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Welcome

to

the

recreational-vehicle lifestyle! This manual describes

the

many

features

of

your

re-

creational vehicle

and

gives a

few

simple steps relating

to

use

or

maintenance.

Use

these

suggest-

ions

to

help assure

your

family

of

years

of

carefree,

pleasant

traveling,

or

vacationing.

Your

dealer's

Service

or

Sales

Department

will

promptly

handle

any

normal

problem

which

might

occur.

Customer

service

is

of

utmost

importance

to

your

dealer

and

is

just

as

important

to

the

manufacturer.

If,

for

some

unusual reason, a

problem

is

not

handled

to

your

satisfaction, we make

the

following

suggestions:

1.

Discuss

any

warranty-related

problems

directly

with

the

General Manager

or

the

Owner

of

the

dealership, giving him an

opportunity

to

help his service

department

resolve

the

matter

for

you.

2.

Should

a

problem

arise

that

cannot

be resolved

to

your

satisfaction

by

your

local

dealer,

contact

the

factory

representative.

The

back cover

of

this

manual has a fact-

ory

listing. Please

contact

the

one

nearest

you.

3.

The

above steps are suggested because

of

our

sincere belief

that

your

dealer

and

the

factory

representative will satisfactorily handle

any

problem

which

might

arise.

Should

you

find

their

combined

efforts

have

not

done

so, please send a

letter

de-

scribing

the

circumstances

to

Fleetwood

Enterprises, Inc., P.O. Box

7638,

Riverside,

California

92503.

Please include

the

brand

name

and

serial

number

of

your

vehicle.

Thank

you

for choosing

our

product.

Your

Dealer

and

we,

the

Manufacturer,

will

continually

strive

to

merit

your

confidence.

FOREWORD

This manual describes the various design features and operating procedures

of

your

motor

home

to

aid

you

in understanding its capabilities.

Like

all

fine

equipment,

your

motor

home

will

require care and regular maintenance in or-

der

to

retain its

maximum

performance characteristics. This manual, along

with

the

Chassis

Operator's Manual and the

information

from

other

component

manufacturers provided

for

your

use, defines the

important

areas

of

maintenance

you

will

want

to

follow.

The

few

minutes spent reading and understanding these

instructions

will

result in

your

having a good

working

knowledge

of

the

unit.

Knowing

how

to

use

your

motor

home and

how

to

keep

it

properly

maintained

will

help

you

enjoy thousands

of

miles

of

motoring

pleasure.

Your

motor

home has been designed

to

conform

with

or

exceed the American National

Standards

Institute

Code

Al19.2

andlor State and Federal

motor

vehicle standards

as

ap-

plicable. These Standards establish the

plumbing,

heating, electrical, and

other

requirements

for

quality

and safety. Compliance

with

this Standard

is

indicated

by

the

seal

installed

just

outside the

entry

door.

This

seal

is

the

outward

sign

of

internal

quality.

-Should

you

have any questions regarding

operation,

maintenance

or

service, please

contact

your

DEALER

immediately

so

he can

be

of

assistance.

TABLE

OF CONTENTS

PLANNING AND PREPARATION.

VEHICLE LOAD CAPACITY - WEIGHING

READY TO LEAVE

Starting and Warmup

Safety

Belts.

.

ON

THE ROAD

Driving and

Parking.

Overheati

ng.

.

Windshield Defrost-Comfort Control

12-Volt Fuse Replacement

Changing a Tire

SERVICING

Motor Home Chassis Operator's Manual

Engine Service

Battery Service

Main Vehicle Battery

Auxiliary Battery Service.

Generator Power Plant System Service

PLUMBING

Fresh

Water.

External Water Supply

.Filling Fresh Water Supply

Filling Water Tank with Fill Valve

Troubleshooting Water System.

Sanitizing Water Tank

Waste Water

System.

Waste Water Draining

Winterizing

the

Water System

Do's and Don'ts -Waste Tanks

ELECTRICAL

115-Volt System Power Converter

12-Volt System.

12-Volt

Fuses.

Auxiliary 12-Volt Battery.

Auxiliary Generator Power Plant

Roof Air Conditioner

Standard Automotive Air Conditioner

LIQUID PETROLEUM (LP) GAS SYSTEM

Using Your

LP

Gas System

at

Low Temperatures

Operation

of

LP

Gas System

Filling

the

Removable

LP

Gas Tanks

Filling

the

Chassis-Mounted

LP

Gas Tank.

LP

Gas System Leak Checks

ii

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

13

14

15

16

LP

Gas

Appliances .

Range

Top

and

Oven

Radiant Heater

Forced

Air

Furnace

Water Heater.

LPG/Electric Refrigerator

EQUIPMENT

AND

FURNISHINGS

Cabi

net Bunk .

Pedestal

Dinette Tables

Pull-Out (Gaucho)

Beds

Storage

CARE

AND

MAINTENANCE

Interior Cleaning

Draperies, Cushions

and

Upholstery Fabrics.

Wall Paneling

Carpeting

Fixtures

Windows.

Locksets and Latches

Plumbing.

Condensation

and

Ventilation.

Exterior Care .

Exterior Metal and

Trim

Roof

Repairs

Fire Safety

WARRANTY

iii

16

17

18

19

20

Inside Back Cover

PLANNING

AND

PREPARATION

Plan

your

trip

and organize all preparations before

you

leave. Proper preparation

can

be

the key

to

getting the

most

enjoyment

from

your

motor

home

(see

Figure 1).

The

following

suggestions

are

provided

only

as

a guide.

Review them carefully before starting on

your

first

trip.

Refer

to

the list when on trips

and

make note

of

items

forgotten

to

make subsequent trips

even

more enjoyable.

•

Plan

your

route carefully. Consult maps and guide-

books (available at most bookstands and newstands)

to

become aware beforehand

of

any road condi-

tions, campsite availability, and

other

circumstan-

ces.

•

BE

SU

RE

ALL

EQUIPMENT

IS

SERVICED

AND

READY

FOR

TRAVEL.

Check the

following

items.

a.

Check all fluids including:

Motor

home engine crankcase oil

Transmission

fluid

Power steeri

ng

fluid

Radiator recovery system reservoir level

Master

cylinder

brake

fluid

Electrolyte level

of

batteries

Windshield washer reservoir level

b.

Inspect wheel lugs

for

tightness. Examine all

tires

for

road damage, then inflate

to

the pro·

per pressures

as

recommended in the

Chassis

Operator's Manual. In using

your

Chassis

Op-

erator's Manual, note

that

tire pressures

are

given

for

cold

ti

res

which

are

to

be

used

un·

der normal driving and load conditions,

and

also

for

unusual operating or load conditions.

c.

Check oil level in the generator power

plant

(if

installed). Refer

to

instructions and main-

tenance manual provided by the generator

manufacturer

for

other

pre-use service require·

ments applicable

to

this equipment. Check

that

extra oil and other service supplies

are

provided

for

the generator power

plant

if

the

motor

home

is

to

be

used

for

extended peri-

ods.

d. Check

that

jack, jack handle, and lug wrench

are

properly stowed.

e.

Check

that

the

115·volt

power cord

is

pro·

perly stowed in compartment. A power sup·

ply

cord adapter

will

be

required in some

camping

areas.

Be

sure

to

use

adapters

which

provide proper electrical ground.

f. Check

that

a serviceable fire extinguisher

is

secured in the mounting bracket.

g.

Verif.y

that

all items

you

plan

to

take

are

on

board.

NOTE:

Be

sure the weight

of

passengers,

equipment, and supplies does

not

cause

your

motor

home

to

exceed

axle loads and overall

veh

icle loads

for

which

it

was

designed.

If

in

doubt,

weigh the vehicle at a pub·

lic

scale.

See

paragraph on

"WEIGH·

ING".

h. Check

that

accessories, such

as

a plastic sewer

hose

with

the necessary

fittings

and a water

supply line (such

as

garden-hose

type

appro-

ved

for

125 psi)

are

on board.

(It

maY'be de·

sirable

to

check ahead

with

specific campsites

where

you

plan

to

stop

for

any special adap·

ters which may

be

required.)

Fill fresh water

tank,

if

required. (Refer

to

Plumbing Section.)

• Check

to

see

that

drain-line

cap

and

holding·tank

knife

valve(s)

are

closed and secured.

Add

a

hold·

ing-tank chemical

to

a

few

gallons

of

water in

your

body-waste holding tank. (Refer

to

Plumbing

Sec·

tion.)

• Check all stop lights, running lights, and

other

ve·

hicle safety items.

• Put

motor

home contents in

"travel"

condition.

a.

Secure any loose objects which could

shift

while traveling.

b.

Secure refrigerator contents (place lids

on all containers holding liquids,

for

ex·

ample) then secure locking latch on

re-

frigerator door.

c.

Be

sure all cabinets have the contents

se·

cured and the doors latched.

d.

Be

sure

all

exterior

doors

are

closed and

locked.

•

Adjust

the driver's

seat

to

the most

comfortable

position, then adjust the side-view mirrors

for

max-

imum

visibility.

•

Fill

the fuel tank.

Your

motor

home

is

designed

to

use

only

the

fuel recommended in

the

Chassis

Op-

erator's Manual.

WARNING:

ALWAYS

EXTINGUISH

PILOT

LIGHTS

AND

OPEN

FLAMES

ON

APPLIANCES

BEFORE

FILL-

ING

yOUR

GASOLINE

TANK(S).

2

6. Waste Water

Connect·

Knife Valve (below)

7. Auxiliary Battery

8. Refrigerator Service

9.

25

ft. 115-Volt AC Power Cord

Storage Compartment

10. Main Fuel Tank

11. City Water Drain Connection

12. Water Tank Drain

13. Fresh Water

Tank

Fill

1.7.

Back-up Lights

18. Tail, Stop, Turn and Emergency

Flasher Lights

19. Lockable Luggage Compartment

1. Running Lights

2. Porch Lights

3. Water Heater Service

4. Furnace Vent

5. Frame Mount

LPG

Tank

14.

Engine

Service

Door

15. Headlights

16. Parking, Turn Signal and Emergency

Flasher Lights

FIGURE 1 TYPICAL MOTOR HOME LAYOUT

2

1.

Lighter

9.

Parking Brake

2.

Shift

Selector 10. Temperature

Control

3. Hi-Beam Indicator 11. Defrost

4. Instruments

(See

Your

Operator's Manual) 12. Ignition Switch

5.

Turn

Signal 13. Radio

Sound

System

6.

Lights 14.

Air

Conditioner Controls

7.

Windshield Wipers/Washer 15. Ash

Tray

8.

Floor

Air

FIGURE 2

TYPICAL

INSTRUMENT PANEL

AND

CONTROLS (CHEVROLET)

• Fill the

liquid

petroleum

gas

(LPG) fuel tank(s)

if

required.

• Check

for

spare fuses

of

every

size

used

in the

ve-

hicle.

Take the

time

before leaving

to

become familiar

with

the location and operation

of

the

instrument

control

panel and

other

items in the driver compartment.

Check all instruments

to

verify

that

equipment

is

work-

ing.

Dash

instrument controls (see Figure 2) include:

two·speed . wiper

control,

windshield washer, lighter,

fuel switch-over valve

(optional).

emergency start (op-

tional). three-speed heater/defroster blower

control,

heat level

control,

fresh air

control,

defroster

control,

3

and

the under-dash air

conditioner

blower/temperature

controls (optional). Also located on the dash is the

sound system. The cruise control (OPtional)

is

located

on

the

turn

indicator

handle. The emergency flasher

control

is

located on the

right

side

of

the steering

column. Refer

to

the

Chassis

Operator's Manual

or

in-

dividual instructions

from

equipment manufacturers

for

operation

of

equipment,

both

standard and optional.

It

is

recommended

that

the

Chassis

Operator's Manual

(provided in

your

Owner's I

nformation

Kit)

be

kept

readily available in the glove compartment. This

will

prove invaluable

as

reference

information.

-

DRIVE

SAFELY-

VEHICLE

LOAD

CAPACITY

-

WEIGHING

Your

motor

home

is

designed

to

carry the loads defined

by

the

Gross

Axle

Weight Rating

(GAWR)

and Gross

Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) shown on the certifica-

tion

tag posted on

the

drivers

door

post. These ratings

are

for

a

fully-loaded

vehicle including passengers and

normal

belongings.

NOTE:

Exceeding the

GAWR

or

GVWR

of

your

motor

home

can

cause undesirable hand-

ling characteristics and may even create

a safety hazard.

Modification

of

your

vehicle

by

addition

of

racks

not

speci-

fied

by

the

manufacturer

to

carry add-

itional

equipment

or

vehicles

is

not

re-

commended and may make

your

warran-

ty

inapplicable.

Periodically weigh the

motor

home at a

public

scale

to

determine

axle loads. The

following

procedure

is

sug-

gested, although any

method

'recommended

by

the

scale

operator

which

correctly

determines

weight

values

is

ac·

ceptable. During all measurements,

it

is

important

that

the

vehicle

be

kept

as

level

as

possible.

1.

Run

only

the

front

wheels

onto

the scale plat-

form

and

obtain

a reading. (This

first

value

is

the

front

axle Gross

Axle

Weight.)

2.

Next,

place the entire vehicle

(both

axles) on

the scale and

obtain

a reading. (This second

value

is

Gross Vehicle Weight.)

3. Drive

forward

until

only

the

rear axle

is

on

the

platform

and

obtain

a reading. (This

third

reading

is

rear axle Gross

Axle

Weight.)

4. Compare reading 2

with

the

GVWR

of

your

vehicle.

If

this

reading exceeds

the

GVWR

rating,

it

will

be

necessary

to

reduce

total

veh

icle load.

5.

If

reading 2

is

less

than

the

GVWR

of

your

vehicle, .check readings 1 and 3

to

verify

that

each

is

less

than the GAWR on

the

certifica-

tion

tag.

If

either exceeds

the

GAWR

for

the

axle, redistribute enough

equipment

from

front

to

back

or

the reverse

to

ensure

that

loads on

front

and rear axles are

within

the

required

limit.

Check vehicle

weight

periodically

to

obtain

optimum

mileage

from

tires and improved handling. Tires should

always

be

inflated

as

recommended in the Chassis Man-

ufacturer's Instructions.

See

your

Chassis Operator's

Manual.

READY

TO

LEAVE

The

following

suggestions may

be

helpful

when

you

are

ready

to

leave, (BE SURE TO

PLACE

THE

ENTRY

STEP IN

TRAVEL

POSITION.)

STARTING

AND

WARMUP

For

best results, always

follow

the recommendations in

your

Chassis Operator's Manual when starting

or

opera-

ting

your

engine.

NOTE:

Be

sure transmission

is

in neutral

or

park and

parking brake

is

engaged

to

keep

the

motor

home

from

rolling.

If

the

parking brake needs

adjustment,

see

the

Chassis

Operator's Manual

for

proper

adjustment instructions.

SAFETY

BEL

T5

Seat belts are

an

important

safety feature

of

your

veh-

icle.

F-ur

your

protection,

it

is

required

that

all belts

be

fastened'

while

your

motor

home

is

in

motion.

The

driver's seat and all

other

seats

designed

to

carry

pas-

sengers,

while

under way, have been equipped

with

lap

belts.

NOTE:

Seats

which

are

not

equipped

with

safety

belts should

not

be

occupied

while

vehicle

is

in

motion

and

will

be

labeled:

"NOT

FOR

USE

WHILE

VEHICLE

IS IN

MOTION."

WARNING

PASSENGERS

SHOULD

NOT

BE

ALLOWED

TO

RIDE

IN

THE

CAB-OVER

BED

AREA.

4

Safety belts are adjusted in the

following

manner:

To

lengthen the belt,

tip

the

buckle

at

right

angles

to

the

belt,

as

shown in Figure 3. Holding

the

buckle

in this

position

permits the

belt

to

slide

through.

Pull on

the

buckle

until

the desired length

is

obtained.

To

fasten

the belts, make sure the belts are

not

twisted,

then push

the tongue end

of

one

belt

into

the

buckle

of

the

mating

belt.

Be

sure

it

goes

in all the way and

that

it

latches.

Tighten

by

pulling

the loose end

of

the

belt

while

hold-

ing the buckle.

Adjust

the

belt

as

low

on

the

abdomen

and

as

snug

as

comfort

will

allow

for

greatest safety.

Never

use

a

belt

for

more than one person at a time.

NOTE:

If

your

belts have been equipped

with

retrac-

tors,

be

sure

belt

is

pulled all the way

out

of

retractor.

To

release

the

belt, depress

the

button

in the center

of

the

buckle

and slide

the

tongue

out

of

the

buckle.

FIGURE 3

SAFETY

BELT ADJUSTMENT

ON

THE ROAD

DRIVING

AND

PARKING

Driving the

motor

home

is

comparable

to

driving

your

family

car, once

you

become accustomed

to

the feel

of

the controls and

to

the reference points

from

the dri-

ver's

seat

relating

to

the position

of

the

motor

home in

traffic.

Be

cautious when maneuvering

to

allow

for

the

length and

width

0'(

the vehicle. Always

allow

extra

room in cornering and when changing lanes. Check the

side

mirrors

often. Learn

to

use

the view

of

the road-

way behind,

as

seen

through the side mirrors,

as

a refer-

ence

to

help keep a good road/lane position.

Drive

with

consideration on the highway, observing all

applicable

speed

and safety regulations. The best cruis-

ing

speed

for

your

motor

home

will

vary

with

road and

weather conditions. Remember

that

the higher

speeds

may result in a sharp increase in fuel consumption.

Driving on winding

or

mountain roads

is

not

difficult

if

done

with

reasonable care. Observe proper vehicle

speeds

when ascending

or

descending hills and always

operate in the proper transmission range.

Downshift

on

hills

to

avoid overheating

or

undue engine loads by

us-

ing the hand

control

as

recommended

by

the

Chassis

Operator's Manual.

Allow

for

the extra height

of

your

coach and avoid

areas

having

low

overhead clearance. Check

for

low-

hanging tree branches

or

other

obstructions whenever

you drive

or

park. Avoid

low

roofs when pulling in

for

service. This may

be

particularly

important

if

you drive

with

the overhead vents open

or

if

the coach

is

equipped

with

a

roof

air

conditioner

or a

roof

rack.

When parking

parallel,

be

sure

to

allow

for

poles

or

ob-

structions near the curb,

as

front

and rear

portions

of

the

motor

home swing wider than

an

automobile. When

parking on

an

incline,

it

is

recommended

that

the

front

wheels always

be

turned

into

the curb in the

direction

of

roll to aid the parking brake.

OVERHEATING

The engine and cooling system on

your

vehicle should

be

operated and serviced

as

recommended in

your

Chas-

sis

Operator's Manual.

5

WINDSHIELD

DEFROST

-

COMFORT'CONTROL

During

winter

months,

it

is

important

to

keep the wind-

shield clear

and

keep the passenger

compartment

at

com-

fortable temperatures

while

on the road. This

can

be

done

by

use

of

the proper

combination

of

heater and

defroster controls.

(see

Figure 2).

12-VOL

T FUSE

REPLACEMENT

If

part

of

your

vehicle electrical system should fail

while

on the road, check the replacement

circuit

fuses

located

in

the automotive circuit. These

are

automotive-type

fuses

available

at

most service stations. Refer

to

the

ELECTRICAL

section

for

information

on living

area

12-volt

fuses.

CHANGING

A

TIRE

For

tire changing instructions,

see

Chassis

Operator's

Manual.

Your

motor

home

is

equipped

with

premium-

grade

truck-type

tires. Under normal circumstances and

with

proper tire maintenance,

you

should receive thous-

ands

of

miles

of

trouble-free service. Before attempting

any repairs in the event

you

do

have a

flat

tire,

it

should

be

noted

that

your

fully-loaded

motor

home

is

very

heavy. As a result,

each

wheel lug

nut

is

torqued

to

a

factory recommended setting

of

300 to

350

foot

pounds, making the lug nuts extremely

difficult

to

re-

move. In

addition,

each

tire and wheel weighs approxi-

mately

90

pounds

and

is

difficult

to

handle.

It

is

there-

fore advisable

that

you

obtain road service wherever

possible and

only

attempt

to

change tires yourself under

emergency conditions.

WARNING

LOOSENING

THE

REAR

LUG BOLTS

MAY

RE-

LEASE BOTH OUTSIDE

AND

INSIDE

WHEELS. DO

NOT

ATTEMPT

TO REMOVE LUGS

WITHOUT

HAV-

ING A

JACK

IN PROPER POSITION TO ABSORB

WEIGHT.

If

the

flat

tire

is

on one

of

the inside (rear) dual wheels,

the outside wheel on

that

side

will'

give adequate sup-

port

and

no

tire

change may

be

required. Just continue

at reduced

speeds

to a service station

for

repair.

CAUTION

DO

NOT

EXCEED 25 MPH NOR

DRIVE

FOR LONG

DISTANCES AS

THIS

MAY

OVERHEAT

THE

SIN-

GLE

REAR

TIRE

CAUSING

A BLOWOUT.

SERVICING

MOTOR HOME CHASSIS OPERATOR'S

MANUAL

Refer

to

your

Chassis

Operator's Manual

for

informa-

tion

on

chassis

service recommendations_

As

a

general

practice, you should

have

the coolant, the battery elect-

rolyte,

and

the engine oil levels checked

each

time when

refueling_

NOTE: Proper engine servicing

and

record

of

servic-

ing may

be

mandatory

to

ensure

chassis

warr-

anty protection_ Follow the manufacturer's

instructions on periodic maintenance

checks_

ENGINE SERVICE

Items serviced from theexterior

of

the coach are reached

through the

front

hood_

This hood permits servicing the

vehicle battery, radiator

and

coolant system, the engine

oil level

and

oil

filler

cap, windshield washer, brake

fluid

1.

Engine

Service

Door

2_

Brake Cylinder Reservoir

3_

Engine-Oil Filler Cap

4. Windshield-Wiper Motor

5.

Radiator and

Coolant

Fill

6. Engine-Oil Dipstick

7. Windshield Washer Reservoir

8.

Main Vehicle

Battery

9.

Air Cleaner

10. Transmission Dipstick

and

Filler Cap

11. Hood

Support

(DODGE CHASSIS)

9

reservoir, and power steering

reservior_

Refer

to

Figure

4 for location

of

these items and hood latch information_

More extensive engine service, including engine removal

if

required,

can

be

accomplished through the exterior

section

by

removing the following items:

1.

Front

bumper

2_

Front

grille piece (center section)

3_

Optional equipment (such

as_

air conditioner

and transmission cooling

coils_

Access

will

then

be

provided

to

the radiator

and

engine

for

removal. Items serviced

from

inside the coach

are

re-

ached

through the engine compartment cover located

between the driver

and

passenger

seats_

This

gives

access

to

the transmission oil dipstick

and

air cleaner. Refer

to

Figure 4

for

location

of

these

items_

When

the engine

is

being serviced

from

inside the coach, protect

your

car-

FIGURE 4 TYPICAL ENGINE SERVICE AREAS

6

By

removing the

front

bumper,

front

center grille piece,

and

optional equipment

(such

as

air conditioner

and

transmission cooling coils).

access

will

be

provided

to

the radiator

and

the engine removal. Items serviced

from

inside the coach

are

reached through the engine

compartment cover located between the driver

and

pas-

senger

seats.

Th

is

gives

access

to

the power steering

re-

servoir, transmission oil dipstick

and

the air cleaner.

The brake fluid reservoir

is

reached by

lifting

a special

access

cover

on

the

floor

near

the accelerator pedal.

Refer

to

Figure 5

for

location

of

these

items.

When

the

c:::::G

Emergency

Brake

1. Screws

2. Metal Cover

3. Reservoir Port

Driver's

Seat

2

I""

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:

/'

'\

1'-..,.

I I I : 1

1\

'i/

_..../

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'7--.:::.::

II{'

3

Brake

Pedal

Accelerator

FIGURE 5

BRAKE

CYLINDER

RESERVOIR ACCESS

PORT

engine

is

being serviced

from

inside the coach, protect

your

carpet

and

furnishings against oil

and

dirt.

Your

serviceman wi

II

be

glad

to

use

a protective cloth

if

you

remind him.

BATTERY

SERVICE

Main Vehicle Battery

Your

motor

home

has

a 12-volt automotive bat-

tery located under the

front

engine

access

door.

Have

this battery serviced when fueling

or

servic·

ing other vehicle systems.

Auxil

iary Battery Service

There

is

an

auxiliary 12·volt battery

to

provide

living

area

power requirements. Service this bat·

tery when fueling

or

servicing other vehicle

sys·

tems.

GENERATOR

POWER

PLANT

SYSTEM SERVICE

Generator power plant service, recommended

by

the

Generator Manufacturer, should

be

performed at

an

au·

thorized service center (listed in the material provided

in

your

Owner's Information

Kit).

Routine or emer·

gency service,

such

as

adding oil, changing filters

or

reo

placing spark plugs, could

be

accomplished at auto

ser·

vice centers,

but

must

be

done

in

accordance with the

service instructions specified by the Generator Manu·

facturer.

PLUMBING

FRESH WATER

Fresh

water

is

provided

from

one

of

two

sources:

1.

City water, provided under pressure when the mo·

tor

home

is

hooked up

to

a park

or

city

water sup·

ply;

2.

Water stored in

an

on-board water tank

with

pres·

sure

provided by a pump operating automatically

from

your

12-volt electrical system.

EXTERNAL

WATER SUPPLY

(SEE

FIGURE 6)

When

camped in a park

or

near

a

city

water supply, con-

nect the water supply

to

the

motor

home

as

follows:

1.

Turn water pump switch inside the

motor

home

to

OFF.

2.

Remove protective

cap

over

city

water inlet pipe

on

your

motor

home.

3.

Connect water

hose

to

the

motor

home inlet

and

to

the

city

water supply line.

4.

5.

Turn

city

water supply valve

to

ON.

Let the water run a few minutes

with

your

supply

line attached

to

clean the lines.

7

CAUTION:

BOTH THE ON·BOARD

PUMP

AND

ON·BOARD

FRESH WATER

TANK

ARE NOW ISOLATED FROM

THE WATER PRESSURE IN THE SYSTEM.

DO

NOT

TURN

PUMP

ON

UNTIL

PRESSURE LINE

IS

DIS·

CONNECTED TO

AVOID

DAMAGING

THE PUMP.

Use

the following procedure

to

disconnect the

city

wa-

ter supply:

1.

2.

3.

Turn the

city

water supply valve

to

the CLOSED

position.

Disconnect the water supply

hose

from

the

motor

home inlet connection

and

replace inlet pipe pro·

tection cap.

If

the on-board tank

is

to

be

filled,

go

to

next step.

If

not,

store the supply

hose

in

avail·

able compartment.

To

fill

water tank while connected

to

city

water

supply turn valve marked (water tank

fill

valve)

on

until

water runs

out

over

flow

on water tank

fill

spout.

(See

Figure 6)

CAUTION:

UNLESS YOU

HAVE

A PRESSURE REGULATOR

(Keep

switch

in

OFF

position

when

tank

is

empty

or

city

water

is

being used,)

FRESH WATER SYSTEM,

PUMP

SWITCH

(above galley cabinet) (Keep

cap

in place

CITY

WATER

INLET

when

city

water

is

not

being used,)

FRESH WATER

FILL

LOCATION

FILL

T FIGURE 5 FRESH WATER SYSTEM COMPONENT

LOCATIONS

3.

Fill on·board fresh water tank

(see

Figure

5)

from

7,

city

water source

if

needed, then remove

hose

and

store in available compartment.

During normal operation, the water pump

will

cy-

cle

on

and

off

as

the pressure varies.

FILLING

FRESH WATER SUPPLY

The on'board

fresh

water supply in your

motor

home

provides fresh water automatically to all systems when-

ever

a faucet

is

opened.

Pressure

is

provided by a 12-

volt

DC

automatic self-priming pump which functions

any time power

is

available

and

the pump switch near

the overhead cabinet

is

ON

(see

Figure

5).

CAUTION:

DO

NOT RUN THE

PUMP

WITHOUT WATER IN

THE SYSTEM.

ALWAYS

KEEP THE SWITCH OFF

WHEN THE WATER SYSTEM

IS

EMPTY

OF

WATER

OR

WHEN CONNECTED TO

CITY

WATER. RUN-

NING THE

PUMP

WHEN DRY CAN DAMAGE

IT

AND

MAY

MAKE THE

WARRANTY

INAPPLIC-

ABLE.

Your

on-board water storage tank

is

filled through a

special filler

cap

(see

Figure 5) outside the vehicle. To

fill

the fresh water tank, proceed

as

follows:

1.

Turn water pump switch

to

0 F

F.

2.

Open

the water tank filler spout.

3. Fill the water tank.

4.

Close

the water tank

filler

spout.

5. Turn pump ON. Water pressure system

is

now

activated. Turning

on

any faucet will result in

wa-

ter flow.

6. With pump ON, open all HOT

and

COLD water

valves

to

remove trapped air

and

to

fill

the hot-

water heater, then refill the fresh water tank. S

It

is

a good practice

to

avoid leaving water in the tank

when

not

in

use.

WARNING:

USE

ONLY

POTABLE

(DRINKING

QUALITY)

WA-

TER IN THE

TANK.

TO ENSURE

CLEAR,

FRESH

WATER,

DRAIN

TANK

AFTER

USING. FLUSH

AND

DRAIN

BEFORE EACH

USE

AND

SANITIZE

IF SYSTEM SEEMS TO

GIVE

WATER A TASTE.

SEE

DI

RECTIONS FOR

SANITIZING

THIS SYSTEM.

CAUTION:

WHEN IN

CLIMATES

WHERE FRE.EZING TEMPERA-

TURES

MIGHT

OCCUR,

BE

SURE

THAT

ALL

WATER SYSTEM COMPONENTS,

INCLUDING

THE

STORAGE

TANK

ARE

DRAINED

OR

PROTECTED

BY A SPECIAL TYPE

OF

NONFREEZING

ADDITIVE

IF THE

VEHICLE

IS

TO

BE

LEFT

UNHEATED.

(Re-

fer

to

paragraph on "Winterizing the Water System")

FILLING

WATER

TANK

WITH

FILL

VALVE

When

connected

to

external water supply the on-board

tank may

be

filled

as

follows:

1.

Turn on the water tank

fill

valve (Figure 5). This

valve

is

located behind

an

exterior door.

2, Fill water tank. Check the water

level

of

the

tank

in one

of

the following ways:

b. Check

with

monitor

panel (Optional!.

c.

Check exterior fresh water

fill.

When

the tank

is

full,

water

will

be

evident.

3.

Close

fill

valve when tank

is

filled.

. I

TROUBLESHOOTING

WATER SYSTEM

During normal use,

your

pump

should

operate

automa-

tically (if

power

is

provided and

the

pump

switch

is

ON)

whenever a faucet

is

lurned

on. Should

your

on-board

water

supply fail

to

f,.unction

when

a

faucet

is

opened,

check

to

see

that

the;pump

switch

is

ON.

If

the

switch

is

ON, check

the

fus4. If no pressure

is

available, al-

though

the

pump

switch

is

ON,

power

is

available, and

the

pump

fuse

is

intact,

refer

to

the

information

pro-

vided by

your

water

pump

manufacturer

for instruc-

tions.

If

the

water

pump

continues

to

operate

when

no

water

is

being used,

there

may be a leak in

the

system

or

in

a

faucet. If no leak

is

found

and

the

pump

continues

to

operate,

refer

to

the

information

provided by

the

water

pump

manufacturer

for

additional checks.

SANITIZING

WATER TANK

It is suggested

that

your

fresh

water

tank

be renewed

periodically using a

chlorine

solution

followed by clear

water

rinses.

1. Prepare a chlorine

solution

by adding 1/4

cup

of

liquid

household

chlorine-base bleach

solution

to

one

gallon

of

potable

(drinking

quality)

water.

2. Add

at

the

rate

of

one

gallon

of

this

solution

to

the

empty

supply

tank

for each 15 gallons

of

tank

capacity.

3. Fill balance

of

tank

with

potable

water.

4. With

pump

ON,

open

each

faucet

long enough for

water

to

run

out,

to

remove all air from

system

and

lines.

5.

Allow

the

system

(now filled with chlorine solu-

tion)

to

stand

for

at

least

three

hours. Before per-

forming

the

following

step,

provisions should be

made

to

allow

for

drainage

of

all

water

from

the

fresh

water

tank.

6. Flush

the

piping by running

water

through

faucets

for

at

least

one

minute

each.

7.

Turn

pump

OFF.

8. Drain

tank

and pipes by opening

tank

drain

valve.

Open each

faucet

to

permit

water

to

drain

from

each pipe.

9. When

the

tank

is

empty

and each

faucet

has been

opened,

drained

and closed, close

the

drain

valve.

10.

Fill system with

clear

fresh water.

11. Repeat steps 6

through

9.

12. Partly fill

the

system

with

fresh

water

and check

the

tank

and

system

for

taste and

odor.

If a chlo-

rine taste

or

other

traces

of

impurity

remain,

ac-

complish step 13. If

the

system

is

clear, go

to

step

14.

13. Prepare a

solution

of

l-quart

vinegar

in

five gallons

of

water

and place

in

tank.

Fill the

system

com-

pletely. Agitate this

solution

by vehicle

motion,

then

repeat

steps 4 and 5.

14. Repeat

steps

6

through

9

to

empty

the

system.

9

15.

If

the

system

is

to

be used,

fill

with fresh

water.

If

not,

the

system

is

ready for storage.

WASTE-WATER SYSTEM

Your

motor

home

has a self-contained drainage

system

in which

body

wastes

(that

is, residue

from

the

toilet)

go

directly

to

a holding

tank.

All

of

the

plumbing com-

ponents

in

the

vehicle are usable even

when

the

drain

is

capped.

WASTE-WATER DRAINING

Body wastes

enter

the

plastic holding

tank

to

be re-

tained

until

the

tank

can

be

evacuated

into

a disposal

area. Refer

to

the

information

provided by

your

toilet

system.

The

holding

tank

should be evacuated

only

at

intervals

since

the

dumping

action

is

more

effective

in

removing

solids

when

the

tank

is

relatively full.

DO

NOT PULL

THE HOLDING TANK KNIFE VALVE OPEN WHEN

THE

PROTECTIVE

CAP

IS

IN

THE

SECURED

POSI-

TION. Always assure

that

the

tank

is

evacuated

into

an

acceptable

sewer inlet

or

dump

station.

To

evacuate

wastes from

the

holding

tank,

proceed

as follows:

1.

Obtain

a plastic

or

disposable sewer hose

from

your

dealer

or

RV

supply

store.

2. Place sewer line over

the termination

fitting and

secure by tightening

the

hose

clamp

(see Figure 6).

\OSE

CLAMP

~w~5~

;,,,,,,,m

~TERMINATION

FITTING

FIGURE 6

TERMINATION

FITTING

INSTALLATION

3. Place a

container

under

the

drain

outlet

to

catch

any

water

in

the

drain

if

required,

then

remove

the

protective

cap from

the

drain

outlet

by

turning

it

firmly

counterclockwise

(see Figure

7).

4. Place

the

plastic

termination

fitting over

the

motor

home

drain

outlet

and secure by

turning

firmly

clockwise, being careful

that

the

clips catch firmly

to

hold

the

line in place.

5. Insert

the

ground

end

of

the

sewer line

into

a

ground

sewer

or

dump

station

outlet,

pressing it

firmly far

enough

into

the

opening

to

be secure.

In

some

cases,

adapters

may be required

between

the

line and

the

inlet. Arrange sewer line

between

motor

home

outlet

and

dump

station

so

that

it is

free

from

dips.

1.

Grey-Water Holding Tank

2. Grey-Water Knife Valve

3.

Drain -Line Y -

Fitting

4. Drain Cap

5.

Body-Waste Knife Valve

6. Body-Waste Holding Tank

FIGURE

7

TYPICAL

WASTE WATER SYSTEM

DRAIN,

WITH

DUAL

TANKS

6. Unlatch

body

waste

holding

tank

knife valve

by

re-

moving wire clip

or

unscrewing lock screw. Grasp

the

handle firmly and slide

the

valve

open

with

a

quick

steady

pull.

7. Allow sufficient

time

for

the

tank

to

be

completely

drained.

Rinse and flush

tank

if necessary,

or

if

the

vehicle

is

to

hs

stored.

When

tank

is

empty,

push handle inward

to

close valve. Reset retaining

clip

or

replace cap.

B.

The

motor

home

is

also

equ

ipped

with

a dual (grey

water) holding

tank

so

repeat

steps 6

and

7

for

the

second knife valve. This

tank

is

dumped

last

to

help flush outlets_

9.

Remove

the

sewer hose by

turning

termination

fit-

ting

counterclockwise.

10. Rinse

out

sewer hose

with

a

separate

fresh

water

hose

or

supply,

then

remove Iine

from

ground

inlet.

11.

Stow

sewer hose

and

fitting

and replace sewer

or

dump

station

cover

if

applicable.

PLEASE

.....

USE GOOD

HOUSEKEEPING

WHEN

DRAINING

WASTES AT A CAMPSITE

OR

DISPOS-

AL

STATION.

LEAVE

THE

SIT~

IN

GOOD

ORDER.

ABOVE

ALL,

AVOID POLLUTION OF LAKES AND

STREAMS.

WINTERIZING

THE

WATER SYSTEM

If

the

motor

home

is

to

be

stored

in

temperatures

be-

low freezing,

the

fresh

water

and

waste

systems

should

both

be

winterized

as follows:

1. Drain fresh

water

tank

by

opening

water

tank

drain

on

exterior

sidewall

spi~ot.

2.

Open

the

drain faucets

on

HOT

and

COLD wat-

er pipes. (these are located

under

the

floor

in

the

galley, gaucho or

lavy_

After

all has been

drained

from

the

water

pipes, close faucets.

3,

Turn

pump

ON_

Open a

cold

water

faucet.

When flow

of

water

has

stopped,

turn

pump

OFF.

4, Drain

water

heater

by

opening

drain

plug

at

bot-

tom

of

heater

and

safety

valve. Also,

open

the

hot

water

faucets,

5. Drain

waste

water

system

by

following normal

procedure

for

emptying

holding

tank

(refer

to

paragraph

on

Waste Water Draining).

6, Place a

minimum

of

1-1/2 gallons

of

approved

non-toxic

antifreeze

solution

for

plastic

piping,

drains,

and

traps

in

water

tank.

Open

all cold

water

faucets,

turn

water

pump

ON,

and

operate

until

the

tank

has

emptied

solution

into

system.

7.

Pour

one-half

cup

of

this

solution

into

each

drain

to

ensure

that

traps

are

protected,

Have

automotive

radiator

solution

tested

to

ensure

that

vehicle

is

well

protected

to

any

anticipated

freezing level,

as

recommended

in

Chassis

Operator's

Manual.

The

above

is

a basic

procedure

designed

to

be

performed

by

the

Motor

Home Owner.

In

areas

of

extreme

cold

extra

freeze

protection

can be

obtained

by scheduling

a

motor

home

dealer

to

perform

this

winterization

for

you.

He

has specialized

equipment

that

will

enable

him

to

blow

the

water

and

drain lines clear.

10

DO'S

AND

DON'TS

-WASTE

TANKS

DO keep

your

holding

tank

clean using

any

clean-

er

approved

for

recreational vehicle

sanitation

systems.

DO

add

a special

deodorizer

or

chemical

additive

approved

for

recreational vehicle

systems

to

sanitize

and

improve

the

tank

action.

DO

guard

against freeze-up.

DO keep

your

tank

knife

valve closed,

permitting

the

tank

to

get

as full as

convenient

before

emptying.

DO

DON'T

keep

both

tank

knife

valve(s)

and

the

drain

cap(s)

tightly

in place

when

traveling

to

per-

mit

use

of

the

system

when

on

the

road.

use

any

soft

(single-ply)

toilet

tissue.

open

the

bath

vent

to

keep

bathroom

fresh.

put

facial tissues,

paper,

permanent

(automo-

tive)

antifreeze,

sanitary

napkins,

or

house-

hold

toilet

cleaners

in

your

holding

tank.

put

anything

solid in

your

holding

tank

which can scratch

or

damage

the

plastic.

ELECTRICAL

Your

motor

home

has

two

electrical systems.

One

pro-

vides

115-volt

power

to

operate

all

115-volt

living area

lights

and

appliances. This

system

is

used

when

power

is

available

from

a

ground

power

source

or

from

an

on-

board

generator

power

plant,

if

one

is

installed.

The

second system

uses

on-board

batteries

to

provide

power

for

all 12-volt lighting,

appliances,

and

accessories as well

as

normal

vehicle needs (see Figure

8).

115-VOLT

SYSTEM POWER

CONVERTER

(INSIDE)

A

25-foot,

heavY-duty,

power-supply

cord

is

provided

in

a special

storage

compartment

(see Figure 1). This

cord

is

pulled

out

and

connected

to

any

adequate

115-volt

power

source

to

activate

all

power

circuits

(see Figure

9).

The

connector

is

rated

for

3D-amp

capacity.

Use

th

is

power

plug

only

with

the

proper

mating

connector

and

only

with

facilities having a 3D-amp

capacity.

Such

facilities are available in

most

parks

and

campsites.

CAUTION

USING

YOUR

POWER

CORD

WITH POWER SUP-

PLI ES

WH

I

CH

HAVE LESS THAN 3D-AMP CAPA-

CITY

OR USING

THE

PLUG WITH

RECEPTACLES

FOR

WHICH IT WAS NOT

DESIGNED,

MAY DAM-

AGE

YOUR

APPLIANCES

AND MAKE

THE

WAR-

RANTY

INAPPLICABLE.

12-VOL

T

SYSTEM

When

the

power

supply

cord

is

not

connected

to

a 115-

volt

ground

source

(or

to

the

generator

power

plant

re-

ceptacle)

power

for

lights

and

appliances

is

automati-

cally

provided

from

your

vehicle

battery

or

from

an aux-

iliary

battery.

11

12-VOLT

FUSES

The

fuses

for

the

12-volt electrical

system

(excluding

the

12-volt chassis

circuit

fuses) are

located

within

the

Electrical

control

panel

behind

an

access panel

in

the

living area (see Figure

9).

Certain

models

using

the

FIGURE 9

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UNDER

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PANEL-LOCATED

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DRIVERS

SEAT

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AUXILIARY

BATTERY-LOCATED

INSIDE

COMPARTMENT

D -

DUAL

CHARGE

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8

ELECTRICAL

DIAGRAM

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CHASSIS OWNERS

MANUAL

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