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home

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some

need

course,

that

the

and

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of

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or

Be

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T

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OF

CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION

Pli:lnning

Loading
Have

Inspect

The

Chassis

Keys

Other

Emergency

And

And

It All

And

Owner's

And

And

Locks 3

Sources

Pre-Travel Check

COCKPIT

AND

Drivef/Passenger

Seat

Belts.

Child

Restraint.

Sun

Visors

Front/Side

Driving

Fuel

And

Fuel

And

Fuel

Fill.
Fuel Types And Vapor
Alternative
Overheating.
Variable Speed Engine

Carbon
Safety

Tires.

Tips.

Engine

, ,

Monoxide

Access.

..

Tire Replacement

Changing
Required Tools And

ON

Towing.

Lifting

THE

Motor

"

Instructions

ROAD

Home

Carrying

Determining

Weighing

Tag

Axle

Loading

Trailer

Hitches

Towing

LIVING

WITH
Manual
Power

.

Entry
Entry

Entry

Assist

-ooors, Screens,

Windows.

Mini-Blinds
Woven

Emergency

Storage

Exterior

Int~rior

Interior

And

Dinette

SofaiLounge

Folding Doors

Prep<lr<ltion

Weight

Under

Maintain

Information

Vehicle

And Identification

Distribution

Control

IdentifiCiJtion

Of

Information.

Package

Information.

list.

DRIVER'S CONTROLS 7

Seats.

Slider

Windows.

Parking.

Systems.

Lock.

Fuel

Types

_ . . . . . .

Fan.

Safety

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A Flat Tire

..

Equipment. , ..

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Loading

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

Capacity

And

Distributing Your MOlOr Home Load 15

Your Loaded

Models.

Tips.

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Home.

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And Towing

Automobiles.

YOUR MOTOR

Entry

Steps.
Steps.
Handle.

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HOME.

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And

Locks:

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Wood

Shades.

Exit

Window

Compartments

Storage.

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Furnishings

Conversion

Conversion.

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IrlU!flor Llq;1\:nq

()v!~rht~cld

Effects
Controlling

Fire

Safety

Smoke Ot'!ec:of

\'efHS

Of

Prolonged

MOisture

Occupancy

Condensation

PLUMBING SYSTEMS 23

Fresh

Water

The Water
The

Sanitizing

Troubleshooting The Fresn '..Nater

System

Monllor

The

~~mp

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Panel. . 23

Fresh ·;Vater

System

System.

Leaks 24
Clogged Water Fiiter . 24

ExceSSive

\Nater

Pressure

Water Pump Tr0ubleshootlng

The Waste

Water

System.

. . . . . . .

Toilet. . .
Toilet

Maintenance.
Toilet Troubleshooting 26
Dumping The Holding Tanks
Holding Tank Care And

Water

System

Winterizing. , ... , ....

Maintenance

ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS . . . . . ,

Chassis Electrical System

Chassis Bulbs &

12-volt Coach

Auxiliary
Battery

Battery.

Insoection

Fuses,

System

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

......

, , ,

. . . , , . ,

and

Care.
Battery Charging . . . , ,
Selecting A Replacement

120-volt

The

Ground Fault

AC System

Power

Converter.

Interrupter.

.. , ...

Battery,

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Entertainment Equipment

TV

Antenna.

TV

"Ghosts"

........

And

FM

"Flutter.

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... ' ... , ..

Generator Power Plant . , ,

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Generator Operating

Warm

Weather

Cold

Weather

Preparation

Reactivating Generator

Long

Generator Maintenance

Term

For

Storage

Electrical. System Wiring

LPG

SYSTEM

.

LPG

System

Hoses

LP
Using
Filling
LP

Gas

LPG

Lighting

...

Gas

Safety

Components

Anc

Gas

Regulator

LP

Gas System

LP

Gas

System

Leak

Detector

LP

Gas Appliances

Fittings

Tanks

Safety

Precautions.

Operation.

Operation. .

Storage.

System

..

And. Service

After

Precautions.

At

Low

Temperatures

Leak Checks

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APPLIANCES

Water

Furnace

Wuter

Heater

He()ter

Range

Range

Air

Exhaust

Conditioner

Refrigerator

Smoke

Detector

MAINTENANCE

Lubrication.

Wheels And

Tire

Inspection

Inflation

Wheel
Tire

And Tire Balanc'ng .

Replacement.

Engine

Engine Oils . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Engine Fuel

Fuel And
Air

Cleaner Element Replacement

Cooling

System
Maintenance
Coolant

Flushing Cooling System

Engine

Transmission

Jump

Electrical.

Starting.

Maintenance

Heating

And

Inspection.

Bvpass

System.

Hood

Tires.

And

Rotation

Pressure

..

Systems. . ...................

Air

Filters

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

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

And Inspection

Level

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

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

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

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......

Air

,

...

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

and Inspection

Conditioning

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Conditioner

:::lectrlCJI

Vacuum

RefrlqerJtHHl

Front

Suspension

Rear

Suspension

Jacking

S'IStcm

Procedure

CirculI

St!ClI(Jn

OperJllona!

OI()CJno~;I~;

OliJ(]nOs,')

And

Alignment

(}ulck

Brakes

Brake

Drive

Exterior

Hose

Lintng

Inspec~lon

Belts.

Stains.

Windows.

Sealant

Inspection.

.

Doors. Vents & Locks

Renewal

Roof Resealing
Door &

Interior.

Upholstery
Wall & Ceiling Panels
Floors & Carpeting

PREPARING
LONG-TERM STORAGE

Storage

Window

Resealing.

.

.....

& brapes

..

.......

........

THE MOTOR HOME

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

Check

List

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

FOR

Short-term Storage (less than
Above Freezing

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

Long-term Storage Above Freezing

Winterization

.

Winter
Water

And

Winter

Storage

Storage Below Freezing

System

Winterizing

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

General Vehicle Winter Storage Check List
Reactivating The Motor

MAINTENANCE

CHART

Home

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

Clu!l;ks

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60

days)

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After

Storage

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Owner's

Inform~rion

Package

CHASSIS

AND

VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION

Your

motor

home

may

be

built

on

either

the

Chevrolet

P·Series

or

the

John

Deere

R.V.

chassis.

Several

numbers

are

used

to

identify

the

vehicle

and

components

used

on

the

vehicle.

The

V.LN.

or

Vehi·

cle

Identification

Number

is

the

legal

identification

of

the

completed

vehicle

and is

the

number

on

the

vehicle

registration.

The

V.LN. 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

iF.LN.) 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.

, .

.

~

{:

.~.

KtJys

3

Key No.:

______

----------

__________________

_

Other

Sources

Of

Information

Since

everyone's

recreational

and

travel

needs

are

di

fferent.

many

good

publications

are

available

for

RV'ers. These

books

and

magazines

offer

many

tips

and

guidelines

ranging from safe

operation

of

'{our

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

mav

be

of

interest:

TL

Enterprises

29901

Agoura

Road

Agoura,

CA

91300

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,

D.C.

20049

Recreation

Vehicle

Industries

Association

P.O.

Box

2999

1896

Preston

White

Drive

Reston,

VA

22090

1989

PACE

ARROW

EMERGENCY

Before

It'll

Your

Model

Serial

Date
Dealer

Address

Insurance

Company

we

expl.Jlfl

he J

h,Jndy

Name

refcrf!ncn

____ ~ ____________________________________

Nu

mber

________________________________________

Purchased

Name

_______________________________________________

Policy

_________________________

AND

how

things work, tJk.e

for

'Iou

in

IDENTIFICATION

;)

:2'."J

the

!u(ur~.

minutes

~

____________________

to fill

~

INFORMATION

in

the

inf<:>'rm'atlon

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----'-'-

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_____________________

on

these

__________

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two

___

pages.

_

~_

_

Agent

Telephone

Policy

Name

________________________________________________________________

Number

Range/Oven
Manufacturer

Model

Serial

_______________________________________________________________________

Number

Refrigerator

Manl:Jfacturer

Model

Serial

Furnace

NumQer

_____________

________________

-----------------------------------------------

_'_'_

_____________________________________

____________________________________________

_

___

__

_

Manufacturer

Model

Serial

Number

Water

iV1Jnu

Heater

f;lC

turr:r

___________________________________________

_

Mod"I

SP'(I<Jt

Air

Ma,

Model

Serial

___________________________________________

i'Jurnber

Conditioner

JfJcturer

__________________________________________________________________________

Number

Microwave

Manufacturer'

Model

Serial

________________________________________________________________________

Number'

Stereo
Manufacturer

__________________________________________

____________________________________________

_____________________________________________________

Oven

_______________________________________________________________________

________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________________

_

__

_

_

_

__

_

_

_

Model

Serial

_______________________________________________________________________

Number

Generator

Manufacturer

Model
Serial

_____________________________________________

Number

Miscellaneous

Key

Number

____________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________

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___________________________

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.....:.

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5

Ex

rerior

PRE.TRAVEL

CHECK

LIST

Disconnect

Check
Remove
Check

Check
Check
Check
Check

Check
Check
Check
Check
Retract

Interior

Lower
Lock
Turn
Turn
Turn
Turn

Close
Close
Close

water.

rool

top

blocks

wheel
LPG

hitch

tires

batteries

runnins
brakes. brake
cooling
windshield

TV

refrigerator

off

off
off
off

cooktop
roof

all

nut

tank

and

and

system

step

antenna

water

water
furnace
range

vents

doors,

~iectrlcJI.

caffler

Irom

adjust

lights.

heater

pump

pilot
Cover

III

wheels

torque.

le'lel

and

hitch

ball

turn

fluid.

wipers,

door

drawers

Installed

ISee

refill

pressures

washers.

and

,Jnd ,jr;:lIf1

chaSSIS

il

signals.
brake

windows

lines

I

Operator s Manuall

necessary

if

necessary

interior

lights

and

and

washer

panel

fluid

lights

COCKPIT

AND

DRIVER'S

CONTROLS

Consult

M;HlUJI

for

PJrking

on

the

up

to

Cruise

on

the

To

engage:

ON,

Accelerate
push
control
speed
RESUME/ON/OFF
The

vehicle

the

switch
desired
This

new

control.

Coast:

will

disengage

When

will

engage

To
pedal
the
automatically

disengage
RESUME/ON/OFF

NOTE:

steep

a
when
MPH,

To
switch
of

the

WARNING:
pery

roads

,NOTE:

John

Deere

Headlight
switch

,

ing

lights,
Insttument
ing

The
breaker

breaker

off.

If

wiring

Chevrolet

Jdditlonal

Brake

floor

set

Control

turn

the

SET/COAST

arm,

automatically,"

new

Press

you

disengage:

to

activate

brakes

reengage:

to

control

S~e'John

controls

or

John

Deere Chassis Oper;][or":;

InforrnJ(lon.

-The

parking brake lever is 10cJted

nl~Jr

the

left

the

brake,

-

The

driver

push

cruise

w[lii.

down

controi

to

signal lever, (Chevrolet Chassis only!.

Slide

RESUME.'ON/OF~

to

your

The

will

accelerate

in

this

postion,

cruise

speed

will

the

the

release

at

your

Step

are applied,

disengages.

the

When

grade

speed

"ON".

cruise

it

drops

Press engage

desired

button

cruise

control

To

switch

speed, release

now

SET

button

cruise

the

button,

new

on brake

the

stop

system

switch

control

will

automatically disengage

by

Slide

the

cruising

on the end

will

accelerate,

to RESUME/ACCEL,

as long as you

When

you reach

be held

to COAST.

control

the

speed.

pedal

light

switch.)

the

cruise

You

by

to

"OFF".

is engaged on

approximately

RESUME/ON/OFF

button

arm.

Do

not

or

in

chassis

Switch

use the cruise

congested

Deere

Operator's

before

- The

the

headiightS, taillighis,

control

traffic.

engaging

three·position

sidemarker lights and instrument lights,

light

knob

clockwise

headlight

in

will

this

condition

checked

the

cause

circuit

light

intensity

the

develops, have your headlight

,mmediately,

can be varied by

or

counterclockwise,

is

protected

switch,

lights

An

overload on the

to

"flicker"
'

Pull

the

lever

release,

is loclJteej

switch

speed,

of

hold this

slide

the

switch,

by

the cruise

temporarily,

cruise

control

(tap

When

control

may

sliding

on the end

on

slip·

Manual

system.

bya

on and

to

the

hold
your

This

the

also

the

10

for

iight

park·

turn·

circuit

2-Speed
Turn

Inner

wiper

that

wide
OFF -No

blades

allow

3S

1st

notch-Wiper
clockwise
strokes,

2nd

notch -Siow

3rd

notch

To

WASH"
press
washer

close
blades

Auxiliary

Sy~tem

Electrical
if

the

•

Before
is

stopped,

parking

Auxiliary

The
vehicle

engine. If
perly,
ing (see

The

automatically
charge
instrument

two

normal

is

turned

1,

GREEN ­capable

, is

being

indicator_will

'seconds

·d

2.

ORANGE
cliarge

'system

The

'orange

'imately

Of
teries' are
will

the

ing

char!)e

teries

trical

Wl/1dshll~id

knOb

~re

the

possible.

wiper

WiPt:!rI'vV;]st1f~r

clockwise

mounted

blades

to

actlon.

delay ON, Turn

for

longer delay

wiping

- Fast
press

of

washer

nozzles

to

the

and

Start

permits

System)

vehicle

engaging

provide

are

wiper

System

using

battery

shift

wiping

outer
knob

located

blades,

continuous

to $tart

system, be sure

to

"P"

brake.

Start

System

except

the

auxiliary

is

to aid in

the

vehicle

batteries

Electrical

when

insufficient

panel

alternator

will

System

start

the

indicator

conditions

io

the

"CRANK"

the

main

of

cranking

provided

the engine.

by the

remain on

,after

cranking.

/"

_.

The

main

for

engine

'has'

been

cranking.
activated

indicator

10

seconds

course,

by

soursg

if

dead,

panel

indicator

may

plugging

both'the

the

be restored

in to

or

by

with

for

Wiper

on

"articulated"

follow a 'Nlping

between

action,

action,

knob,

cycles

then

wipers

on

They

release,

the

move

washer

-

The

Auxiliary

the

auxiliary

the

motor

is

discharged,

(PARK)

has

starting
be

recharged

and

no
the

is

operating

l.

system

main

(chassis)

to

crank

when

will

the

the

show

ignition

position:

battery

is

charged,

Cranking

main

battery.

for

approximately

' ,

battery

wi)t'remain

after

main

engine

light
an

external. 110V

running

•

has

The

auxiliary

to

crank

on

cranking.

and

will

not

up,

Sufficient

to

the

the

Delay-

3ction.

purl,

outer

wiper

once.

wiper

with

coverage,

battery

home

the

engine

vehicle

apply

effect

on

moto'r

while

will

engage

battery

engine.

either

switch

The

insufficient

battery

the

engine.

for

approx·

auxiliary

crank,

auxiliary

AC

generator.

The

,JrcT1S

JS

knob

One

The

arms

the

Start

(see

the

the

home

pro-

driv·

The

of

and

power

green

10

bat·

nor

crank·

bat·

elec·

7

NOTE:

recharge

wood

If

extended

the

motor

Heater/Air

HeateriAir

lower

operate

for

right

the

the

drivericockpit

Cool/Heat
or

right

Function

OFF
at

low

outside

normal

hatteries.

home

see

service

Conditioner

Conditioner

instrument

heating

controls

and

Lever-Push

for

cooling/heating,

Selector Buttons

-No

heating

speed for

air

through

driving

an

authorized

center.

Controls

are !oc.::Hed

panel.

air

area

These

conditioning

only.

this leve'r

or cooling,

continuous

the

instrument

does

Fleet-

-The

controls
systems

to

but

fan

circulation

outlets.
MAX

on,

system
A/C

side air is circulated

panel
VENT

is

A/C

-Air

inside

for

-Air

conditioner compressor

outlets.

-A/C

circulated

conditioner

compressor

air is recirculated

maximum

cooling.

through

compressor

through

is

the

instrument

off,

through

is

instrument

outside

outlets.
HEAT

-A/C
circulated
distributed

Heated
Fan

Switch-Sets
speeds.
fan

if

Driver/Passenger

The

driver's

tion/comfort

and passenger's seats

adjustments:

compressor is

through

to

floor

the

outlets.

air is circulated to

fan speed to any

The

fan

switch

the

OFF

function

Seats

off,

heating

defroster

does

button

9ffer

outside air is

system,

not

affect

is pressed.

four

CAUTION: Do not adjust the seat position while the

isiri

vehicle

motion.

not

cockpit

on

the

the

left

runs

of

panel

the

on,

out·

air

panel

and

outlets.

of

the

posi·

is

Forward/Back-

under

Pull

to

POSHIOI1

Swivel
the

thl~

the

unlock.

front

lev\'~r

Rele<Jse

­right

front

The

The

left

law,Jrd

the

SWIvel

of

the

forward/back

of

the

th(~

h~ft

lock

lever

lock

seat.

Lilt the lever forward and up

locks

in

the

center,

ed,

the seat will

position.

Recline and Lumbar

forward

SWivel

freely around to the center

Adjustment

lever is located on the seat arni.

Push

the lever

to

recline.

l'he

Iy variable. Release lever at desired angle.

Turn

the lumbar adjuster at

as

desired.

Seat

cle.

Belts

Seat belts

For

are

an important safety leature of your vehi·

your protection, always use
driver's seat and other seats designed
passengers

while

under

way

have been equipped

seat belts.

RIDERS SHOULD

USE

SEAT

SEATS

SAFETY

BE

LABELED:

IN

MOTION."

IN

PERSONS USING BEDS.

as

follows:

at right angles

BElIS

BELTS
"NOT

4

WARNING: ALL

ED

WITH

AND

CLE

IS IN MOTION.
EaUIPPEDWITH
OCCUPIED WHILE THE VEHICLE. IS
AND

WILL

THE VEHICLE IS

BLE

TO

BELT

Adjust seat belts

Pivot

buckle

to the desired length.

•

To

fasten belt,

the

tongue
mating belt.
Iy

as

Iowan

be

sure

it

is

end

of

one belt

Be

sure

it

latches. Adjust the belt snug·

the abdomen as

for greatest safety.

To

release the belt, depress the button in the center

of

the 9uckle and slide the tongue

Never use a belt for

mor~

than one person at a time.

levp.r

seJt.

outsuje

lever

to

position.

of

to

secure

is

locJted

swivel, The seat

When

- The rediner

angle

is

continuous·

the

side of

your

seat belts. The

BE

FURNISH·

WHILE THE VEHI-

WHICH

ARE NOT

SHOULD

IN

MOTION

FOR USE WHILE

IT

IS NOT POSSI-

to

the belt and pull

not

twisted,

into

the buckle

comfort

out

of the buckle. ,

IS

lOCated

the

the

L.;nder

unlock-

the

to

NOT

then

will

SCJt

seat

seat

carry

with

BE

push

of

the

allow,

Seat Controls

Child Restraint

All

vehicle
be restrained whenever riding in vehicles. Holding a child
in your arms is not a
system.

can be struck or crushed by any unrestrained rider. An

unrestrained child could also be injured by striking the

interior, or
sudden maneuver or impact. A child restraint
can help

o

..

occupants, and especially children, should

substitl.jte for a child restraint

In

an accident, a child held in a person's arms

by

being

protect

thrown

from

the

vehicle during a

a child while riding in a vehicle. Child

system

restraint

vehicle

shoulder

If

their

vehicle.

Children

should

the

If a

systems

seats

belt.

cndd

be

restrained

following

Child

reStrall1t is

Infants

padded

seat

and

by

lap

Children

reSU(]lnts

small

may

who

baby

securely

,:He

designed

belts

could

.Jre

enough

that

provide

not

cannot

carrier.

restrain

to

be

or

not

for

way

used.

the

be

endangered

properly

a

if

at

some

lap

child

all
degree

secured

portion

secured

restriJint

possible.

of

~n

oi

a

lap·

In

a criJsh

III

systern

However.

protection

sit up should be placed in a

Put

it

crosswise

it

with

on

the

'Jehlcie

the vehicle's

seat

the

tht~

belts.
Chiidren

who

can sit

up

by themselves should be
restrained With the seat belts provided. Never
a

child

When
and
come

When

has

using any child restraint system, be sure

follow

with

securing a child restraint

no

retractor, pull the excess webbing through the

adjustment

If

the

child restraint

stand

all

the system.

mechanism.

or kneel on any seat.

instructions

on installation and

is

still

not

to

read

use

that

with

a lap belt

that

secure, use a different

seating position in the vehicle andlor contact your dealer

the

and

Sun

Th~

tions'swing

,and

side

Swivel

screwdriver

child restraint manufacturer for help.

Visors

sun

visors

bright

skies. The visors do

windows.

tension

down

at

the

at

the driver's and passenger's posi-

and adjust to provide relief from glare

not

may be adjusted

tension adjusting screw.

adjust

with

to

shade

a flat blade

Front/Side Slider Windows

Turn lock, slide

close.

DRIVING

Once

you

trols

and

the reference points from the driver's seat, you

will

find

driving

your

family

·the

motor
maneuvering
vehicle.
lanes.

,behind.

all
of

,:conditions.

