Fleetwood Limited 1987 User manual

BY

REETWCDD ®

1987

SAFETY

REGULATIONS

REGARDING

LP

GAS

SYSTEMS

AND

LP

GAS

APPLIANCES

The manufacturer of this recreational vehicle is required

to

furnish the follow-

ing consumer information

as

provided by the National Fire Prevention Associa-

tion and

the

American National Standards Institute. The information and warn-

ings found here may also

be

found

in

other sections

of

this Owner's Manual.

Please see sections titled "Liquid Petroleum

Gas

System" and "Appliances" for

other

safety

and operating information.

WARNING:

LP

GAS

CONTAINERS

SHALL

NOT

BE

PLACED

OR

STORED

INSIDE

THE

VEHICLE.

LP

GAS

CONTAINERS

ARE

EQUIPPED

WITH

SAFETY

DEVICES

WHICH

RELIEVE

EXCESSIVE

PRESSURE

BY

DISCHARGING

GAS

TO

THE

ATMOSPHERE.

WARNING:

IT

IS

NOT

SAFE

TO

USE

COOKING

APPLIANCES

FOR

COMFORT

HEATING.

COOKING

APPLIANCES

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

PROVIDE

AN

ADEQUATE

SUPPLY

OF

FRESH

AIR

FOR

COMBUSTION.

UNLIKE

HOMES.

THE

AMOUNT

OF

OXYGEN

SUPPLY

IS

LIMITED

DUE

TO

THE

SIZE

OF

THE

RECREA·

TIONAL

VEHICLE.

AND

PROPER

VENTIlATION

WHEN

USING

THE

COOKING

APPLIANCES

lSI

WILL

AVOID

DANGERS

OF

ASPHYXIATION.

IT

IS

ESPECIALLY

IMPOR·

TANT THAT

COOKING

APPLIANCES

NOT

BE

USED

FOR

COMFORT

HEATING

AS

THE

DANGER

OF

ASPHYXIATION

IS

GREATER

WHEN

THE

APPLIANCE

IS

USED

FOR

LONG

PERIODS

OF

TIME.

WARNING:

PORTABLE

FUEL·BURNING

EQUIPMENT,

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:

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

CONTAINERISI

TO

MORE

THAN

80

PERCENT

OF

CAPACITY.

Overfilling the

lP

gas container

can

result

in

uncontrolled

gas

flow which

can

cause

fire

or

explosion.

A

properly

filled

container

will

contain

approximately

80

percent

of

its

volume

as

liquid

LP

gas.

The

following

label

has been placed

in

the

vehicle

near the range area:

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 ventilating openings.

5.

Leave

the area

until

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 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.

TABLE

OF

CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION

........................

.

Front

End

Alignment

....................

2

PLANNING

AND

PREPARATION. . . . . . . . . . . .

..

3

Read

the

Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

..

3

Inspect

and

Maintain

..

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

..

3

Loading and

Weight

Distribution

. . . . . . . . . .

..

3

Control

of

the

Motor

Home

...............

3

MOTOR HOME LOADING. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

..

4

Motor

Home Loading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

..

4

Carrying

Capacity

......................

4

Determining and

Distributing

Your

Motor

Home

Load.

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

..

4

Weighing Your Loaded

Motor

Home

.........

5

Loading Tips

..........................

5

Trailer

Hitches

and Towing

................

6

Towing

Automobiles

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

..

6

READY TO LEAVE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

..

7

Starting and

Warmup.

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

..

7

Safety

Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

..

7

Gasoline Fill

..........................

7

ON THE ROAD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

..

8

Driving and Parking

.....................

8

Parking On A Grade

With

A Trailer

..........

8

Miscellaneous

Safety

Tips

................

8

Carbon

Monoxide

Safety

Precautions . . . . . .

..

9

Overheating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

..

9

12-Volt Fuse Replacement

................

9

Tires.

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

..

9

Changing A Flat Tire

.....................

10

Towing

...............................

12

Auxiliary

Start

System

...................

12

Automotive

Air

Conditioner

................

12

SERVICE

...............................

13

Motor

Home

Chassis

Operator's

Manual

......

13

Service Parts and Replacement

.............

13

Battery

Service.

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Generator Power Plant

System

Service

.......

13

INTERIOR

AND

FURNISHING

................

14

Storage

..............................

14

Pull-out Lounge Conversion

................

14

Emergency Exit

Window

..................

14

Effects

of

Prolonged

Occupancy

............

14

Controlling

Moisture

Condensation

..........

15

LIQUID PETROLEUM GAS SYSTEM

...........

16

Filling

LP

Gas Tanks

.....................

16

LP

Gas Regulator

.......................

16

Using

LP

Gas System

at

Low Temperatures

....

16

LP

Gas

System

Leak Checks

...............

16

Lighting

LP

Gas Appliances

................

16

LP

Gas

Precautions.

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

PLUMBING

.............................

18

Fresh Water System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

18

The

Water

Pump

........................

19

The

Monitor

Panel

......................

19

Troubleshooting

the

Fresh

Water

System

......

19

Water

Pump Troubleshooting

...............

21

The Waste Water

System

.................

21

Water

System

Winterizing

.................

23

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

.....................

24

Batteries

.............................

24

Power Converter

........................

25

Auxiliary

Battery

.......................

26

Fuses and Circuit Breakers

................

26

Ground Fault Interrupter

..................

26

Entertainment Equipment

.................

26

TV

Antenna

...........................

26

Generator Power Plant

...................

26

Electrical

System

Wiring

..................

27

APPLIANCES

...........................

29

Water

Heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

29

Furnace

..............................

29

Range

...............................

29

Range Exhaust Hood

....................

29

Air

Conditioner

.........................

29

Refrigerators

..........................

29

Smoke

Detector

........................

29

MAINTENANCE

.........................

30

Exterior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

30

Sealant Renewal

.......................

30

Interior.

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

31

MAINTENANCE CHART

...................

34

TRAVEL CHECK LIST

.....................

35

INDEX

................................

38

FULL

ONE-YEAR/15,OOO

MILE

...----

WARRANTY

--~

FOR

MOTOR HOMES MANUFACTURED

BY

SUBSIDIARIES

OF

flEETWOOD

ENTERPRISES, INC.

SOLO IN THE UNITED

STATES

AND CANADA

COVERAGE PROVIDED

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 manufacturing

defects

in

material or workmanship.

The warranty

extends

to

the

first retail

purchaser

and his transferee(sl and begins on

the

date

of original retail delivery or

the

date

the

motor

home is first placed into service as a rental, commercial or demonstrator unit (whichever occurs first). The warranty extends for a period of

one year from such date or until the unithas received

15,000

totel miles

of

use

es

determined

by

the

mileage

shown

on

the odometer (whichever

occurs first),

Written

notice

of

defects

must

be given

to

the

selling dealer

or

the manufacturer

not

later than ten

(10)

days after the expiration

of

the applicable warranty period.

OWNER'S OBLIGATIONS

The

owner

is responsible for normal maintenance

as

described in the Owner's Manual; however, minor adjustments (such

as

adjustments to

the

interior

of

exterior doors,

LP

regulator pressure, cabinet latches,

TV

antenna control, etc.)

will

be performed

by

the dealer during the first

90

days

of

werranty 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 warranty, 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.

DEALER'S OBLIGATIONS

By agreement

with

the menufacturer, 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

materiel

or

workmanship.

WHEN THE DEALER

DOES

NOT

RESOLVE THE PROBLEM

If the dealer is unable or unwilling

to

resolve a problem which the owner is convinced is covered by the warranty, he should contact the MANUFAC-

TURING PLANT

at

the address listed

below

and provide the manufacturer

with

a description

in

writing

of

the

problem and

attempts

made to

resolve it.

MANUFACTURING PLANT OBLIGATIONS

Upon receipt

of

notice

of

aclaim, where

the

dealer was unable

or

unwilling to resolve the problem, the manufacturing plant wil! repair or replace

any parts necessary to correct defects in material or workmanship,

or

will

take other appropriate action

as

may

be required.

WHEN THE MANUFACTURING PLANT ODES NOT

RESOLVE

THE PROBLEM

If the representatives

of

the manufacturing plant are unable to resolve the problem and

the

owner

is convinced that

it

is

covered by the warranty,

the

owner

should

cal1

the toll-free number listed

below

to describe the problem and

the

attempts

made to resolve it.

WHAT IS

NOT

COVERED

BY

THE EXPRESS WARRANTY

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

A. ABUSE, MISUSE, NEGLIGENCE

OR

ACCIDEN"T;

B.

FAILURE

TO

COMPLY WITH INSTRUCTIONS CONTAINED IN THE OWNER'S MANUAL:

C.

ALTERATION

OR

MODIFICATION

OF

THE MOTOR HOME;

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, COMMER-

CIAL

LOSS,

LOSS

OF

USE, TOWING CHARGES, BUS

FARES,

CAR

RENTAL,

INCIDENTAL CHARGES SUCH AS TELEPHONE CALLS

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 LEGAL RIGHTS, AND

YOU

MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM

STATE

TO

STATE.

THE MANUFACTURER IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR

ANY

UNDERTAKING, REPRESENTATION,

OR

WARRANTY MADE

BY

ANY

DEALER

OR

OTHER

PERSON

BEYOND THOSE

EXPRESSLY

SET FORTH IN THIS WARRANTY.

Brand Name

_________________

Model

__________

Serial

No.

_________

_

CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS:

Consumer Affairs Department

Fleetwood Enterprises, Inc.

P.O.

Box

7300

Riverside, California

92523

From California:

(SOO)

442-4804

From Outside

of

California: (800)

854-4755

printed

in

USA

I

NTRODUCTBON

Welcome

to

the

recreational vehicle lifestyle and

the

growing

family

of

motor

home owners. We sincerely

thank

you

for

choosing our

product.

Your

motor

home has been designed

to

provide you

with

many

years

of

carefree, pleasant

traveling

and

vacationing. This manual describes

many

features

of

your

motor

home and provides a guide

to

operating

procedures so

that

you can

obtain

the

best

perfor-

mance

from

those features. Your

motor

home

has

been designed

to

conform

with,

or

exceed,

the

American

National Standards

Institute

A119.2, NFPA

501C, Canadian CSA Standard

Z-240

(Canadian-built

or

units

built

for

Canada). and applicable

motor

vehi-

cle standards. These standards establish

the

plumb-

ing, heating, electrical and

other

requirements

for

quality

and safety. Compliance

with

these standards

is indicated

by

the seal attached

just

outside

the

entry

door. This seal is

the

outward

sign

of

internal quality.

Like all

finely

crafted

equipment,

your

motor

home

will

require care and regular

maintenance

in order

to

retain its

maximum

performance characteristics. This

manual, along

with

the

information

provided in

your

Owner's

Information

Kit

and Chassis Operator's

Manual

outlines

important

areas

of

maintenance

and

provides a

maintenance

schedule

that

you

should

follow

to

ensure safe, trouble-free

service

from

your

motor

home.

Study

these

instructions

carefully. A

good

working

knowledge

of

your

motor

home

and

how

to

care

for

it

will

help

you

enjoy

many

miles and

years

of

recreational living.

The

motor

home has been

thoroughly

inspected

before

shipment.

It

is

the

duty

of

your

dealer

to

inspect

the

motor

home and

to

prepare

it

for

you dur-

ing

the

pre-delivery phase

of

the

sale.

YOUR DEALER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR PERFORM-

ING A COMPLETE PREDELIVERY INSPECTION

OF

THE CHASSIS

AND

ALL

MOTOR HOME

COM-

PONENTS AS SPECIFIED IN THE PREDELIVERY

CHECKLISTS SUPPLIED

BY

FLEETWOOD

AND

THE

CHASSIS MANUFACTURER. YOU SHOULD RECEIVE

A COPY

OF

THESE COMPLETED CHECKLISTS FROM

YOUR DEALER WHEN YOUR MOTOR HOME

IS

DELIVERED

TO

YOU.

He

will

instruct

you in its basic use; however, sup-

plement

this

instruction

by

reading all

instructional

material furnished

with

the

motor

home. If, after taking

delivery

of

your

new

motor

home,

you

feel

it

requires

additional

conditioning

or

adjustment,

please return

it

to

your dealer as soon as possible.

If

you

have any

questions

regarding operation,

maintenance,

or

service, please

contact

your

dealer

immediately

so he can

assist

you. Your dealer's

Service

or

Sales

Department

will

handle any

normal

problem

which

might

occur.

Customer

service

is

of

1

utmost

importance

to

your dealer, and is

just

as

important

to

the

manufacturer. Your

motor

home

is

covered by one

of

the

most

comprehensive

warranty

programs in

the

industry. This manual contains a sec-

tion

outlining

the

warranty

and explaining your rights

and obligations, as

well

as

the

rights

and

obligations

of

the

dealer and manufacturer,

under

the

terms

of

the

warranty. Please read

this

section

carefully.

You

will

be

better

informed

in case you have a

warranty-

related problem, and

your

dealer

will

be

better

able

to

get

you on

the

road again. If,

for

some reason, a

problem is

not

handled

to

your

satisfaction:

1.

Discuss

any

warranty-related problems

directly

with

the

manager or

owner

of

the

dealership,

giving

him an

opportunity

to

help his service

department

resolve

the

matter

for

you.

2.

If

a problem arises

that

cannot

be resolved

to

your satisfaction by your local dealer,

contact

the

factory

service manager. The factories are listed

in

this

manual. Please

contact

the

one nearest

you.

3. We sincerely believe

that

your

dealer and

the

factory

representative

will

be able

to

solve any

problem

which

might

arise.

If

their

combined

efforts

are

not

satisfactory, please send a

letter

describing

the

circumstances

to:

Fleetwood

Enterprises, Inc.

Consumer

Affairs

Department

P.

O.

Box

7300

Riverside,

Ca

92523

Please include

the

brand name and serial number

of

your

motor

home.

4.

If

you

wish

to

call

for

assistance, please use

these toll-free

telephone

numbers.

From California:

(800)

442-4804

From outside California:

(800)

854-4755

Thank you for choosing our product. Your dealer and

we,

the

manufacturer,

will

continually

strive

to

merit

your

confidence.

NOTE: Some

equipment

and features described

Dr

shown

in

this

manual

may

be

optional

on some

models.

This

instructional

manual

is

of

general

nature only. Because

of

the

continuous

program

of

product

improvement

conducted

by

Fleetwood

it

is

possible

that

recent

product

changes

may

not

be

included in

this

manual. Specifications

may

change

without

notice.

This

manual is

accurate

as

of

date

of

publication.

The

instructions

included

in

this

manual are intended as a guide, and in no respect ex

tend

the

responsibilities

of

the

manufacturing

sub-

sidiary, parent company

or

affiliates beyond

the

stan

dard

written

warranty

as presented

in

this

manual.

NOTE: This

product

is designed

for

recreational use

and

short

term

occupancy

only.

It

is

not

designed

or

intended

to

be used

as

permanent housing. Use

of

this

product

for

long

term

or

permanent occupancy

may

lead

to

premature deterioration

of

interior

finishes, fabrics, carpeting, and drapes. Damage

or

deterioration due

to

long

term

occupancy

may

not

be

considered normal, and may

under

the

terms

of

the

warranty,

constitute

misuse, abuse, or neglect, and

may

therefore reduce

your

warranty

protection. This

manual contains a discussion

of

long term occupancy

problems. Please refer

to

that

section before consider-

ing

this

product

for

long

term

occupancy.

A Few Words

on

Energy...

To

all

of

us

who

drive cars

or

trucks,

or

heat

and

cool

homes and businesses,

very

little needs

to

be

said about energy. Discussions

of

the

topic often lead

to

the

question,

"What

can be done

to

save our

natural energy resources?" There

is

no single simple

answer.

To

some, energy-efficiency is aproblem. Fleet-

wood

thinks

of

energy conservation

as

an opportunity

to

research

new

ideas,

while

giving

you

the

best

in

2

recreational living. Space-age

technology

has given

us

lightweight,

but

strong, and

attractive

materials.

Sophisticated manufacturing techniques

offer

the

best

in

time

and energy management

to

bring

you

a

motor

home

that

has saved energy even before you drive

it

away.

It's

"energy-efficient

engineering".

Fleetwood is

thinking

about

energy.

And

we're

helping.

FRONT END ALIGNMENT

AS A

PART

OF

THE PREDELIVERY INSPECTION

PROCEDURE, THE DEALER

IS

TO

ROAD TEST THE

MOTOR HOME, NOTING AND CORRECTING

ANY

STEERING PROBLEMS

BEFORE

DELIVERY

TO

THE

RETAIL CUSTOMER.

THEREFORE,

FLEETWOOD AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES

WILL NOT

BE

RESPONSIBLE

FOR

FRONT END ALIGN-

MENT AFTER THIS PREDELIVERY INSPECTION

IS

DONE.

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PLANNING

AND

PREPARATION

The

camping

trip

is one

of

the

most

popular

types

of

vacations, and each year

millions

of

Americans

embark

on

camping

trips

using some

type

of

recrea-

tional

vehicle. Proper planning

of

your

trip, including

familiarity

with

your

equipment,

your itinerary, antici-

pated

activities,

and

anticipated

needs

will

ensure a

pleasurable experience.

That

is

what

this

manual is

all about. The ideas and

instructions

presented here

are intended

to

help you

get

the

most

from

your

new

RV,

and enjoy

your

trip.

READ THE BOOK

A

thorough

knowledge

of

your

RV

is

important

if

you

are

going

to

get

the

most

out

of

the

convenience

and

safety

items

built

into

your

vehicle.

Be

as familiar

with

it

as

you

are

with

your

personal car

or

truck.

Study

all

the

booklets

included in your

Owner's

Infor-

mation

Kit. These

booklets

cover details

of

operation

for

the

major appliances and equipment

built

into your

motor

home

for

your comfort, convenience and safety.

INSPECT

AND

MAINTAIN

Follow a

consistent

schedule

of

inspection

and

maintenance

for

your

motor

home. Your

continuing

safety

and

comfort

depend on it.

Pay

particular atten-

tion

to

brakes, tires, suspension and

exhaust

system

components, steering linkages, and electrical systems.

This manual includes a

section

outlining

motor

home

maintenance

items

and recommended

maintenance

3

intervals. Adherence

to

these schedules

will

minimize

the

possibility

of

failure

of

any

important

system

or

part

of

your

motor

home. The

time

spent

inspecting

and

maintaining

your

motor

will

provide

you

with

many

years

of

recreational pleasure.

LOADING

AND

WEIGHT DISTRIBUTION

Proper loading is one

of

the

most

important

con-

siderations

when

traveling in a

motor

home. Your

motor

home is

built

to

withstand

a

certain

maximum

load. Check

the

labels and tags

attached

to

the

motor

home

to

determine

the

safe load

limits.

For

safety's

sake, NEVER OVERLOAD THE MOTOR HOME. This

manual contains information

about

proper loading and

weighing

of

your

motor

home.

CONTROL OF THE MOTOR

HOME

Know

how

to

control

your

motor

home

on

the

highway. Be familiar

with

passing and

stopping

requirements, and problems

that

can

develop.

Know

how

to

brake properly,

how

to

back

up, and

how

to

turn.

Practice in a secluded place

until

you

become

familiar

with

the

handling

characteristics

and

tech-

niques

of

your

motor

home.

Don't

overlook

the

laws

of

your

state

or

province

that

govern

driving

a

motor

home. Your state

Motor

Vehicle

Department

office

can

provide you

with

the

applicable

vehicle

codes

that

spell

out

your

rights and

responsibilities

as a

motor

home

owner.

MOTOR

HOME

LOADING

MOTOR HOME LOADING

A

motor

home chassis (springs, wheels, tires, axles,

and frame) is designed

to

carry

a

certain

maximum

load. This load includes everything;

the

weight

of

the

empty

motor

home

itself,

your

belongings, fuel, fresh

water,

waste

water

and

anything

else

that

may

be

in

or

attached

to

the

motor

home.

The

maximum

load

for

which

the

motor

home

is designed is called

the

GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT RATING (GVWR).

Another

critical

weight

factor

is

the

GROSS AXLE

WEIGHT

RATING (GAWR).

This

is

the

maximum

weight

a

specific

axle is designed

to

carry

and each

axle

has

its

own

GAWR. The

GAWR's

do

not

necessarily add up

to

the

GVWR. Be careful,

neither

the

axle loads

nor

the

vehicle loads

must

ever exceed

their

respective

weight

ratings.

In

addition

to

knowing

the

overall

weight

that

can

be safely loaded in

or

attached

to

the

motor

home,

you

must

know

how

to

distribute

the

weight

so

that

correct

amounts

of

weight

are placed

on

the

axles.

The

allowable

carrying

capacity

of

the

motor

home

is

found

by

weighing

the

motor

home

empty, and

subtracting

this

weight

from

the

GVWR.

CARRYING CAPACITY

During

the

design and

development

of

our

motor

homes, the number and size

of

storage compartments,

the

liquid

tank

capacities and

number

of

belted seating

positions

are maximized

for

value and convenience.

If

the

motor

home

operator

fills

all

liquid

tanks

to

capacity, fills all storage compartments and cupboards

to

maximum

volume

and

fills

all available seating

positions

with

passengers,

the

motor

home

will

probably

be overloaded.

According

to

National

High-

way

Traffic

Safety

Administration

figures, an average

vehicle

occupant

weighs

150

pounds, each gallon

of

gasoline

weighs

six

pounds (6.0 Ibs.) and each gallon

of

water

weighs

over

eight

pounds

(8.3 Ibs.).

The

operator is responsible

for

analyzing

the

conditions

in

which

the

motor

home

will

be utilized

for

each trip. The

number

of

passengers and place-

ment

of

cargo

will

affect

the

amount

of

water

and

cargo

that

you

can

carry

(See Loading Tips). For con-

venience,

the

passenger capacity

for

camping use and

the

passenger

capacity

for

day

use

are

shown

on a

permanent

label in

the

driver's area

or

adjacent

to

the

main

entry

door.

The

smaller passenger

capacity

for

camping

provides reasonable cargo

capacity

for

trips

taking

more

than

one day.

The

larger passenger

capacity

for

day use provides less cargo

capacity

for

trips

or

activities

not

involving overnight stays.

It

may

be

necessary

to

reduce

the

amount

of

water

carried

4

and unload

some

cargo

items

normally

carried

for

camping

in

order

to

provide

carrying

capacity

for

the

additional day use passengers.

The

number

of

safety

belted seating

locations

may

be greater

than

the

number

of

passengers

permitted

by

the

label. These extra seating locations,

if

provided,

are

to

permit

a choice

of

seats

while

traveling.

It

is

not

safe

to

exceed

the

labeled

passenger

capacity

unless

the

axle loadings and total

weight

are checked

against

their

ratings

on

a

public

scale.

Thoughtful

consideration

of

the

weight

placed in

the

motor

home

can yield

important

benefits:

•

maximum

flexibility

in

the

use

of

the

seating

and

liberal storage facilities provided in

the

motor

home;

•

operation

without

unsafe loading;

• improved handling characteristics and ride

comfort;

•

better

fuel

mileage and reduced tire wear.

NOTE: CARRYING CAPACITIES

OF

YOUR MOTOR

HOME

ARE

SPECIFIED

ON

A LABEL AFFIXED

TO

THE INSIDE

OF

A WARDROBE DOOR. THE LABEL

INCLUDES ALL

FACTORY

INSTALLED

OPTIONS.

IF

OTHER EQUIPMENT SUCH AS LEVELING JACKS,

AWNINGS, ROOF PODS, ETC" ARE INSTALLED

AFTER THE MOTOR HOME

LEAVES

THE

FACTORY,

THE WEIGHT

OF

THESE ITEMS MUST

BE

SUB-

TRACTED FROM THE TOTAL

OF

THE PASSENGER

AND CARGO CARRYING CAPACITIES.

IF

YOU

TOW

A TRAILER, THE TONGUE WEIGHT

OF

THE

TRAILER MUST

BE

SUBTRACTED FROM THE

TOTAL

OF

THE PASSENGER AND CARGO CARRY-

ING CAPACITIES.

DETERMINING

AND

DISTRIBUTING

YOUR MOTOR HOME LOAD

The Gross Vehicle

Weight

Rating (GVWR) and

the

Gross

Axle

Weight

Rating (GAWR)

for

your

motor

home

are

shown

on

the

certification

tag

posted

on

the

driver's

door

or

in

the

driver's

compartment.

Remember, these ratings are

for

a

fully

loaded vehicle.

You

must

compare

the

GVWR

to

the

loaded

weight

of

your

motor

home.

If

the

loaded

weight

of

your

motor

home

exceeds

the

GVWR,

the

motor

home

is

overloaded and

you'll

have

to

remove

items

to

bring

the

weight

down

to

or

below

the

GVWR.

If

the

loaded

axle

weight

on any axle exceeds

the

GAWR,

the

axle

is overloaded and

you'll

have

to

redistribute cargo

to

bring

the

weight

down

to

or

below

the

GAWR.

Weighing Your Loaded

Motor

Home

The

following

weighing

procedure

will

help you

determine

whether

your loaded

motor

home (complete

with

cargo, fluids, passengers, and driver) is

within

GAWR and GVWR limits.

When

you arrive

at

the

weigh

station,

the

attendant

will

guide you

through

the

correct

positioning

of

the

motor

home on

the

scales. Generally,

the

sequence is as

follows:

1.

Drive

the

front

wheels

onto

the

scale

platform

and take a reading. This is

the

front

Gross Axle

Weight

(Reading

1).

2.

Drive

the

entire vehicle

(front

and

both

rear

axles)

onto

the

scale and take a reading. This

is the Gross Vehicle

Weight

(Reading 2).

5

3.

Drive

forward

until

only

the rear axle and

the

tag axle are on the

platform

and take a reading.

This reading is

the

total

rear Gross

Axle

Weight

(Reading 3).

4. Drive

forward

until

only

the

tag axle is on

the

scale

platform

and take a reading. This is

the

tag

axle

weight

(Reading 4).

5.

Subtract

the

tag axle

weight

from

Reading 3.

This is Reading

5.

6. Compare Reading 2

with

the

GVWR (Gross

Vehicle

Weight

Rating)

of

your

vehicle.

If

the

weight

exceeds

the

GVWR rating, you

will

have

to

reduce

the

total

vehicle load.

7.

If

Reading 2 is less

than

the

GVWR

of

your

vehicle, check Readings

1,

4 and 5

to

verify

that

each is less than the GAWRs on

the

certification

tag.

If

any

of

these exceeds

the

GAWR

for

that

axle, redistribute enough

of

the

load

to

ensure

that

loads on

the

front,

rear and tag axles are

within

the

required

limit.

8. The

motor

home should also be

weighed

from

side

to

side. This

will

require

positioning

both

wheels

on each side

down

the

center

of

the

scale

platform

and taking a reading

for

each

side. Tho

attendant

will

help

you

with

proper

positioning.

Periodically re-weigh

your

motor

home.

Different

traveling configurations may change

your

loading and

weight

pattern.

WARNING:

DO

NOT

EXCEED

THE

RATED

LOAD

OF

THE MOTOR HOME,

OR

THE RATED LOAD

OF

ANY

AXLE.

NOTE: THE PASSENGER

AND

CARGO CARRYING

CAPACITIES

OF

YOUR MOTOR HOME ARE SPECI-

FIED ON A LABEL AFFIXED

TO

THE INSIDE

OF

A

WARDROBE DOOR. THE LABEL INCLUDES

ALL

FACTORY

INSTALLED OPTIONS.

IF

OTHER EQUIP-

MENT SUCH AS LEVELING JACKS, AWNINGS,

ROOF PODS, ETC., ARE INSTALLED AFTER THE

MOTOR

HOME

LEAVES THE FACTORY, THE

WEIGHT OF THESE ITEMS

MUST

BE

SUB-

TRACTED FROM THE TOTAL

OF

THE PASSENGER

AND

CARGO CARRYING CAPACITIES.

Loading Tips

After

you have determined

how

much

weight

you

can safely carry and selected those

items

to

make

up

that

weight,

make a

list

and keep

it

for

future

re-

ference. Load

the

motor

home and

distribute

the

load

so

that

you

get

proper

weight

on the axles.

Don't

load

heavy items in upper cabinets. Secure and brace items

so

they

won't

move during travel,

thereby

shifting

motor

home load. Do

not

load heavy items near either

end

of

the

motor

home

or

on

the

rear bumper.

WARNING:

DO

NOT

INSTALL ANY

TYPE

OF

WEIGHT

CARRYING

RACK

OR

FRAME

TO

THE

REAR

BUMPER

OR

ANY CHASSIS

OR

BODY

COMPONENT

OF

THE

MOTOR

HOME. DAMAGE

TO

THE

MOTOR

HOME

BODY

AND

UNSTABLE

HANDLING CHARACTERISTICS MAY

RESULT.

Make a loading diagram

of

your

properly loaded

motor

home.

It

will

help you locate

where

specific

items

are stored, and

will

help speed

the

loading

process. Store emergency items

in

a readily accessible

location. Include a fire extinguisher, tools, jack,

first-

aid kit, rain gear, flashlight,

highway

warning devices,

and an electric cord

with

light.

WARNING: DO NOT

STORE

OR

CARRY

LP

GAS

CONTAINERS, GASOLINE,

OR

OTHER FLAM-

MABLE LIQUIDS INSIDE YOUR MOTOR HOME.

TRAILER HITCHES

AND

TOWING

If

you expect

to

pull a trailer

with

your

motor

home,

please use these guidelines

when

choosing a

hitch

and

trailer:

• Hitch classification: Class

II

•

Limit

the

vertical

hitch

load (tongue

weight

of

trailer)

to

a

maximum

of

250

pounds. Heavier

vertical

hitch

loads can cause damage

to

your

motor

home rear frame and body, cause unstable

driving and handling characteristics, and may

restrict your rights under the Ownercare warranty.

• Do

not

tow

a

trailer

weighing

more

than

3500

pounds, or more than recommended by the chassis

manufacturer,

whichever

is less. Heavier trailers

can cause damage

to

the

motor

home

structure

6

or

drive train, cause unstable

driving

or

handling

characteristics, or

restrict

your

rights

under

the

Ownercare warranty.

• Check

the

following

chart

to

determine

the

Gross

Combined

Weight

Rating (GCWR)

of

the

motor

home chassis. The GCWR is

the

total

weight

of

the

motor

home and trailer.

Chassis

Manufacturer

John

Deere

Engine

7.5 L (460)

V8

Gas

Axle

Ratio GCWR

4.63

20,000

• Exceeding these GCWR's

may

cause damage

to

your

motor

home drive train

or

chassis, unstable

driving and handling characteristics, and

may

void

your

warranty.

• Weigh

your

motor

home

fully

loaded

with

driver,

passengers, cargo, and

the

fully

loaded trailer

attached. Do

not

exceed

the

Gross

Axle

Weight

Rating (GAWR)

of

any axle, and do

not

exceed the

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)

of

either the

motor

home,

the

trailer,

or

the

Gross Combined

Weight

Rating (GCWR)

of

the

motor

home.

If

any

of

these ratings are exceeded,

weight

must

be

eliminated

or

shifted

until scale

weights

are equal

to

or

less

than

ratings.

Towing Automobiles

If

you plan

to

tow

an

automobile

with

your

motor

home, the

tongue

weight

must

not

exceed

250

pounds. The Gross Combined

Weight

must

not

exceed the GCWR listed on

the

chart.

Towing

devices

other

than

wheeled dollies

that

raise the

front

or

rear

wheels

of

the

vehicle in

tow

off

the ground may create tongue

weights

in exceess

of

the

250

pounds

maximum,

and

must

not

be used.

READY

To

LEAVE

BE

SURE

TO

PLACE THE ENTRY

STEP

IN TRAVEL

POSITION.

STARTING

AND

WARMUP

Follow

the

recommendations

in

your

Chassis

Operator's

Manual

when

starting

or

operating

your

engine.

PARKING BRAKE INDICATOR LIGHT

When

the

ignition

lock

is in

the

I'start" or lion"

position, the park brake warning light

will

glow

on

the

instrument

panel

if

the

parking brake is applied. The

warning

light

location

is on

the

right

hand side

of

the

dash.

Be

sure

to

shift

out

of

"P"

(park) before

trying

to

release brake.

SAFETY

BELTS

Seat belts are an

important

safety

feature

of

your

vehicle. For

your

protection,

fasten all belts

while

the

motor

home is in

motion.

The

driver's

seat

and all

other

seats designed

to

carry passengers

while

under

way

have been equipped

with

lap belts.

NOTE: All riders should be furnished

with

and use

seat belts

while

the vehicle

is

in motion. Seats

which

are

not

equipped

with

safety

belts

should

not

be

occupied

while

the

vehicle is

in

motion

and

will

be labeled:

"NOT

FOR

USE

WHILE THE VEHICLE

IS

IN MOTION".

It

is

not

possible

to

belt in persons using beds.

WARNING: WHILE THE MOTOR HOME IS IN

MOTION, FASTEN SEAT

BELTS

AND

DO NOT

ALLOW PASSENGERS

TO

OCCUpy

ANY

SEAT

OR

BED THAT IS NOT EQUIPPED

WITH

A SEAT

BELT.

7

Adjust

seat belts

as

follows:

..

Pivot buckle

at

right

angles

to

the

belt and pull

to

the

desired length.

..

To

fasten belt, be sure

it

is

not

twisted,

then

push

the

tongue

end

of

one

belt

into

the

buckle

of

the

mating

belt.

Be

sure

it

latches. Pull

the

loose end

of

the

belt

to

tighten.

..

To

release the belt, depress

the

button

in the center

of

the buckle and slide the tongue

out

of

the buckle.

Adjust the belt

as

Iowan

the

abdomen and as snug

as

comfort

will

allow,

for

greatest

safety. Never use

a belt

for

more than one person

at

a time.

If

your

belts

have been equipped

with

retractors,

be

sure

belt

is

pulled all

the

way

out

of

the

retractor.

GASOLINE FILL

WARNING:

MODERN

FUEL

SYSTEMS MAY BUILD

UP

VAPOR

PRESSURE

WITHIN

THE

TANK AS

THE

GAS-

OLINE

WARMS DURING

USE

OR

HOT WEATHER.

UNDER

CERTAIN

CONDITIONS, SUDDEN

RELEASE

OF

THIS

PRESSURE

WHEN REMOVING

THE

GAS-

OLINE

CAP

CAN

SPRAY

GASOLINE FROM

THE

FILL

OPENING,

CAUSING

A POSSIBLE HAZARD.

WHEN REMOVING

THE

GASOLINE

CAP,

ROTATE

IT

SLOWLY

ONLY

FAR

ENOUGH

TO

ALLOW

PRESSURE

TO

RELEASE.

AFTER

ANY

"HISSING"

SOUNDS

DIE

DOWN,

COMPLETE

THE

REMOVAL

OF

THE

CAP.

TO

PROTECT

THE

GASOLINE

SYSTEM

FROM

EXCES-

SIVE

PRESSURE

OR

VACUUM,

OR

FROM SUDDEN

RELEASE

OF

PRESSURE,

REPLACE

LOST

CAPS

WITH

CAPS

OF

THE

SAME

DESIGN

AVAILABLE FROM

YOUR

FLEETWOOD

MOTOR HOME

DEALER.

ON

THE

ROAD

DRIVING

AND

PARKING

Once you become

accustomed

to

the

feel

of

the

controls

and

the

reference

points

from

the

driver's

seat, you

will

find driving the

motor

home comparable

to

driving

your

family

car. Become familiar

with

the

position

of

the

motor

home in traffic, and be cautious

when

maneuvering

to

allow

for

the

length and

width

of

the

vehicle. Always

allow

extra room

to

corner and

to

change lanes. Learn

to

use

the

side mirrors

to

view

the

road behind.

Check

them

often.

Drive

with

consideration on

the

highway, observing

all speed and

safety

regulations. The

best

cruising

speed

of

your

motor

home

will

vary

with

road and

weather

conditions.

Remember

that

your

motor

home

is heavier

than

a car, making

it

less maneuverable and harder

to

stop.

Also, because

of

its

greater side surface area,

it

is

more easily

affected

by cross

winds.

Allow

extra

distances

for

passing and stopping, and drive at a

moderate

speed,

particularly

in

traffic

and in

gusty

wind

conditions.

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.

Downshift

when

descending grades.

Engine braking

power

will

help control vehicle speed,

and relieve some

of

the

strain on the brakes.

Road conditions, terrain, weather, and other driving

factors

are

sometimes

unpredictable, and

mountain

driving

or

desert

temperatures can

put

extreme

demands

on drivetrain

components

-especially

the

transmission. Under extreme heat conditions you may

need

to

turn

off

the

vehicle air

conditioner

to

improve

engine and transmission cooling.

Allow

for

the

extra

height

of

your

motor

home 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

motor

home

is equipped

with

a

roof

air

conditioner, roof rack,

CB

or

TV/radio antenna.

When

parking parallel

to

a curb, be sure

to

allow

for

poles

or

obstructions

as

the

front

and rear portions

of

the

motor

home

swing

wider

than

an automobile.

When

parking on an incline,

turn

the

front

wheels into

the

curb

in

the

direction

of

the

roll

to

aid

the

parking

brake.

Always

shift

the

transmission

to

PARK

("P").

Place

the

selector level in

"P"

(PARK) and

turn

off

the

ignition

when

you leave

the

vehicle. Never leave

the

vehicle

unattended

while

the

engine is running.

8

PARKING ON A GRADE

WITH

A TRAILER

You

should

not

park vehicles

with

trailers on a grade

or

hill. However,

if

you

must

park on a grade,

follow

these steps:

1.

Apply

and hold

the

regular brakes.

2. Have someone place wheel

chocks

under

the

trailer wheels.

3.

When

the

wheel

chocks are in place and

the

assistant is clear, release

the

brakes

until

the

chocks

absorb

the

load.

4.

Shift

the transmission

to

"P"

(PARK,

with

auto-

matic

transmissions)

or

low

or

reverse

with

manual transmissions.

If

the

vehicle is parked on a grade,

don't

shift

the

transmission

to

"P"

(PARK)

until

the

trailer

wheels

are chocked.

If

you do,

the

weight

of

the

vehicle and

trailer

may

put

so

much

strain on

the

transmission

that

it

may be hard

to

shift

out

of

"P"

(PARK).

When

starting

after being on a grade:

1.

Apply

and hold

the

regular brakes.

2.

Start

engine

in

"P"

(for

automatic

transmissions).

3.

To

shift

out

of

PARK

("P"),

pull

the

lever

toward

you and rotate

it

down. Then release

the

parking

brake by pulling

the

park release knob.

4. Release

the

regular brakes and

drive

until

the

chocks

are free.

5.

Apply

the

regular brakes and have

someone

remove

the

chocks.

MISCELLANEOUS SAFETY TIPS

• Read and understand

the

Chassis

Operator's

Manual.

•

When

backing

the

motor

home, have a person

stand

to

the

rear on the

driver's

side,

if

possible

to

guide you.

• Before departing on a trip,

check

your

routes.

Remember, some

tunnels

prohibit

motor

homes

with

LP

gas systems.

• Drive

at

moderate speeds,

particularly

in

traffic

and in

gusty

wind

conditions.

•

Allow

extra distance

for

passing and

stopping.

• While traveling, make sure all occupants use their

seat

belts.

• While traveling, make sure all

doors

are closed

and

that

cabinets, drawers, and loose objects are

secure.

• Instruct your family on

what

to

do

in case

of

fire,

and hold fire drills periodically.

• Maintain proper charge in

the

fire extinguisher.

• Gas

detectors

are available

from

RV

equipment

dealers, and

may

be considered as

safety

accessories.

• Keep a well

stocked

first

aid

kit

handy.

• Keep a

tool

box handy.

•

Check

tires

often

while

traveling. Inside rear

duals should receive special

attention,

as

these

tires may go

flat

and

not

be noticed. Running a

flat

on an inside dual could lead

to

a tire fire

that

would

be extremely

difficult

to

extinguish. Make

it

a habit

to

check tire pressures before each trip,

and

when

refueling give each tire a sharp rap on

the

tread surface

with

a piece

of

pipe

or

similar

object. Properly inflated tires produce a

"bung"

sound

when

rapped.

If

the

tire is

flat,

the

sound

will

be a dull

"thud".

CARBON MONOXIDE

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Carbon monoxide is a colorless, tasteless, odorless

gas.

It

is

a by-product

of

combustion in engine(sl. The

engines in

your

motor

home

and generator system

produce

it

constantly while

they

are

running. CARBON

MONOXIDE IS DEADLY. Please read and understand

the

following

precautions

to

protect

yourself and

others from the effects

of

carbon monoxide poisoning.

WARNING: EXHAUST GASES ARE DEADLY. DO

NOT BLOCK THE TAILPIPES

OR

SITUATE THE

VEHICLE IN A PLACE WHERE THE EXHAUST

GASES HAVE

ANY

POSSIBILITY

OF

ACCUMUAT-

ING EITHER OUTSIDE, UNDERNEATH,

OR

INSIDE

YOUR VEHICLE

OR

ANY

NEARBY VEHICLES.

OUT-

SIDE AIR MOVEMENTS CAN CARRY EXHAUST

GASES INSIDE THE VEHICLE THROUGH

WIN-

DOWS

OR

OTHER OPENINGS. REMOTE FROM THE

EXHAUST OUTLET. OPERATE THE ENGINE ONLY

WHEN SAFE DISPERSION

OF

EXHAUST GASES

CAN

BE

ASSURED,

AND

MONITOR OUTSIDE CON-

DITIONS

TO

BE

SURE

THAT EXHAUST CONTINUES

TO

BE

DISPERSED

SAFELY.

• Beware

of

exhaust

gas (carbon

monoxidel

poisoning

symptoms:

Dizziness

Intense Headache

Weakness and Sleepiness

Vomitting

Muscular

Twitching

Throbbing in Temples

If

symptoms

indicate

the

possibility

of

carbon

monoxide

poisoning,

turn

off

the

engine

immediately, open all windows, get

out

into fresh

air

at

once, and

summon

medical assistance.

WARNING:

DO

NOT

UNDER

ANY

CIRCUMSTANCES

OPERATE

THE

ENGINE(SI WHILE

SLEEPING.

•

You

would

not

be able

to

monitor

outside

conditions

to

assure

that

engine exhaust does

not

enter the interior, and you

would

not

be

alert

to

exhaust

odors

or

symptoms

of

carbon

monoxide

poisoning.

9

• Check the exhaust

system

during

routine

main-

tenance, and repair any leaks

or

obstructions

before

further

operations.

• Do

not

modify

the

exhaust

system

in any

way

without

first

consulting

the

RV manufacturer.

OVERHEATING

The engine and cooling system in

your

vehicle

should be operated and serviced as

recommended

in

your

Chassis Operator's Manual.

12-VOLT FUSE REPLACEMENTS

If

part

of

your vehicle electrical

system

should

fail

while

on

the

road, check

the

fuses

located

under

the

hood

on

the

driver's side. The

fuse

block

is labelled

with

circuit

functions

and

fuse

values. The

fuses

are

automotive-type,

and are available at

most

service

stations

and

parts

distributors.

Refer

to

the

ELECTRICAL section

for

information

on

living

area

12-volt fuses and

circuit

breakers.

TIRES

Your motor home is equipped

with

truck

tires. Under

normal circumstances and

with

proper maintenance,

you should receive thousands

of

miles

of

trouble-free

service.

For safety,

motor

home stability, and

maximum

tire

life, proper inflation pressure

must

be maintained. The

load range and

maximum

inflation

pressure are

stamped

on the tire side wall.

WARNING: CHECK TIRE PRESSURES OFTEN.

ALWAYS

CHECK

PRESSURE

WHEN

TIRES

ARE

COLD,

AND

DO

NOT

BLEED

AIR OUT

OF

WARM

TIRES.

FOLLOW

THE

TIRE

PRESSURE

INSTRUCTIONS

IN

THE

CHASSIS

OPERATOR'S

MANUAL.

WARNING:

KEEP

TIRES

PROPERLY

INFLATED.

A

TIRE

THAT

IS

RUN

LONG

DISTANCES

OR

AT

HIGH

SPEEDS

WHILE

SERIOUSLY

UNDER-INFLATED WILL

OVER-

HEAT

TO

THE

POINT

WHERE

THE

TIRE

MAY

LOSE

AIR

SUDDENLY

ANDIOR

CATCH

FIRE,

POSIBLY

RESULTING

IN DAMAGE

TO

THE

VEHICLE AND

ITS

CONTENTS ANDIOR PERSONAL INJURY.

CHANGING A FLAT TIRE

CONSULT THE CHASSIS OPERATOR'S

MANUAL

FOR

INFORMATION

ON

TIRE CHANGING.

Even

with

good tire

maintenance

and normal

driving, you may experience a

flat

tire.

The

best

way

to

solve

this

problem is

to

summon

professional help

through

your auto club, travel service,

or

a local

truck

service facility.

If

none

of

these is available, and

circumstances require you

to

change the tire yourself,

there are several items

that

you

MUST

be aware

of

before you

attempt

to

change a

flat

tire:

• Your

motor

home is

built

on a

truck

chassis, and

therefore rides on

truck

wheels

and tires. These

tires

and wheels can

weigh

up

to

100

pounds

or more.

IF

YOU

ARE

NOT PHYSICALLY CAPA-

BLE

OF

LIFTING AND MOVING 100 POUNDS

OR

MORE,

DO

NOT UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES

ATTEMPT

TO

CHANGE A FLAT TIRE.

co

Truck tires and wheels are installed

with

the

wheel

nuts

tightened very tightly.

IF

YOU

ARE

NOT

PHYSICALLY

CAPABLE

OF

BREAKING

LOOSE

NUTS

THAT

HAVE

BEEN

TIGHTENED

UP

TO

180

LB./FT.

OF

TORQUE,

AND THEN

RE-TIGHTEN

TO

THIS

TORQUE,

DO

NOT

UNDER

ANY CIRCUM-

STANCES

ATTEMPT

TO

CHANGE A

FLAT

TIRE.

co

The motor home itself

with

all

of

your travel gear

is extremely heavy, weighing

up

to

seven tons.

