

Maintenance And

Inspection,

, . ,

..

, ,

......

45

&

t@

Heating And Air Conditioning

....

, ,

..

, , . ,

...

45

Inspection

.........

,

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

45

Air Conditioner Operational Quick Checks

....

45

Electrical Circuit Diagnosis

..

, ,

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

46

Vacuum System Diagnosis. ,

......

,

.... , ..

46

'Refrigeration Section

.. , ..

, ,

... , .....

, , , .

46

Front Suspension And Alignment

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

46

Rear Suspension, ,

...

, . ,

.. , ..

, , , , , . , ,

..

, .

46

Brakes . , ,

...

, ,

.....

, , ,

.....

, , ,

........

46

Brake Hose Inspection

..

, . , . , . ,

... , ......

46

Lining Inspection

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

, , ,

........

46

Drive Belts

.... , .....

, . ,

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

46

Exterior,

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

,

.........

, ,

47

Stains. , ...........

,

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

, . 47

Windows, Doors, Vents & Locks

...........

47

.Sealant Renewal

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

,

...

47

Rubber Roof

.. , ....

, , ,

........

, ,

..

, , , .

47

Door &

Window

Resealing

..... , ....

, ,

....

48

Interior

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

, ,

...

, . ,

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

48

Upholstery & Drapes, ,

..... , ....

, , , ,

....

48

Wall & Ceiling

Panels

.........

,

.. , ... , ..

48

Floo~s

& Carpeting

..

, ,

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

48

Countertops ,

..... , ...

',' ,

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

48

PREPARING

THE

MOTOR

HOME

FOR

LONG~ERM

STORAGE

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Water System Winterizing. ,

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Reactivating The Motor Home

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Storage

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MAINTENANCE CHART

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TIRE

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Changing A Flat Tire

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Required

Tools

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INTRODUCTION

Welcome

to

the recreational vehicle

life'style

and

the growing family

of

motor

home owners.

We

sincerely thank you

for

choosing a Fleetwood

motor

homel

Your

Limited home has been designed to provide

you

with

many years

of

carefree, pleasant traveling

and

vacationing. This manual describes many features

of

your

motor

home and provides

an

operating guide

so

that

you can obtain the best performance from

those features.

Your

motor

home has been designed

to conform

with,

or exceed, the American National

Standards

Institute Al19.2,

NFPA

501C,

Canadian CSA Standard Z-240 (units built for Canada only), and applicable

motor

vehicle standards. These standards establish the plumbing, heating, electrical and other requirements for quality

and

safety. Compliance

with

these standards is indicated by the seal attached

just outside the entry door. This seal is the outward sign of

internal quality.

.

Like all finely crafted equipment, your Limited will require care and regular maintenance in order to deliver maximum value and performance. The dealer will give you basic operating

and

maintenance instruc-

tions; however, supplement this instruction by reading

all instructional material furnished

with

the motor

home in the

Owner's

Information Package and

Chassis Operator's Manual.

If, after taking delivery

of your

new

motor home, you feel

it

requires addi-

tional conditioning or adjustment, please return

it

to

your dealer

as

soon

as

possible. This Owner's Manual,

along

with

the information provided in your

Owner's Information Package and Chassis Operator's Manual outlines important areas

of

maintenance and provides

a maintenance schedule for you

to

follow

to

ensure

safe,

troublefree service from your

motor

home. Study

these instructions

carefully before you 'operate the

motw

home

for

the

first

time. Spend some time

with your dealer going over safety.and ·operating instructions before you leave the dealer's lot. A good working knowledge

of

your

motor

home and

how

to

care for

it

will

help you enjoy many miles and years

of

recreational living.

If

you have any questions regarding operation,

maintenance, or service, please

contact

your dealer

immediately so he can assist you.

Your dealer's Service or Sales Department will handle any normal problems

which

might

occur.

Your

motor

home is covered by one

of

the most

comprehensive warranty programs

in

the

RV

industry,

and

this manual contains a section outlining

the

war-

ranty and explaining your rights and obligations,

as

well

as

the

rights and obligations

of

the dealer

and

manufacturer, under the terms of the warranty.

Please

read

this

section carefully.

You

will

be better inform-

ed

in

case you have a warranty-related problem,

and

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your dealer

will

be

better able

to

get

you on the

rOad

again. .

If

there is anything about the warranty or

what

it

does or does

not

cover, please contact your dealer.

The materials

in

your

Owner's

Information Package

contain

warranty

information

on

the various ap-

pliances

and components in your

motor

home. Warranty registration cards for these items should be filled out

and

mailed

as

soon as possible after you take

delivery

of

your motor home.

Your

dealer can help you

with

this.

You

will

automatically receive

an

Ownercare Card

approximately 3 - 4 weeks after delivery

of

your

new

Limited. This plastic

card

is imprinted

with

your name, the motor home serial number, and manufacturing plant location.

If

your

motor

home ever needs

war-

ranty service, present

this

card to

the

dealer.

Always return your motor home to the

selling dealer

for warranty service.

If

this

is

not

possible, you

may contact any other authorized Limited dealer, or any authorized Fleetwood

motor

home dealer. The ser-

vice department

at

any

of

the

plants listed in

this

manual can help you find a dealer

in

your

,area.

If, for some reason, a problem is

not

handled

to

your satisfaction:

1.

Discuss any warranty-related

problems

direct-

Iy

with

the

manager

or owner

of

the dealer-

ship, giving him

an

opportunity

to

help

hisser-

vice department resolve the

matter

for

you.

2.

If

a problem arises

that

cannot be resolved

to

your satisfaction by your local dealer,

contact

the

factory

service manager. The factories are

listed in this manual. Please

contact

the one

nearest you.

3.

We

sincerely believe

that

your dealer and

the

factory

representative

will

be

able to solve any

problem which

might

arise.

If

their

combined

efforts are not satisfactory, please send a

let-

ter describing the circumstances to:

Fleetwood Enterprises,

Inc. Consumer Affairs Department P.O.

Box

7300

Riverside, CA

92523

Please include the brand name

and

serial

number

of

your

motor

home.

4.

If you

wish

to call

for

assistance, please use

these

toll-free telephone numbers:

From

California: (800)

442-4804

From outside California: (800)

854-4755

NOTE: Some equipment and features described or

shown

in this manual may' be optional on

some

models. This instructional manual

is

of

general nature only. Because

of

the

continuous

program

of

product improvement conducted by .

Fleetwood,

it

is possible

that

recent product

changes may

not

be included in this manual.

Specifications may change

without

notice. The

instructions

included in this manual are intended as a guide, and in no respect extend the responsibilities

of

the manufacturing subsidiary, parent company or affiliates beyond the standard

written

warranty as presented in this

manual. . Photographs or illustrations in

this

manual are

representative

of

function

and may

not

be

specific in their depiction

of

actual equipment, fabrics, interior or exterior decor or design options

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 deterioration due

to

long term occupancy may

not

be

con-

sidered

normal, and may under

the

terms

of

the

warranty,

constitute

misuse, abuse, or neglect, and may therefore reduce your warranty 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

PREDELIVERY

IN-

SPECTION

OF

THE

CHASSIS AND ALL MOTOR

HOME COMPONENTS AS SPECIFIED

IN

THE

PREDELIVERY CHECKLISTS SUPPLIED

BY

THE

MOTOR

HOME

MANUFACTURER AND

THE

CHASSIS

MANUFACTURER.

YOU

SHOULD

RECEIVE

A COPY

OF

THESE COMPLETED CHECKLISTS

FROM

YOUR

DEALER WHEN

YOUR

MOTOR

HOME

IS

DELIVERED

TO

YOU.

AS A PART

OF

THE

PREDELIVERY

INSPECTION

PRO-

CEDURE, THE

DEALER

IS

TO

ROAD TEST

THE MOTOR HOME, NOTING AND CORRECTING ANY STEERING PROBLEMS . BEFORE DELIVERY. THEREFORE,

FLEETWOOD AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES

WILL

NOT

BE

RESPONSIBLE

FOR

FRONT

END

ALIGN-

MENT AFTER

THIS

PREDELIVERY

INSPECTION

IS

DONE.

PLANNING

AND

PREPARATION

Each year millions

of

Americans embark on trips

using some

type

of

recreational vehicle. Proper plan-

ning

of

your

trip

will ensure a pleasurable experience.

A thorough

knowledge

of

your

RV

is

important

if

you

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are going to

get

the most

out

of

the convenience and

safety items built into your vehicle.

Be

as

familiar

with

it

as

you are

with

your personal car or truck. The

booklets included·

in

your

Owner's

Information

Package cover details

of

operation

for

the major ap-

pliances

and equipment

built

into

your

motor home

for

your comfort, convenience and safety. Later sec-

tio.ns in this manual will also explain

how

to operate, maintain, and service important components and systems

in

your motor home.

LOADING

AND

WEIGHT DISTRIBUTION

Proper loading

is

one

of

the

most

important con-

siderations when

traveling

in

an

RV.

Your motor home

is built

to

safely carry a certain maximum load. For

safety's

sake,

NEVER

OVERLOAD

THE

MOTOR

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 vehicle 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.

THE OWNER'S INFORMATION PACKAGE

This package contains very valuable documents

about

your

motor

home and its components and

systems. This

Owner's Manual is in this package. Since this owner's manual does not cover every possible detail

of

equipment and options installed on or

in your motor

home, there are booklets

and

instruc-

tional material

in

the package

that

will

help you safe-

ly

operate, maintain

and

troubleshoot those items.

Be sure you read all this information and understand the safety

and operating instructions included

in

the

package.

Keep

these references handy.

If

you ever

decide to

sell or trade your motor home,

be

sure the

new

owner gets all the material

in

this package.

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CHASSIS

AND

VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION

Several numbers.are used

to

identify

the

vehicle and comppnents used on the vehicle. The V.I.N. or Vehicle Identification Number is the legal identification of the completed vehicle and

is

the number on

the vehicle registration. The

V.I.N.

is

found on the

DOT

certification tag attached to the

left

sidewall

of

the

motor

home driver compartment. Refer to this infor-

mation when ordering parts from the chassis

'manufacturer or chassis dealer service center. The

Fleetwood Identification Number

(F.I.N.)

is located

on

the plate

just

outside the main

entry

door and on the

outside left

front

side

of

the

motor

home. Use this number when ordering parts through your Fleetwood dealer or'

Service Center.

KEYS

AND

LOCKS

The keys

to

your

motor

home are pictured below.

Record all key numbers

and

keep them in a safe place

at

home and in the motor home.

Keys

Key

No.:

3

OTHER SOURCES

OF

INFORMATION

Since everyone's recrElational and travel needs are

different,many

good pUblications are available for

RV'ers. These books and magazines offer many

tips

and guidelines ranging

from

safe operation

of

your

RV

to regional recipe.favorites, travel hints and direc-

tories

of

all kinds. Many

of

them contain first-person

accounts

of

experienced RV'ers

that

can be both

entertaining and informative.

The following is a

list

of

publishers

that

may be

of

interest:

TL Enterprises 29901 Agoura

Road

Agoura, CA 91301

Intertec P.O.

Box 12901

Overland Park,

KS

66212

Woodall Publishing

Co. Box F Highland

Park,IL

60035

Trail-R-Club

of

America Box 1376 B Beverly Hills,

CA 90213

Family Motorcoaching 8291 Clugh Pike Cincinnati,

OH

45244

Scott, Foresman &

Co. 1909 K St. N.w. Washington,

DC

20049

Recreation Vehicle Industries Association P.O.

Box

2999

1896

Preston White Drive

Reston,

VA

22090

EMERGENCY

AND

IDENTIFICATION

INFORMATION

Before

we

explain

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 Number

______________________________________________________________

__

Date Purchased

__________________________________________________________

_

Dealer Name

__________________________________________________________

_

Address

____________________________________________________________

___

Insurance Policy Company

___________________________________________________________________

__

Agent Name

__________________________________________________________________

__

Telephone

____________________________________________________________________

__

Policy Number

________________________________________________________________

__

Range/Oven Manufacturer

______________________________________________________________

___

Model

__________________________________________________________________

~

Serial Number

______________________________________________________________

__

Refrigerator Manufacturer

_______________________________________________

~

Model

_________________________________________________________________

___

Serial Number

_____________________________________________________________

__

Furnace Manufacturer

____________________________________________________________

___

Model

_________________________________________________________________

___

Serial Number

______________________________________________________________

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Water Heater

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Model Serial Number

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Air

Conditioner(s)

Manufacturer(s)

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Model(s)

,

Serial Numbeds) Microwave

Oven

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Manufacturer Model

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Serial Number

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Stereo/CD Players/TVs Manufacturer(s)

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Model(s) Serial Number(s)

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1990

LIMITED

SPECIFICATIONS

33L

36A

37J

AUTOMOTIVE

Oshkosh Chassis

w/Tag

Axle

460CID (7.5 liter)

VB

gas engine

EFI

•

GVWRl

18,800 18,800 18,800

Front Gross Axle Weight Rating pounds 5,600 £,600 5,600

Intermediate Gross

Axle

Weight

Rating - pounds

9,340 9,340 9,340

Rear

Tag

Gross

Axle Weight Rating -

pounds

4,660

UVW

2

15,802

16,100

16,580

AUTOMOTIVE -General

Specifications

Wheelbase - inches

178/226190/238190/238

Mor-Ryde®

Suspension

Automatic Auxiliary Start Circuit

Undercoating Remote

Engine

Access

Door

Release

Auxiliary

Fog

lamps

Alcoa® Aluminum Wheels

Michelin®

Radial

Tires

Driver &

Passenger

Doors

- w/power windows

Six-Way

Power

Driver's Seat

Back

Up

Camera

- wlin-dash monitor

Fujitsu

Ten~

Electronic

Tune

Radio -

AMfFM/MX/Cassette & Compact

Disk

Player

Automotive

Heated

Side

View Mirrors

- remote adjustment Spot Light Flexible Urethane

Bumpars Docking Lights Blend

Air Auto Heat & Air Conditioning

Leather Driver

&

Passenger

Seat

Inserts

DIMENSIONS

Overall

Length

Overall

Height wlroof

air

Overall

Width inches, maximum Interior Height inches, maximum Interior Width inches, maximum LIQUID

CAPACITIES -Gallons

3

Fresh

Water Water Heater Grey

Water Holding Waste Holding Appliance

LP

Fuel

Tank

ELECTRICAL

SYSTEMS

Night

Floor

Lighting

Recessed

12V

.Fluorescent

Lighting

110V-12V

AC/OC

66 Amp Converter

wfauto switchover central electric

panel

Onan~

Generator

KW

12V Battery DIsconnect Switch

CONSTRUCTION

Vacubond

Steel

Framed

Sidewalls & Crowned

Roof

Basement

Floor

Design

w/sturdy

truss construction

Heated

Water

& Holding

Tank

Compartments

Vacubond

Lower

Floor

Smooth

Fiberglass

Exterior

Fun

Fiberglass

Caps

front &

rear

Molded

Luggage

Doors

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33'11"

36'5"

37'6"

11'8"

11'8/1

11'8"

96

96 79 79 79 91

91

70 70 70

6

40

·40

40 30 30 30 27

27

27 90

90

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CONSTRUCTION

ICont'd.1

Slider &

Torque

Windows -

screened

Genuine

Oak

Cabinetry -

solid

core

raised

panel

doors

Wood

Drawers

w/dovetail joints

Deluxe

Soft Acoustic

Ceiling

Cedar

Lined

Wardrobe

BATH

Brass

Bath Accessories

Corian®

lavy

Top

Fiberglass Molded

TublShower

EnClosure

Marine

Toilet

GALLEY

Parquet

Flooring

Large

Oometlc®

Double

Door

Refrigerator

LP/electrlc

Magic

Chef®

Cook

Top

- four burner

Stainless

Steel

Power

Range

Vent

-

w/light, monitor

penel

& clock

Convection/Microwave

Oven

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Sealy0

Innerspring Mattress

Vacuum

Cleaner

- portable

Dual

Water

10" Color TV w/Remote -

rear

Video

Cassette

Recorder -'VHS,

4-head

33L

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36A

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37J

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1GVWR

Definition -

Gross

Vehicle

Weight

Rating:

the value specified

by

the

manufacturer

as

the

maximum

loaded

weight of a single

vehicle.

(NHTSA)

2UVW

Definition -

Unloaded

Vehicle

Weight:

the

weight

of a vehicle

with

maximum capacity

of

all fluids necessary for operation

of

the

vehicle,

but

without

cargo,

occupants

or

accessories that

are

ordinarily

removed

from

the vehicle

when

it

Is

not

in

use

(NHTSA).

UVW

shown

is

for a coach with

no

factory

or

dealer

installed options,

and

is estimated for publication.

4Tank

capacities

are

approximate.

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Product information

and

photography

in

this Owner's Manual

were

as

accurate

as

possible

at

the

time

of

publication. Subsequent refinements

may

be

evident

in

I

the actual product. Specifications

are

subject to

change

without notice. All fuel

and

liquid capacities

are

approximate

and

dimensions

are

nominal.

Fleetwood

has

designed its motor

home

brands

to

provIde

a variety of

poten-

tial

uses

for its customers.

Each

unit features the optimum storage, fluid,

seating

and

sleeping

capacities.

While the customer

enjoys

this potential,

he

also

has

the responsiblity to

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select the

proper

combinations

of

loads

without

exceeding

the

chasis

weight

capacities.

To

assist

you

in

this selection, a weight calculation form

Is

posted

inside the

wardrobe

closet that

states

the actual unit weight including fac-

tory installed options.

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CHECK

LIST

Exterior

Disconnect water, electrical, and drain lines Check roof top carrier (if installed) Remove

blocks from wheels

Check wheel

nut

torque. (See chassis Operator's Manual)

Check

LPG

tank level and refill

if

necessary

Check

hitch

and

hitch

ball

Check tires and adjust pressures

if

necessary Check batteries Check running

lights, turn signalS, interior and panel lights Check brakes, brake fluid, brake lights Check cooling system

Check

windshield wipers, washers,

and

washer fluid Retract steP Close and latch all exterior compartments and rear wheel skirts

Interior

Lower

TV

antenna

Close refrigerator door

Turn

off

water heater

Turn

off

water

pump

Turn

off

furnace

Turn

off

range pilot

Close

cooktop'

cover Glose roof vents Close all doors. drawers and

windows

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COCKPIT

AND

DRIVER'S

CONTROLS

3 6

Cockpit and Driver's Controls

Consult Oshkosh

Chassis

Operator's Manual for details.

: INSTRUMENT

PANEL

1.

Switches. Headlights Fog

Lights Docking Lights Horn Compressor.

2.

Windshield Wiper/Washer. 2-Speed

Windshield Wiper/Washer with Delay-Turn outer knob clockwise for wiper action. The wiper blades

are

mounted

on

"articulated"

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.

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Fast

wiping action.

To

WASH,

press

inner

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.

The move with the blades

and

pro-

vide continuous washer

coverage.

3.

Spot Light Controls. a/Positioner b/Flood/spot selector

4.

Auxiliary Start Indicator The Auxiliary Start System permits using the auxiliary battery

(see

Electrical System) to start the

motor home

engine

if the

vehicle

battery

is

discharged. The auxiliary start system will engage automatically when the main

(chassis)

battery.charge

is insufficient to crank the

engine.

The instrument

panel

indicator will show either

of

two

normal con-

ditions when the ignition switch

is

turned

to

the

"CRANK" position:

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GREEN

- The main battery

is

charged,

and

capable of cranking the

engine.

Cranking power

is

being provided by the main battery. The

green

indicator will remain

on

for approximately

10

seconds after cranking.

2.

ORANGE

- The main battery has insufficient charge for engine cranking. The auxiliary battery system

has

been activated to crank the

engine.

The orange indicator will remain

on

for approx-

imately

10

seconds after cranking.

Of

course,

if

both the main

and

auxiliary batteries

are

dead,

the engine will not crank, nor will the panel in-

dicator

light

up.

Sufficient cranking charge may

be

restored to the auxiliary batteries by plugging

in

to

an

external

110V

AC electrical source or

.by

running the

generator.

The

Auxiliary Start System

has

no

effect

on

the

vehicle

except to aid

in

starting the motor home

engine.

If the

vehicle alternator

is

operating

properly,

the batteries will

be

recharged while driving

(see

Electrical System).

NOTE:

If

extended normal driving

does

not

recharge

the batteries,

see

an

a\lthorized Fleetwood motor

home service center.

5.

Instrument Cluster.

Top:

Engine battery volt meter" Engine

oil

pressure"

6.

Leveling

Jack Master Indicator.

7.

Dash

Light Dimmer

8.

Instrument Cluster. Top:

Engine coolant temperature" Fuel

gauge

Engine

oil

pressure"

Middle:

Turn

indicators

High

beam

indicator Seat belt warning EUL

monitor"

Brake

warning indicator"

Parking

brake indicator"

Bottom: Speedometer/odometer

Tachometer

9.

Switches.

Luggage

compartment

Hood

light Utility light Entry step Refrigerator (12-volt operation)

Generator start

10.

Rear

View Video Monitor

and

Controls.

11.

Instrument Cluster.

Engine

vacuum Transmission oil temperature Generator hour meter

'See

Chassis Operator's Manual for detailed explana-

tion of these instruments.

12.

12V

DC

Socket/Cigarette Lighter.

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Radio/Tape

Player.

14.

Cab

Heater/Air Conditioner Controls

"The

cockpit Heater/Air Conditioner controls are

located

on

the irtstrument 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

re-circulated through the system for

maximum cooling.

"AIC - Air conditioner compressor

is

on,

outside

air

is

circulated through instrument

panel

outlets.

"VENT - A/C compressor

is

off, outside

air

is cir-

culated through the instrument

panel

outlets.

"HEAT

- A/C 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 tha

OFF

function button

is

pressed.

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Compact Disc

Player

Driver/Passenger Seats

The power (lriver's seat controls

are

located

on

the

left side

of

the

seat.

The seat

is

6-way adjustable for

FORWARD,

BACK,

UP.

DOWN,

and

TILT.

The passenger seat offers four position/comfort

adjustments:

" Forward/Back - The forward/back lever

is

located

under the front left of the

seat.

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Pull

the lever toward the left outside of the seat

to

unlock.

Release

the lock lever

to

secure the seat

position. Swivel - The swivel lock

lever

is

located under the

front left

of

the seat.

Lift the lever forward

and

up

to swivel. The seat

locks

in

the center, forward position. When unlock-

ed,

the seat will swivel freely around to the center

position.

Recline

-The

recliner lever

is

located on the right

side bottom of the seat.

Push

the lever down to recline. The angle is con-

tinuously variable.

Release

lever

at

desired

angle.

Seat Belts

Seat belts

are

an

important safety feature of your

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For

your protection, always

use

your seat belts. The

driver's seat

and

other seats designed to carry

passengers while under way

have

been equipped

with

. seat belts.

WARNING: ALL RIDERS SHOULD

BE

FURNISH-

ED

WITH

AND

USE

SEAT

BELTS

WHILE THE VEHI-

CLE

IS

IN MOTION.

SEATS

WHICH

ARE

NOT

EQUIPPED

WITH SAFETY

BELTS

SHOULD NOT

BE OCCUPIED WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION AND

WILL

BE

LABELED:

"NOT FOR USE WHILE

THE VEHICLE

IS

IN

MOTION:'

IT

IS NOT POSSI-

BLE

TO

BELT

IN

PERSONS USING

BEDS.

Adjust seat belts

as

follows:

* Pivot buckle at right angles to the belt

and

pull to

the desired length.

*

To

fasten belt,

be

sure

it

is

not twisted, then push

the tongue

end

of one belt into the buckle of the

mating belt.

Be

sure

it

latches.

Adjust the belt snugly

as

low on the abdomen

as

comfort will allow, for

greatest safety.

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release

the belt, depress the button

in

the center

of the buckle

and

slide the tongue out of the buckle.

Never

use

a belt for more than

one

person

at a time.

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Child Restraint

All vehicle occupants, and especially children, should

be

restrained whenever riding in

vehicles.

Holding a child

in your arms

is

not a substitute for a child restraint

system.

In

an

accident, a child held in a person's arms

can

be

struck or crushed by any unrestrained

rider.

An

unrestrained child could also

be

injured by striking the

interior, or

by

being thrown from the vehicle during a sudden maneuver or .impact. A child restraint system can help protect a child while riding in a vehicle. Child restraint systems

are

designed

to

be

secured

in

the vehicle seats by lap belts or the lap portion of a lap-shoulder belt. Children could

be

endangered in a crash

if

their

child restraints

are

not properly secured in the vehicle.

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should

be

restrained that way if at

all

possible.

However,

the following may provide some degree

of

protection

if

a child restraint

is

not used.

• Infants who cannot sit up should

be

placed in a

padded baby carrier. Put

it

crosswise on the vehicle seat and securely restrain it with the vehicle's seat belts.

* Children

who

can sit up by themselves should

be

restrained

with

the seat belts provided. Never let

a child stand or

kneel

on

any

seat.

When using any child restraint system,

be

sure

to

read

and follow

all

instructions on installation

and

use that

come

with

the system.

When securing a child restraint

with

a lap belt that

has

no retractor, pull the excess webbing through the

adjustment mechanism.

If the child restraint

is

still not

secure,

use

a different

seating position in the vehicle and/or contact your dealer

and the child restraint manufacturer for·

help.

Power Windows/Remote Mirror Control

The driver's door armrest contains controls for the

driver

and

passenger door windows

and

the exterior

rear

view mirror adjustment

and

heaters.

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adjust mirrors, select either Left or Right mirror

and press the appropriate arrow. Activate the mirror heaters by pressing the Heater position.

Fuses

for the power windows

are

located

in

the

firewall electrical panel.

Sunvisors

The sun visors at the driver's

and

passenger's posi-

tions swing down

and

adjust

to

provide relief from glare

and

bright skies. The visors

do

not adjust

to

shade the

side windows.

Swivel tension may

be

adjusted

with

a flat blade

screwdriver at the tension adjusting screw.

Front/Side Slider Windows

Turn

lock, slide

window

and/ or screen to open

and close.

DRIVING

AND

PARKING

Once

you become accustomed to the feel of the con-

trols

and

the reference points from the driver's seat; you will find driving the motor home comparable to driving yourfamiy

car.

Become familiar with the position of the

motor home in traffic, and

be

cautious when maneuver-

ing

to allow for the length

and

width

of

the vehicle.

Always

allow extra room

to

corner

and

to

change

lanes.

Learn

to use the side mirrors

to

view the

road

behind.

Check them often.

Drive

with

consideration

on

the highway, observing

all

speed

and

safety

regUlations.

The best cruising speed

of your. motor home will

vary with road

and

weather

conditions.

Remember that your motor home

is

heavier than a

car,

making

it

less maneuverable and harder to stop.

Also, because of its greater side surface

area,

it

is

more

easily affected by cross winds.

Allow extra distances

for

passing

and

stopping,

and

drive at a moderate

speed,

particularly in traffic and in gusty wind conditions.

Driving on winding or mountain roads

is

not difficult

if done

with

reasonable

care.

Observe proper vehicle

speeds when ascending

or

descending hills

and

always

operate in the proper transmission

range.

Downshift

on

hills to avoid overheating or undue engine loads. Downshift when descending grades.· Engine braking power will help control vehicle

speed, and

relieve

some

of the strain on the brakes.

.

Road

conditions, terrain, weather, and other driving

factors

are

sometimes unpredictable, and mountain driv-

ing or desert temperatures

can

put extreme demands

on drivetrain components

- especially the transmission.

Under extreme heat conditions

you

may

need

to

turn

off the vehicle air conditioner to improve engine

and

transmission cooling.

Allow for the extra height of your motor home

and

avoid areas having

low

overhead clearance. Check for

low-hanging tree branches or other obstructions

whenever

you

drive

or

park.

Avoid

low roofs when pulling

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in

for

service.

Always check

overhead

clearances of

over-

passes

and

bridges. This may

be

particularly important

if

you

drive with the

overhead

vents

open or if the motor

home

is

equipped

with

a roof air conditioner, roof rack,

CB

or TV/radio antenna.

When parking parallel to a

curb,

be

sure

to

allow for

poles or obstructions

as

the front

and

rear portions of

the motor home swing wider than

an

automobile. When

parking

on

an

incline, turn the front wheels into the curb

in

the direction of the

roll

to

aid

the parking

brake.

Always

shift the transmission to

PARK

("P")

and set the park-

ing brake when parking.

REAR VIEW VIDEO MONITOR

The Limited

is

equipped

with

a rear view video

monitor. The wide-angle, fixed-focus camera

is

located

at the top rear of the motor home.

The rear-view pic-

ture

is

displayed

on

a screen on the motor home in-

strument panel. The monitor screen

is

overlayed

with

a distance scale reference which gives approximate distance relationships of objects to the

rear

of the motor

home.

The system operates only while the ignition switch

is

ON,

and

may

be

turned off at the screen control

panel.

Controls

on

the screen allow you to adjust brightness

and contrast

as

lighting conditions change.

Rear

View

VIaeo

Monitor

Using the video monitor will take practice. Always

allow more space for maneuvering until you

are

comfortable with using the system. Check the side-mounted mirrors often while driving and .especially during lane changes

and

when backing

up.

CAUTION: THE

REAR

VIEW

VIDEO

MONITOR

SYSTEM

PROVIDES A GENERAL

VIEW

OF

THE

ROAD

AND

OBJECTS

TO

THE

REAR

OF

THE

MOTOR

HOME.

YOUR

PERCEPTION

OF

THIS

VIEW

AND

THE

RELATIONSHIPS

OF

OBJECTS

TO

THE

MOTOR

HOME AND

EACH

OTHER

WILL

BE

DIFFERENT

THAN THAT

SEEN

IN A REAR

VIEW

MIRROR.

LIGHT CONDITIONS AND

THE

ADJUST-

MENT

OF

THE

SCREEN

CONTROLS

WILL ALSO

AFFECT

YOUR

PERCEPTION.

ALWAYS

USE

THE

SIDE-MOUNTED

REAR

VIEW

MIRRORS

WITH

THE

VIDEO MONITOR

SYSTEM.

The camera lens

is

exposed to road dirt

and

will get

dirty often. Clean the camera lens

and

monitor screen

with

a quality glass cleaner

and

non-abrasive cloth or

towel.

AUTOMATIC LEVELING SYSTEM

Controls for the leveling system

are

located on the

cabo

floor next to the driver's seat.

A detailed operating

and

maintenance guide

is

included

ill your owner's information package.

Read

all instruc-

tions

for

this system carefully before operating the

system.

Leveling System Controls

FUEL

AND

FUEL

SYSTEMS

See

the Chassis Operator's Manual

in

the Owner's Information Package for fuel recommendations. Since the generator fuel supply

is

the same

as

the motor home

engine. fuel

supply, consult the operating instructions

for the generator before deciding on a fuel type.

Fuel Fill

The fuel filler cap

is

located at the rear of the coach.

Modern fuel systems may build

up

vapor

pressure

within

the tank

as

the gasoline warms during

use

or hot

weather. Under certain conditions, sudden

release

of this pressure when removing the gasoline cap can spray gasoline from the fill opening, causing a possible

hazard.

WARNING: WHEN REMOVING THE GASOLINE CAP,

ROTATE

IT

SLOWLY

ONLY

FAR

ENOUGH

TO

ALLOW. PijESSURE

TO

RELEASE.

AFTER

ANY

"HISSING" ,SOUNDS

STOP,

COMPLETE

THE

REMOVAL

OF

THE

CAP.

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To

protect the gasoline system from excessive pressure

or

vacuum, or from sudden release

of

pressure, replace

lost caps

with

caps of the same design available from

your Fleetwood motor home dealer.

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Fuel Fill

Clean up fuel spills immediately. Raw fuel spilled on

the motor home could damage the exterior

finish,

and

is

a serious fire

hazard.

Fuel

Types

And

Vapor Lock

Today's automotive fuel

and

emissions systems

are

sophisticated

and

highly engineered

to

meet

Federal

and

state emissions standards. They

are

also sometimes

sen-

sitive to fuel types

and

blends, particularly blends

that

are

optimized for climatic conditions.

Fuel

refiners

change

the additives in the fuel

to

compensate for temperature

variations during winter or summer months. This

com-

pensation changes the "vapor pressure" of the

fuel.

This means that the fuel vaporizes easier during the winter than

it

does during the summer when higher air

temperatures help the fuel vaporize in the

engine.

Since

colder temperatures reduce the fuel's ability to vaporize

and burn in your

engine, additives help

raise

the volatili-

ty

of the fuel. This helps the engine start easier

and

ru'n

smoother during,winter months. Under the best of

conditions, the refiners supply their

gas

station customers

with

the correct fuel for their location and seasonal con-

ditions. Sometimes though, fuel blended for winter

is

supplied during summer months.

What this

all

means

is

that

there is a possibility of

"vapor

lock"

during summer driving. This condition

is a combination of new engine design (with attendant higher temperatures under the

hood),

and

excessive fuel vapo'rization caused, by the vapor pressure of the fuel you

are

using. If your engine

and

fuel system

are

pro-

perly tuned and maintained, you should

not

experience

vapor lock.

If vapor lock occurs, the fuel itself could

be the

cause.

If at

all

possible, check

with

the gas sta-

tion attendant

as

to the fuel blend before filling your

fuel tank.

If you purchase your fuel from nationally recognized fuel dealers, your chances of vapor lock can be

reduced. If you store your motor home during the

winter

months,

avoid

storing large quantities of winter

blended fuel

in

the tank. When you take the vehicle out

of

storage in

the

spring or summer, this fuel may cause

vapor lock until

it

is

used

up.

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your motor home for a

long

period

in

conditions of widely varying humidity. consider topping off the fuel tank. This will reduce the

buildup

of

condensation in the tank

that could cause rough engine operation, fuel filter blockage, or other problems associated

with

water in the fuel.

Alternative Fuel

Types

Gasohol, a mixture of ethanol (grain alcohol), or

methanol

and

gasoline may

be

used

iri your motor home

engine without voiding the warranty. However,

DO

NOT

UNDER

ANY CIRCUMSTANCES

USE

FUEL

BLENDS

CONTAINING

MORE

THAN 5% METHANOL

OR

10%

ETHANOL,

AND

DO

NOT

USE

BLENDS

THAT

CONTAIN

BOTH

METHANOL AND ETHANOL. Any fuel blend you

use

containing alcohol must also contain cosolvents

and

other additives

to

protect the fuel system components.

If you

are

not

sure

of the composition of the

alcohol/gasoline blend you intend

to

use,

ask

your ser-

vice

station

operator. Discontinue use

of

any alcohol/gasoline blend if driveability or fuel system problems occur.

Chemical reactions between the fuel components

and the materials in the fuel lines can cause deterioration of the

fuel lines during storage periods. These effects

are

especially noticeable

with

gasohol blends. If

you

plan

to use alcohol blended fuel,

and

expect

to

store your

motor home for periods of

60

days or more,

add

a fuel

additive

that

is

formulated

to

counteract these oxida-

tion effects.

Your

dealer can advise you on the proper

additives

and

their

use.

If

gasohol

is

spilled on a painted surface, some dull-

ing or softening of the paint may result.

Overheating

Operate

and

service the engine

and

cooling systems

in your vehicle

as

recommended in the Chassis

Operator's

Manual.

Variable Speed Engine

Fan

Your

motor home engine

is

equipped

with

a variable

speed fan clutch. When the

-engine

is

under load or

re-

quires

maximum cooling, the

fan

adjusts

and

turns

faster.

The

fan

may become very noisy at high

speed

and

when

maximum

cooling

is

required. When the engine doesn't

need

maximum cooling, the fan just idles along. This

conserves

fuel and the fan

is

less

noisy.

High

speed

fan

noise

can sometimes

be

misinterpreted

as

transmission slippage. This

is

not the

case.

When

the engine

is

hot

and

requires

extra cooling, the fan turns

at

full speed. High engine speed

and

temperature con-

ditions; such

CIs

pulling away from a _ stop after long

freeway driving,

can

cause

loud

fan

noise until the

engine

cools down. This fan noise indicates

that

the fan

is

do-

ing

what

it

is

supposed

to

do.

This noise

is

not a defect

in the fan or the transmission.

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ENGINE EXHAUST SYSTEM COMPONENT HEAT

Your

motor home engine

has

been designed

to

con-

form

with

Federal

and State emission requirements.

To meet these requirements, engine operating temperatures are,

high. As a result, the engine

and

exhaust system

components radiate a great

deal of heat.

Parts

of the

exhaust system may operate at temperatures near

700

degrees

F.

These temperatures

are

normal for your

vehicle.

Special heat shields may

be

built into your vehicle

to protect wiring or other components from

possible

heat damage caused by the exhaust system. Do

not modify or remove these shields without consulting your RV

dealer. If

you

want to install equipment,

add

wiring,

plumbing,

or

other components

near

the exhaust system

or the heat

shields, do

so

only after you thoroughly in-

vestigate

and

understand

how

the equipment will

be

affected by the heat radiated by the exhaust system.

CARBON MONOXIDE

SAFETY

PRECAUTIONS

Carbon monoxide

is

a colorless, tasteless, odorless

gas.

It

is

a by-product of combustion in engine(s). The engines in your motor home and generator system (if installed) produce

it

constantly while they

are

running.

CARBON

MONOXIDE, IS

DEADLY.

Please

read

and

understand the

following precautions to protect yourself

and

others from the effects of carbon monoxide

poisoning.

WARNING: EXHAUST

GASES

ARE

DEADLY.

DO

NOT

BLOCK

THE

TAILPIPES

OR

SITUATE

THE

VEHICLE

IN A PLACE

WHERE

THE

EXHAUST

GASES

HAVE ANY

POSSIBILITY

OF

ACCUMULAT-

ING

OUTSIDE,

UNDERNEATH,

OR

INSIDE

YOUR

VEHICLE

OR

ANY

NEARBY

VEHICLES.

OUTSIDE

AIR

MOVEMENTS

CAN

CARRY

EXHAUST

GASES

INSID,E

THE

VEHICLE THROUGH WINDOWS

OR

UfHER

OPENINGS

REMUfE

FROM

THE

EXHAUST

OUTLET.

OPERATE

THE

ENGINE(S)

ONLY

WHEN

SAFE

DISPERSION

OF

EXHAUST

GASES

CAN

BE

ASSURED,

AND

MONITOR

OUTSIDE

CONDITIONS

TO

BE

SURE

THAT EXHAUST CONTINUES

TO

BE

DISPERSED

SAFELY.

Beware of exhaust

gas

(carbon monoxide) poisoning

symptoms:

Dizziness Intense Headache

Weakness

and

Sleepiness Vomiting Muscular Twitching Throbbing in

Temples

If symptoms indicate the possibility of carbon monox-

ide poisoning, turn off the engine(s)

immediately, _

get out into fresn air at once, and summon medical assistance.

WARNING:

DO

NUf

UNDER

ANY,

CIRCUM-

STANCES OPERATE

ANY

ENGINE WHILE

SLEEPING.

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Fleetwood Limited 1990 Owner's Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual