Fleetwood bounder 1998 User manual

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BY F1.EEJWCVO.
1998
©1997 by Fleetwood Enterprises, Inc. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be
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photocopying, recording,
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permission from Fleetwood Enterprises, Inc.

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 normal use to be free from manu-
facturing 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 demon-
strator unit (whichever occurs first). The warranty extends for the fol-
lowing pedods:
I. 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 wan'an-
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.
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COVERAGE
PROVIDED
OWNER'S
OBLIGATIONS

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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:
I. 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;
WARRANTY
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 THE
EXPRESS 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, cmpet 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.
BrandName: ____________________________________ __
Model: ___________________ _
Serial No.: ______________________________________ _
Manufacturing Plant: ________________________________ _
For Customer Service assistance, contact:
Fleetwood Parts & Service
PO Box 5700
Riverside, CA 92507
[phone]
Fleetwood Parts & Service
PO Box 1007
Decatur, IN 46733
[phone]
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Our forest product suppliers have advised that urea-formaldehyde is
used in the production
of particle board, hardwood plywood or pan-
eling which they supply us and which we utilize in our finished
product. These suppliers have requested that we communicate this
to our customers.
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 motor home contains
components 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 in maintaining a
comfortable environment and we direct
your attention to the discussion
of ventila-
tion contained in your 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
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 CAS SYSTEMS AND
LP CAS ApPLIANCES
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
BO-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 BO- percent of its volume as
liquid LP gas.
The following label has been placed in the vehicle near
the
range:
IFYOU 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 or explosion.
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WARNING
It is not safe to use cooking appliances
for comfort heating. Cooking appli-
ances need fresh air for safe 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 appliance(s) will avoid dan-
gers of asphyxiation. It is especially
important that cooking appliances not
be used for comfort heating asthe dan-
ger of asphyxiation is greater when the
appliance is used for long periods of
time.
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 vehicle. 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
NOTICES AND WARNINGS
01 INTROduCTioN ........................... O 1,.1
WARRANTiES ............................................................. 01 ,2
WARRANTY SERVicE ••.•.....•.•.....•••••......•••....•.•.••....•••••.. O1,5
REPORTiNG SAFETY DEFECTS ......................................... 01 ,6
OWNER'S INFORMATiON PACkAGE ................................... 0 1,6
CHAssis ANd VEHiclE IdENTiFiCATiON .............................. 01 ,7
DRiVER'S CONTROl ........................... 02,.1
ON T~E ROAd ................................ 0~,.1
MOTOR HOME LOAdiNG .............................................. O~, 1
RESpONsibiliTY FOR PROPER LOAdiNG ........................... O~, 1
SOME DEfiNiTiONS FiRST ........................................... O~, 1
TowiNG A VEHiclE OR TRAilER .................................... O~,~
CARRyiNG CAPAciTY ANd LOAd DiSTRibUTiON ................. O~A
CARRyiNG CAPAciTY TAG .......................................... 0~,5
How TO WEiGH YOUR LOAdEd MOTOR HOME
WiTHOUT A TRAilER OR OTHER TOWEd LOAd ................ 0~,6
How TO WEiGH YOUR LOAdEd MOTOR HOME
WiTH A TRAilER OR OTHER TOWEd LOAd .................... 0~,8
LOAdiNG Tips ...................................................... O~, 10
TiRES ................................................................... O~, 11
TiRE INFlATiON ..................................................... O~, 11
TiRE REplACEMENT ................................................ O~, 12
IF You GET A FIAT TiRE .......................................... O~, 12
CHANGiNG A FIAT TiRE ........................................... O~, 12
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TAblE of CONTENTS
SEATS ANd SEAT BElTS ..........................................0 ~, 1 ~
COMbiNATiON LAp ANd ShouLdER BElrs ..................... O~, 14
SAfETY BElr MAiNTENANCE ...................................... O~, 14
SAFETY RESTRAiNTS FOR ChiLdREN .............................. O~, 14
SAFETY BElrS FOR ChildREN .....................................m,15
SAFETY SEATS FOR ChildREN .................................... O~, 15
DRiviNG ANd PARkiNG .......••........••••........•.•.......••.••. m,16
FUEl ANd FuEl SYSTEMS .....••..........••..........•........•..•... O~, 17
FuEl Fill ............................................................ O~, 18
FUEL TYPES ANd VAPOR Lock .................................. O~, 18
GENERAl CHAssis Topics •........•.•.........••.........••........ O~, 19
VARiAbLE SPEEd ENqiNE FAN .................................. O~, 19
ExhAUST SYSTEM HEAT .......................................... O~, 19
CARboN MONOxidE SAfETY PRECAUTioNS ........••.•........•.. 0~,20
CARboN MONoxidE DETECTOR ................................ 0~,21
EMERGENCY TowiNG •.......•••..........•........••.•........•...... 0~,21
ATTACHiNG ACCESSORiES TO YOUR MOTOR HOME. ....•••.•..... 0~,22
liviNG WiTIi YOUR MOTOR HOME. ........ 04,..1
HydRAulic LEVEliNG SYSTEM ...•........•••..........•..........••... 04, 1
POWER ENTRY STEpS ...........•........•.•...........•.........•.•... 04, 1
ENTRY AssisT HANdlE .......••..........•.........•.••.......••....... 04,2
ENTRY DOORS ANd SCREENS •........•••..........•........•......... 04,2
WiNdows •••......••.........••........•••.......•.••..........•........ 04,2
EMERqENCY Exir WiNdow ........................................ 04, ~
SidE SlidER WiNdows ............................................. 04, ~
SUN ViSORS .............••.........•..........•..........••...........•• 04, ~
WOVEN Wood SHAdEs .........••.........••.........••...........••.. 04-4
Wood MiNi,BliNds ••.........••........•...........••..........••.... 04,5
STORAGE ...•••.................••........••..........••.........•••...... 04, 5
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