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BYI'LI!ETWaJll. RV
1999
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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 \Inder normal use to be free from manu-
facturing defects in material or workmanship. Defects
or damage to
paint, graphics, exterior materials, upholstery or other appearance
items that may occur prior to delivery are usually corrected during
the inspection process at the manufacturing plant or the dealership:
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 demon-
strator unit (whichever occurs first), The warranty extends for the fol-
lowing 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 (whichever occurs first).
2. For structural defects, 3 years; structural defects are limited
to, the following: roof structure, sub-floor structure, exterior
walls, interior walls and ceilings.
Written notice
of defects must be given to the selling dealer or manu-
facturer not later than ten (10) days after the expiration
of the warran-
ty 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 latch-
es, TV antenna control, etc.) will be performed 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 information to resolve the matter. The
owner shall deliver the motor home to the dealer or manufacturing
plant location for warranty service.
COVERACE
PROVIDED
OWNER'S
OBLICATIONS

WARRANTY
By agreement with the manufacturer, the dealer is obligated to main-
tain the motor home prior to retail sale, to perform a detailed prede-
livery 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 warranty, he should contact the
manufacturing plant at the address listed below and provide the man-
ufacturer with a description in 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 correct defects in material or work-
manship 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 the war-
ranty, the owner should call the toll-free number listed below to
describe the problem and the attempts made to resolve it.
This warranty does not cover:
1. The automotive system (including the chassis and drive
train), tires and batteries, which are covered by the separate
warranties 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;
AMERiCAN TRAdiTiON
DEALER'S
OBLIGATIONS
WHEN THE DEALER
DOES NOT RESOLVE
THE PROBLEM
MANUFACTURING
PLANT
OBLIGATIONS
WHEN THE
MANUFACTURING
PLANT
DOES NOT
RESOLVE
THE PROBLEM
WHAT Is NOT
COVERED By
THIS WARRANTY
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c. Alteration or modification of the motor home;
d. Environmental conditions (salt, hail, chemicals in the
atmosphere, 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 calls
or hotel bills, or other inci-
dental 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 legal rights, and you may also
have other rights which vary from state to state.
The manufacturer
is not responsible for any undertaking, repre-
sentation or warranty made by any dealer or other person
beyond those expressly set forth in this warranty.
Brand Name:
________ ---' _________ _
Model:
______ ~ __ _'_ _________ _
Serial No.: ___________ ~ _______ _
Fleetwood's American Coach Division
Parts & Service
1420 West Patterson Street
Decatur, IN 46773
Service [phone]
Parts [phone]
Fax [phone]
WARRANTY
CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS:
Motor Home Division
Fleetwood Enterprises, Inc,
P.O. Box 7638
Riverside,
CA 92513-7638
[phone]
AMElliCAIV T IlAdiriolV

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.
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
aggravation
of allergies and
respiratory problems, such
as asthma. Proper ventila-
tion should reduce the risk
of such problems.
Champion International
Corporation
WARNING
This product contains com-
ponents containing or
manufactured with 1,1,1
Trichloroethane, a substance
that may be harmful to the
public health and environ-
ment by destroying ozone In
the upper-atmosphere.
WARNING
This product Is manufac-
tured with a urea-formalde-
hyde resin and will release
small quantities
of formalde-
hyde. Formaldehyde levels
In the Indoor
air can cause
temporary eye and respirato-
ry Irritation, and may aggra-
vate respiratory conditions
or allergies. Ventilation will
reduce Indoor formaldehyde
levels.
Weyerhauser Corporation
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: This product con-
tains a urea-formaldehyde
resin
and may release
formaldehyde vapors In
low
concentrations. Formalde-
hyde can be Irritating to the
eyes and upper respiratory
system
of especially suscep-
tible persons such as those
with allergies
or respiratory
ailments. Use with adequate
ventilation. If symptoms
develop, consult your
physician.
Georgia-Pacific Corporation
AMERicAN T RAdirioN
IMPORTANT
NOTICES

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We are required to tell you consumer information provided
by the National Fire Prevention Association (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
operating information.
SAFETY REGULATIONS
REGARDING
LP GAS SYSTEMS AND
LP GAS ApPLIANCES
Ar
WARNING
Do not bring or store LP gas containers, gasoline or other
flammable liquids inside the vehicle because a fire
or explo-
sion may result.
A warning label has been located near the LP gas container.
This label reads:
DO NOT FILL CONTAINER(S)TO MORETHAN
80-PERCENT OF CAPACITY.
Overfilling the LP gas container can result In uncontrolled gas
flow which can cause fire
or explosion. A properly filled con-
tainer will contain approximately 80- percent of its volume as
liquid LP gas.
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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 off 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 correct-
ed 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 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 fire explosion.
AMERiCAN TIlAdiTiON

