Fleetwood 1997 Discovery User manual

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owner's manual

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LIMITED ONE ... YEAR/THREE ... YEAR WARRANTY
For Motor Homes Manufactured by subsidiaries of Fleetwood Enterprises, Inc.,
sold in the United States and Canada
Your new motor home, including the structure, plumbing, heating and
electrical systems, and all appliances and equipment installed by the
manufacturer, is warranted under nmmal use to be free from manufac-
tuting 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 demonstra-
tor unit (which ever occurs first). The warranty extends for the follow-
ing periods:
1. For all defects (other than structural) the warranty extends for a
period of one year from such date
or until the unit has received
15,000 total miles of use as determined by the mileage shown on
the odometer (which ever occurs first).
2. For structural defects, three years; structural defects are limited to
the following: roof structure, sub-floor structure, exterior walls,
interior walls and ceilings.
Wdtten notice of defects must be given to the selling dealer or manu-
facturer not later than ten (10) days after the expiration
of the warranty
period.
The owner is responsible for normal maintenance as described in the
Owner'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 peiformed by the dealer during the first 90
days of warranty coverage. Thereafter, such adjustments are the
responsibility of the owner
as normal maintenance unless required as a
direct result of repair or replacement
of a defective part under this
warranty.
If a problem occurs which the owner believes is covered by this war-
ranty, the owner shall contact the selling dealer, or other authorized
dealer, giving him sufficient infmmation to resolve the matter. The
owner shall deliver the motor home
to the dealer or manufacturing plant
location for warranty service.
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COVERACE
PROVIDED
OWNER'S
OBlICATIONS

WARRANTY
By agreement with the manufacturer, the dealer is obligated to maintain
the motor home prior to retail sale, to perform a detailed predelivery
inspection and to repair or replace any parts necessary to correct
defects in material or workmanship.
If the dealer is unable or unwilling to resolve a problem which the
owner is convinced is covered by the walTanty, he should contact the
manufacturing plant at the address listed on the next page and provide
the manufacturer with a description iu writing
of the problem and
attempts made to resolve it.
Upon receipt of notice of a claim, where the dealer was unable or
unwilling to resolve the problem, the manufacturing plant will repair
or
replace any parts necessary to COl1"ect defects in material or workman-
ship or will take other appropriate action as may be required.
If the representatives of the manufacturing plant are unable to resolve
the problem and the owner is convinced that it is covered by this war-
ranty, the owner should call the toll-free number listed on the next page
to describe the problem and the attempts made to resolve it.
DEALER'S
OBLIGATIONS
WHEN THE
DEALER DOES
NOT RESOLVE
THE PROBLEM
MANUFACTURING
PLANT
OBLIGATIONS
WHEN THE
MANUFACTURING
PLANT
DOES NOT
RESOLVE THE
PROBLEM
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This warranty does not cover:
1. The automotive system (iucluding the chassis and drive train),
tires and batteries, which are covered by the separate wananties
of the respective manufacturers of these components.
2. Defects caused by or related to:
a. Abuse, misuse, negligence, or accident;
b. Failure to comply with instructions contained in the Owner's
Manual;
c. Alteration or modification of the motor home;
d. Environmental conditions (salt, hail, chemicals in the atmo-
sphere, etc.)
3. Normal deterioration due to wear or exposure, such as fading of
fabrics or drapes, carpet wear, etc.
4. Normal maintenance and service items, such as light bulbs,
fuses, wiper blades, lubricants, etc.
5. Motor homes on which the odometer reading 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, incidental charges
such as telephone call or hotel bills, or other incidental or
consequential damages.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental
or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion
may not apply to you.
This warranty gives you specific legall'ights, and you may also have
other rights which vary from state to state.
The manufactnrer is not resJlonsihle for any undertaking, represen-
tation or warranty made by any dealer or other person beyond
those expressly set forth in this warranty.
Brand Name:
Model: ______________ ~
Serial No.:
Fleetwood Parts & Service
PO Box 5700
Riverside, CA 92507
[phone]
Fleetwood Parts & Service
PO Box 1007
Decatur, IN 46733
[phone]
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WARRANTY
WHAT Is NOT
COVERED By
THE EXPRESS
WARRANTY

The particle board, hardwood plywood, or paneling used in your
motor home are made with urea-formaldehyde. The companies that
supply us with these materials have asked that we tell you about
urea-formaldehyde with the statements on this page.
IMPORTANT
NOTICES
Ar
WARNING
This product is manufac-
tured with urea-formalde-
hyde resin. Formaldehyde
vapor may in some people
cause headaches,eye, nose
and throat irritation, and ag-
gravation of allergies and
respiratory problems, such
as asthma. Proper ventila-
tion should reduce the risk
of such problems.
Champion International
Corporation
AI
WARNING
This motor home contains
components containing or
manufactured with 1,1,1
Trichloroethane, a sub-
stance that may be harmful
to the public health and en-
vironment by destroying
ozone in the upper atmo-
sphere.
WARNING
This product is manufac-
tured with a urea-formalde-
hyde resin and will release
small quantities of formal-
dehyde. Formaldehyde lev-
els in the indoor air can
cause
temporary eye and
respiratory irritation, and
may aggravate respiratory
conditions or allergies.
Ventilation will reduce in-
door formaldehyde levels.
Weyerhauser Corporation
Ar
WARNING
Ventilation is important for making the interior
of your motor home comfortable. Please read
the section about ventilation and prolonged
occupancy in the Living
With Your Motor
Home chapter in this Owner's Manual.
Irritant:Thisproductcontains
a
urea-formaldehyde resin
and may release formalde-
hyde vapors in low concen-
trations. Formaldehyde can
be irritating
to the eyes and
upper respiratory system
of
especially susceptible per-
sons such as those with al-
lergies or respiratory ail-
ments. Use with adequate
ventilation. If symptoms de-
velop, consult your physi-
cian.
Georgia-Pacific Corporation
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We are required to tell you consumer information provided by
the National Fire PreventionAssociation (NFPA) and the
American National Standards Institute (ANSI). The informa-
tion and warnings found on these pages may also
be found in
other chapters
of this Owner's Manual. Please see the LP Gas
System and Appliances chapters for other safety and operat-
ing information.
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WARNING
SAFETY REGULATIONS
REGARDING
LP CAS SYSTEMS AND
LP CAS ApPLIANCES
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 label
reads:
DO NOT FILL CONTAINER(S) TO MORE THAN BO-PERCENT OF
CAPACITY.
Overfilling the LP gas container can result in uncontrolledgasflow which
can cause fire or explosion. A properly filled container
will contain ap-
proximately BO- percent of its volume as liquid LP gas.
The following label has been placed in the vehicle near the range:
IF YOU SMELL GAS:
1. Extinguish any open flames, pilot lights, and all smoking materials.
2. Do not touch electrical switches.
3. Shut oil the gas supply at the tank valve(s) or gas supply connection.
4. Open doors and other ventilation openings.
5. Leave the area until the odor clears.
6. Have the gas system checked and leakage source corrected before
using again.
LP gas regulators must always be installed with the diaphragm vent fac-
ing downward. Regulators that are not in compartments have been
equipped with a protective cover. Make sure
that regulator vent faces
downward and the cover
is kept in place to minimize vent blockage which
could result in excessive gas pressure causing
lire explosion.
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SAFETY REGULATIONS
REGARDING
LP GAS SYSTEMS AND
LP GAS ApPLIANCES
WARNING
AI
WARNING
It is notsafe to use cooking appliances
for comfort heating. Cooking appli-
ances need fresh airfor safe operation.
Before operation:
1. Open overhead vent or turn on ex-
haust fan, and
2. Open window.
This warning label has been located in
the cooking area
to remind you to pro-
vide an adequatesupply of fresh air for
combustion. Unlike homes,theamount
of oxygen supply is limited due to the
size of the recreational vehicle, and
proper ventilation when using the
cooking appliance(s) will avoid dan-
gers of asphyxiation. It is especially im-
portantthat cooking appliances notbe
used
for comfort heating as the dan-
ger of asphyxiation is greaterwhen the
appliance is used for long periods of
time.
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Portable fuel-burning equip-
ment, including wood and
charcoal
grills and stoves,
shall not be used inside this
recreational vehicle.The use
of this equipment inside the
recreational vehicle may
cause fires or asphyxiation.
WARNING
LP gas containers shall not
be placed or stored inside
the vehicle. LP gas contain-
ersareequippedwith safety
devices which relieve ex-
cessive pressure by dis-
charging gas to the atmo-
sphere.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
WARRANTY
SpEciAl NOTicES ANd WARNiNGS
01 INTROduCTioN ............................. 0 1,. 1
WARRANTiES ................................................................... 01 ,2
WARRANT)' SERvicE .......................................................... 01 ,5
REPORTiNG SAfETY DEfECTS ................................................ 01 ,6
OWNER'S INfoRMATioN PAckAGE .......................................... 01,6
CHAssis ANd VEHiclE IdENTificATioN ..................................... 01,7
02 DRivER'S CONTROls ....................... 02,.1
EXTERioR ElEVATioNS ...•...•..•........•.•.•....•...•..•...•..........•....• 02,4
O~ ON THE ROAd ............................. O~,.l
MOTOR HOME LOAdiNG .................................................... O~, 1
REspoNsibiliTy FOR PROPER LOAdiNq ................................. 0 ~, 1
SOME DEfiNirioNS fiRST ................................................. O~, 1
TowiNq A VEl/idE OR TRAilER .......................................... 0},2
CARRyiNq CApAciry ANd LOAd DisTRibuTioN ....................... O~A
CARRyiNq CAPAciry TAq ................................................ m,5
How ro WEiqH YOUR LOAdEd MOroR HOME
WirHOUT A TRAilER OR OTHER TOWEd LOAd ........................ 0~,6
How ro WEiqH YOUR LOAdEd MorOR HOME
WirH A TRAilER OR OTHER TowEd LOAd ............................. m,8
LOAdiNq Tips ........................................................... O~, 10
TiRES ......................................................................... O~, 11
TiRE INflATioN ...........................................................0 ~, 11
TiRE REplACEMENT ...................................................... O~, 12
IF You GET A FlAT TiRE ................................................ O~, 12
CHANqiNq A FlAT TiRE ................................................. a}, 1 ~
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SEATS ANd SEAT BElTS ..................................................... O~, 14
COMbiNATioN LAp ANd SHouldER BElrs ........................... O~, 15
SAfETY BEIr MAiNTENANCE ............................................ O~, 15
SAfETY RESTRAiNTS fOR CHildREN ....................................m,15
SAfETY BElrs fOR CHildREN ........................................... m, 16
SAfETY SEATS fOR CHildREN .......................................... O~, 16
DRiviNG ANd VEHiclE CONTROl ......................................... O~, 17
ENGiNE ANd TRANSMissioN ............................................... O~, 17
ENGiNE OPERATioN ........................................................ O~, 18
TRANSMissioN OPERATioN ................................................ O~,20
GEAR SElECTOR LEVER ................................................. O~,20
Do NOT ShifT LiqHT ................................................... O~,22
RESETTiNq THE ShifTER TO RESTORE OpERATiON .................... O~,2~
JAcobs EXTARdER COMPREssioN BRAkE ............................ O~,24
AiR BRAkES ................................................................. O~,2 5
SYSTEM COMPONENTS .................................................. O~,26
PARkiNq BRAkE ......................................................... 0 ~,2 8
UsiNq AiR BRAkES ..................................................... O~,29
STOppiNq DisTANCE .................................................... O~,29
BRAkiNq ON DOWNqRAdES ............................................ O~,29
AiR SUSPENSioN SYSTEM ................................................. O~, ~O
MANEUVERiNG iN TRAffic ................................................. O~, ~O
USiNq THE ENqiNE TO Slow THE MOTOR HOME ................... O~,~ 1
REAR ViEW VidEO MONiTOR SYSTEM ................................... O~,~ ~
Body UNdERCOATiNG ..................................................... O~,~ ~
FUEl ANd FUEl SYSTEMS ................................................... O~,~4
FUEl Fi/I ................................................................. O~,~4
FUEl RECOMMENdATioNS ............................................... O~,~4
EXHAUST SYSTEM HEAT .................................................... O~,~ 5
ENGiNE TEMPERATURE GAUGES ........................................... O~,~ 5
CARboN MONOxidE SAfETY PRECAUTioNS ............................. O~,~6
CARboN MONOxidE DETECTOR ....................................... 0 ~, ~ 7
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ATTACkiNG ACCESSORiES TO YOUR MOTOR HOME ..................... 0~,~7
EMERGENCY TowiNG ....................................................... O~, ~8
04 liviNG WiTH YOUR MOTOR HOME. ..... 04, 1
LEVEliNG SySTEM ............................................................. 04,1
AiR DUMP SysTEM ........................................................... 04,1
POWER ENTRY STEPS ........................................................ 04,2
MANUAL STEpwdl COVER (FRONT ENTRY ModEls) ..................... 04,2
ENTRY AssisT HANdlE ....................................................... 04,2
ENTRY DOORS ANd SCREENS ............................................... 04, ~
WiNdows ..................................................................... 04,~
EMEllqENCY Exir WiNdow .............................................. 04, ~
DRiVER ANd PASSENGEIl SUN ViSORS ..................................... 04, ~
Wood MiNi,BliNds ......................................................... 04,4
STORAGE ....................................................................... 04,4
EXTERioR COMPARTMENTS •..•..•....•..•.......•..•.......•..........•.. 04A
INTERioR STORAqE .•..•..•.......•..•..•.•..•.......•..•..•.......•..•.... 04, '1
INTERioR ANd FURNiskiNGS ................................................. 04, '1
DiNETTE CONVERSioN .........•..•..•..........•..•....•..........•.....• 04, '1
SoFAILoUNqE CONVERSioN ........•..•..•.......•..•.•........•....•..• 04,6
DOORS/PRivACY DividERS ............................... ................ 04,6
INTERioR UqlfTiNq ........................................................ 04,6
OVERHEAd VENTS .....•..•..•.......•....•..•..........•..•..•.•..•..•.... 04,7
FoLdiNq CHAiRS .........•..•..........•....•.............•..•....•..•.... 04,7
MONirOR PANd .............................................................. 04,7
EffECTS of LONG,TERM OccupANcy ...................................... 04,9
VENTilATiON ANd CONTROlliNq CONdENSATioN ...................... 04,9
FiRE SAfETY ................................................................. 04,11
FiRE SAfETY PRECAUTioNS ............................................. 04,1 2
SMokE DETECTOR .......................................................... 04, 1 ~
05 PlUMbiNG SYSTEMS ....................... 05, 1
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FRESH WATER SYSTEM ....................................................... 05/ I
EXTERNAl FRESH WATER Hook/Up .................................... 05/ I
FilliNq THE ON/BoARd WATER TANk .................................. OS/2
DRAiNiNq THE FRESH WATER TANk ..................................... 05/~
WATER PUMP .............................................................. 05/ ~
WATER FiIrER .............................................................. 05/4
Low POiNT DRAiNS ...................................................... 05/4
TRoublESHooTiNq THE FRESH WATER SYSTEM ......................... 05/5
LEAks ....................................................................... 05/5
SANiriziNq THE FRESH WATER SYSTEM ................................. 05/6
EXTERioR SHOWER ........................................................ 05/6
DRiNkiNq WATER FilTER SYSTEM ....................................... 05/7
WASTE WATER SYSTEM ....................................................... 05/7
ToilET ., ..................................................................... 05/8
DRAiNiNq THE HoldiNq TANks ......................................... 05/8
HoldiNq TANk CARE ................................................... 05/ I 0
06 ElECTRicAl SySTEMS ....................... 06 ... 1
CHAssis 12NolT ElECTRicAl SySTEM ..................................... 06/1
CHAssis Bulbs ANd FUSES .............................................. 06/1
FlEETWood 12/YolT HOUSE SYSTEM ..................................... 06/2
BATTERiES ..................................................................... 06/~
BATTERY DiscONNECT .................................................... 06/ ~
BATTERY INSPECTiON ANd CARE ........................................ 06/~
BATTERY CHARqiNq ....................................................... 06/5
SEIECTiNq A REplACEMENT BATTERy .................................... 06/5
SOlAR PANEl.. ................................................................ 06/6
AuxiliARY START SysTEM .................................................... 06/6
120/YolT SySTEM ........................................................... 06/7
POWER CORd Hook/Up ................................................ 06/7
POWER CONVERTER ...................................................... 06/8
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GENEIlATOR ................................................................ 06,8
GENERATOR FUEl Supply................................................ 06,9
GENEIlATOR OPEIlATioN ................................................. 06,9
GENEIlATOR OPEIlATiNq SAFETY PRECAUTioNS ...................... 06,10
POWER INVERTER ........................................................06,1 1
GROUNd FAUir CiRCUir INTERRUPTER (GFCI).....................06,1 1
ElECTRicAl DiAGIlAMS .....................................................06,1 2
ElECTRONic CliMATE CONTROl SysTEM ................................. 06, 1 ~
07 LP GAS SySTEM ........................... 07 ... 1
LP GAS SAfETY PRECAUTioNS .............................................. 07,2
SYSTEM COMpONENTS ....................................................... 07,4
HOSES ...................................................................... 07,4
LP GAS REqUUUOR ...................................................... 07,4
USiNG LP GAS SYSTEM AT Low TEMPERATURES ......................... 07, ';
FilliNG LP GAS TANks ...................................................... 07,6
LP GAS SYSTEM LEAk CHECks ............................................ 07,7
LP LEAk DETECTOR .......................................................... 07,8
liGHTiNG lP GAS AppliANCES ............................................. 07,9
08 AppliANCES ................................ 08 ... 1
WATER HEATER ............................................................... 08,1
WATER HEATER BypASS VALvE .......................................... 08,2
REfRiGERATOR ................................................................ 08,2
FURNACE ...................................................................... 08,2
RANGE ......................................................................... 08,~
RANGE Hood ................................................................ 08, ~
AiR CONdiTioNER ........................................................... 08,4
AddiTiONAl EquipMENT ..................................................... 08A
120,Voir VCR .......................................................... 08,';
J 20, VOlT TELEVisioNS ...................................................08,';
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VidEO SWirCHER .......................................................... 08, 7
TV ANTENNA ............................................................... 08, 7
TV ANd RAdio INTERFERENCE ........................................... 08,6
MiscEllANEOus AppliANCES ................................................ 08,8
WAsHERIDRYER DRAiN SCREEN ........................................ 08,8
09 MAiNTENANCE ............................. 09 ... 1
EXTERioR ...................................................................... 09,2
STAiNS ...................................................................... 09,2
WiNdows, DOORS, VENTS ANd Locks ................................ 09,"5
RubbER Roof SYSTEM ...................................................... 09,"5
CIEANiNq .................................................................. 09, "5
CARE ....................................................................... 09,4
SEAlANT RENEWAl ............................................................ 09,4
DOOR, WiNdow, RooF COMPONENT ANd MoldiNq RESEAliNq ... 09, 7
INTERioR ...................................................................... 09,6
FAbRics .................................................................... 09,6
CORiAN Top CARE ....................................................... 09,6
LAMiNATE Top CARE ..................................................... 09,6
WAils ANd CEiliNq PANEls .............................................. 09,6
BATHTUb ANd Pl45Tic SHOWER STAll .................................. 09,7
FlOORS ANd CARpETiNq ................................................. 09,7
CERAMic TilE CARE ...................................................... 09,7
Wood PlANk FlOOR ..................................................... 09,7
BRASS COMPONENTS ..................................................... 09,8
ENqiNE ACCESS ........................................................... 09,8
MAiNTENANCE CHEcklisT ., ................................................. 09,8
LAMps ANd Bulbs ........................................................... 09,9
FUSES ANd CiRcuiT BREAkERS ........................................... 09,10
EXTERiOR SEAlANTS ........................................................ 09,11
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GENERATOR FilTERs ........................................................ 09,11
MAiNTENANCE CliAllT ...................................................... 09,1 2
10 STORAGE .................................... 1 0" 1
STORAGE CliECklisTS ........................................................ 10,1
SliORT,TERM STORAGE ....................................................... 10,1
LONG' TERM STORAGE ........................................................ 1 0, }
WiNTERiZATioN ............................................................... 10,5
WATER SYSTEM WiNTERiriNG •••.••.•••.••.••.•••.••.•.••.••.•••••.••.•..• 10,5
REACTivATiNG TliE MOTOR HOME AfrER STORAGE ...................... 10,9
GlOSSARY
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INTROduCTioN
WARRANTiES .. ................................................. ......... 01,2
WARRANTY SERVicE " ................................................ 01,5
REPORTiNG SAfETY DEfECTS ...................................... 01,6
OWNER'S INfoRMATioN PAcI(AGE ................................ 01,6
ChAssis ANd VEhiclE IdENTificATioN .......................... 01,7
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