, car,

Also.

easily

Always

learn

Check

Drive

with

speed and

your

motor

Remember

making

because

affected

AND

window

andl

or screen to open and

PARKING

become

caL Become familiar

home

to allow,

'to

consideration on

safety'

that

it less maneuverable and harder

accustomed to the feel of the con-

the

motor

home

comparable to driving

with

the

in traffic, and be cautious

lor

the length and.

width

allow extra room to corner and

use

them

the side

often.

mirrors'to

the

view

highway, observing

regulations. The best cruising speed

home

of

will

your

its

greater

by

cross winds.

vary

motor

sioe

with

road and weather

home

is

surface

Allow

heavier than a

area,

extra dista;';ces

position

when

of

to

change

'the' road

to

Stop,

it

is -more

let

the

of

the

~()r

p']ssing

p3rtlcularly

DriVing

If

done

:;peeds

,)per;)(e

hills

Downshift

power

of

the strain on the brakes.

Road condition.s, terrain,

factors

ing or desert temperatures can

on drivetrain
Under extreme
off

the vehicle air conditioner to improve engine and

.In(] s.opPll1g,

In

£rJrtic and In

011

'Nlnding

With

re3sonahle

'Nhen .Jscendlng

In

the

proper

to

aVOid

overheating

when

will

help

control

are

sometimes

components

heat

(Jf1(j

urlve ;)[ J

gust'l

or rnount<Jin

CJre.

Observe

or

descending

tr;)nsrT1lssion range.

or

Wind

roads

undue

modert)[e

conditIons.

IS·

not

proper

hills

and

Downshift

engine

sr:::02ed.

diffiCUlt

venlcle

al\'vavs

on

loads.

descending 'lrades. Engine braKing

vehicle

unpredIctable,

conditions you

speed,

~eather.

and

put

extreme

-especially

and

and

mountain

relieve

other

some

driving

driv-

demands

the transmission.

may

need to

turn

transmission cooling.

Allow
avoid areas having
low-hanging
whenever you drive or park. Avoid

for the extra height of your

low

overhead clearance.

tree branches

Or

other

low

motor

obstructions

roofs

when

home

Check

and

for

pull­ing in for service. Always check overhead clearances
of

overpasses and bridges. This may be
portant
if

the

if

you drive

motor

home

with

the overhead vents

is

equipped

with

particularly

a roof air

im-

open

condi-

tioner, roof rack, CB or TV/radio antenna.

When
poles
the
parking on
in the direction

shift
ing brake

FUEL

See

Information Package for fuel recommendations.

the generator fuel supply
engine fuel supply, consult the operating

for the generator before deciding

parking parallel to a curb, be sure

or

obstructions

motor

home

an

incline, turn the front

of

the transmission to

when

AND

the

FUEL SYSTEMS

Chassis Operator's Manual in the

as

swing

the

roll

parking.

the front and rear

wider than an automobile.

to

aid

the parking

PARK

is

the same

wheels

("P")

and set

as

the

on

a fuel

to

allow

portions

When'

into

the

brake.

Always,

the

park-

Owner's

Since

motor

home

instructions

type.

for

curb,

Fuel Fill

The fuel filler cap
Modern fuel systems may build up vapor pressure
the tank

as

the

, weather. Under certain conditiOns, sudden release

pressure

when

gasoline from the fill .opening, causing a possible hazard.

WARNING: WHEN

CAP.

ROTATE

ALLOW PRESSUI':

"HISSING" SOUNDS
REMOVAL

To

protect the. g\lsoline system from. excessive pressure
or vacuum, or from sudden release
lost caps

with

your Fleetwood

is

located on

the

rear

of

the

coach.

within

gasoline

warms

during use

or

of

removing the gasoline cap can spray

IT S' }WLY

OF

THE

REMOVING

ONLY

TO

RELEASE.

STOP.

CAP,

THE GASOLINE

FAR

ENOUGH TO
AFTER'

ANY

COMPLETE THE

6f

pressure, reolace

caps of the same design available from

motor

home dealer.

hot

this

or

of

·9

Clean

up

fuel spills

Immediately.

Raw

fuel

spilled on

the

motor

horne

could

damage

the

exterior

finish,

;:lnd

is

oJ

serious

fire hazJrd.

Fuel Types

And

Vapor Lock

Today's

automotIve

fuel and

emissions

systems

are

sophistlc3ted and highly engineered

to

meet

Federal

and

state

emissions

standards.

They

are also

sometimes

sen-

sitive to fuel types

and

blends, particularlv 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

higi"\er

air

temperatures help the fuel vaporize in the engina 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

run

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
vaporization

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,

Another

note

on

long storage -

if

you

plan to store

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 opera.lion. fuel, filter blockage, .

. or

other

problems

associated

with

water

in the fuel.

NOTE: . DURING

EXTENDED

.PERIOPS

OF

STORAGE

(60

DAYS

OR

MORE), GASOLINE MAY

DETERIORATE

DUE

TO

OXIDATION.

nUS

CAN

DAMAGE. RUBBER AIIID OTHER MATERIALS

IN

THE FUEL SYSTEM SUCH AS CARBURETOR AC·

CELERATOR

PUMP,

DIAPHRAGMS,

AND

CAR·

BURETOR INLET VALVES.

IT

MAY

ALS.o

CLOG

SMALL

ORIFICES.

A COMMERCIALLY AVAILABLE GASOLINE

FUEL

STABILIZER

MAY

BE

ADDED

TO

GASOLINE·

POWERED VEHICLES

WHENEVER ACTUAL

OR

EXPECTED

STORAGE

PERIODS

EXCEED

60

DAYS.

FOLLOW THE ADDITIVE MANUFACTURER'S IN·

STRUCTIONS.