WARNING
It Is not safe to use cooking appliances
for comfort heating. Cooking appli-
ances need fresh air forsafe operation.
Before operation:
1. Open overhead vent
or turn on
exhaust fan, and
2. Open window.
This warning label has been located In
the cooking area to remind you to pro-
vide an adequate supply of fresh air for
combustion. Unlike homes,the amount
of oxygen supply Is limited due
to the
size of the recreational vehicle, and
proper ventilation when
using the
cooking appllance(s) will avoid dan-
gers of asphyxiation. It Is especially
Important that cooking appliances not
be used forcomfort heating asthe dan-
ger of asphyxiation Is greater when the
appliance Is used for long periods of
time.
AMERiCAN T IlAdirioN
SAFETY REGULATIONS
REGARDING
LP CAS SYSTEMS AND
LP CAS ApPLIANCES
WARNING
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 vehlc.le. LP gas contain-
ers are equipped with safety
devices which relieve exces-
sive pressure by discharging
gas
to the atmosphere.
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TAbLE of CONTENTS
WARRANTY
SpEciAl NOTicES ANd WARNiNGS
01 INTROduCTioN ........................... 01"1
WARRANTiES •....•................•............••.•....•.....•.....•.....01-2
WARRANTY SERVicE .••........•....•.•................•........•.••..•.O1- ~
REPORTiNG SAfETY DEfECTS ..•..•.•....•.....•..••....•.......•..•...O1-6
OWNER'S INfoRMATioN PACkAGE •.•••.•....••......•....••.•.••.•••.0 1-6
CIiAssis ANd YEliiclE IdENTificATioN •......•..•.•.....•.......•....O1-7
02 DRivER'S CONTROls ..................... 02"1
O~ ON THE ROAd ........................... O~"l
MOTOR HOME LOAdiNG .............................................. 0}-1
RESpoNsibiliTY FOR PROPER LOAdiNq ...........................O}-1
SOME DEfiNirioNS FiRST. ..........................................O}-1
CARRyiNq CApAciTY TAq ......................................•... O}-}
TowiNq A VEhiclE OR TRAilER ...............................•.... O}A
TOWEd VEhiclE WiRiNq ....,...................................... 0}-7
CARRyiNq CApAciTY ANd LOAd DismibUTioN ................. 0}-9
How TO WEiqH YOUR LOAdEd MOTOR HOME
WirHOUT A TRAilER OR OTHER TOWEd LOAd ...:........... 0}-10
How TO WEiqH YOUR LOAdEd MOTOR HOME
WirH A TRAilER OR OTHER TOWEd LOAd ................... 0}-12
LOAdiNq Tips ...•......................................,....•.••... 0}-14
TiRES .•.•.•....••....••.......•..•.•.•.•........•.•••.•.•...•.••....•... 0}-1 ~
TiRE INFlATiON ...;..............,..................................O}-1 ~
TiRE REplACEMENT ...............,................................ O} -1 6
If You GET A FIAT TiRE ............................•............. 0}-16
CHANqiNq A FIAT TiRE. .......................................... 0}-17
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TAblE of CONTENTS
SEATS ANd SEAT BElTs ............................................... O~-18
COMbiNATioN LAp ANd SltouldER BElrS ..................... m-19
SAFETY BElT MAiNTENANCE ...................................... 0~-19
SAFETY RESTRAiNTS FOR CltildREN ..........,................... 0~-19
SAFETY BElrS FOR CltildREN ..................................... 0~-20
SAFETY SEATS FOR CltildREN .................................... m-20
DRiviNG ANd VEHiclE CONTROI ...................................O ~ - 21
ENGiNE ANd TRANSMissioN ......................................... 0~-21
ENGiNE OpERATioN ............................................,..... 0~-21
TRANSMissioN OPERATioN .......................................... 0~-2~
STARTiNq TItE VElticlE ............................................ 0~-2~
DiqiTAI DisplAY ................................................... 0~-2~
DiAqNOSTic COdES ............................................... 0~-26
ABS AiR BRAkEs .................................................... 0~-26
ABS WARNiNq LAMP ............................................ 0~-27
SYSTEM COMpONENTS .•••.•..•.•••.•..••.•..•••.•••••....••.•.•••O ~ -27
PARkiNq BRAkE ............................................;...... 0~-29
USiNq AiR BRAkES ................................................ O~~~O
STOppiNq DisTANCE .............................................. O~-~O
BRAkiNq ON DOWNqRAdEs ...................................... o~-m
AiR SUSPENSioN SYSTEM ............................................ O~-~ 1
MANEUVERiNG iN TRAffic ........................................... O~-~ 1
USiNqTItE ENqiNE TO Slow TItE MOTOR HOME ............. o~-n
EXHAUST BRAkE ...................................................... O~-~~
REAR ViEW VidEO MONiTOR SYSTEM .........................;... O~-H
Body UNdERCOATiNG ...............................................O ~ - ~ 5
FuEl ANd FuEl SYSTEMS .........................,................... m-H
FUEl Fill ...........,.....................,.......................... O~-~5
FuEl RECOMMENdATioNS ......................................... 0~-~6
ENGiNE FAN ........................................................... 0~-~6
EXHAUST SYSTEM HEAT .............................................. 0~-~7
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