American Eagle 1997 User manual

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1997
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LlMITED-ONE-YEARlTHR·EE-YEAR
WARRANTY
FOR MOTOR HOMES MANUFACTURED BY SUBSIDIARIES OF FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC.
SOLD IN THE UNITED
SlATES AND CANADA •.
COVERAGE PROVIDED
Your new motor home, inclUding thststructure, plumbing, heating and electrical systems, and all appliances and equipment installed by t~e manufacturer,
is warranted
under normal use to be free from manufacturing defects in material or workmanship,
The warranty. extends to the first retail purchaser and his transferee(s) and begins on the date of original retail delivery or the date the motor home is first
.placed into service as a rental, commercial or"demonstrator unit (whichever occurs first). The w~rranty exte~ds for the follo",:,ing-perfods: -
1. For aU defects (other than structural) the warranty extends for a period Of. one_year fr6m such date or'until the unit has received/15,OOO total miles
of use as 'determined by the mileage shown on the odometer (whicheve-r occurs first). -
2,
For structural defects, 3 years; structural defects are limited to the follo"':'!ng: roof structure, sub·floor structure, exteriorwalls, interior walls and-ceilings.
Written notice
of defects must be given to the sel1'lng dealer or manufacturer not later than ten (10) days after the -expiration of the warranty period.
OWNER'S OBLIGATIONS
The-owner is responsible for norma! maintenance as described in the Qwner's Manual; however,..minor adjustments (such as adjustments to the interior or
.- exterior doorS, LP regulator pressure, cabinet latches, TV antenna control, etc.) will be performed by the deaferduring the first 90 days of warranty
coverage. Thereafter, such adjustments are
t~e responsibility of the owner as normal maintenance unless required as a direct result of repair or
replacement of a defective part under this warranty. I
If a problem occurs which the owner believes is covered by this warranty, the owner shall contact the selling-dealer, or other authorized dealer, giving him
sufficient information
to res,olve the matter. The owner shall,deliver the motor home to the dealer or manufacturing plant location for warranty service.
DEALER'S OBLIGATIONS
By agreement with the manufacturer, the dealer is obligated to maintain the motor home priorto retail sale, to perform a detailed-predeliv.ery inspection
and to repair oneplace any pa~s necessary to,correct defects in materi9-r or workmanship. ~
WIiEN THE DEALER DOES NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM
If the'dealer is unable or. unwilling to resolve a problem which the owner is convinced is covered by the warranty, he shOUld contact the manufacturing
"plant at the address"listed below and provide the manufacturerwith a description in writing of the problem and attempts made to resolve-it.
MANUFACTURING PLANT OBLIGATIONS
Upon receipt of notice'of a claim, where the 'ereaJer was unable or unwilling to resolve the problem, the manufactu.ring plant will repair or replace any parts
necessary ~o correct defects in material or worknianship-or will take other appropriate action as may be required.
WHEN THE MANUFACTURING PLANT DOES NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM
[f the representatives of the ma.nufacturing plantare unable to resolve the problem and'the owner is convinced that it is covered by-the warranty, the
owner should can the toU·free number listed below to describe the problem and the attempts made to resolve it.
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WHAT IS NOT COVERED BY THE EXPRESS WARRANTY
THIS WARRANTY DOESNOT COVER:
1.
THE AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEM (INCLUDING THE CHASSIS AND DRIVE TRAIN), TIRES AND BATIERIES, WHICH ARE COVERED BY THE
SEPARATE WARRANTIES OF THE .8ESPECTIVE MANUFACTURERS OF THESE COMPONENTS.
2. DEFECTS CAUSED BY QR RELATED TO:
A. ABUSE, MISUSE, NEGUGENCE OR ACCIDENT;
B., FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH INSTRUCTIONS CONTAINED IN THE OWNER'S MANUAL;
C. ALTERATION OR M-OOIFICATION OFTHE MOTOR HOME; -
D
.. .ENVIRONMENTAL'CONDIT10NS (SALT, HAIL, CHEMICAL~ IN THE ATMOSPHERE, ETC.) ,
3. NORMAL DETERIORATION DUE TO. WEAR OR ,EXPOSURE, SUCH AS FADING OF FABRICS OR DRAP.~S;-·CARPET WEAR, ETC.
4,
NORMAL MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE ITEMS, SUCH AS LIGHT BU.LBS, FUSES, WIPER BLADES, LUBRICANTS, ETC.
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5. MOTOR HOMES ON WHICH THE ODOMETER REAgING HAS BEEN ALTERED.
6.
TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM DEALER OR MANUFACTURING PLANT LOCATION, LOSS OF TIME, INCONVENIENCE, COMMERCIAL
LOSS, LOSS OF USE, TOWING CHARGES, BUS FARES, VEHICLE RENTAL, INCIO,ENTAL CHARGES SUCH AS TELEPHONE CALLS OR
HOTEL BILLS, OR OTHER INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAt DAMAGES,
:i'. SOME STATE$DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE
UMITATION_?R EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.
THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY AlSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE.
THE MANUFACTURER IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY UNDERTAKING, REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY MAOESY ANY DEALER OR OTHER PERSON BEYOND-THOSE
EXPRESSLY
SET FORTH IN THIS WARRANTY. .
Brand Name: __ ~ ___________ -,,- Mo~el: _________ -:_
Serial No.
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FOR CUSTOMER SERVICE ASSISTANCE:
Fleetwood's American Coach Division
Parts & Service
1420 West Patterson Street
Decatur, IN 46773
Service [phone]
Parts [phone]
Fax [phone]
CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS;
Motor Home Division
Fleetwood Enterprises, Inc.
. P.O. Box 7638
Riverside, CA 92513-7638
[phone]
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IMPORTANT NOTICE
Our forest product suppliers'have advised that urea-formaldehyde is used
intheproduction
of particleboard, hardwood pl\M'oodorpanelingwfiichthey
supplyusand which we utilize in .our finished product.These sJJPpliers have
requestep that we communicate this to our customers, -
Foryour information, we arereproducing samples ofstatements"(hich hav"
been provided to us by our suppliers.
WARNING: _THIS, PRODUCT IS MANUFACTURED WITH UREA-FORM-
ALDEHYDE RESIN. FQRMALDEHYDE VAPOR-MAY
IN SOME PEQPLE
CAUSE HEADACHES, EYE,
'. NOSE AND THROAT IRRITATION, AND
AGGRAVATIONOFALLERGI!=SAND RESPIRATORY PROBLEMS,SUCH
AS ASTHMA. PROPER VENTILATION SHOULD REDUCE.THE RISK OF
~ SUCH PROBLEMS.
Champion Intemationa~~6ofPoration
WARNING: IRRITANT:. THIS PRODUCT CONTAINS A UREA-FORMAL-
DEHYDE RESIN AND-MAY RELEASE FORMALDEHYDE VAPORS
IN
COW CONCENTRATIONS. FORMALDEHYDE CAN BE IRRITATING TO ,
THE" EYES AND UPPER RESPIRATORY SYSTEM 01"- ESPECIALLY
SUSCEPTIBLE PERSONS SliCH ASTHOSE WITH ALLERGIES OR
RESPIRATORY AILMENTS, USE WITH ADEQUATE VENTILATION. IF
SYMPTOMS
EJEVELOP, CONSULT YOUR PHYSICIAN.
Georgia-Pacific Corporation
WARNING: THISP-RODUCT IS MANUFACTURED WITH A UREA-
.FORMALDEHYDE RESIN ANDWILLRELEASr=SMALL QUANTITIES OF
FORMALDEHYDE. FORMALDEHYDE LEVELS INTHEINDOORAIR CAN
-CAUSETEMPORARYEYE AND RESPIRATORY IRRITATION, AND MAY
AGGRAVATE RESPIRATORY CONDITIONS OR ALLERGIES. VENTILA-
TION WILL REDUCE INDOOR FORMALDEHYDE LEVELS.
Weyerhaeuser Company
Ventilation is important in maintaining a co,tnfortable environment and we
direct your attention to the discussion of ventilation contained in your
Owner's Manual,

SAFETY REGULATIONS REGARDING LP GAS
SYSTEMSAND LP GAS APPLIANCES
The man_ufacturerof this ~ecre<;ltional vehicle is required to fLirnish the following CQ!1s.umer information as provided by
the National Fire Protection Association and the American National Standards Institute. The information and-warnings
found here may also be foundjn other chapters of this Owner's Manual. Please see chapters titJed-"Le. GAS SYSTEM"
and "APPLIANCE$~: for-other safety and operatingTnformati~m. .
WARNING
LP GAS CONTAINERS SHALL NOT BE PLACED OR STORED INSIDETHEVEHICLE. LP GAS CONTAINERS ARE
-EQUIPPEDWITH SAFETY DEVICES WHICH RELIEVE EXCESSIVE PRESSURE BY DISCHARGING GASTO THE
ATMOSPHERE.
WARNING
IT IS NOT SAFE'TO USE COOKING APPLIANCES' FOR COMFORT HEATING. COOKING·APPLIANCES NEED
FRESH AIR FOR SAFE OPERATION. BEFORE OPERATlON:
1. OPEN OVERHEAD VENT OR TURN ON EXHAUST fAN, AND
2. OPEN WINDOW.
THIS WARNING LABEL HAS BEEN LOCATED
IN THE COOKING AREA TO FiEMIND YOU TO PROVIDE AN
ADEQUATESUPPLYOFFRESH AIR FOR COMBUSTION..IJNLlKE HOMES, THE AMOUNTOFOXYGEN SUPPLY
ISLIMITED DUE
TO THE SIZE OF THE RECREATIONAL VEHICLE, AND PROPER VENTILATION WHEN USING
THE COOKING APPLIANCE(S) WILL AVOID DANGERS OF ASPHYXIATION. IT IS ESPECIALL'( IMPORTANT
THAT COOKING APPLIANCES NOT BE USED'FOR COMFORT HEATING AS THE DANGER OF ASPHYXIATION
IS GREATER WHEN THE APPLIANCE IS USED FOR LONG PERIODS
OF TIME.
WARNING
PORTABLE FUEL-BURNING EQUIPMENT, INCLLJDING WOODAND CHARCOALGRILLSAND STOVES, SHALL
NOT BE USED INSIDE THIS RECREATIONAL VEHICLE. THE USE OF THIS EQUIPMENT INSIDE THE RECREA-
TIONAL VEHICLE MAY CAUSE FIRES OR ASPHYXIATION.
WARNING
DO NOT BRING OR STORE LP GAS CONTAINERS, GASOLINE, OR OTHER FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS INSIDE THE
VEHICLE BECAUSE A FIRE OR EXPLOSION MAY RESULT. '
A warning label has been located near the LP gas container. This Jab-el reads: DO NOT FILL CONTAINER(S) TO MORE
THAN 8Q, PERCENT OF CAPACITY. . ./
Overfilling the. LP gas container can result in un-controlled gas flow which-can cau~e fire or explosion. A properly filled
container will contain approximately 80 percent 9f its volume- as liquid LP gas.
The follovVi.!:.9 'label has been placeEfin .the vehicle near the range:
IF YOU SMELL GAS:
1. Extinguish any open flames, pilot lights and all smoking materials.
2. Do not t9uch electrical switches.
3. Shut off the gas supply at the tank valve(s) or gas supply connection.
4. Open doors and other ventilattng openings.
5. Leave the area until odor clears.
6. H'ave the gas system checked and leakage source corrected before-using again.
LP gas regulators must always-be installed with the diaphragm vent facing downward. Regulators that are not in
compartments have been equipped with a protective cover. Make s_ure that regulator ventfaces downward and the cover
is-kept in place to minimize verit blC?ckage which could result in excessive gas pressure causing fire or explosion.

TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 INTRODUCTION
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Warranties ..................................................................................... 1-3
Reporting Safety Defects :........"...........................................;........ 1-5
Owner's Information Package...............;................................_...... 1-5
Chassis & Vehicle Identification .......................;..................... ~ ..... 1-6
2 .AIR BRAKE SYSTEM -
Driver's Check at Start-Up................;........................................... 2-1
System Components.............. -:-; .............................................:........ 2-'-3
Air Compressor.............. :: .........:.................................... :. .. ,.......-.2-3
Air Tanks ...........................................:....................................: .. 2-3
Air Dryer ......;....._.................................................................... 2-3
,·.The··Brake Pedal............:........................................,.................. 2-3
Spring Brakes ........................................................................... 2-4
fiir Gauge ................................:...........................................'..... 2-4-
Parking Brake .................._..........................:.............-................ 2-4
Using Air Brakes .......................................................; .. ;................ 2:--5
Stopping Di;tance......•..........:................................:...'...r•••••••••• 2-5
Braking On Downgrades.................... :, .......•.....................,...... 2-6
3 AIR CONDITIONER(S)
4 AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM
5 . APPLIANCES
6 - SEMI-AUTOMATIC-LEVELING SYSTEM '
Leveling Procedure ...................•................................................... &-2
Emergency Retracting Procedure.................................................. 6-4
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7 CARBON MONOXIDE SAFETYPRECAUTIONS
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Carbon Monoxide Detector.....:................................................... '- 7-2
8 DRIVER'S CONTROLS
Instrument Fanel ........................................................................... 8-1
Shift Selector (Side Pod).........................:...................................•. 8-2
Engine Temperature Gauges .. :...............................................:...... 8-2
Cruise Control Operation.............:................................................ 8-3
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9 DRIVING & VEHICLE CONTROL -
Engine & Transmission..............................,............,............,........ 9-1
Driving On Downgrades ~L .................................................... ....... 9-3
Using The Engine To Slow The Motor Home .........:.................... 9-3
Gear Preselection .. ~ ................:...................................................... 9-3
Pac.Brake-Retarder (Exhaust Brafe) ............................................ 9-4
-Mirrors & Parking .. :..................................................:................... 9-4.
General Driving Tips.......................................;:............................ 9-5
10 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM -CHASSIS
AuxiliaryStart System..................................,.............................. 10-2 .
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11 E:LECTRICAL SYSTEMS -HOUSE 12- & 120-VOLT
12- Volt House Systern.. ~ ....................:..................:...............,...... 11-1
Battery Disconnect....................................................:........:........ 11-1
Battery Inspection & Care ...............................................,.......... 11-2
Battery Chatging .......,................................................................. 11-3
SolarPanel ............:...................................................................... 11-4
SelectingA Replacement Battery ..............................:.:.............. 11-4
120-Volt System............................. ~ ............................................ n-4
Power Cord Hook-Up ......,.................,........................................ 11-5 "
Power Converter.........::............................................................... 11-6
Power Invert:er .................................< ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 11-6
Ground Fault Interrupter ............................................................. 11-7
House Fuses & Circuit Breake~s .............................................: ... 11-8
. 12 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM WIRING
13 EMERGENCYTOWING
14 'ENGINE ACCESS
15 ENGINE'OPERATION
Normal StartIngProcedure ., ............................,.....:.................... 15-1
Normal Shut-Down Procedure.......... :_ ....................................... 15-3
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16 ENTERTAINMENT EQUIPMENT
17"
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Video Cassette Recorder ..................:...........:..................:......:.... 16-1-
TV Antenna ...............•.....................,........................._.................. 16-1
TV Ghosts & PM Flutter............................................................. 16-2
Front TV PowerLift ........:.:........................................................ 16-3
Digital Satellite System-Optional.............................................
16-3
ENTRY ASSIST HANDLE
ENTRY DOORS & SCREENS
ENTRY STEP
Pneumatic Stepwell Cover .......................................................... 19-2
Stepwell Cover Operation ........,.............................................._ 19-2
EXH~UST SYSTEM HEAT
EXTERIOR MAINTENANCE
Exterior Finish ............................................................................ 21-1
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Stains........................................................................................... 21-2
Windows; Doors, Vents & Locks ................................................ 21-2
Fiberglass Roof System .............................................................. 21-3
Cleaning .........., .. -...................................................,................ 21-3
Care .. ;...............:................................................................,.... 21-3
Sealant Renewal ................................................................. :: ........ 21-3
Door, Window, Roof Component & Molding Resealing ............ 21-4
Stainless Steel Bumpers .............................................................. 21-5
-Aluminum Wheels .....................................,................................. 21-6
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Body Undercoating ..................................................................... 21-7
Maintenance Chart ....................... :- ........-............................,......... 21-7
22 FIRE SAFETY
-Fire Safety Precautions ............................................................: .. 22-1
Smoke Detector...................................:....................,...................
22-3
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23 _ FLOOR PLANS
24 FRESH WATER SYSTEM
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Fresh Water System...............................:..................................... 24~ 1
Connecting Your Motor Home to City Water.......................... 2~ 1
FillingThe Fresh Water Tank ................:........, .. :.......:............. 24-3
Sani:tizing The Fresh Water System ..........::.........:......:.......:.........24-4
The Wat~r Pump:............::....:.....:......:...........:.:c .......................... 24-8
Water Filter .....................:....................; .. :....:................................ 24-8
Troub1eshootingThe Fresh Water System .: ... ~ ..........:................. 24-9
'Leaks ...............................................................:........;.................. 24-9
Exterior Shower ........................................_:......:...................... 24=-10
Water Filter System................................................................... 24-10
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25 FUEL & FUEL SYSTEM
Fuel Fill ..............................................................:.. ~ ...........: .. :....... 25-1
Fuel Recommendations..........................;...:....... ;; ....:.................. 25-2
26 FURNACE
. Furnace FilterReplacement ...............:............ :: ...........:.............. 26-1
27 GENERATOR ..
Generator Fuel Supply ..........................................................,..... 27-1
Generator Operation.................................................................... 27-1
Generator Operating.Safety Precautions ..........................:.......... 27-2
GeneratoLCooling.System .. c................•·...; ............................ ;.••.• 27-4
Generator Maintenance .......;....................................................... 27-4'
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28 / INTERIOR & FURNISHINGS
.' .' Effects Of Long-Term Occupancy ..............,............,......... ~ ........ 28-1
Ventilation & Controlling Condensation ;................:........... :, .... :. 28-2
Ventilate with Outside Air .............;......................................... 28":2
ReduceMoisture Released Inside the Motor Home:...... ~· ....... 28-2
. Ventilate Closets arid Cabinets ..............:................................ 28~2
Install a DehumidifierAppliance ................................:.......... 28-3
-AttachingAccessories to Your Motot Home............................... 28-3
SofaILounge.Conversion...........;..............;..............................:... 28-4
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Folding DoorslPrivacy Curtain Dividers....... ;;~ ........................... 28-4
Interior Lighting........".......... ;:, ........... :........•...................., ...... ,.::. 28-4
Overhead Vents ...................: .. ;......................................:...... ::- ... 28-5
Folding Chairs......................................,...........:.................:...... 28-5
Sun Visors ................;....:....:................................: .. ,: ................. 28-5
Mini'-Blinds ....:........................... ~ ............................................. 28-6
Day/Night Shades .. ~ ...........:...._ ......•... ,: ............................."....... 28-6
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INTERIOR MAINTENANCE
Upholstery & Drapes, .. ;......................:..................................... 29-1
Cutting Block.............................................•............................... 29-1
CounterTops .. ,....................................:.................................;... 29-1
Corian® Top Care ........................................................:.......: .. 29-1
Laminate Top Care ......................"....................................... 29-2
Walls.& Cei1ing Panels............................................................. 29-2
Fiberglass Bathtub & Shower Stall ........................................... 29-2
. Floors & Carpeting ................................................................... 29-2 .
Tile Care.......................
,................. ~ ................:........'................... 29-2 .
.30 .LP GAS SYSTEM
LP Gas Safety Precautions ...............................•...............,........... 30-2
System Components......................,............................:•........ :.: .. 30-4
Hoses ..............:.................................................................. :, .. 30-4
LPGas Regulator ......,.....:....................:...........:...............:..: 30-5
Using LP Gas At Low Temperatures .....;.................................. 30-5
Filling LP Gas Tanks................................................................. 30-7
LP Gas SystemLeak Checks .................................................... 30-8
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LP Leak Detector ...................................................................... 30-9
Lighting LP Gas Appliances ..................................................... 30-11
31 MAINTENANCE CHART
32 MISCELLANEOUS APPLIANCES
33 MONITOR PANEL
". Fluid Monitor Panel .................................................................. 33-1 .
:i3:1ectrical Monitor Panel ...................................;...................; .... 33-2
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34, MOTOR HOME LOADING
,Responsibility: For Proper Loading ,." .................:.....,..... 0> .......... 34-1
A Few Definitions First.......................................................
:~ ...... 34-1
Carrying Capacity Tag ............................:.................,................. 34-3
Towing AVehicle
Or Trailer ......:......:......................................... 34-4
Carry Capacity & Load Distribution ..................................... 34-6
,How To Weigh Your LoadedMo'tor Home
Without A Trader
or Other TowedLoad................................. 34-7
How to Weigh Your Loaded Motor Home
With A Trailer
or Other Towed Load .. :.........................:......... 34-8
Loading Tips ..........................................,........:.................,..... 34-9
35 RANGE
36 RANGE
HOOD'
37 REAR VIEW AUDION1DEO MONITOR
38 REFRIGERATOR
Three,-Way Automatic Refrigerator -Standard ..... :~ ...:........,...... 38-1
Two-Way Automatic Refrigerator -Optional..........................: .. 38-1
39 SEATS AND SEAT BELTS, "
Combination Lap and Shoulder Belts ................................. ~ ....... 39-2
Safety Be1tMaintenanc<: .....,....................................................... 39~2
Safety Restraints for Children...........................................,......... 39-3
Safety Belts for Children ........... ~ .........,..............:...:................... 39-3
Safety Seats for Children ...................................,........:.......,....... 39-4
40 SERVICE
41 STORAGE
Exterior Compartments .................................,....:......................... 41-1
Interior Storage ..................................................................:........ 41-2
Keys ...................................:....................................:................... 41-4
42 STORING THE MOTOR HOME
Storage Checklists................................:............................"........ 42-1
Short-Term Storage ..................................................................... 42-1
Long-Term Storage ..................................................................... 42-3
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Reactivating The Motor HomeAfter Storage ..................... ::; ..... 42-4
43 TIRES
Tire Inflation ................................................................ :: ............. 43-1
Tire Replacement ......:............................................:.................... 43-.:1
If You GetA Flat Tire.................................................................. 43-2
ChangingA FlatTire.........................:.............................;...,........ 43-2
44 TOWING A VEHICLE
45 TRANSMISSION OPERATION
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Allison MD3060 Transmission ................. ~ ................................. 45-1
Starting the Vehicle .: ............................................................... 45-1
Digital Display ....................................................................... 45-1
, Operation of the Shift Selector ............................................... 45-1
Mode Button .....................................,.......................................... 45-2
Do Not Shift Light .....................................:................................ 45-2
Service Indicator ...................................................................;..... 45-2
Diagnostic Codes ........................................................................ 45-3
46 WASTE WATER SYSTEM
Toilet .•..................................•...................................................... 46-1
Draining The Holding Tanks ..........................................;............ 46--1
San-T-Flush Operation ................................................................ 46~3
Holding Tank Care ...................................................................... 46-4
47 WATER HEATER
LP!1lO-VoltWater Heater.....................:..................................... 47-1
Water Heater Bypass Valve ......................................................... 47-2
48 WINDOWS
Emergency Exit.Window ....,....................................................... 48-1
PowerWindows ..................................................................:....... 48-1
Dual Pane Windows ., ...................................."............................. 48-2
49 WINTERIZATION
Water SystemWinterizing .........,.........................................:...... 49-1
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SPECIFICATIONS.
· Lamps & Bulbs ......................................................:............. ·c.: .... 50-1
Interior..................................................................................... 50-1
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Exterior: .. :....................................................................... :: ...... 50-1
Fuses & Circuit Breakers ......:.......................................... ~ .......... 56-2
120-Volt Circuits............................... ~ .....:.......:...........:..........: 50-2
12-VoltCircuits........,............,........:.......................;.....:.......•.. 50-2
· Tank Capacities ...............................:........................................... 50-4 .
Exterior Sealant Recommendations .......... ~ .....,........................... 50-4
Replacement Filters ................... :, ............................................ _. 5~5 .
· Generator Filters :........................................................................ 50-5
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INTRODUCTION .Page 1
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. WelCome to the RV life-style and the:growing fainily of motor home
owners. We
sincerdy thank you for choosing a Fleetwood motor home!
Your motorhomehas beendesigned to provideyou with years
of carefree,
pleasanttraveling andvacationing.Yourmotorhome has beenbuiltto meetor
exceed minimum requirements for plumbing, heating, electrical, fire safety
and vehicle systems. These minimum requirements are contained within the
American National Standards Institute
A1l9,2 Standard on Recreational
Vehicles, the Canadian Standards Association Z-240 Standard on Recre-
ational Vehicles, the United States Federal MotorVehicle Safety StandardS,
.
the Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Regulations; the United States Environ-
mental ProtectionAgency Standards, and theCaliforniaAirResources Board
Standards. CompliancewithANSIand CSA standards is indicatedbytheseal
attached just outside the entry door. Compliance with the Federal Motor' .
Vehicle Safety Standards or.the CanadaMotorVehicle Safety Regulations is
indicated
by the vehicle certification label attached to your motor home.
Like all finely crafted equipment, your motor home will require care and
regularmaintenanceinorderto delivermaximum'value"andperformance. The
dealer will give
yo-u basic operating and maintenance instructions; however,
suppleme!lt this by reading_all instructional material furnished-with the
motor home in the Owner's Information Fackage and Chassis Owner's
Manual. This information· outlines important areas of maintenance and
providesamaintenancescheduleforyoutofollowfor safe, troublefree service
from your motorhome. Study these instructions carefully before you operate
the motor home for the first time. A good workirrg knowledge
of your motor
home and how to care for
it will help you enjoy many miles and years of
recreationalliving. Failure tofollow the operating and maintenanceinstrnc-
. tions and requirementscouldresult in personalinjury, damageto themotor
home and will cause a loss of warranty coverage ..
NOTE: This manual describes many features of your motor
home
and includesinstructionsforits safe use. This manual,
includingphotographs
and illustrations, is of a generalnature
only. Some equipment arid features described
or shown in
this manual
may be optional. Because of the cOntinuous
program of productimprovementconducted by Fleetwood, it
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INTRODUCTION
ispossiblethatrecentproductchanges may not beJncluded.
The instructions included
in this manualare intended as a
guide,_and in no way extend tlfe responsibilitiesoHne,
manufacturingsubsidiary,parentcompany or affiliatesbeyond
thestandard written warranty as presentediri this manual.
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In this manilal, statementspreceded by the followingwords
are
of Special significance:
"WARNING" means thatthere is the possibility of personal
injury to yourself and others.
"CAUTION" meansthatthere is thepossibility Of damage to
,the vehicle.
"NOTE" indicates points of particular interest for more
efficien(andconvenient operation. /
Please pay close attention to these statements while you
read this manual.
, NOTE: This product is designed-for recreational US,? and
shortterm occupancy only. Itis not designed or intended to
be used as permanenthousing. Use
of this productfor long
term or permanent occupancy may lead to premature
deterioration
of interior finishes,-fabrics, parpeting, drapes,
and appliances and fixtures. Damage or deterioration due to
longtermoccupanr:;yis not considerednormal, and willunder
the terms of the warranty constitute misuse, abuse, or
neglect, tflerebyreducingyour warranty protection. Before
consideringthismoto(homeforlongterm occupancy,.consult
the relevant sections in this manual. ' -
If you have any questionsregardingoperation, maintenance,
or service, please contact your dealer immediately. Your
dealer'sService or SalesDepartmentwi!lhandle anynormal
problems which migi?t occur. "
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ISSUE DATE: 6/96
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WARRANTIES
Your motor home is covered by one of the most comprehensive warranty
programs in the RVindustry. Please refer toJhewarranty
in the front of this
rp.anual. It explains your rights and obligations, as well as the rights and
obligations ofth'e dealer arid manufacturer. Pleaseread this section carefully.
You willbebetterinformedin case youhave a warfanty-relatedproblem, and
your dealer will be better a15le to get you on the road again.. If you have any
questions about the warranty
or whatitdoes ordoes notcover, plea!,e contact
your dealer. -
The materials in your
Owner's Information Package contain warranty
information and operating and maintenance instructions
for the various
appliances and components in your motor home. Warranty registration cards
fortheseitems'shouldbefilledoutand.mailedassoonas possibleafteryciutake
deJi,very of yourmotor home. If you do not have operating instructions for a
particular appliance, contaCt your dealer
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You'will automatically receive an Ownercare Cant approximately 3-4
weeks after delivery
of your new motor home. This plastic card is imprinted
with your
name,the mot9r home Fleetwo()d Identification Number (EI.N.)
and the manufacturing subsidiarYlocation. If your motor home ever needs
. warrantyservice,
present this card to.the dealer.
The motor home has be_en thoroughly inspected before shipment. Your
dealer is responSible for perfor.i:nlng a cpmpletepredelivery inspection
of the
chassis and all' motor home components as specified in the predelivery
checklistssuppliedbythemotor
homeandchassismanufacturers.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 prede1ivery inspection procedure,.the dealer is responsible.
forroadtestingthemotorhome, notingandcorrectinganyfronterid aligninent
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problems'before delivery. Fleetwood and it's subsidiaries will not be
responsible
for frontendalignmentafterthispredeliveryinspection is done.
Front end alignments are performed on each-vehicle asa final production
procedure.
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American-Eagle
Wide Body
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Page 4 of 6 INTRODUCTION
You should return your motor home to the selling dealer for warranty
service.
If thisis not possible, youmaycontactanyotherauthorizedFleetwood
motOr home.dealer. The service department at the manufacturing plant can
help you find a dealer
in your area.
If, for some reason, a problem is
not handled to your satisfaction:
1. DiscussmlYwarratlt'Y-relatedproblemsdirectlywithtllemanager
and/or owner
of the dealership, givingthem an opportunity to
help the service department resolve the matter
foryou.
2. If a problem arises that has not been re~olved to your satisfac-
tion
by your local dealer,-please contact:
Fleetwood's American Coach Division
Parts &ServiC-e
1420 West Patterson Street
Decatur, IN 46733'
Phone [phone]
3. We sincerelybelieve that
your dealerandthefactoryrepresen-
.tativewill be able to solve an)' problem which rnightarise. If /'
their combined efforts are not satisfactory, please senci a letter
describillg the circumstances to: .
Motor Home ConsumerAffairs
_Fle~twood Enterprises, Inc.
. .P.O. B(}x 7638
Riverside, CA 92513-7638
PleaseincludethebrandnameandFleetwoodIdentification
Number (F.I.N.)
of your motor home. The EI.N. is-located
. on the identification tag next to the entry door or on the
-exterior left
fr@t side of the motor home.
!j> 1996 Fleetwood Enterprises Inc.
American Eagle
Wide Body
ISSUE DATE: 6/96 All rights reserved

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REPORTING SAFETYDEFECTS
If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or
could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National
HighwayTraffic SafetyAdministration (NHTSA) inaddition to notifying the
Fleetwood Enterprises ConsumerAffairs
Department
IfNHTSA receives similarcomplaints, itmay openaninvestigation, and if
itfinds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, itmay order a recall
and remedy campaign,NHTSA cannotbecome involved in individual prob-
lems betweenyou, your dealer or Fleetwood's manufacturing subsidiary.
To contactNHTSA,youmay eithercalltheAuto Safety Hotlinetoll-free at
1-800-424-9393 (or 366-0123 inWashington, D.C.)
or write to:
NHTSA
U.S. Department ofTransportation
Washington, DC 20590.
You can also obtain otherinformation aboutmotor vehicle safetyfrom the
NHTSA Hotline.
OWNER'S INFORMATIONPACKAGE
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This packagecontains'valuable documents aboutyourmotorhome andits
equipment and systems. Sin«e this Owner's Manual does not cover every
possible detail
of equipment and options installed on or in your motor home,
there are booklets and instructional material inthe package that
>yill help you
safely operate, maintain and troubleshoot those items.
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Be sure you read all this information and understand the safety and
operating instructions included in the package. Additionally, you must
follow all maintenance instructions
to insurefull warranty coverage.
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If you ever decide to sell or trade yourmotorhome, be sure the new owner
gets all the material in this package.
American Eagle
============== Wide Body
© 1996 FleetwoOd t::.nterpnses Inc. ISSUE DATE: 6/96
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INTRODUCTION
CHAssis AND VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION
Two_numbers ar~ used to Identify the vehid~ andcomponents used on the
vehicle.The
V.LN. orVehicle IdentificationNumberisthe legalidentification
ofthe completedvehicle: The V.LN. is thenumberusedbythe statef6rvehicle
registration. TlieV.I.N. is foundonthe Federal<::ertificationTag locatedonthe
left interior sidewall
of the motor home driver c9rripartri:J.ent. Refer to this
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number whenordering parts or servicefrom the chassis dealerservice center.
The Fleetwood IdentificationNumber (EI.N.) is found on the Fleetwood
MotorHomes tag
to the left of the main entry door or on theexterior lef~ front
side of the motor home. Use this'EI.N. ,when ordering'parts through your
Fleetwood dealer or
S_ervice Center. '
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FEDERAL CERTIFICATION TAG
MANUFACTURED BY:
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DATE OF MFR:
INCOMPLETE VEHICLE MFD. BY:
DATE OF INC. VEH. MFR:
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GROSS VEHICLE_WEIGHT RATING:
,
GAWR FRONT:
. WITH: RIMS,
TIRES AT:
PSI COLD SINGLE
GAWR REAR:
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- WITH:
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RIMS
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TIRES AT:
PSI COLD DUAL
This vehicle conforms to all applicable Federal MotorVehicle
Safety Standards in effe?! !n:
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V.LN,
TYPE VEHICLE: MULTi'PURPOSE PASSENGER'VEHICLE
_The tires on this unit may be djffere~t from those
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shown above. Chec!ftire sidewalls for maximum
inflation pressurep.
Rep1acell!ent tires must be rated not less than the
axle capacity (GAWR).
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Locatedon the left interiorsidewall of the
motor home drivetcorrypartment.
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FLEETWCOD.
MenOR -HOMES
OF INC.
PLAN APPROVAL NO.
F.I.N.
MFD. ID. NO. MODEL
DATE OFMFR. MO: YR:
Located to the left of the"maidentry
door
or on exterior left front side of the
motor
/:lome.
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FJ.N. (Fleetwood Identifi~ation Number)
V.I.N. (Vehicle Identification Number)
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Wide Body
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AIR BRAKE SYSTEM Page 1
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DRIVER'S CHECK AT START-UP
Perform the following test:
1. Turn ignition switch ON. The anti-lockwarni~g lamp should come on,
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go off, corne on. again.
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2. Drive the vehicle at a speed above 6 mph (10 km/h). The anti-lock
warninglampshouldgo
out.If thelampfails to comeon, oris oncontinuously
.above 6 mph-UO km/h), the anti-lock system is faulty. In this case, normal
braking is still available. . -.
CAUTION
In order to ensure that system performance and
reliability is preserved, all service intervals and
procedures must be followed when carrying out_
maintenance and-repairs: Only original equipment
approved service should be used.
CAUTION
.on vehicles fitted with retarders, the.retarder must
be inhibited during anti-lock operation.An output is
provided to drive a relay to inhibit the retarder.
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For more information about theABS anti~lock brake system, please refer
to the Chassis Owner's Manual.
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American Eagle
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Page 2 of 6 AIR BRAKE SYSTEM
Yourmotor home is equippedwithABS anti~ lockairbrakes.Airbrakes are
moresensitivethanhydraulicbrakes. Practicestoppingin
a.safe, unobstructed
area until you get the feel
of the brake pedal.
. The red needle on the airpressure gauge on the instrument panel indicates
front brake systemair pressUre. The white needle indicates
rear brake system
aIr pressure. Please note that .the vehicle will not move until air pressure is .
suffici~nt to release the.brake safety springs. The gauge must indicate a
minimum
of 60psi.on th() gaugebeforethemotorhomecan be moved.A dash
indicator
willlightand abuzzerwillsQund until the proper.operatingpressure
is reached.
© 1996 Fleetwood EnterprisesJnc,
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Americ~m Eagle'
Wide Body
ISSUE DATE: 6/96
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