Fleetwood Southwind 1984 User Manual

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SDUTHWIND

BY

FLEE71NCJJO

•

1984

(Y70(oo)

INTRODUCTION

Welcome
family of motor home owners.
choosing our product.

Your motor home has been designed
many years
This manual describes many features
and provides a guide
can obtain optimum periormance from those features. Like

finely crafted equipment,. your motor home will require care
and regular maintenance

performance characteristics, This manual, along with the

information provided
Chassis Operator's Manual provided
outlines important areas of maintenance and provides a
maintenance schedule that
trouble-free service
instructions carefully. A good working knowledge of your

motor home and how to care for it
miles of recreational pleasure.

Your motor home has been designed to conform with,.or exceed
the American National Standards
Canadian CSA Standard Z-240 (Canadian-built or units built for
Canada), and
sta(ldards establish plumbing, heating, electrica', 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.

The motor home has been thoroughly inspected before

shipment.

and to prepare it for you during the predelivery phase of the sale.

He
supplemented by your reading
with the motor home.

home, you feel it requires additional conditioning or adjustment,

please return it

If you have any questions regarding operation, maintenance, or

service, please contact your dealer immediately so

you. Customer service

well as

department

If,

to

the

recreational vehicle lifestyle and the growing

We

sincerely thank you for

to

provide you with

of

carefree, pleasant traveling and v<:cationing.

of

your motor home

10 operating

in

order

in

your Owner's Information Kit and the

you

,'from your motor home. Study these

lor

applicable motor home standards. These

It is the duty of your dealer to inspect the motor home

will instruct you in its basic use; however, this should be

If,

after taking delivery of your new motor

to

your dealer

is of utmost importance to your dealer

to

the manufacturer. Your dealer's service or sales

will promptly handle any problem which might occur.

for some reason, a problem is not handled

1.

Discuss any warranty-related problems directly with the
General Manager or

....

him an opportunity
the

matter for you;

2

..

Should a problem arise that cannot be resolved to your
satisfaction by your local dealer, contact the factory .
service manager. The factories
Please contact the plant nearest you.

the

to

help his service department resolve

prodedves

to

retain its maximum

by

the chassis manufacturer,

should follow

will help you enjoy many

Institute A119.2, NFPA 501C,

all instructional material furnished

as

soon

as

possible.

Owner

of

the dealership, giving

·are

so

that you

to

ensure safe,

he

to

your satisfaction:

listed in

thi's

can assist

manual.

all

as

"WARNING" means that there is the pos-

sibility of personal injury to
yourself and others.

"CAUTION" means that there is the pos-

sibility of damage to the
vehicle.

Thank you for choosing our product.

manufacturer
NOTE: Some equipment and features described or shown

manual may be optional at extra cost.

"NOTE" indicates pOints of particular

interest for more effiCient and
convenient operation.

Please pay close attention to these

state-

ments while you read this manual.

NOTE

This product is designed for recreational use
and short term occupancy only.
signed or intended

to

be used as permanent
housing. Use of this product for
permanent occupancy may
deterioration of interior finishes, fabrics,
peting, and drapes, Damage
due

to

long term occupancy may not

It is not de-

long term or

lead to premature

car-

or

deterioration

be

con-

sidered normal, and may, under the warranty

or

terms, constitute misuse, abuse,
and may therefore reduce your warranty

neglect,

pro­tection. This manual contains a discussion of
long term occupancy problems. Please refer
to

that section before considering this product

for

long term occupancy.

.

.

NOTICE

Your selling dealer is responsible for performing a
complete predelivery inspection of the chassis and
motor home components

as

specified

in

the predelivery
checklists supplied by Fleetwood and the chassis
manufacturer.

You shoutd receive a copy of these

'completed checklists from your dealer when your motor

home

is

delivered to you.

all

3.

If these efforts have not

s~tisfactorily

solved your problem,
please send a letter describing the circumstances to:
Fleetwood Enterprises,
California, 92523. Please

Inc" P.O. Box 7300, Riverside

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: [phone]
From outside California: [phone]

Your dealer and we, the

will continually strive

A Few Words

To

all of us who drive cars or trucks, or heat

cool homes and businesses, very little

and

to

merit your confidence.

On Energy

...

needs to be said about energy. Discussions of

the topic often

b~

done

There is no

lead

to

the question, "What can

to

save our natural energy resources?"

Single simple answer. To some,
energy-efficiency is a problem. Fleetwood
thinks of energy conservation as
to research new ideas,
best

in

recreational living. Space-age

while giving you the

an

opportunity

technology has given us lightweight, but strong
and attractive materials.

Sophisticated manufacturing techniques offer
the best

in

time and energy management
bring you a motor home that has saved energy
even before you drive

it away. It's "energy-

efficient engineering." But we want you to be

involved, too. And

energy-saving tips throughout this
Manual.
second

Whenever you see this symbol take a

to

read the few words beside it. Try •
these and other ideas
put the ideas to work. We're sure

to

help you, we've included

Owner's

to

save energy. And then

you'll feel a

lot better about your next outing.
Fleetwood is thinking about energy.

And we're helping.

to

in

this

..

FRONT END AL,IGNMENT

As a part
dealer is to road ·test the motor home, noting and
correcting any steering performance problems before
delivery

Therefore, Fleetwood and
responSible
predelivery inspection

of

the predelivery inspection procedure, the

to

the retail customer.

Its

subSidiaries

for

front end alignment after

IS

made.

Will

thiS

not

be

reqUIred

TABLE OF CONTENTS

PLANNING AND PREPARATION,
VEHICLE LOADING
READY TO LEAVE

Starting and
Safety Belts

ON

THE ROAD
Driving and Parking
Miscellaneous Safety Tips

Carbon Monoxide Safety Precautions

Overheating

Windshield Defrost - Comfort Control

12-Volt Fuse Replacement

Tires

SERVICING

INTERIOR

LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM GAS SYSTEM

PLUMBING.

, Sanitizing Wilter'

....

Changing a Flat Tire
Required Tools and Equipment
Changing a Front Wheel
Changing a Rear
Auxiliary
Towing , , , , ,
Lifting Procedure,

Motor Home Chassis Operator's Manual
Engine Service. .
Battery Service
Generator Power Plant System Service '
Automotive Air Conditioner

Pull-out
Spring-Balanced Bunk Beds
Pedestal
Swing-down Dinette Table
Storage.

Free·standing Furniture

Storm Windows
Effects of Prolonged
Recognizing Condensation Symptons

Controlling

Smoke Detector

Using LP Gas System

Filling the LP Gas Tanks

LP

LP

Fresh Water
External Water
Filling cresh
Troubleshooting Water System

\f>.Iaste-water

Waste-water Draining

Do's and Don'ts - Waste Tanks

Winterizing the Water System
Winter Storage Checklist

Start System (Optional) ,

....

AND FURNISHINGS

(~ounge)

Seats.

Moisture Condensation .

Gas System Leak Checks
Gas Safety Precautions '

AND WEIGHING CAPACITY

Warm-up,

Wheel

'.

(Optional)

Beds

Occupancy

at

Low Temperatures.

..

,

Supply

Water Supply

Tank.

System.

4

5
5
5

6

6
6

7

8
8

8

8
8

9

9

10
10
11
11

12

12

12."

12,

12,

12"

13,
13'
13,

13
13

13

14
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14
14

15

16

17

17
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18
18

20

20

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20

21
21

21

22

22

23
23

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ELECTRICAL

115-Volt System Power Cord

Ground Fault Interrupter

12-Volt System
115-Volt AC to 12-Volt DC Converter.

Fuses.

Auxiliary Batteries

Auxiliary Generator Power Plant (Optional)
Generator Power Plant Safety Precautions

ACCESSORIES.

Antenna (Optional)

TV
AM/FM Stereo Radio/Tape Player (Optional)

APPLIANCES

LP

Gas Appliances . . .

Roof Air Conditioner

CARE AND

Interior Cleaning

Windows

Locksets and Latches .
Plumbing
Fire Safety . .

Exierior
Repairs

INFORMATION FOR DIESEL OWNERS.

Diesel Fuel
Starting

Auxiliary Starting . . . . . .

Engine
Auxilial)l Generator Power Plant Safety Precautions

.

(Optional) .

MAINTENANCE

. .

.....

...

Care.

....

...

the Diesel Engine . . . . . .

Oil and Filter Recommendations

.

Requirements

25

25

25

25
25

26
26
26

27

29
29
29

30

30

31

32

32

33
33

33

34

34

35

36

37
37

39
39
39

1

2

3

4

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I

•

II,

I

1.

Refrigerator

vent

2.

Range

hood

vent

3.

Patio

light

4.

Roof

vent

5.

Storage

compartment

6.

Fuel

fill

7.

Entry

step

15

\1

-

I

24 23 22

21

15.

Roof

vent

16.

Water

tank

drain

valve

17.

Sewer

hose

storage

18.

Generator

compartment

(optional)

19.

Holding

tank

drain

valve

20

..

Electric

cord

storage

21

Water

tank

fill

,

..

"

8.

Storage

compartment

9.

Patio

receptacle

10.

Water

heater

11.

Refrigerator

vent

12.

Fuel

fill

13.

Storage

compartment

14.

Plumbing

vent

-----

. .

16

7

22".

City water

connection

23.

Furnace

vents

24.

Storage

compartment

25.

LP

Gas

tank

26.

Storage

compartment

27.

Storage

compartment

28.

Storage

compartment

PLANNING

AND

PREPARATION

1

Camping trips and recreational living can
save

more

energy (and money) than
think.
(heating, air
minimum
an
completely
doesn't need
as
you

TURN OFF
PLIANCES
FUELING OF MOTOR FUEL TANKS AND/OR

PERMANENTLY MOUNTED LP-GAS CON-

TAINERS.

WHEN NOT INDIVIDUALLY TURNED OFF,
AUTOMATIC IGNITION APLIANCES MAY
CONTINUE TO SPARK
TURNED OFF AT THE CONTAINER.

Turn

your

home living systems

conditioning,

while

you're

extended

an occupied one.

r house

trip,

turn

off.

An unoccupied house

to

consume

off".

WARNING

ALL

PII-OT LIGHTS AND AP-

INDIVIDUALL

etc.)

gone.

unneeded systems

So

If

as

much energy

remember

YDURING

WHEN LP GAS

to

you

to

you

plan

"turn

RE-

IS

Plan your trip
Proper preparation
your motor home.

Plan your route carefully. Consult
Become aware beforehand of road conditions, campsite
availability, or other circumstances.

SUflE

BE

TRAVEL.

a.

Check all fluids including:
Motor home engine crankcase oil
Transmission fluid
Power steering fluid
Radiator recovery system reservoir level
Master
Electrolyte
Windshield washer reservoir

b.

Inspect wheel lugs for tightness.

Manual for torque specifications. Examine all tires for road
damage, then inflate to the proper pressures as
recommended

spare tire pressure.

note that tire pressures are given for cold tires used under

normal driving and load conditions.

c.

Ch.eckoil level

ReIer

the generator manufacturer for

requirements applicable

oii and other service supplies are provided for the generator

power plant if the motor home is

periods.

d.

Check that jack, jack handle, and lug wrench are properly

stowed.

tire bolls. Be sure you have the proper size wrench to

remove the spare tire.

e.

Check that the

compartment. A power supply cord adapter

some camping areas. Be sure

proper electrical ground.

f.

Check that a serviceable'fire extinguisher is secured
mounting bracket.

g.

Verify that all items you plan
NOTE:

h.

Check that accessories, such
necessary fittings and a water
hose type approved for

i.

Fill

J.

Start refrigerator a day ahead
cold

.

Be

and

organize all '"preparations before you leave.

is

the key

ALLEQUIPMENTIS

Check the following items:

cylinder brake fluid

level of main and auxiliary batteries

in

the Chassis Operator's Manual. Check

in

the generator power plant (if installed).

to instructions and maintenance manual provided by

NOTE: The chassis lug wrench may not fit the spare

115-'1011

Be

sure Ihe weight of passengers, equipment, and
supplies does not cause your motor home
axle loads
des·igned.
scale.

fresh water tank. if required. (Refer

for

several hours after being turned OFF while traveling.

sure

to

and

If

in

See paragraph

relight

It

to

getting the most enjoyment from

maps and guidebooks.

SERVICED AND READY FOR

level

See

Chassis Operator's

In

using your Chassis Operator's Manual,

oti'er pre-use service

to

this equipment. Check that extra

to

be

used for extended

power cord is properly stowed

will be required

to

use adapters which provide

to

take are

overall vehicle loads for which

doubt, weight the veh'icle at a public

on

"WEiGHING".

as

a sewer hose with the

supply line (such

125

psi)

are

of

time. Refrigerator

wben parked

at

on

board.

to

as

on

board.

to

Plumbing Section.)

your campsite..

exceed

in

in

the

it

was

garden-'

Will

stay

its

in

2

.---~

..

,,-

r

••

~

\

SEWER HOSE

CAUTION

BE

SURE THE
EQUIPMENT
CAUSE YOUR
AXLE LOADS AND.
LOADS FOR WHICH
IF

IN DOUBT, WEIGH THE VEHiCLE
PUBLIC SCALE. SEE
AND WEIGHING PAGE

WE

IGHT OF PASSENGERS

AND

SUPPLIES DOES

MOTOR

HOME TO.EXCEED

OVERALL

IT

WAS

DESIGNED.

"VEHICLE

4."

........

---.,,-

NOT'

VEHICLE

AT

LOADING

.

Check to see that drain-line cap
are closed and secured. Add a holding-tank chemical
gallons of water in your
Plumbing Section.)

Check all headlights, stop lights. running lights, turn signals and
mirrors.

Put motor home contents
a.

Secure any loose objects which could shift while traveling.

b.

Secure refrigerator contents (place lids on all containers

holding liquids, for example) then secure locking latch on

refrigerator door.

c.

Be

sure

/

A

latched.

d.

Be·

Adjust the driver's seat
adjust the side-view mirrors for maximum visibility. Keep a
wrench (or adjustable wrench) handy for periodic mirror
adjustment or tightening.

Fill the fuel tank(s). Your motor home
fuel recommended in the Chassis Operator's Manual.

Fill the liquid petroleum gas

Check for spare fuses of every size used

Electrical Section).
Take the time before leaving

instrument control panel and the operation of
driver compartment. Check all instruments to verify that
equipment is working. The cruise control (optional) is located on
the turr:r'indicator handle. The emergency flasher control
located on the right side of the steering column. Refer to the
Chassis Operator's Manual or individual instructions from
equipment manufacturers for operation of equipment, both
standard and optional.

Keep the Chassis Operator's Manual (provided in your

Information Kit) handy. It contains valuable reference information.

all cabinets have

sure all exterior doors are closed and locked.

bOdy-waste holding tank. (Refer

in

to

and

holding-tank knife valve(s)

to

a few
to

"travel condition".

the

contents secured and the doors

the most comfortable position, then

9/16"

is

designed

(LPG) fuel tank(s) if required.

in

to

become familiar with the

to

use only the

the vehicle. (See

at:

items in the

i~

Owner's

3

2 3 4 5

6

7

8

1.

Speedometer

2.

Turn

indicators

3.

Vehicle

4. Fuel gauge

5.

Engine
Generator

6.

7.

'Generator

8.

Radio/tape

9.

Heater/air

10. Lighter

11.

Remote

12.

Ignition

13.

Auxiliary

14.

E~gine

15. Pa'rking

battery

oil pressure gauge

entry
switch

temperature

brake

charge

hourmeter
remote

olayer

conditioner

start

start/stop

step

switch

lever

switch

indicator

controls

gauge

switch

4

WARNING

EXCEEDING THE GAWR
YOUR MOTOR HOME
DESIRABLE
ISTICS
HAZARD.
VEHICLE
SPECIFIED BY THE
CARRY
VEHICLES
MAY

ADVERSELY

WARRANTY

DO NOT EXCEED 250 POUNDS HITCH
WEIGHT OR 3500 POUNDS GROSS
TRAILER WEIGHT. UNSAFE

CHARACTERISTICS
AND POWER

,AND

YOUR

ADVERSELY

DO

NOT

TURER'S LIMITATIONS ON TOWING

WEIGHT .

HANDLING

AND

MAY

MODIFICATION

BY

ADDITIONAL

IS

EXCEED CHASSIS MANUFAC-

CREATEA

ADDITION

NOT

RECOMMENDED

RIGHTS.

WARNING

TRAIN

WARRANTY

AFFECTED. .

OR

GVWR OF

CAN CAUSE UN·

CHARACTER·

SAFETY

OF

YOUR

OF RACKS

MANUFACTURER

EQUIPMENT

AFFECT

WILL

RESULT, FRAME

MAY

BE DAMAGED,

RIGHTS MAY BE

YOUR

HANDLING

OR

NOT

AND

TO

VEHICLE LOADING

AND WEIGHING

Your motor home is designed
Gross
Rating
driver's door
including passengers and normal belongings.

Periodically weigh the
passengers, cargo, and trailer (if any) at a
determines
method recommended
determines weigh!values. Keep the vehicle as
during

AxleWeight

(GvWR)

axle loads. Use the following procedure or any other

all measurements.

1.

Run

fhe/ront
reading. (This first
Weight.)

2.

Next, place the entire vehicle (both axles) on the scale and
obtain
Weight)

3.

Drive forward until only the rear axle is on

obtain a reading. (This third reading

Weight.)

4.

Compare reading 2 with the GVWR of your vehicle. If this
reading exceeds the GVWR
reduce

5.

If reading 2

readings 1 and 3

on the certification tag. If either exceeds the GAWR for the

axle, redistribt:te enough equipment from front
back to front to ensure that loads
within the

Check vehicle weight periodically
from tires and improve handling. Tires should always be inflated
as recommended in the Chassis Manufacturer's Instructions.

your Chassis Operator's Manual.

a reading. (This second value

total vehicle load.

Rating (GAWR) and gross Vehicle Weight

shown on the certification tag posted on the

jamb; These ratings are for a fully-loaded vehicle

fully-loaded motor home including driver,

by

wheels onto the scale platform and obtain a

value is the front axle Gross Axle

.

is

less than the GVWR of your vehicle, check

to

require l limit.

to

carry the loads defined by the

public scale to

the scale operator which correctly

level as possible

isGross

is

rear axle Gross Axle

rating, it will be necessary to

verify that each is less than the

on

front and rear axles are

to

obtain optimum mileage

Vehicle

the

platform and

to

back

GAWR

or

See

Every pound of extra weight means extra

•

gasoline consumption. Don't carry any
more than you need.

Avoid idling, When an engine idles it is
getting zero miles per

gallon.

If

you must
stand for more than one minute, it's more
efficient

to

turn the engine off and restart

it

again.

'.

. WARNING

BEFORE MOTOR

HOME'S

PUT

IN

MOTION,

FASTEN SEAT BELTS

AND

DO.

NOT ALLOW

PASSENGERS

TO

OCCUPY ANY SEAT

OR

BED THAT

IS

NOT EQUIPPED

WITH

A SEAT BELT.

5

READY TO LEAVE

The following suggestions may be helpful when you are ready

to

ieave.

STARTING AND WARMUP

For best results, follow the recommendations in your Chassis

Operator's

Manual when starting or operating your engine.

NOT!::: Be sure transmission is in "P" park and parking brake

is

engaged

to

keep the motor home from rolling.

If

the
parking brake needs adjustment, see the Chassis
Operator's

Manual for adjustment instructions.

SAFETY

BELTS

Seat belts are an important safety feature of your vehicle. For
your protection, fasten

all belts while your motor home is in

motion. The

driver'S seat and all other seats designed to carry

passengers

while under way have been equipped with lap belts.

NOTE: All riders should be furnished with and use seat belts

while the vehicle is in motion. Seats which are not

equipped with safety

belts should not be occupied while

vehicle

is in motion and will be labeled: "NOT FOR USE

WHILE

THE VEHICLE IS

IN

MOTION".

It

is not possible;'
to belt in persons using beds. Do not occupy' beds while"
traveling.

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. Pull the loose end of the belt to tighten.

• To release the belt, depress the button in the center of the
buckle and slide the tongue out of the buckle.

Adjust the belt as

Iowan

the abdomen and as snug as comfort
will allow, for greatest safety. Never use a belt for more than one
person at a time.

If your belts have been equipped with

retractors, be sure

belt is pulled all the way out of the retractor.

6

Always observe the speed limit.

•

Remember that for every 10 miles over
50 miles per hour, you could be using
between

Drive at an easy pace,avoiding jackrabbit
starts. Try to pace your driving to avoid

red lights.

Under-infl"ted tires can cause a

fuel for every pound of pressure under the
recommended pressure.

10% - 15% more fuel.

2%

loss

in

ON THE ROAD

DRIVING AND PARKING

Once

you

become accustomed

reference points from the driver's seat,
motor home comparable
familiar with the position of
cautious when maneuvering
th'e

vehicle. Always allow extra room

lanes. Learn to use the side mirrors

Check them often .

Orive with consideration
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,

winds: Allow extra distances for passing and stopping, and drive

at a moderate speed, particularly

conditions.

on

Driving

reasonable care.

ascending

transmission range. Downshift

undue engine loads.

'.

braking power will help control vehicle speed,

of

the strain

Road conditions, terrain, weather, and other driving factors are
sometimes unpredictable,
temperatures can put

especially the transmission. Under extreme heat conditions

­you
engine and transmission cooling.

winding or mountain roads

Observe proper vehicle speeds when

or,

descending hills and always operate in the proper

on

the brakes.

m2y need

to

to

on

Oownshift when descending grades. Engine

extreme demands on drivetrain components

turn off

to

the

feel of the controls and the

you

will find driving the

driving your family car. Become

the

motor home

to

allow for the length and width of

to

to

the

highway, observing all speed and

it

is more easily affected by cross

in

traffic and

on

hills to avoid overheating or

and

mountain driving or desert

the

vehicle air conditioner to improve

in

traffic, and be

corner and

view the road behind.

is

not difficult if done with

to

in

gusty wind

.and

relieve some

change

Misaligned wheels

economy.

have front-end

If

cause

you

see

alignment

drag

uneven

checked,

that

tire

robs fuel

wear,

Allow for the extra height of your motor home
areas having
tree branches or other obstructions whenever you drive or

park. Avoid
be particularly important if you drive with the overhead vents
open or if the motor home
roof rack, or TV/radio/CB antenna.

When parking
or obstructions
home swing wider than
incline, turn

roll to

the

to PARK

low overhead clearance. Check for lOW-hanging

low roofs when pulling

is

equipped with a roof air conditioner,

parallel

as

the

aid

the parking brake. Always shift the transmission

(P)and

to

a curb,

the front and rear portions of

an

automobile. When parking

front wheels into

set the parking brake when parking.

in

for service. This may

be

sure to allow for poles

the

curb

and

avoid

the

motor

in

the direction of

on

an

MISCELLANEOUS SAFETY TIPS

• Read and understand
When bac',ing

•

on

rear

• .Before departing

.:

some tunnels prohibit motor homes with

• Drive

wind conditions

the

at

the

driver's side, if possible,

moderate speeds, particularly

the

chassis operator's manual.

motor home, have a person stand

to

guide you.

on

a trip, check your routes. Remember,

LP

gas systems.

i~

traffic and

'in

to

the

gusty

EXHAUST GASSES

ARE

DEADLY.

DO

NOT BLOCK THE TAIL PIPE

OR

SITUATE

THE VEHICLE

IN

A PLACE WHERE

THE

EXHAUST GASES HAVE

ANY
POSSIBILITY OF ACCUMULATING OUT·
SIDE, UNDE;RNEATH,

OFi

INSIDE

THE
VEHICLE. OPERATE ENGINE ONLY
WHEN SAFE DISPERSION

OF

EXHAUST

WARNING

DO

NOT UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES

OPERATE THE ENGINE WHILE SLEEP·

ING!

.

7

• Allow extra distances

for

passing and stopping.

•

While traveling. make sure

all

occupants use their seatbelts.

• While traveling. make sure all doors are closed and that
cabinets. drawers. and loose objects are secure.

• Instruct your family on what

to

do

in

case of fire, and hold fire

drills periodically.

• Maintain proper charge

in

the fire extinguisher.

• Gas and smoke detectors are available from RV equipment

dealers. and may be considered

as

safety accessories.

• Keep a well stocked first aid kit hanay.

• Keep a tool box handy.

• Check tires often while traveling. Inside rear duals should
receive special attention.

as

these tires may go flat and not

be noticed. Running a flat

on

an

inside dual could lead

to

a

tire fire that would be extremely difficult

to

extinguish. Make

it
a habit to check tire pressures before each trip, and when
refueling give each tire a sharp rap on the tread surface with
a piece of pipe or similar object.

Properly inflated tires

produce a

"bung" sound when rapped. If the tire is flat, the

sound

will be a dull '1hud".

CARBON MONOXIDE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Carbon monoxide is a colorless, tasteless, odorless gas. It
is a by-product of combustion

in

the engine. The engines

in your motor home and generator system produce

it

constantly while they are running. CARBON MONOXIDE

1&

DEADLY. Please read and understand the following
precautions

to

protect yourself and others from the effeCts'

of carbon monoxide poisoning.

• Exhaust gases are deadly. Do not block the tail pipe '
or situate the vehicle

in

a place where the exhaust

gases have any possibility

of

accumulating either

outside, underneath, or inside

yow

vehicle

or

any

nearby vehicles.

Outside air movements can carry
exhaust gases inside the vehicle through windows or
other openings remote from the exhaust outlet.

Operate
the engine only when safe dispersion of exhaust gases
can be assured, and monitor outside conditions to be
sure that exhaust continues

to

be dispersed safely.

• Be aware 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 monoxide

poisoning, turn off the engine immediately, open all
windows, get out into fresh air

at

once, and summon

medical assistance

if

possible.

• DO NOT UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES OPERATE
THE ENGINE WHILE SLEEPING. You would

.not

be

able

to

mar· 'or outside conditions

to

assure that engine

exhaust

do(.

not enter the interior. and you would not

be

alert

to

exhaust odors or symptoms of carbon

monoxide

pOisoning.

•

Check

the

exhaust system dUring routine
maintenance, and repair any leaks or obstructions
before further operation.

8

•

Do

not

modify

without first consultmg

OVERHEATING
Operate

vehicle
WINDSHIELD

During winter months, it is important

and keep the passenger compartment
temperature while
proper combination of heater

and

service the engine

as

recommended

the

exhaust system

the

RV

and

in

your Chassis Operator's Manual.

DEFROST -COMFORT

on

the road. This

and

defroster controls.

In

any way

manufacturer.

cooling system

CONTROL

to

keep the windshield clear

at

a comfortable

can

be

done by use of the

on

your

KEEP
TIRE
OR
LY
HEAT
TIRE
OR
ING

ITS

INJURY.

TIRES

THAT

AT

HIGH

UNDER-INFLATED

TO

MAY

CATCH

IN

CONTENTS

PROPERLY

IS

SPEEDS

THE

LOSE

FIRE,

DAMAGE

INFLATED.

RUN

LONG

POINT

AIR

POSSIBLY RESUL T-

TO

AND/OR

DISTANCES

WHILE

WILL

WHERE

SUDDENLY

THE

SERIOUS-

OVER-

VEHICLE

PERSONAL

THE

A

AND/

AND

12-VOLT
If part of your vehicle electrical system should fail while on the

road, check the replacement circuit fuses located
automotive circuit These are automotive-type fuses available at
most service stations. Refer to the ELECTRICAL section for
information

TiRES

Your motor home
Under normal circumstances and with proper maintenance, you
should receive thousands of miles of trouble-free service.

CHANGING A FLAT

CONSULT

INFORMATION
Even with good maintenance and normal driving, you

experience a flat tire. The best way to solve this problem is to
summon professional help through your auto club, travel service,
or a
circumstances require you to change the tire yourself, there are
several items that you MUST

-·change a flat tire: .
.•

Your motor home is built

rides
weigh up
PHYSICALLY CAPABLE OF LIFTING AND MOVING 100

'POUNDS OR MORE.

CIRCUMSTANCES ATTEMPT TO CHANGE A FLAT TIRE.

FUSE

on

lac

11

truck service faCility. If none of these is available, and

on

REPLACEMENTS

in

the

living area 12-volt fuses.

is

equipped with premium-grade truck tires.

TIRE

THE

CHASSIS

ON

TIRE

truck wheels and tires. These tires and wheels can

to

100 pounds or more. IF YOU ARE NOT

OPERATOR'S

CHANGING.

be

aware of before you attempt to

on a truck

DO

NOT UNDER ANY

MANUAL

chassis, and therefore

FOR

may

TO

AVOID

OR

PROPERTY

OUT

OR

OTHER

OCCURS,

TIRE

,EMOVE

CHANGE

FESSIONAL

•

TAKE

.ASSEMBL Y

TIRE
ING
SECTION

DO

•
HAS
10USL
REMOVED

CHECK

DAMAGE.

UNLE~S

GAUGE
TIRES
STAMPED

THEJ1CK
A

TOOL

IT

IS

LEVELING

.

SERVICE

DO

TRY

SERVICE

THE

OFF

AND

THE

.

NOT

BEEN

Y LOW

THE

AN

IS USED,

PAST

POR

NOT

JACK

NOT

CRAWL

WARNING

PERSONAL

DAMAGE

TIRE

TO

HELP. IF YOU

ANY

WHEEL

TIRE

HELP:

THE

AND

PUT ON

RIM

ASSEMBLY

INSTRUCTIONS

RE·INFLATE A TIRE

RUN,FLAT,

ON

FROM

TIRE

NEVER

ACCURATE

THE

ON

THE.

WARNING

IS

DESIGNED
TIRE

INTENDED

DEVICE

PURPOSES.

POSITION -

WARNING

INJURY

IF A

DAMAGE

OBTAIN

AND

WITHOUT

TIRE

AIR.

THE

AND

ADD

DO

MAXIMUM

UNDER

AND

THE

IN

OR IS SER·

HAVE

WHEEL

TUBE

AIR

PRESSURE

NOT

TIRE

SIDEWALL

FOR USE AS

CHANGING

FOR usr

OR

AS A

THE

AND/

BLOW·

EXPERT

MUST
PRO·

RIM

SPARE

FOLLOW·

THIS

THAT

THE

TIRE

AND

FOR

TO

TIRES

INFLATE

PRESSURE

ONLY,

A.S

L1I'T

VEHICLE,

A

FOR

• Truck tires and wheels are installed with the wheel nuts
IF

YOU

tightened very tightly.
CAPABLE OF BREAKING LOOSE NUTS THAT HAVE BEEN
TIGHTENED UP
RE·TIGHTENING TO THIS TORQUE, DO NOT UNDER ANY
CIRCUMSTANCES

•

The motor home itself with
heavy, weighing
your motor home is capable of lifting the weight on one
wheel, or about

vehicle. The ground or road surface under the vehicle may
not support the weight of the vehicle on the

of

area
necessary under the jack

jack .

the jack. A strong board or other flat surface

TO 260 LB.lFT. OF TORQUE, AND THEN

ATIEMPT

up

to

SIX

one·fourth of the total gross weight of the

ARE NOT PHYSICALLY

TO CHANGE A FLAT TIRE.

all

of your travel gear is extremely

tons. The axle jack furnished with

small surface

may

to

spread the load and stabilize the

REQUIRED TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT

• Hydraulic jack with minimum 5·ton capacity.

• Lug wrench
bar handle.

• Torque wrench with at le;'lst 200 IbJft. capacity.

• Wheel blocks.

• Board or other flat surface to place under the jack.

• Wheel chock (see illustration, page 9).

to

fit wheel nuts, with at least a two·foot breaker

TO CHANGE A FRONT WHEEL:

1.

Move the vehicle

2,

To provide clearance for

on

the wheel chock,

up

3,

Turn off the engine, place transmission selector

the parking brake.

set

4.

Block both the front and back of
corner from the wheel to

5.

On questionable surfaces,
material under
the possibility

6.

Slide the jack under the front spring lower control arm (see
illustration), and turn the screw extension up until
the control arm surface.

7.

Begin jacking until the jack
the tire off the ground.

8.

Loosen but do not remove

9.

Raise

10.

11. Replace wheel nuts. Carefully tighten the nuts snugly with

12. Lower

13.

Tighten the wheel·nuts following the sequence shown in the

14.

15.

16.

the

vehicle until the tire clears the ground.

Remove wheel nuts and wheel. Put spare wheel

the wheel and tire off the ground.

the

vehicle until the tire contacts the ground.

the

put

diagram
Completely lower and remove

boards
Drive
Check

tire service center. Have
pressure checked

full weight of

to

and

the

vehicle

thl-

tightness

to

a level, firm surface,

the

jack to provide a firm base and minimize

of

shifting.

the

the

specified torque.

other tools.

oH

the

of

by

professional tire service personnel.

the

jack, carefully drive

the

wheel

be

changed.

use

a board or other solid, flat

is

,Jrmly

positioned, but do not lift

the

wheel nuts.

vehicle.

chock.

the

the

on

the

tire.

the

jack. Remove blocks,

wheel nuts otten until

wheel nut torque and air

the.

--'>.

in

"P" and

in

the opposite

it

in

place.

you

flat tire

touches

Do

get

be

not

to

9

a