The axle

jack

furnished

with

your

motor

home

is capable

of

lifting the

weight

on wheel or about

one-fourth

of

the total gross

weight

of

the

vehicle. The ground or road surface under

the

vehicle may

not

support the weight

of

the vehicle

on

the

small surface area

of

the

jack. A strong

board or

other

flat

surface

may

be necessary

under

the

jack

to spread

the

load and stabilize

the jack.

WARNING:

TO

AVOID

PERSONAL INJURY AND/OR

PROPERTY

DAMAGE

IF

A BLOWOUT

OR

OTHER

TIRE

DAMAGE

OCCURS,

TRY

TO

OBTAIN

EXPERT

TIRE

SERVICE

HELP.

IF

YOU

MUST

REMOVE

ANY

WHEELS

AND CHANGE

THE

TIRE

WITHOUT PROFESSIONAL

HELP,

TAKE

OFF

THE

TIRE

AND

RIM

ASSEMBLY

AND

PUT

ON

THE

SPARE

TIRE

AND

RIM

ASSEMBLY

FOllOWNG

THE

INSTRUCTIONS

IN

THE

CHASSIS

OPERATOR'S

MANUAL.

DO

NOT

REINFLATE

A

TIRE

THAT HAS

BEEN

flAT,

OR

IS

SERIOUSLY

lOW

ON

AIR.

HAVE

THE

TIRE

REMOVED

FROM

THE

WHEEL

AND

CHECK

THE

TIRE

AND

TUBE

FOR

DAMAGE.

NEVER

ADD AIR

TO

TIRES

UNLESS AN ACCURATE

PRESSURE

GAUGE

IS

USED.

REQUIRED

TOOLS

AND

EQUIPMENT

co

Hydraulic

jack

with

minimum

4-ton

capacity.

WARNING: THE JACK IS DESIGNED

FOR

USE AS

A TOOL

FOR

TIRE CHANGING

ONLY.

IT IS NOT

INTENDED

FOR

USE

AS A lEVELING DEVICE

OR

AS

A LIFT

FOR

SERVICE PURPOSES.

•

Lug

wrench to

fit

wheel nuts,

with

at

least a

two-

foot

breaker bar handle.

co

Torque

wrench

with

at least

300

Ib'/ft. capacity.

• Wheel blocks.

• Board or

other

flat

surface

to

place

under

the

jack.

co

Wheel chock.

WARNING: DO NOT CRAWL UNDER VEHICLE.

CONSULT

THE

CHASSIS OPERATOR'S MANUAL

FOR

INFORMATION

ON

TIRE CHANGING.

10

TO

CHANGE

A

FRONT

WHEEL:

1.

Move

the

vehicle to a level,

firm

surface.

2.

To

provide clearance

for

the

jack, carefully drive

the

flat

tire up on

the

wheel chock.

3. Turn

off

the

engine and place transmission

selector

in

"P",

4. Block

both

the

front

and back

of

the

wheel in

the

opposite corner

from

the

wheel

to

be

changed.

5.

On questionable surfaces, use a board

or

other

solid,

flat

material under the jack to provide a firm

base and minimize

the

possibility

of

shifting.

6. Slide

the

jack

under

the

front

leaf spring

directly

ahead

of

the axle, or

directly

under

the

axle (see

illustration), and turn the screw extension up until

it

touches

the

control arm surface.

;

L

7. Begin

jacking

until

the

jack

is

firmly

positioned,

but

do

not

lift

the

tire

off

the

ground.

8. Loosen

but

do

not

remove

the

wheel

nuts.

9. Raise

the

vehicle

until

the

tire clears

the

ground.

10. Remove wheel

nuts

and wheels. Put spare wheel

in place.

11.

Replace

wheel

nuts. Carefully

tighten

the

nuts

snugly

with

the

wheel

and

tire

off

the

ground.

12. Lower

the

vehicle

until

the

tire

contacts

the

ground. Do

not

put

the

full

weight

of

the

vehicle

on

the

tire.

13.

Tighten

the

wheel

nuts

following

the

sequence

shown

in

the

diagram,

to

the

specified torque.

aJlug

nuts

must

be

retightened

to

proper torque

specifications

at

50

miles

{SO

kml and

then

at

500

miles

(800

kml

of

new vehicle

operation and at

the

intervals

specified in the Maintenance

Schedule.

bl Also retighten

to

proper torque

specifications at

50

miles (80 km)

and

then

at

500

miles

(800

km)

after

(11

any

wheel

change

or

(2)

any other

time

the

wheel lug

nuts

have been loosened.

c)

TIghten lug

nuts

in

the

proper

sequence,

as

illustrated,

to

450

-

500

Ib-ft (6la-67aN-ml.

d) Failure

to

retighten wheel

lug

nuts

as required could allow wheels to

come

off

while

the

vehicle is in

motion, causing loss of control

and possible collision.

14.

Completely

lower

and remove

the

jack. Remove

blocks, boards and

other

tools.

15. Drive

the

vehicle

off

the

chock.

16. Check

the

tightness

of

the

wheel nuts

often

until

you

get

to

a tire service center. Have

the

wheel

nut

torque

and

air

pressure

checked

by

professional

tire

service personnel.

TO

CHANGE

A REAR

WHEEL:

(If

only

one tire is

flat

on a rear dual, drive

25

mph

or

less

for

no more

than

5 miles

to

a tire service

center,

checking

the

tire often.)

1.

Move

the

vehicle

to

a level,

firm

surface.

2. Turn

off

the

engine and place

the

transmission

selector to

"p".

3.

Block

the

front

and back

wheel

in

the

opposite

corner

from

the

wheel

to

be changed.

4. On

questionable

surfaces, use a board

or

other

solid,

flat

material under

the

jack

to

provide a firm

base and minimize

shifting.

5. The

jacking

point

for

the

rear

wheels

is ahead

of

the

shock

absorber

bracket

under

the

leaf

spring

to

rear axle bracket,

or

directly

under

the

axle housing. Slide

the

jack

under

the

rear axle

housing

and

screw

the

extension

out

until

it

touches

the

axle housing tube.

Be

sure

the

jack

11

is centered

on

the

axle

tube

so

the

vehicle

will

not

slide

off

the

jack. Place

the

jack

far

enough

inboard on

the

axle so

the

jack

can be operated

without

getting

under

the

vehicle.

6. Begin

jacking

until

the

jack

is

firmly

positioned

but

do

not

lift

the

tire

off

the

ground.

7. Loosen,

but

do

not

remove

the

wheel

nuts.

8. Raise

the

vehicle

until

the

tire clears

the

ground.

9. Remove wheel

nuts

and wheel. Remember,

with

dual wheels,

both

wheels

will

be loose. Remove

and replace

wheels

and

nuts

carefully.

10. Put spare

wheel

in place. Replace

outside

dual,

if

necessary. The dual

wheels

MUST

line

up

properly.

If

the

wheels

are

not

aligned,

they

will

wobble

enough

to

cause

damage

to

tires and

bearings.

11.

Replace

wheel

nuts. Carefully

tighten

the

nuts

snugly

in sequence

shown

in

the

diagram.

12.

Apply

the

specified

torque

to

all

nuts

in

sequence. Dual

wheels

must

be

tightened

with

both

wheels

off

the

ground.

13. Lower

the

jack. Remove jack, blocks, boards and

other

tools

and

equipment.

14. Check

the

tightness

of

the

wheel

nuts

often

until

you

get

to

a tire service center. Have

the

wheel

nut

torque

and

air

pressure

checked

by

professional tire

service

personnel.

SEE

OPERATOR'S

MANUAL

FOR

ADDITIONAL

INFORMATION.

TOWING

If

your

motor

home ever needs

to

be

towed,

please

follow

these

instructions:

• Secure any loose

or

protruding parts

of

damaged

vehicle.

•

Inspect

points

of

attachment

to

the

disabled

vehicle.

If

attachment

points

are

damaged

or

deteriorated,

select

other

attachment

points

at

a substantial frame

structural

member.

• Never

allow

anyone

to

go

under

a vehicle

while

it

is being

lifted

by

towing

equipment

unless

the

disabled vehicle is adequately

supported

by

safety

stands.

Do

not

tow

the

motor

home

from

the

rear. Towing

from

the

rear

will

cause the

front

tires and suspension

to

be seriously overloaded,

possibly

resulting in tire

or

front

suspension failure. The rear frame extensions

are

not

designed

to

withstand

the

loads

imposed

by

lifting

from

the

rear.

If

the

rear

wheels

are disabled, place

the

motor

home

on a

flat

bed trailer,

or

use a

heavy

duty

dolly

under

the

rear

wheels

and

tow

from

the

front.

NOTE:

IF

YOUR MOTOR HOME

MUST

BE

TOWED,

PREVENT DAMAGE BY HAVING THE

TOW

TRUCK

DRIVER FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS IN THE

CHASSIS OWNER'S

MANUAL.

LIFTING

PROCEDURE

(Vehicles

equipped

with

John

Deere

chassis)

1.

Remove

front

bumper and fog lights.

2. Wrap

towing

chain around

the

front

axle beam

and leaf spring.

Hook

chain back on itself

as

shown.

Wrap Chain

ASShown~

Front

-Spring

Wheel

/

NOTE: TOWING VEHICLES MAY

BE

EQUIPPED

WITH EITHER A TOWING

PLATE

OR

A TOW

BAR.

THE

TOWING

VEHICLE OPERATOR

MUST

DETERMINE WHETHER

OR

NOT THE MOTOR

HOME FRONT SPOILER SHOULD

BE

REMOVED

TO PROVIDE CLEARANCE

FOR

EITHER THE

PLATE

OR

TOW BAR.

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3. If

the

towing

vehicle is equipped

with

a plate,

two

2" x

4"

x 12"

wood

spacers are required

to space

the

plate away

from

the

motor

home

sight

shields (located above

the

front

bumper

extensions). Place one

2"

x

4"

at each bumper

extension.

12

4. Place a

4"

x

4"

of

appropriate

length

across

the

chain

below

the

hydraulic

jack

housing.

5. Move the

towing

vehicle ahead

slightly

checking

for

clearance and secure

attachment

under

the

motor

home.

6.

Lift

the

motor

home so

the

front

wheels

are

at

least

5"

off

the ground.

The vehicle may be

towed

on

the

rear

wheels

with

the

parking brake released and

the

transmission

in

neutral provided a speed

of

35

mph and a distance

of

50

miles is

not

exceeded.

If

this

speed

or

distance

must

be exceeded,

disconnect

the

propshaft

or

place

the

rear wheels on a dolly.

DO

NOT

TOW

ANY

VEHICLE

AT

SPEEDS

OVER

50

MPH.

The safety

of

the

operator and all

others

in

the

vicinity

of

the

tow

truck

and

the

towed

vehicle

must

be considered

at

all

times

during a

towing

operation.

DO

NOT ALLOW

ANY

PERSON

TO

RIDE

IN

THE

TOWED VEHICLE. Safe operating speeds depend on

weather, road, traffic,

visibility

conditions,

and

the

condition

of

the

towed

vehicle. Avoid

panic

stops.

Obey all state and local laws regarding items such

as

warning signals,

night

illumination, speed, etc.

AUXILIARY

START SYSTEM

(Gasoline Engine Only)

An

Auxiliary

Start

System installed in

your

motor

home permits using

the

auxiliary battery

power

to

aid

in starting

the

motor

home engine

if

the

vehicle

battery

has discharged.

When necessary (indicated by one or more clicking

sounds when the key

is

turned to the

START

position),

use

the

Auxiliary Start System

as

follows:

NOTE:

Shift

the transmission to park

("P")

and apply

the

parking brake.

1.

Press

down

and hold

the

Auxiliary

Start

switch.

2. Turn

the

key

to

start

engine in

normal

manner.

Hold AUXILIARY

START

button

down

until

engine is running.

3. Release AUXILIARY

START

button

and

operate

motor

home in a normal manner.

When operating properly, your vehicle alternator will

be able to handle normal vehicle driving requirements

and also recharge

the

batteries in a reasonable

time

when

on

the

road.

AUTOMOTIVE

AIR

CONDITIONER

For specific instructions, refer

to

the

information

provided by

the

air conditioner manufacturer.

CAUTION: THE AUTOMOTIVE AIR CONDITIONER

PLACES

AN

ADDITIONAL

LOAD

ON THE

VEHICLE'S COOLING SYSTEM. IF ENGINE RUNS

ABNORMALLY

HOT,

SHUT

OFF

AIR CONDITIONER

UNTIL ENGINE COOLS DOWN.

SERVICE

MOTOR HOME CHASSIS

OPERATOR'S

MANUAL

Refer

to

your

Chassis

Operator's

Manual

for

information

on chassis service recommendations.

Have

the

coolant,

the

battery

electrolyte, and

the

engine oil levels checked each

time

when

refueling.

NOTE: Proper engine servicing and record

of

servicing

may

be mandatory

to

ensure chassis warranty

protection. Follow

the

manufacturer's instruc-

tions

on periodic maintenance checks.

SERVICE PARTS

AND

REPLACEMENT

Filter

Replacement

Recommendations

Replacement

part

numbers listed in this section are

based on

the

latest

information

available

at

the

time

of

printing, and are

subject

to

change.

If

a part listed

in this manual is

not

the same

as

the part used in your

vehicle

when

it

was built,

or

if

you have any questions,

please

contact

your

dealer

or

parts supplier. Be sure

the part you use is equivalent

to

the one replaced.

FORD: 7.5 L 460

CID

GASOLINE

ENGINE

(JOHN

DEERE)

Oil

filter

..........................

FL-1A

Air

Filter

.........................

FA-612

Spark Plugs

......................

ASF-42

Crankcase Emission Filter

............

FA-678

Drive

Belt

Replacement

Parts

Air

Pump

..............

Motorcraft

4685

Air

Pump

(Calif.)

........

Motorcraft

4284

Power

Brake

..............

GATES

8491

Power

Steering

.............

Gates

8473

Alternator

.................

Gates

8380

13

BATTERY SERVICE

Main

Vehicle

Battery

Your

motor

home has a 12-volt

automotive

battery

located on the doorside in a sliding

compartment.

This

battery

provides

power

for

all

vehicle

requirements.

Have

this

battery

serviced

when

fueling

or

servicing

other

vehicle systems.

Auxiliary

Battery

There are

two

auxiliary 12-volt

batteries

to

provide

living-area

power

requirements. Have

these

batteries

serviced

when

fueling or

servicing

other

vehicle

systems.

When

operating properly,

the

vehicle alternator

will

be able

to

handle normal vehicle

driving

requirements

and also recharge the battery(s} in a reasonable

time

when

on

the

road.

GENERATOR POWER

PLANT

SYSTEM SERVICE

Generator power plant service, recommended by the

generator manufacturer, should be

performed

at

an

authorized service center (listed

in

the

material

provided in your

Owner's

Information Kit). Routine or

emergency service, such

as

adding oil, changing filters

or

replacing spark plugs, could be

accomplished

at

an

auto

service center,

but

must

be

done

in

accordance

with

the service

instructions

specified by

the

generator manufacturer.

INTERIOR

AND

FURNISHINGS

The materials used inside

your

motor

home

have

been selected

for

durability

and

comfort.

With

reasonable care, these materials

will

stand

up under

years

of

recreational living.

The

MAINTENANCE

SECTION in

this

manual

outlines

care requirements

for

the

various

upholstery

fabrics, floor, cabinet, and

wall

finishes.

STORAGE

Storage facilities in

your

motor

home

have been

designed

to

remain secure

while

the

vehicle is in

motion.

Exterior

compartments

have key-operated

locks. (The

LP

gas

compartment

is required

by

fire-

prevention regulations

to

be

unlocked

at

all times.)

Drawers rest in small notches

or

detents

when

closed;

to

open,

lift

slightly

to

clear

the

detent. then pull open.

When

storing

articles:

•

Always

keep tools and

equipment

stored in areas

where

they

will

not

shift

while

traveling.

•

Whenever

possible, place

heavy

articles in

storage

compartments

which

are

low

and near

the

axles

for

better

weight

distribution.

• Pack articles

carefully

in

the

storage

compart-

ments

to

minimize

shifting.

If

necessary, use

straps

to

prevent

movement.

• Be sure liquid containers are capped and

cannot

tip

or spill. Secure all glass containers and dishes

before traveling.

• Secure all free

standing

furniture.

• Exterior storage

compartments

may

not

be

water-tight

in all

climate

conditions.

Carry any

articles

which

could be damaged

by

water inside

the

motor

home.

WARNING: OUTSIDE STORAGE COMPARTMENTS

ARE NOT SEALED, VENTED ENCLOSURES,

AND

ARE ACCESSIBLE FROM INSIDE THE MOTOR

HOME. DO NOT

STORE

FLAMMABLE,

VOLATILE

LIQUIDS,

HAZARDOUS

CHEMICALS

OR

EQUIPMENT IN THESE AREAS.

PULL-OUT SOFA BEDS

To

convert

the

pUll-out

or

sofa

into

a bed:

• Pull

out

the

support

tray

by

grasping

the

trim

below

the

outside

of

the

cushion

and pulling

it

outward

like a drawer.

• Unsnap

the

cushion

backs

where

they

are

attached

to

the

rear panel. The

cushions

may

have hidden fasteners. Pull

tab

to

release.

• Slide

the

lower

cushions

out,

unfold

the

back

cushions

and lay

them

flat

to

complete

the

bed.

14

EMERGENCY EXIT

WINDOW

The

emergency

exit

window

provides an escape

route in case

the

motor

home

must

be evacuated

under emergency conditions.

To

operate

the

window,

pull

the

two

red handles and push

the

window

out.

The

window

will

fall

to

the

ground. The

window

may

be removed

for

cleaning,

but

be sure

to

catch

it

after

releasing

the

handles.

EFFECTS

OF PROLONGED OCCUPANCY

Your

motor

home

was

designed

primarily

for

recreational use and

short

term

occupancy.

If

you

expect

to

occupy

the

motor

home

for

an

extended

period,

be

prepared

to

deal

with

condensation and

the

humid

conditions

that

may

be encountered.

The

relatively small volume,

thin

walls, and

tight

construc-

tion

of

a

modern

recreational vehicle

mean

that

the

normal

living

activities

of

even a

few

occupants

will

lead

to

rapid

saturation

of

the

air

contained

in

the

motor

home and

the

appearance

of

visible moisture,

especially in cold weather.

If

you

know

the

signs

of

excessive

mositure

and

condensation,

you can

minimize

their

effects.

Just

as

moisture

collects

on

the

outside

of

a glass

of

cold

water

during

humid

weather,

moisture

can

condense on

the

inside surfaces

of

your

motor

home

during

use in cold

weather

when

humidity

of

the

interior

air is high. This

condition

is

much

greater in

a recreational vehicle

than

in

most

houses

because

the

insulated walls

of

the

vehicle

are

much

thinner

than

house walls, and

the

small size and

tight

construction

of

the

vehicle

allow

a

quick

buildup

of

high

moisture

levels in

the

inside air.

The air inside a recreational vehicle can

contain

a

surprisingly

large

amount

of

water

vapor. Estimates

indicate

that

a

family

of

four

can vaporize

up

to

three

gallons

of

water

daily

through

breathing, cooking,

bathing,

and washing. Unless

this

water

vapor is

carried

outside

by

ventilation,

or

condensed

by

a

dehumidifier,

it

will

condense

on

the

inside

of

the

windows

and

walls

as moisture,

or

in cold

weather

as

frost

or

ice.

It

may

also

condense

out

of

sight

within

the

walls

or

the

ceiling

where

it

will

manifest

itself

as

stained

panels.

Appearance

of

these

conditions

indicates

a

condensation

problem.

CONTROLLING MOISTURE

CONDENSATION

You

can reduce

or

eliminate

interior

moisture

con-

densation during cold

weather

by

taking

the

following

steps:

• Ventilate

with

outside

air.

Partially open one

or

more roof

vents

and one

or

more

windows

to

provide controlled circulation

of

outside air into

the

interior. While

this

ventila-

tion

will

increase

furnace

heating

load,

it

will

greatly reduce, or eliminate,

water

condensation.

Note: Even

when

it

is raining

or

snowing, ventila-

tion

air

from

outside

will

be far drier

than

interior

air and

will

effectively

reduce condensation.

15

• Install

tight

fitting

storm

windows

to

reduce

or

eliminate

condensation

on

window

glass.

The interior surface

of

the

storm

window

will

be

at

least

20

degrees warmer, reducing

moisture

condensation.

DO

NOT COVER THE EMERGEN-

CY EXIT WINDOW. This

window

must

be

left

accessible

at

all

times

for

emergency

exit.

e Reduce moisture released inside

the

motor

home.

Run

the

range

vent

fan

when

cooking

and

the

bath

vent

fan (or open

the

bath

vent)

when

bathing

to

carry

water

vapor

out

of

the

motor

home. Avoid

making

steam

from

excessive

boiling

or

use

of

hot

water. Remove

water

or

snow

from

shoes before entering

to

avoid

soaking

the

carpet. Avoid

drying

overcoats

or

other

clothes inside

the

motor

home. WARNING:

DO

NOT HEAT THE MOTOR

HOME

INTERIOR

WITH

THE RANGE

OR

OVEN. In

addition

to

the

hazards

of

toxic

fumes

and

oxygen

depletion

which

make heating

by

the

range

or

oven

very

dangerous, open flames add

moisture

to

the

interior

air, increasing condensation. Do

not

use

an air

humidifier

inside

the

motor

home.

Water

put

into

the

air

by

the

humidifier

will

increase

condensation.

• Ventilate closets and cabinets.

During prolonged use in very cold weather, leave

cabinet

and

closet

doors

partially

open

to

warm

and

ventilate

the

interiors

of

storage

compart-

ments

built

against exterior walls.

The

air

flow

will

warm

the

exterior wall surface,

reducing

or

eliminating condensation and preventing possible

ice

formation.

• Install a

dehumidifier

appliance.

During prolonged,

continuous

use, a

dehumidi-

fying

appliance

may

be more

comfortable

and

effective

in removing excess

moisture

from

the

interior

air.

While

use

of

a

dehumidifier

is

not

a

"cure-all", and ventilation,

storm

windows,

and

moisture

reduction

continue

to

be

important,

operation

of

the

dehumidifier

will

reduce

the

amount

of

outside air needed

for

ventilation.

Heating load on

the

furnace will be reduced, and

the

interior

will

be less drafty.

LIQUID

PETROLEUM

GAS

SYSTEM

Uquified

petroleum

(LP)

gas is provided

from

storage tanks

to

operate your range, oven, furnace,

water

heater, and

as

an alternate energy source

for

the

refrigerator.

LP

gas is a colorless gas

which

has

been treated

to

have an odor similar to garlic

to

permit

detection

if

a leak occurs.

With

proper handling

precautions,

it

is safe and provides modern con-

veniences wherever you travel.

LP

gas is stored in a

special

tank

mounted

on

the

motor

home chassis.

It

is stored as a liquid under pressure and vaporizes

under

the

control

of

a pressure regulator.

WARNING:

LP

GAS IS FLAMMABLE

AND

POTEN-

TIALLY EXPLOSIVE. USE

PROPER

HANDLING,

LIGHTING,

AND

VENTILATING PROCEDURES.

FILLING LP GAS TANKS

To

fill

the

chassis-mounted storage tank, drive

the

vehicle

to

an

LP

gas supplier

or

one

of

the

service

stations

which

sell

LP

gas.

WARNING: TURN OFF

LP

GAS

MAIN

VALVE

BE-

FORE

FILLING

LP

GAS TANKS

OR

ENTERING

AN

LP

GAS BULK PLANT

OR

MOTOR FUEL SERVICE

STATION. TURN

OFF

ALL PILOT LIGHTS

AND

APPLIANCES INDIVIDUALLY

BEFORE

REFUELING

OF

MOTOR FUEL TANKS AND/OR PERMANENTLY

MOUNTED LP-GAS CONTAINERS. WHEN NOT

INDIVIDUALLY TURNED

OFF,

AUTOMATIC IGNI-

TION APPLIANCES

MAY

CONTINUE

TO

SPARK

WHEN

LP

GAS

IS

TURNED OFF AT THE CON-

TAINER. DO NOT FILL

LP

GAS CONTAINERS

TO

MORE

THAN

80%

OF

CAPACITY.

LP

GAS REGULATOR

The regulator reduces the high pressure

of

the

gas

from

the

tank

to

a low, even pressure

to

service

the

appliances in

the

motor

home.

The

regulator is pro-

tected

from

freezing road spray and

other

foreign

matter

by a water-resistant cover. WARNING:

DO

NOT

ATTEMPT

TO

ADJUST

THE REGULATOR. IT HAS

BEEN

PRESET

BY

THE MANUFACTURER

OF

THE

REGULATOR. IF

ANY

ADJUSTMENT IS REQUIRED,

IT

MUST

BE

MADE

BY

A QUALIFIED

LPG

SERVICE

TECHNICIAN USING SPECIAL EQUIPMENT.

USING LP GAS SYSTEM

AT

LOW

TEMPERATURES

Your gas system

will

function

at

low

temperatures,

provided

the

system

components

are kept

at

a

temperature above the boiling

point

of

the

gas. NOTE:

Butane

vaporizes

at

about

32°F

and propane

vaporizes

at

about

-40°F. Choose a

type

of

LP

gas

which

has a boiling

point

lower

than

any temperature

you

expect

to

encounter. Ask

your

LP

gas supplier

or

16

your

motor

home dealer

for

information

on products

available in

your

area.

If, despite precaution,

the

gas

flow

to

your

appliances should fail

at

low

temperatures, ice may

have built up in

the

regulator. Try

melting

the

ice by

warming

the

regulator using a small

light

bulb.

DO

NOT USE AN

OPEN

FLAME. Once

flow

is restored,

make certain

that

the

regulator cover is properly

installed

to

prevent

water

from

entering

the

regulator

which

will

cause

it

to

freeze again.

If

the

problem

persists, ask

your

LP

gas supplier

to

service

the

tank

or

regulator, removing

the

moisture

or

adding an ice-

inhibitor

as

required.

LP GAS SYSTEM LEAK CHECKS

For your safety,

check

for

leaks in

your

gas system

each time

the

tank is filled

or

before each trip. Always

check

the

system

any

time

the

odor

of

garlic is

detected.

To

perform a leak check, open

the

tank valve

and spread a non-ammoniated, non-chlorinated soap

solution

or

an approved leak

detection

solution

only

over all connections. Escaping gas

will

create bubbles

showing

the

location

of

the

leak.

WARNING: NEVER CHECK FOR LEAKS WITH AN

OPEN

FLAME. DO NOT CHECK COPPER PLUMB-

ING LINES FOR LEAKS USING

AMMONIATED

HOUSE-HOLD TYPE DETERGENTS. THESE CAN

CAUSE CRACKS TO FORM.

ON

THE LINE

AND

BRASS FITTINGS.

IF

THE LEAK CANNOT

BE

LOCATED,

TAKE THE UNIT

TO

AN

LP

GAS SERVICE

REPRESENTATIVE.

Keep

the

tank

valve closed and

turn

off

all appli-

ances

if

the

unit

is

not

being used. WARNING:

DO

NOT

USE

PLIERS

OR

A WRENCH

TO

TIGHTEN

VALVES.

IF

A

VALVE

IS

NOT

LEAK'I"IGHT

WHEN

CLOSED

BY

HAND,

SEE

AN

LP

HAS

SERVICE

REPRESENTATIVE.

LP

Gas Leak

Detector

The

LP

gas

detector

senses

the

presence

of

LP

gas

and

automatically

sounds an alarm and

turns

off

the

gas flow. The

control

panel and sensor is

mounted

near

the

floor.

Your

Owner's Information Kit contains operating and

maintenance

instructions.

LIGHTING LP GAS APPLIANCES

Detailed operating information can

be

found

in your

Owner's Information Kit. Please read and

follow

these

instructions.

Fleetwood Limited 1987 User manual

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