Fleetwood Tioga 1988 Owner's Manual

BY

FLEElWCXJD®

1988

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SAFETY

The manufacturer

ing

consumer

tion

and

ings found here

Please

other safety and

LP

I.

CONTAINERS PRESSURE

IT

the

see

GAS

CONTAlNEliS

BY

IS

NOT

SAfE

APPLIANCES

1.

OPEN

2.

THIS

TO

THE TIONAl

OVERHEAD

OPEN

WINDOW.

WARNING

PROVIDE

AMOUNT

,VEHICLE. APPlIANCES TANT

THAT DANGER PERIODS

PORTABLE STOVES, THIS

Of

fUEl-BURNING

SHALL

EQUIPMENT ASPHYXIATION.

..

REGULATIONS

AND

of

this recreational vehicle is required

information

American Natlonal·Standards-lnstitute.

may

seedons

operatir:ag

8150

titled

as

bft,foundin

"Uquld

REGARDING

LP

GAS

APPLIANCES

provided

lnform~tion.

bV

the

other

Pet{Oleum

National Fire Prevention Associa-

sections

Gas

WARNING:

SHALL

NOT

BE

ARE

EQUIPPED

DISCHARGING

WITH

GAS

PLACED

TO

OR

SAFETY

THE

ATMOSPHERE.

STORED

DEVICES

WARNING:

TO

USE

NEED

fRESH

AIR

VENT

COOKING

LABEL

AN

IS)

COOKING

HAS

ADEQUATE

Of

OXYGEN

AND

WILL

AVOID

APPUANCES

PROPER

ASPHYXIATlONIS

APPlIANCES

fOR

OR

TURN

BEEN

LOCATED

SUPPLY

Of

SUPPLY

DANGERS

GREATEII

SAfe

OPERATION.

ON

EXHAUST

IN

THE

fRESH

IS

AIR

LIMITED

DUE

VENTILATION

Of

ASPHYXIATlON.

NOT

BE

USED

WHEN

THE

fOR

TlME.

WARNING:

NOT

INSIDE

EQUIPMENT.

BE

USED

THE

INCWDING

INSIDE

THIS

RECREATIONAL

WOOD

LP GAS SYSTEMS

to

fumish the follow-

The

Information

of

System"

COOKING

this Owner's Manual.

and "Appliances" for

INSIDE

THE

WHICH

COMfORT

BEfORE

fAN.

VEHICLE.

RELIEVE

HEATING.

OPERATION:

AND

AREA

TO

COMBUSTION.

TO

THE

SIZE

WHEN

fOR

COMfORT

APPUANCE

AND

Of

USING

IT

IS

ESPECIALLY

HEATlNG

IS

USED.fOR

CHARCOAL

VEHICLE.

VEHICLE

MAY

CAUSE

.

and

EXCESSIVE

COOKING

REMIND

UNUKE

THE

COOKING

GRILLS

THE

fiRES

.

warn-

LP

GAS

YOU

HOMES.

RECREA·

IMPOR·

AS

THE

LONG

AND

USE

Of

OR

DO

WARNING:

NOT

BRING

OR

STORE

LP

GAS

LIQUIDS· A wamlO9labei

fiLL

0_09

or

IS

The

If

LP

Regulators

lure

bIockago which

INSIDE

THE

VEHICLE

hoi

been

CONTAINERISI

the

lP

up1oo1on.

liquid

following label

YOU

SMELL

1.

Extinguish any open flames. pilot ligntl

2.

Do

3.

Shut off

4. Open doors and other ventilating openings.

5. leave the area until odor clears. .

6.

Have

gas

regulators

that

gos

A pnlperiy filed _ wit _

LP

gos.

GAS:

not touch electrical Iwhche ••

the

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

that

...

regulator

could

kicoted

TO

MORE

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.........

gol

supply

must,

always

not

In

comportments

vent

faces downward

noutt

CONTAINERS,

BECAUSE A fiRE

ne.r

the

THAN

80

PEIICENT

can

r.luIt In

placed in

It

the

tits

t.nk

velvel.1

be

in$llNed with the diaphragm vent facing downward.

hive

and

In

exc

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sIve

g

GASOLINE.

OR

EXPLOSION

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1IIs container. Thb label reads:

Of

uncontrGlled

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hide neer

and

IU

smoking materials.

or

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the

cover

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is kept

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cauting

place

fire

OTHER

MAY

which

....

protec:l1vo

or

.

fLAMMABLE

RESULT.

DO

can

cause

of

Its

volume

:

cowr.

to

minimize

up1ollon.

NOT

fire

Mob

VIm

FULL

ONE-YEAR/15,OOO

---WARRANTy----

FOR-

MOTOR

HOMES

-

COVERAGE

OWNER'S

DEALER'S

WHEN THE

MANUFACTURING

WHEN THE

WHAT

THIS THE

I,

PERSON

MANUFACTURED

PROVIDED

Your

new

motar

hOme,

manufacturer, is warranted under normal use

The

warianty elCtends

hOme

i1

first placed

one

year

from occurs of

the

The to

the-Interior first as a direct

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a

problem deel,r. location

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agreement

Jnspectlon and

If

the dealer

TURING to

resolve

Upon any

tf

the

owner

IS

THIS

such

firatl.

Wrhten

applicable

OBUGATIONS

owner

Is responsible

90

days

of

r.sult

occurs

giving

him

for

warranty

OBUGATIONS

DEAlER

Is

unable

PLANT

it.

PLANT

receipt

of

parts

necessary

MANUFACTURING

representatives

should

NOT

COVEReo

WARRANTY

1.

THE THE SEPARATE

2.

DEFECTS A.

B.

C,

3.

NORMAL

4.

NORMAL

5.

MOTOR

6. TRANSPORTATION

MERCIAL CALLS OR

SOME ASOVE

WARRANTY

MANUFACTURER IS

GJVES

BEYOND THOSE EXPRESSLY

including

to

into

date

or

notice

warranty

of

exterior

warrantY

of

"pair

which

sufflcienllnformatlon

service.

with

1he

manufacturer.

to

repair

DOES

NOT

or

unwilling

at

the

address

~BLlGAT10NS

nOtice

of

to

correct

of

the

call

the

BY

DOES

AUTOMOTIVE

CAUSED

ABUSE. MISUSE. NEGLIGENCE

FAILURE

TO

ALTERATION

DETERIORATION DUE MAINTENANCE

HOMES

LOSS, LOSS OF USE,

HOTEL

STATES

LIMITATION

YOU NOT

the

structure,

the

first ,elall

service as • rental. commercial

until

of

period.

for

normel

dOOrs, LP

COverage.

or

replacement

the

or

replace RESOLVE-THE PROBLEM

a clelm.

PLANT

manufacturing

toll·free

THE

EXPRESS

NOT

WARRANTIES

COMPLY

OR

ON

BILLS. OR OTHER

DO

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBLE FOR

purches.r

the

unit

hes

defects

must

maintenance

regulator

Thereaher.

owner

believes

to

the

any

parts

to

resolve a

"sted

below

where

the

defects

in,material

DOES

NOT

number

WARRANTY

COVER:

SYSTEM

BY

(INCLUDING

OR RELATED

WITH

MODIFICATION

AND

WHICH

THE

TO

AND

FROM

NOT

ALLOW

OR

EXCLUSION LEGAL

SET

FORTH

deater

plant

OF

SOLO

IN

plumb)ng. heating

to

be

and

received

be

given

pressure.

such

of a defective

is

covered

"solve

Is

necessary

problem

and

provida

dealer

was

RESOLVE

are

lIsted

below

THE

TO:

OR

INSTRUCTIONS

OF

TO

WEAR

SERVICE

ODOMETER

DEALER-OR

TOWING

INCIDENTAL

THE

EXCLUSION

MAY

RIGHTS.

ANV

IN

BY SUBSIDIARIES OF FLEETWOOD ENTERPRiSes. INC.

THE

UNITED

STATES

AND

CANADA

and

free

from

his

transfereetsl

or

demonstrator

16.ooo10t81

to

the

.elling

as

described

cabinet

adjustments

part

by

this

the

ma"er.

obligated

unable

RESPECTIVE

UNDERTAKING.

THIS

to

correct

which

the

unable

af

workmanship.

THE

to

resolve

to

describe

THE

CHASSIS

ACCIDENT:

CONTAINED

THE

MOTOR

OR EXPOSURE. SUCH

ITEMS.

SUCH

READING

MANUFACTURING

CHARGES.

NOT

APPLY

AND

YOU

WARRANTY.

electrical systems, and all appliances and

manufacturing

miles

deeler

in

the

latches,

are

under

warrantY.

The

owner

fNllntaln

defects

owner

is convk1ced Is covered

manufacturer

or

unwilling

PROBLEM

the

AND

MANUFACTURERS

HOME;

AS

HAS

BUS

OR CONSEQUENTIAL

OR

LIMITATION

TO

MAY

REPRESENTATION. OR

defects

and

begins on

unit

(whichever occurs

of

....

a.

determined

or

the

manufacturer

Owner's

Manual:

TV

antenna

the

responslbililY

this

warrantY.

the

owner

shall

deliver

the

motor

in

material

with 8 description

to

resolve

or

will

take

ather

problem

Bnd

problem

and

DRIVE

TRAINI.

IN

THE

AS

FADING OF FABRICS OR DRAPES. CARPET

-UGHT BULBS, FUSES. WIPER BL,ADES. BEEN ALTERED.

YOU.

PLANT

CAR

OF

HAVE

FARES,

ALSO

MILE

in

materia'

or

workmanship.

the

date

of original retail delivery

Inti.

by

not

however,

control.

etc.1

of

the

shali

contact

the

motor

home

prior

or

wortunanshlp.

by

the

problem. appropriate

the

owner

the

attempts

TIRES

OF THESE COMPONENTS.

OWNER'S

LOCATION,

RENTAL.

INCIDENTAL

OTHER RIGHTS

INCIDENTAL

DAMAGES.

WARRANTY

The warrantY

the

mileage shOwn

later

than

minor

will

be-performed

owner

as

nonnal

the

SELLING DEALER,

home

to

the

to

,etallsale.

the

warranty.

in

writing

of

the

manufaCluring

action

is

convinced

made

AND

BATTERIES.

MANUAL'

LOSS OF

OR CONSEQUENTIAL

WHICH

MADE

equipment

eK1ends

on

the

ten

nOI

days

adjustments

to

by

maintenance

DEALER

or

to

perform a detailed

he

should

contact

the

problem

plant

as

may

be required.

~hat

it

is

covered

resolve

il.

WHICH

LUBRICANTS,

TIME.

INCONVENIENCE.

CHARGES

VARY

FROM

BY

ANY

installed

by

or

the

date

the motor

for.

odometer.(whichever

efter

(such

the

ar

manufacturing

and

will

SUCH

DAMAGeS,

STATE

DEALER OR OTHER

period

the

expiration

as

adjustments

dealer

during

unless requlrad

other

euthorized

plant

predelivery

the

MANUfAC-

attempts

repair

by

ARE COVERED BY

AS

made

or

replace

the

warfanw,

WEAR,

ETC.

COM·

TELEPHONE

SO THE

TO

STATE.

the

of

the

ETC.

Brand Name

________________

Model

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CORPORATE

Consumer Fleetwood

P.O. Box

Affairs

Enterprises.

7300

Riverside, California From California: From Outside

Serial No. ---'

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Department

Inc.

92523

(SOO)

of

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TABLE

OF

CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION. . . . . . . . . . . . . •

Planning And Preparation . loading And Weight Distribution. . . Have

It

All Under Control. . . . . . . . . . . . .

Inspect And Maintain The Owner's Information

Chassis And Vehicle Identification. . . • . . . ..• . . . . 2

Keys

And Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Emergency And Identification Information Travel Check Ust . • . • Pre;rravel Check

ON

THE

ROAD

Motor Home Loading

Carrying Capacity

Weighing

Loading Tips Trailer Hitches And Towing Automobiles

Cockpit And Driver's Controls

Auxiliary Start System DriverlPassenger Seats Seat Belts

Child Restraint.

Front/Side Slider Windows . . • . • . . . . • . . . . . .

Driving And Parking . . . . • . • . . • . . . . . . • : . .

Fuel

And Fuel Fuel Alternative Overheating

Carbon Monoxide Safety Precautions . . . . . . .

Safety Tips

Engine Access

Tires

•..•.•.•...................•......

Tire Replacement Changing A Flat

Required

Towing

LIVING WITH

Manual Entry Steps Entry Doors, Screens, And Locks Windows

Mini·Blinds. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . •

Emergency Exit Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . •

Storage

Exterior Compartments Interior Storage

Interior And Furnishings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Dinette Conversion Sofa/Lounge Conversion

Folding Doors

..................•......•...

Your

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

••..•..•••...........•......

Fuel

Systems

Fill ;

•••..••••..•......•...••.•...

Types

And Fuel

.•.•...•.•....•...•••••..•.

...•.........................

Tools

................•...............

YOUR

.•....•......................

........•......................

...............•......

..

Ust.

. . . • . • . . • • . • . . . •

..........••..........

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

Loaded

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

..................•......

And Equipment

MOTOR

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

Motor

Towing

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

.......•.•....••••.

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

Vapor

Lock

Types

.•... ~ . • . . • . . • . . . . .

.......•...............

Tire

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

...•.................

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

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

•.

. . • . . . . . . .

..

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

..

. . . . . . . . . 2

Package

. • . . . . . • • • . • • .

.....•.•.•.•.••....

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

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Home

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1 2

2 2 2

4

7 8

8 8 8 9

9 10 10

10

10 10

11 11

11 12 12 12 12 13 13

13

14

14 14

14

15

16

17

18

18 18 18

19

20

Interior Lighting

Overhead Vents Effects Controlling Moisture Condensation Fire Safety

PLUMBING

Fresh Water System

The Waste Water System

Water System Winterizing

ELECTRICAL

Chassis Electrical System . . . • • . . • . . . . .

12·volt Coach System

120·volt AC System

Ground Fault Interrupter • . . . . • . . . . • . . . . .

Entertainment Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . • •

TV

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

LPG

System Components

Using Filling LP lighting

Of

Prolonged Occupancy

•••..•.......................

Smoke Detector

SYSTEMS

The Water Pump The Monitor Sanitizing The Fresh Water System

Troubleshooting The

Leaks

•....•..•......••..............

Clogged Water Filter Excessive Water Water Pump Troubleshooting

Toilet

...•.....•..................•...

Toilet Maintenance

Toilet Troubleshooting • • . • . . . . . . • . . . . . . . .

Dumping The Holding Holding Tank Care And Maintenance

SYSTEMS

Chassis Bulbs & Fuses

Auxiliary Battery Battery Inspection and Battery Charging Selecting A Replacement Battery

The Power Converter

Antenna . • • . • . • • . . . • • . • . . . . . . . . . . . . •

"Ghosts" Minimizing Multipath Distoration and Improving Signal Quality

Generator Operating Safety Precautions Warm Weather Operation

Cold Weather Operation

Preparation

Reactivating Generator System After Long

Term

Generator Maintenance And Service

SYSTEM

Hoses And Fittings LP

Gas

.••.•..•...•.•..............••

Gas

Safety Precautions

Gas

Regulator

LP

Gas

LP

Gas

System Leak Checks

LP

..............•....

...•...............

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

...........

.........

..........•...•.•......

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

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

Panel

..•..........•.•......

Fresh

....••..............

Pressure

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

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.•......•..............

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

••••••••••.••••.......

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

And

FM

"Flutter

For

Storage

Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

........

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

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

System

Tanks

Gas

At

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

Appliances

;

.•....•

:

.••.••.•.

Water System

.............•..

........

•.................

Tanks

••..••••••••.•

....•..•

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....•....•.....••.

Care " ...•.....•..

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,

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

Low Temperatures

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

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26 27 27

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31

32

32 33 33' 33

34 34

35

36 36 36 36 37 37 37

APPLIANCES

Water

...

Furnace

..

Range Range

Air.

Conditioner

Refrigerator

. Smoke Detector

MAINTENANCE

lubrication •

Wheels

Tire Inspection And Rotation Inflation Pressure Wheel And Tire Balancing Tire Replacement

Engine

Engine Oils

Engine Fuel Systems

Fuel And Air Filters

•.••...•...•.•••.•••••••••

Heater

.••.•.....•............

Heater

Bypass System

..........

•.. ; ••••.....•••.•..•..•...•

..........

Exhaust

;

••.••.

Hood

•••••••.••••••..••

;

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• . . • • • . . . . . • . . . . . . .

And

Tires. . • . . . . • . • . • • . • . . • . . . . . .

.............•

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, . . . . . . .

.•.•.•.

. . • . .

Air Cleaner Element Replacement. • • . • .

Cooling System • • . • . • • • . • • • . • • • • • • • • • . . •

Maintenance And Inspection Coolant

Level

...••.•..•..•.•.••.•...•..

Flushing Cooling System

•..••.

...........•.....

"

Engine Electrical . . . . . • . . . . . . . . . . . . • . ; . . . .

Jump Starting

Transmission

Maintenance

Heating And

Inspection . . . • • • • . . • • • .

••.....•••..••....•.•.•..

•.

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..•...•.••.•.

and

Inspection

Air

Conditioning _

, . . . • . • . . . . . .

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Air Conditioner Operational Quick Troubleshooting The

System, Electrical Circuit Diagnosis Refrigeration Section

Front

Suspension And Alignment

Brakes

.......•....•.•..•..............

Brake

Hose

Inspection

Lining Inspection

.••.................

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

•....••..........•.....

Drive Belts And Specifications Exterior

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

Stains

••.•••.•••••.••.•..............

Windows, Doors, Vents And Locks; Sealant Renewal Roof Resealing

Door And Window

Interior

......•.•........•...........

......•....•.........

....................•...

Resealing

Upholstery And Drapes Wall And Ceiling

Panels

Floors And Carpeting. . .

PREPARING LONG.:reRM

Storage Check

Short-term Storage

. Above

Long~term

THE

MOTOR

STORAGE.

Ust

Freezing

. . . . . . . . • . . . • • • . . . . • . . . .

Storage Above

HOME

• . • • • • • . .

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than

Freezing

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days)

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Winterization And Winter Storage. . . . . . . . . . . .

Winter Storage Below

Water System Winterizing . . . . .

General Vehicle Winter Storage Check

Freezing

..

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• . .

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list

Reactivating The Motor Home After Storage

MAINTENANCE CHART

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.

INTRODUCTION

Welcome

·

the

growing

sincerely

homel

Your

with

many vacationing. This manual describes many features your

motor

that

you features. Your form

with, dardslnstitute Standard

plicable

establish

requirements for quality and safety. Compliance these standards is indicated by

ou~ide

of

internal

.

Like all

will

require care and regular maintenance In order

· deliver

· wiUgive tions; however, supplement this instruction

all instruction·al material furnished

home·

Chassis

_

of

your tionalconditlonlng your dealer along Information outlines important areas a maintenance schedule

safe,troublefree service

these

-

motor

YOUr

dealer going over

tions

before you leave ing knowledge for

it

recreational living.

If

you have any questions regarding operation,

· maintenance, immediately so he can assist you. Your dealer's

vice

or

blems

Your

. comprehensive warranty programs in

and

this

ranty

well

as manufacturer, under the terms read

this

in

case you have a warranty-related problem, and

ed

to

the

recreational vehicle life-style and

family

thank

motor

can obtain

Z-240

motor

the

finely

maximum

you

home has been designed

years home and provides an operating guide so

motor

or

exceed,

A119.2, vehicle standards. These standards

plumbing, heating, electrical and other

entry

quality.·

crafted equipment,

basic operating and maintenance instruc-

of

motor

for

choosing a Fleetwood motor

of

carefree, pleasant traveling and

the

best performance

home has been designed

the

NFPA501C,

(units

built

door

•.

This seal is

value and performance.

home owners.

to

provide you

from

American National Stan-

Canadian CSA

for

Canada only), and ap-

the

seal attached just

the

outward

your

motor

The

to

by reading

with

the

..

in.

the

Owner's

Operator's Manual. If,.

new

motor

or

as

soon as possible. This Owner's Manual,

with

the

information.provided

Package and Chassis Operator's Manual

instructions carefully before you operate the home

will

and explaining

forthe

of

your

help you enjoy

or

service, please

Sales Department wiU handle any normal pro- .

which

motor

the

might

home is covered

manual contains a section outlining

rights and obligations

section carefully.

Information Package and

after

taking

.home. you feel.

adjustment,please

of

maintenance and provides

for

you

from

your

first

time. Spend some

safety

the

motor

occur.

your

and operating-instruc-

dealer's lot. A good work-

home

many

rights and obligations,

You

to

motor

miles

contact

by

of

the

will

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requires -addi-

in

your

follow

and

one

the

of

the

warranty.

be

better

delivery

return

Owner's

to

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time

how

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and

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of

the

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dealer and

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to.

1.

2.

3.

4.

NOTE: Some equipment or

some models. This Instructional manual is general nature only. Because program Fleetwood,

changes may

Specifications instructions included

ed

responsibilities

parent company

dard

manual.

Photographs

representative

speCific fabrics, interior tions

NOTE: This product is deSigned use and short designed housing. Use permanent occupancy

deterioration

wiU

be

better

If, for some reason, a problem is

satisfaction:

Discuss any warranty-related problems direct-

With the manager

ly ship, giving him an opportunity service department resolve the matter for

If

a problem arises

your

satisfaction by

tha factory service manager. The factories

listed. in this manual. Please nearest you.

We

'sincerely believe factory representative problem efforts

ter

Please include number

If

you

these toll-free telephone numbers: From

From outside California:

shown

as

written

as

which

are

not

describing the circuinstances to:

Fleetwood Enterprises, Consumer Affairs Department P.O.

Box

Riverside,

of

your

wish

to

California:

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this

of

product Improvement conducted

It

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a guide. and

of

warranty

or

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of

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the

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motor

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home.

for

assistance, please use

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and

may

that

Included

without

In

this

in

no

respect extend the

as presented

of

decor

or

In

your

occupancy

to

be used as permanent

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you on the road

not

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local dealer, contact

(800)

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of

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in

and may actual equipment,

lead

of

contact

your dealer and the

be able

for

to

If

their combined

Inc .

854-4755

be

optional on

the

continuous

recent product

in

this

notice. The

this

manual are

or

design op-

motor

for

recreational

only.

long term or

to

premature

handled

the dealer-

~o

help his

you_

are

the one

solve any

of

by

manual.

the

stan-

in

this

not

be

home .

It

is

not

fabrics,

1

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

t.hls

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

Nor

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

are going

to

get

the

most

out

of

the

convenience and

safety items built

Into your vehicle.

Be

as

familiar

with

Itas

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-

tions

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

lluilt

to

safely carry a certain maxirnum 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

isa

large vehi-

cle 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

2

'.

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

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 .mimual 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.

CHASSIS

AND

VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION

Your motor home

may

be

built on either the

Chevrolet

G30Cutaway

Van or the Ford

E350

Cutaway

Van

chassis. Several numbers are used

to identify the vehicle and components used on the vehicle. The

V.I.N. or Vehicle Identification Number is the

17-digit legal Identification

of

the completed vehicle

and is the number

on

the vehicle registration. The

. V.I.N. is found on the

left

top

of

the instrument panel,

.'

a~d

.is

visible through the· windshield. Refer·

information

whenordefing

parts from.

the

to

chassIs

manufacturer or chassis dealer service center. The

12-digit Fleetwood Identification Number located on the certification tag I.ocated

step·

well. Use this number when ordering parts

through your fleetwood dealer or

Service Center.

in

(F.I.N.l

the

driver's

th~s

KEYS

The keys to

Is

Record at

home and

Keys

Key

No.:

AND

all

key

_____

LOCKS

your.

motor home are pictured below. numbers and keep them in

the

motor home.

-'-

________

in

a safe place

..

-_--,-

Id(mtificatlon Number Location

3

EMERGENCY

AND

IDENTIFICATION INFORMATION

Before

we

explain

how

things.

work

•.

take· a

few

minutes.

to

fill

in

the

information on these··

two

pages.

It'l\

be a handy reference

for

you

in

the future. .

........

. . .

...•.

•.

Your Name

____________________________________

~----~--~~------~------------

Model

____________________________

~----------~--------------------~------

Serial Number

___________________________

------~------------------------

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--'----

Dat~Purchased

_______________

-------------------------------'---

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--~-----------

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

_________________________________________________________________

_

4

..

Watel' Heater Manufacturer

Model Serial Number Air

Conditioner

Manufacturer

Model

Serial Number

..

,

Microwave

'Oven Manufacturer Model Serial Number

Stereo

Manufacturer

Model

·Serial. Number

. Generator

Manufacturer Model

Serial Number

Miscellaneous

Key Number

5

. .

FOOD - BEVERAGES ____

____ ____

____ _____ ____

____ ____ ____

____ ____

____ ____ ____

____

__

~_

GALLEY __

'-_

____

___ ____

____

_"'-

__

____

_-'-

__

____

____ ____ ____

____ _'-

____ ____ ____ ____

____ ____

____

Bread Milk

·Sugar Coffee

Tea Salt

Papper Catsup

Mustard Eggs Bacon

Butter Cheese

. Lunch

Meat Potatoes Vegetables

Fruit

Cereals

Cookies Beverages

Soups Crackers Pancake

Dishes, Cups Silverware

~

Tumblers Coffee Pot

Pots, Covers Pans,

Utensils, Flipper Paper Pletes, Cups

Napkins Paper Towels Can Opener

Bottle Opener Sponges Dish Towels Dish Drainer liquid Soap

__

Window Wax Paper/Foil

Plastic Bags large

Portable BBQ Charcoal Starter Fluid

Clothesline Clothes pins

Matches

Meat

Dinners

Covers

Detergent

Powder.

Trash Bags

Mix

Cleaner

TRAVEL

____ ____

TOIlETRIES ____

____

_-'--

__ ____ ____

___ ____

_-'-'-_ ____

____ ___

____ ____ __

____ ____ ____

____ ____

__

CLOTHIN.G ____

____ ____ ____

____ ____

____ ____ ____

____

SLEEPING ____

____ ____

RELAXING· - ENTERTAINMENT ____

____

____ _'-

____

'--

'-

--

'-_

__

CHECK

Water Candles·

Face Wash Cloths

"Hand Towels

Bath Towels Bathmat

Rubber Shower Facial Tissues

Bathroom Tissue

Toothbrushes

Toothpaste Hair Brush

Combs Chapstick Suntan

Razor & Blades Nail Clippers Insect Repellent First Aid Snake Bite Kit

Sunglasses

Underwear

Jackets

Sweaters Various Shoes

Socks

Bathing Suits Hats, Caps

Rainwear Handkerchiefs·

Pajamas

GEAR

Pail

- PERSONAL Soap

lotion

Kit

Pillows Pillow Cases

Sheets Blankets Sleeping Bags

Playing Cards Jigsaw Puzzles Gaines·

Books, Magazines Writing

Canopy

Pads,

or

Mat

Pancils

Awning

LIST

____ ____

SPORTS ____

____

____ ____

____

____ ____

____

____ ____

____

____ ____

MISCELlANEOUS ____

_~

____ ____ ____

____ ____

____ ____ ____

TOOLS ____

____ ____

____ ____ ____

____ ____

____ ____ _--'

____ ____ ____

__

Battery Radio

Folding Chairs

Fishing Tackle Box, Bait Baseball Bat, Glol/es

Football Frisbee Hiking Boots Backpack

Hunting Knife Pocket Knife Pocket Compass Swim Air Kite & String

Copy Paterson's "Field

Road Maps Directory, Trailer Camps

Camera & Film

Sewing Kit, Patches

Clothes Hangers Firewood

Water Can

Gas Can Holding Tank

Disposal Hoses(sl

Water Drain

Flares Holding Tank Chemicals Fresh Water Hose

Screwdriver Adjustable Wrench

Pliers Smal.1

Hammer Hatchat

Folding Shovel

lantern,

Flashlight

Spare Batteries, Bulb Spare 12V Bulb

Spare 12V Fuses Voltmeter

Circuit Jumper Cables Tire

Rods

Fins

Pump

Guide"

or

Reflactors

Saw

Fuel, Mantles

Test

Air

Gauge

.

Pail

light

6

Exterior

PRE.:rRAVEL

CHECK

LIST

Disconnect Check roof

Remove blocks Check wheel Check Check hitch and hitch

Check tires Check batteries

Check running

Check brakes, brake fluid, brake lights

Check cCloling system Check

Retract

InteriClr

lClwer

lClck refrigeratClr

Turn

Clff

Turn

Clff off

Turn

Clff

Turn Close cooktop cover Close CIClse

water, electrical, and drain lines top

car.rier (if installed)

from

wheels

nut

tClrque.

LPG

tank

level and refill

and

adjust pressures

lights,

windshield wipers, washers, and washer fluid

step·

TV

antenna

dClClr

Water heater

water

furnace

range

rOClf all

vents

dClors,

pump

pilot

drawers and windClws

(See Chassis Operaror's Manual)

ball

(if

turn

signals, interim and panel lights

if

necessary

installed)

if

necessary

7

ON

THE

ROAD

MOTOR HOME LOADING

Even though chassis, there are limitations and carry. These limitations are called Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GAWR).