OPERATE

THE

VEHICLE REGULAR·

LY

DURING THE

STORAGE

PERIOD

TO

MIX

AND

CIRCULATE

THE

ANTI·OXIDANT

AGENT

THROUGHOUT

THE

FUEL

SYSTEM.

Alternative

Fuel Types

Gasohol, a

mixture

of ethanol (grain alcohol!. or

methanol and gasoline may

be

used

in

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 pro·

blems 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

usa

If

gasohol is spilled on a painted surface, some dull·

ing or soften

inc;

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

fa[1

clutch.

W,hen the engine is under load

or

re-

quires maximum cooling. tbe' fan adjusts and turns faster .

. The

fan

may become very noisy at high. speed and

when

maximum

cooling is' requin;!d. Whe'n the engine

doesn't

need maximum'· cooling" the fan

just

idles along. This

'conserves fuel

.andihe

fan is .Iess noisy.

10

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 as 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

dOIng
defect

what

in

thp.

It

is

fan

supposed

or

the

to

do. This

transmission.

noise

is

not

J

SAFETY TIPS

Read

Jnd

unOe~stJnd

the ChJSSIS

Opt~r.]tor's

rvl.::lnUJI.

CARBON

Carbon

MONOXIDE

monoxIde

is a colorless. tasteless.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

odorless

gas. It is a by-product of combustion in enginels!. The

engines

installed I produce it constantly while they

CARBON MONOXIDE IS

in

your

motor

home

and

generator

DEADLY.

Please

system

are

running.

read

(if

and
understand the following precautions to protect yourself
and others from the effects of carbon monoxide
poisoning.

WARNING: EXHAUST GASES ARE
NOT BLOCK THE TAILPIPES

DEADLY.

OR

SITUATE THE

DO

VEHICLE IN A PLACE WHERE THE EXHAUST
GASES HAVE

._

ING EITHER OUTSIDE, UNDERNEATH, OR INSIDE

YOUR VEHICLE
OUTSIDE AIR MOVEMENTS
HAUST
WINDOWS
THE EXHAUST OUTLET.

ONLY WHEN SAFE DISPERSION
GASES CAN
SlOE CONDITIONS
CONTINUES TO

ANY

POSSIBIUTY

OR

ANY

OF

ACCUMULAT-

NEARBY VEHICLES.

CAN CARRY EX-

GASES INSIDE THE VEHICLE T\iROUGH

OR

OTHER

BE

OPENINGS

OPERATE

ASSURED,

TO

BE

BE

DISPERSED

REM(

THE

OF

AND

MONITOR

SURE

THAT EXHAUST

SAFELY.

TE

FROM

ENGINE{S)

EXHAUST

OUT-

When

[Q

Before

Remember,

the

bJckmg

rem

dep.:)(~;n9

on

some

~he

the

tunnels

driver's

motor

horne. h;]ve

s1de

on a trip.

prohIbit

to

guide

check

motor

.J

person

you.

your

homes

with

gas systems.

Drive at moderate speeds. particularly

in

gusty

wind

conditions,

in

traffic

Allow extra distance for passing and stopping.
While traveling, make

sure

all

occupants use their seat

belts.

While traveling, make

sure

all

doors are closed and

cabinets,. drawers, and loose objects are secure.

Instruct your family on

and hold

M(lintain
Gas

and may

Keep a

Keep a tool

.fire

drills periodically.

proper

detectors are

be

charge in the fire extinguisher.

available

considered

well stocked first-aid kit handy.

box

h(lndy.

what

to do in case

from

RV

equipment dealers.

as

safety accessories.

st.Jnd

routes.

LP

and

of

fire,

Beware

of

exhaust

gas (carbon monoxide) poisoning

symptoms:

Dizziness
Intense Headache
Weakness and Sleepiness
Vomiting

Muscular

Twitching

Throbbing in Temples

If

symptoms

ide poisoning,

out

into

indicate the possibility of carbon monox­turn

off

the enginels) immediately, get

fresh air at once. and

summon

medical

assistance.

WARNING:

STANCES

DO

NOT UNDER

OPERATE

ANY

ANY

ENGINE

CIRCUM-

WHILE

SLEEPING.

would

You

to

assure
terior, and you
symptoms

During stops

systems

a

damaged
Check

not

be able

to

monitor

·that engine· exhaust does
would

of

carbon monoxide poisoning.

for

road damage. Do not operate·

exhaust

the

not

while

system.

exhaust

be

alert to exhaust odors or

traveling, inspect·

systemlsl

outside conditions

not

enlerine

..

ihe exhaust

(In

engine

during

with

routine

maintenance. and repair any leaks, .damage, or obstruc-

tions before further operations. . .

Do

not

modify

withou.t first consulting the

the exhaust systemlsl in any

RV

manufacturer.

Way

in-

Check tires
should receive
flat and not be noticed. Running a
could lead to a tire fire
ficult

to
pressures
and

when
tread surface
inflated tires produce a
If

the tire is

Engine

The

top
by removing
cover screws and lift off the
screws,

WARNING: WHEN INSTALLING
COVER,
ON

THE GASKET SEAL

often

special attention,

extinguish. Make

with

while traveling. Inside (ear duals

as

these tires

fl(lt

on

(In inside dual

th(lt would be

it a habit

extremely
to

an accurate tire g(luge before

re-fueling give each tire a sharp rap

with

a hammer or similar object. Properly

"bung"

flat,

the sound will be a dull

sound

when

Access

of

the

engine may be (lccessed for service

the

engine cover. Remove the

be

careful

BE

SURE

Cover.

to

get them in straight.

·THE

COVER

AND

When

THE;

IS

FULLY SEATED

SECURED

check

"thud".

two

replacing the

ENGINE

BY
COVER SCI1EWS. DO· NOT ALLOW CARPETING.
FLOOR

·RUPT
ENGINE COMPARTMENT.

IS NOT

HAUST
PASSENGER
TY HAZARD.

THE ENGINE
PURPOSES.

MATS

OR

OTHER

THE SI;ALBETWEEN

. INSTALLED

GASES

CORRECTLY,

COULD

COMPARTMENT CREATING A SAFE·

IF

THE

ENGINE

COVER

BE

SURE

OFF·

THE VEHICLE INTERIOR

MATERIAL

THE.

COVER

IF

THE ENGINE COVER

TO

AND

ENGINE EX-

LEAK

MUST

FOR

INTO

BE

RUN

MAINTENANCE

ADEQUATELY VENTILATED.

may

each

on

rapped.

(lcceSS

THE

INTER-

THE

THE

WITH

go

dif­tire

trip,

the

IS

11

TIRES

Your

motor

normal

should

pressure

also

inflated

Circumstances

receive

For

safety

affected

and safety, The load range

pressure

inflated to this rated cold pressure,

WARNING: CHECK
ALWAYS CHECK

COLD,
TIRES, FOLLOW
TIONS IN

WARNING:
TIRE

SPEEDS WHILE
WILL OVERHEAT
MAY
POSSIBLY

HICLE
INJURY.

NOTE: CHECK
LY,

THEY
ING.
TIGHT,
BRACKET MOUNTING

WHEN

Tire

Replacement

Replacement tires must

at least the same weight carrying capacity
equipment. The original equipment tires supplied
motor

home
gross axle
Federal
the

driver's

Refer

capacities for

Changing

CONSULT THE CHASSIS

,INFORMATION

Even

you

mily

this

problem'

, your 'auto

facility.
require
items

that

to

change' a 'flat tire: ,

Your
therefore rides on truck wheels and tires, These tires
and

home

must

signifiC3ntly by

tires

contributes

are

stamped

AND

THE CHASSIS OPERATOR'S

THAT

is

and

thousands

and

maXHnurn

be

maintained.

PRESSURE

DO

NOT

THE

KEEP

TIRES

IS

RUN

LONG

SERIOUSLY

TO

eqUIpped

with

of miles of

tire

to overall

on

the tire side

TIRE

BLEED

TIRE

PROPERLY

DISTANCES

THE

POINT

with

(ruck

tires.

proper

tlfe life,

Motor

maintenance,

trouolefree

proper

home

pressure, and properly

motor

and

home

maximum

wall.

PRESSURES

WHEN TIRES

AIR

OUT

OF

PRESSURE

INSTRUC·
MANUAL

INFLATED, A

OR

AT

UNDER-INFLATED

WHERE

THE

LOSE AIR SUDDENLY ANDIOR CATCH

RESULTING

AND

ITS CONTENTS ANDIOR PERSONAL

THE

COULD WORK

TIGHTEN

AND

THE

CHECK THE WHEEL COVER

IN

WHEEL

RETAINER

TO

DAMAGE TO THE

COVERS

LOOSE

PERIODICAL-

DURING DRIV-

KNOBS HAND

THE

WHEELS.

TIGHTEN

NECESSARY.

be

the same size and have

as

have weight carrying capacities to support

weight

Certification

ratings IGAWR)

Tag

located on the sidewail near

as

stated

seat.

to

the Federal Certification

your

motor home.

A Flat

Tire

OPERATOR'S

ON

TIRE

CHANGING.

with

good tire maintenance and normal driving,

experience a flat

is,

to

summon'

tirE!.

club, travel service, or

If

none of these is

you

to change the tire yourself, there

you

MUST

motor

wheels,

home

can weigh

,available,

be

aware of before you attempt

is

built

up

Tag

for specific axle

MANUAL

The best'

way

professional help through

<!

local truck service

and circumstances

'on

a truck chassis, and

to

100

pounds

IJnoer

you

service.

In

ria £Ion

stab:iity

stability

inilation

KeeD

tires

OFTEN,

ARE

WARM

HIGH

TIRE

FIRE,

VE-

the original

on

your

on

the

FOR

to,

solve

are

several

or

more

IS

each,

• The

IF

YOU

ARE

NOT

PHYSICALLY CAPABLE
LIFTING AND MOVING 100 POUNDS
NOT

UNDER

CHANGE A

Truck tires

nutS lightened very tightly,
BLE

OF

TIGHTENED UP
THEN RE:rIGHTEN
UNDER

CHANGE A FLAT

motor

is

extremely heavy, The axle jack furnished

motor

home is capable of lifting
wheel" or
of

the vehicle. The ground or road surface under
vehicle may
on the small surface area
or

other flat surface may

ANY

FLAT

and

wheels

BREAKING

TO

ANY

CIRCUMSTANCES ATTEMPT

home

about

one-fourth

not

support the

CIRCUMSTANCES ATTEMPT

TIRE,

are

installed

IF

YOU

LOQSE

500

NUTS THAT

LB.!FT.

TO

THIS TORQUE,

TIRE,

itself

with

all

olthe

weight

of

the jack. A strong board

be

necessary under

OR

MORE, DO

with

ARE

NOT

HAVE

OF

TORQUE,

of

your travel gear

the

weight

total gross

of the vehicle

the

jack to spread the load and stabilize the jack.

WARNING:

ANDIOR PROPERTY DAMAGE
OTHER TIRE
EXPERT
MOVE
OUT PROFESSIONAL
AND

RIM ASSEMBLY

TIRE

AND

sTRUCTIONS

TO AVOID

DAMAGE

TIRE SERVICE

WHEELS AND CHANGE

'PERSONAL

IF

A BLOWOUT OR

OCCURS, TRY TO OBTAIN

HELP.

IF YOU

THE

HELP.

TAKE OFF THE TIRE

AND

PUT

ON

RIM ASSEMBLY FOLLOWING THE

1111

THE CHASSIS OPERATOR'S

INJURY

MUST

TIRE
THE SPARE

MANUAL. DO NOT REINFLATE A TIRE THAT

BEEN

FlAT,

OR

IS

THE

TIRE REMOVED FROM THE WHEEL
CHECK
TO

GAUGE

THE

TIRE

TIRES UNLESS

IS

USED.

Required Tools

• Hydraulic jack
WARNING: THE

A TOOL

INTENDED
AS

lug

•

FOR

FOR

,A

LIFT FOR SERVICE PURPOSES.

wrench to fit wheel nuts,

SERIOUSLY

FOR

DAMAGE. NEVER

AN

and

Equipment

with

minimum

JACK

IS

TIRE CHANGING ONLY. IT

USE AS A LEVELING DEVICE OR

LOW ON AIR. HAVE

ADD

ACCURATE PRESSURE

6-ton

DESIGNED

with

capacity.

FOR

USE

at

least a

foot breaker bar handle,

..

Torque wrench,

with

at, least

500

Ib./ft. capacity,

• Wheel blocks.

• Board or

• Wheel chock

other

flat surface to place

..

under

WARNING: . DO NOT CRAWL UNDER VEHICLE.

THE

CONSULT
INFORMATION ON

To

Change A

1.

Move the vehicle to a level. firm surface,

2,

To

provide clearance for the jack, carefully

the flat tire

CHASSIS OPERATOR'S

TIRE

CHANGING,

Front

up

Wheel:

on the wheel

MANUAL

chock,

wheel

CAPA.

BE"N

DO

with

on

weight

RE-

WITH-

HAS

AND

AIR

IS

NOT

the

OF

TO

AND

NOT

TO

your

one

the

the

IN-

AS

two·

jack.

FOR

drive

12

J.

Turn

In

.

'P"

.

..\..

Block

opposite

5.

On

questionable
flat.
and

6.

Slide

(Chevroletl

tion),

the

7.

Begin

do

not

\)11

the

.)no

l.)Ott1

corner

material

minimize

the

jack

and

turn

control

jacking

lift

t~n<jHle,

set

the

the

Iront

from

place

parking

,")nd

the

5urinces,

under

Or

the

the

poss1bllity of

under

the

leafspring !John

the

screw

arm surface.

until

the jack

the tire

off

tIle

tr;)nsmlsslon

brake.

back

of

wheel

use a board

jack

to

provide

shifting.

front

lower

Deere>

extension

up

is

firmly positioned,

the ground.

the

to

!Je

\'Vhee! In

or

until

selector

the

changed.

other

solid.

a firm

control

base

arm

(see illustra-

it

touches

but

\ 2

LDwl~r

Do

not

the

ve~1\cle

puc

the

luil

'.Jntll

weight

the

tire

of

Cont..Jcts

the

vehicle

tht~

Grouna

on

the

tirF.:

13. Tighten the. whe.el nuts followll1g the sequence

shown

In

the

dl<Jqrnm.

8. Loosen

but

do

9, Raise the vehicle

Lower

Control

. U .

JACK

.

Jack

Position -Front

not

remove the

until

the

Arm

POSITION -

Axle

- Chevrolet

wheel

nuts.

tire clears the ground.

I.

1

FRONT

AXLE

Jack

Fbsitioh - Front

14.

Completely

blocks.

boards

•

5

•

1.

155

Chevrolet Chassis

.11

Lug

nuts

must

torque

soeclfications

kml

km I of

and

at

in

the

at

at

500

any

wheel

time

loos~ed.

lug

nuts

as'illustrated.

to

tetigl;!ten·

could·

while

causing

the

be

ana

,\-1aintenance

to

the

:h.8· vehicle

'Iehicle

proper
miles

(80

miles

1800

operation

'peeilied

Schedule.

bl Also

retighten

specifications

and

then

after

"1

any

other

have

been

cl

Tighten

sequence,

450

-. SOO.lb-ft

d!

Failure

as

required

come·

aU

motion.

and

paSSlble' COllisIon.

John, Deere Chassis

15. Drive

Axle -John

lower

and remove

and

other

Tighten in

ft./lbs. 2.

retightened to

then

new

the

Otope,

50

miles

wheel

in

i6'O·~78N,.o:II.

allow

!oss

at

vehicle

intervals

torque

miles 180

1800

change

lug

the

oroper

to

wheel

lug

wheets

of

control

off

at 50

500

kml

or

is

kml

121

nuts

nuts

to

in

the

Deere Leafspring

tools.

two

steps:

175

chock

the

jack. Remove

ft.llbs.

.

10. Remove

wheel.

nuts

and wheel. Put spare wheel in

place.

11,

Replace

'Nlth

the

wheel

wheel

nuts. Carefully tighten the nuts snugly

and tire

oft

the ground,

13

16.

Replace
tightness
a tire

wheel

of

service

cover,

the

wheel

center. Have

air pressure checked by

.personnel.

if

necessary.

nuts

the

often

wheel

until

nut

Check

you

torque

professional tire service

get

the

to

3nd