The is designed body, all passengers,

.

to

by

. frame, axles, bearings, and tires.

The

front equal and rear axle GAWRs. The total not

The

motor on are load you can home empty, and compare

with

the

empty can make the

ly

get person can influence accurate and certified

form

directory ference betweeh

of usable load. exceeds the that

you'll to

Rating (GVWR) and the Gross Axle

GVWR is the maximum load

or

carried. in

the

structure and materials used

GAWR is the maximum load

or

rear axle is designed

to

or slightly less

exceed

GVWR and the front' and rear GAWRs

home are shown on the certification tag posted

the

driver's step well. Remember, these ratings

for a fully

the

GVWR rating. Do

water,

as

possible. Water and gasoline are heavy and

is. Weigh

out

of

scales suitable

for

the

motor

axle's GAWR, the

have

or

below

your

motor

to

carry. This includes everything -

interior

fuel, fresh water, waste water - attached

the

loaded vehicle. carry, you have

holding tanks and fuel tank(s) as close

motor

without

the

weigh stations in

home

If

GVWR

to

remove items

the

furnishings,

the

vehicle. GVWR limits are governed

overall GVWR.

home· seem heavier

passengers. When you weigh,

motor

the loaded

home. The

the

for

the

empty

in

traveling configuration is your

or

the

GVWR and GAWR.

home is built on a van to

how

much

the

your

to

carry. The GVWR is

than

the

sum

of

the axle loads must

To

find

to

weigh your

the

empty

this

initial weighing

weight

scale readings. Weigh

weigh

trucks. Consult your telephone

motor

station

your

weight

of

your

on any axle exceeds

home is overloaded and

to

bring

the

it

can hold

motor

belongings,

in

the

that

either the

of

the

out

how

weight

that

and

readings

than

of

even one

uses plat-

area. The

the

motor

weight

Weight

home

chassis,

front

for

your .

much

motor

with

it

real-

at

weight

home

down

Carrying Capacity

During the design and development

homes, the number and

the

and and convenience. liquid tanks and cupboards available seating positions home will probably

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration figures,

an average vehicle occupant weighs

gallon of

liquid tank capacities are maximized

to

capacity, fills all storage compartments

to

of

gasoline weighs six pounds, and each gallon

water

weighs over eight pounds. The operator is

size

of

storage compartments,

If

the

motor

maximum volume and fills all

be

home operator fills all

with

passengers, the motor

overloaded. According

of

our

motor

for

value

150 pounds, each

the

to

an

dif-

to

responsible

motor

The number

will

affect can carry passenger passenger capacity manent main

entry camping provides reasonable cargo· capacity taking capacity

or

trips be necessary and unload some cargo items camping in order

additional day use passengers.

Thoughtful

the

motor

•

* *

Weighing Your Loaded

The determine plete within the

weigh through on

the

1.

2. Drive

3. Drive

4.

5.

for

analyzing the conditions in

home

more

activities

maximum

storage facilities provided

improved handling characteristics and ride comfort;

better

following

with

GAWR and GVWR limits. When you arrive

scales. Generally,

Drive and take a reading. This is the front Gross Axle Weight (Reading

scale and take a reading. This is the Gross

Vehicle

platform and take a reading. This reading is

rear Gross

Compare reading 2 Vehicle

rating is located on

reading exceeds the

to If

vehicle, each is less tion

will

be utilized

of

passengers and placement

the

amount

(See Loading Tips). For convenience, the

.

capacity

table

ih

the

door. The smaller passenger capacity

than

for

day use provides less cargo capacity for

to

reduce the

consideration

home can yield

fuel mileage and reduced tire wear.

whether

cargo, fluids, passengers, and driver)

station,

the

correct

the

front

the

entire vehicle (both axles) onto

Weight

forward

Weight

reduce

reading 2 is less

check

tag.

If

for

day use

driver's area or adjacent

one

not

involving overnight stays.

to

provide carrying capacity

flexibility

weighing procedure

your

the

positioning

wheels

(Reading 2).

until

Axle

Rating)

the

total vehicle load.

readings 1 and 3

than

either exceeds the GAWR

for

each trip.

of

water and cargo

camping·

are

shown on the per-

day.

The larger passenger

amount

normally cBfried for

of

the weight placed

important

in

the

use of

in

the

Motor

loaded motor home (com-

attendant

the

sequence is

onto

1).

only

Weight (Reading 3).

with

the GVWR rating, you will have

than

the GAWR on the certifica-

Home

of

the

the scale platform

the

rear axle is on

the

of

your vehicle. This

certification tag.

the GVWR

which

use.

of

water carried

benefits:

the

motor

will

guide you

motor

es

GVWR (Gross

to

verify

the

of

cargo

that

you

and

the

to

the

for

trips

It

may

for

the

in

liberal

home;

help you

is

at

home

follows:

the

the the

If

the

of

your

that

for

the

8

axle, redistribute enough

that

loads on the

the required limit.

front

and rear axles are within

of

the

. .

load

to

ensure

WEIGHT TRACTED. GER

OF

THE TRAILER MUST

FROM THE

AND CARGO CARRYING CAPACITIES.

TOTAL

OF

THE

BE

SUB-

PASSEN-

6.

Since

the

.

motor

. require positioning both· wheels

down

. taking a reading

. will help you

the placement

motor

home is important, each side

home should also be weighed. This will the

center

of

for

each side. The attendant

with

proper. positioning. "

CJ

o

of

the

parga

scale

on

each side

on

platform

of

the

each. side

and

..

.

Loading Tips

Afteryou safely carry and selected those items

weight, make a load you per cabinets

so they load in the

either end

Adjust cargo storage

loads as

as needed

Whenever possible,

traveling

WARNING: DO NOT INSTALL ANY WEIGHT CARRYING RACK REAR COMPONENT

TO

HANDLING WARNING: EXCEEDING THE GAWR

OF YOUR MOTOR UNDESIRABLE AND MODIFICATION

TION

MANUFACTURER EQUIPMENT OR VEHICLES MENDED, AND MAY VOID YOUR WARRANTY.

have determined

list

and keep

the

motor

get

proper

won't

equal

•.

BUMPER

THE MOTOR HOME

MAY CREATE A SAFETY HAZARD.

OF

home and distribute the load so

weight

with

heavy items. Secure

move during travel, thereby shifting the motor of

home. Do

the

motor

as

possible. Carry only

for'

travel use

empty

OR

OF

THE

CHARACTERISTICS MAY

HANDLING CHARACTERISTICS

OF

RACKS NOT

MAY

CREATE

how

much weight you can

it

for

on the axles.

not

load heavy items near

home or on 'the rear bumper.

to

keep the side

or

to

balance the load.

the

holding tanks before

OR

FRAMi:

ANY CHASSIS

MOTOR

BODY

HOME

YOUR

TO CARRY ADDITIONAL

HOME. DAMAGE

AND UNSTABLE

VEHICLE

SPECIFIED

IS

A SAFETY HAZARD,

to

make up that

future reference.

that

Do

not

load up-

and

brace items

to

side wheel

as

much water

TYPE

OR

CAN CAUSE

BY

NOT RECOM-

OF

TO

THE

BODY

RESULT.

GVWR

ADDI-

BY

THE

Periodically re-weigh traveling configurations may change your loading and weight

.

pattern.

WARNING: DO NOT

THE

OF

OF NOTE: CARRYING CAPACITIES OF YOUR

MOTOR AFFIXED DOOR. STALLED

SUCH PODS, MOTOR WEIGHT

TRACTED FROM

PASSENGER TIES.

MOTOR

ANY AXLE.

HOME

TO

THE INSIDE

THE

LABEL

OPTIONS. IF

AS

LEVELING JACKS, AWNINGS,

ETC.,

HOME LEAVES THE

OF

THESE

AND CARGO CARRYING CAPACI-

IF

YOU

TOW A TRAILER, THE TONGUE

your

motor

EXCEED

HOME,

ARE

OR

SPECIFIED ON A LABEL

INCLUDES ALL

OTHER

INSTALLED AFTER THE

ITEMS MUST

THE

home. Different

THE

RATED

THE RATED LOAD

OF

A WARDROBE

FACTORY

EQUIPMENT

FACTORY,

TOTAL

LOAD

IN-

ROOF

THE

BE

SUB-

OF THE

Make a loading diagram motor items are stored, and

process. location. highway warning light.

Trailer Hitches

please use these guidelines

and trailer:

* *

home.

WARNING: CONTAINERS, . GASOLINE;

MABLE LIQUIDS INSIDE

. .

If

you expect

Hitch classification: Class II

Limit the vertical hitch load (tongue

the trailer)

Heavier vertical

to

. unstable driving and handling characteristics,

and may restrict your rights under the care warranty.

It

will

help you locate where specific

Store emergency items in a readily accessible

Include tools, first-aid kit, rain

devices, and

DO NOT

And

to

pull a trailer

to

your motor'home rear frame and body, cause

of

your properly loaded

will

help speed the loading

gear,

an

electric cord

STORE

OR

YOUR

CARRY

OTHER FLAM-

MOTOR

Towing

with

your motor home,

when

a maximum

hitch

loads can cause damage

choosing a hitch

of

250

flashlight,

with

LP

GAS

HOME.

weight

pounds.

Owner-

of

9

*

Do

not

tow

a trailer weighing more pounds,or chassis Heavier trailers can cause damage home driving your

rights

more than recommended by

manufacturer,

structure or drive train, cause unstable

or

handling characteristics,

under

the

whichever

Ownercare warranty.

than

to

or

is

the

restrict

3500

the

less.

motor

*

Consult

.

the the weight driver, all passengers and all cargo, and loaded trailer.

Information engines, axles ratios, and Gross Combined Weight is available through your dealer chassis manufacturer. Ask manufacturer's your

Alternate gear ratios may be available special chassis manufacturer dealer tions. Exceeding damage

chassis;

characteristics, and may void your warranty.

your chassis manufacturer dealer

Gross Combined Weight Rating (GCWR)

motor

home chassis. The

of

the

fully loaded

on

specific

Ratings applicable

"Towing Guide"

vehicle.

towing

to

unstable

your

neec;ls.

the

motor

GCWR

motor

combinations

to

towing

for

Contact your local

for

chassis GCWR may cause

home drive train

driving

and

* . Weigh your motor home fully loaded

passengers, cargo, and

attached. Do Rating (GAWR)

the

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)

either Gross Combined Weight Rating (GCWR) motorhome. exceeded, until

. ratillgs.

Towing

If

you plan

home,

pounds.

the

GCWR.

CAUTION: Towing devices (other dollies) vehicle weights

and

COCKPIT

.

(Consult

,

Operator's

Auxiliary

,

The iliary battery home ed.

engine

To

the

scale weights are equal

Automobiles

the

tongue

The

Gross Combined Weight

that

in

excess

must

not

AND

Chevrolet

Manual

Start

Auxiliary Start System permits using

(see

use

the

not

exceed

of

motor

If

any

weight

to

tow

raise

tow

be used.

must

an automobile

weight

the

off

the

of

the

DRIVER'S CONTROLS

or

Ford Chassis

for

details)

System

Electrical System)

if

the

main vehicle battery is discharg-

Auxilfary

the

fully

the

Gross Axle Weight

any axle, and

home'

front

or

the

of

these·

be

eliminated

must

ground create

250

Start

not

or

rear wheels

pounds maximum,

System:

to

with

must

than

to

for

is

tne

total

home

or the

that

recommenda-

with

loaded. trailer

do

not

trailer,

ratings

or

your

exceed

wheeled

start

with

the

fully

situations

from

the

chassis

applies

for

handling

driver,

exceed

or

the

of

the

are

or

shifted

less than

motor

250

not

exceed

of

the

tongue

the

aux-

the

motor

of

to

or

of

Auxiliary

The vehicle engine. the trical

Start

Switch

1.

Be

sure the vehicle is stopped, shift

(PARK) and apply

2. Press and hold the Auxiliary on

the

instrument

3.

Start

4.

Release Auxiliary

AUXiliary 'Start System has no

except

If

the

batteries

System).

engine

to

vehicle alternator is operating properly,

will

be

with

aid

in

recharged while driving

Driver/Passenger Seats

The

driver's

tion/comfort

CAUTION:

the

vehicle

*

Forward/Back located

Pull to seat

Swivel - The swivel lock lever is located under the

Lift locks unlocked,

the

*

vehicle. For

Recline - The recliner lever is located

.

right

Push continuously

angle.

Seat

Belts

Seat belts are an

and passenger's seats

adjustments:

Do

not

ildJust

is

In

motion.

-,

The forward/back lever is

under

the

lever toward the

unlock. Release the

position.

front

the

lever forward and up

in

center

side

the

your

the

front

right

of

the seat.

the

center, forward position.

the

seat

will

position. , "

bottom

lever

protection, always use your

of

down

variable. Release lever

important

the

parking brake.

Start

panel.

ignition

Start

starting the

the

seat position

left

lock

swivel freely around

the

to

recline. The angle is

safety feature

switch.

effect

motor

offer

of

the

outSide

lever

to

swivel. The seat

seat. .

to switch

on

home

(see

Elec-

four

posi-

while

seat .

of

the

secure

When

on

at

desired

of

"P"

the

seat '

the

to

the

your

seat

10

'belts,

to equipped

the

driver's seat and all. other seats designed

'carry.

WARNING: and use seat belts while

. Seats which are

should motion and

•

, WHILE

possible

Adjust seat belts as fOllows:

passengers while under way have been

with

seat belts.

All

riders should be furnished

not

equipped

not

be occupied

will

be labeled:

THE

VEHICLE IS IN

to

belt

In persons using beds./

the

vehicle Is In motion.

with

safety belts

while

the

vehicle Is In

"NOT

MOTION:'

FOR

It

with

USE

Is

'.

not

If

the child restraint is still ferent seating position in the vehicle and your dealer and the child restraint manufacturer help.

not

secure, use a dif-

lor

contact

Side Slider Windows

Tum lock, slide

•

close

window

andl or screen

to

open and

for

* Pivot buckle

to

the desired length.

*

To

fasten belt, be sure

push the tongue end

of

the mating belt.

the belt snugly

fort

will allow,

*

To

release the belt, depress the

. center

of

the buckle. Never use a

one person.

at

right

angles

it

of

one belt into the buckle

Be

sure

as

low

on

for

greatest safety.

of

the buckle and Slide

at a time;

to

is

not

it

the

abdomen

belt

the

belt

and pull

twisted,

latches. Adjust

button

the

tongue

for

more than

as

then

com-

in

Child Restraint

. ' All vehicle occupants, and especially children,

. should be restrained

Holding a child in your arms a child restraint system. In ina

person's arms can be struck or crushed unrestrained rider. be·

injured by striking

from

the

vehicle during a sudden maneuver

pact. A child restraint system can help protect a child

.'

while riding in a vehicle.Chl,ld restraint systems are

to

designed

or

belts could are

be

not

Children small enough should However, the protection

* Infants

a padded baby carrier., Put vehicle seat and securely restrain vehicle's seat belts.

.

..

Children

be restrained

Never let a child stand

When using any child restraint system, be sure

read

and follow all instructions on installation and use

that

come

When securing a child restraint has no retractor, pull the excess webbing through the adjustment mechanism.

be secured in

the lap portion

endangered in a crash

properly secured in

be

restrained

following

if

a child restraint is

who

with

whenever

an

An

unrestrained child could also

the

interior,

the

of

a lap-shoulder belt. Children

for

that

may

cannot

can

the system.

'sit

with

sit

the

riding. in vehicles.

is

not

a substitute

accident, a child held

or

by

being

vehicle seats

if

their

child restraints

the

vehicle.

a child restraint system

way

if

at

all possible.

provide some degree

not

used.

up should be placed in

it

crosswise on the

up by'themselves'should

seat belts provided.

or

kneel on any seat.

with

a lap

it

with

by

any

thrown

or

by

belt

the out

for

im-

lap

of

the

to

that

Slider Windows

Note: Screens are

They

maybe window must be used case, the screens bably have

DRIVING

Once you become accustomed controls and seat, you will find driving the

to

driving your position when of to the

ing all speed and safety regulations. The best cruis-

ing speed and weather conditions.

a Also, because

distances

maneuvering the vehicle. Always allow extra room change lanes. Learn

road behind. Check

'Drive

Remember

car, making more easily affected .by cross winds. moderate speed, particularly

wind

conditions.

Driving on

ficult

if vehicle speeds and always operate in Downshift on hills

to

AND

the

family

of

the

motor

with

consideration on

of

your

that

it

of

for

passing and stQPping, and drive

winding

done

with

not

removable

pushed

be replaced.

out for

will

be destroyed and

of

emergency exit. In this

their

for

cleaning •

frames

will

PARKING

to

the

feel

reference points

motor

car. Become familiar

home in traffic, and be cautious

to

allow

motor

your

less maneuverable and harder

its greater side surface area,

reasonable care. Observe proper

when

to

for

to

use

them

home

motor

or mountain roads is

ascending or descending hills the

proper transmission range,

avoid overheating

from

home comparable

the

length and

to

the

side mirrors

often.

the

highway, observ-

will.

vary

home

in

is

traffic

and in

the

comer and

with

heavier than

Allow

or

If

the

pro-

of

the

driver's

with

the

width

to

view

road

.

to

stop.

it

extra

at

gusty

not

dif-

undue

is

a

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Fleetwood Tioga 1988 Owner's Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual