Fleetwood Pace Arrow 1984 User manual

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1984

SAFETY REGULATIONS REGARDING LP GAS SYSTEMS
AND LP GAS APPLIANCES
The manufacturer of this recreational vehicle is required to fumlsh the followlnc
consumer information as provided by the National Fire Prevention AssoclallOn ~anc
the American National Standards Institute. The information and wammgs fauna
here may also be found in other sections
01 this Owner's Manual. Please see
sections titted ·Uquid Petroleum Gas System" and "ApPliances" tor other salery
and operating information.
WARNING:
LP GAS CONTAINERS SH"U 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 EXH"UST 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 RECREATIONAL VEHICLE. AND PROPER
VENTILATION WHEN USING THE COOKING APPLIANCES(S) WILL AVOID
OANGERS
OF ASPHYXIATION. IT IS ESPECIALLY IMPORTANT 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 ANO 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:
00 NOT BRING OR STORE LP GAS CONTAINERS. GASOLINE. OR OTHER
FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS INSIDE THE VEHICLE BECAUSE A FIRE OR EXPLOSION
MAY RESULT.
A WIImlng label hal been 10000ted nor the LP g •• contlliner. Thla 'abel
.. _: 00 NOT FILL CONTAlNER(S) TO MORE THAN 80 PERCENT OF
CAPACTIY.
OVerfilling the LP ga. contlliner can ,.Iutt 'n uncontrolled ga. now which
can ctlu .. fire or exploalon. A properly filled container will contain
approximately 80 percent of Itt volume II liquid LP gU.
The following label hI. been placed In the vehlole near the I'IInge area:
IF YOU SMEU GAS:
1. Extlngulah any open flamel, pilot light. and all amoklng materla'a.
2. 00 not tOUCh .tectrlQIII awltchea.
3. Shut off the e .. IUPPIy a. the tIInk v.tve(') or gn lupply connection.
4. Open'doorI: and other Yentllatlng opening ••
5. Leave the ar •• until odor clear •.
6. Have the ga. aYI.em checked and '.akage source corrected before uelng
aglln.
LP U" regulators mue. alway. be Installed with the diaphragm vent taclng
downward. Regulator. that are not In compartments have been eq'ulpped
with. protective cover. Make aure that regulator vent faeee downward end
the cover Is kept In piece to minimize vent blockage which could r.sult In
.xcenlve on prenure cauelng tire or explosion.

INTRODUCTION
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 prodedures so that you
can obtain optimum performance from those features. 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 the
Chassis Operator's Manual provided
by the chassis manufacturer,
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 of recreational pleasure.
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
lor applicable motor home standards. These
standards establish plumbing, 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.
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 during the predelivery phase of the sale.
He will instruct you in its basic use; however, this should be
supplemented by your 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. Customer service
is of utmost importance to your dealer as
well as to the manufacturer. Your dealer's service or sales
department will promptly handle any problem which might occur.
If, for some reason, a problem is not handled to your satisfaction:
1. Discuss any warranty-related problems directly with the
General Manager or the Owner of the dealership, giving
him an opportunity
to help his service department resolve
the matter for you.
2. Should a problem arise that cannot be resolved \0 your
satisfaction by your local dealer, contact
the factory
service manager, The factories
are listed in this manual.
Please contact the plant nearest you.

3. If these efforts have not satisfactorily solved your problem.
please send a letter describing
the circumstances to:
Fleetwood Enterprises, Inc.,
P.O. Box 7300, Riverside,
California, 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: [phone]
From outside California: [phone]
"WARNING" means that there is the pos-
sibility of personal injury to
yourself and others. Thank you for choosing our product. Your dealer
and we, the
manufacturer will continually strive
to merit your confidence.
"CAUTION" means that there is the pos-
sibility of damage to the
vehicle. NOTE: Some equipment and features described or shown in this
manual may be optional at extra cost.
"NOTE" indicates points of particular
interest for more efficient and
convenient operation.
Please pay close attention to these state-
ments while you read this manual.
NOTE
This product is designed for recreational use
and short term occupancy only. It is not de-
signed 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, car-
peting, and drapes. Damage or deterioration
due
to long term occupancy may not be con-
side.red normal, and may, under the warranty
terms, constitute misuse, abuse, or neglect,
and may therefore reduce your warranty pro-
tection. This manual contains a discussion of
long term occupancy problems. Please refer
to that section before considering this product
for long term occupancy.
NOTICE
Your selling dealer is responsible for performing a
complete predelivery inspection of the chassis and all
motor home components 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.
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 performance problems before
delivery
to the retail customer.
Therefore, Fleetwood and its subsidiaries will not
be
responsible for front end alignment after this required
predelivery inspection
is made.
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 a problem. Fleetwood
thinks of energy conservation as
an opportunity
to research new ideas, while giving
you the
best
in 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." But we want you to be
involved, too. And
to help you, we've included
energy-saving tips throughout this Owner's
Manual. Whenever you see this symbol take a ~
second to read the few words beside it. Try ~
these and other ideas to save energy. And then
put the ideas to work. We're sure you'll feel a
lot better about your next outing.
Fleetwood is thinking about energy.
And we're helping.

FULL ONE-YEAR/15,OOO MILE
--- WAR RAN TV -1II1IiiIII!IIII1lIilIiIIIilIiI
FOR MOTOR HOMES MANUFACTURED BY SUBSIDIARIES OF FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC.
COVERAGE PROVIDED
SOLD IN THE UNITED STATES AND CANADA
CHASSIS WARAANTEO SEPARATELY ev ITS MANUFACTURER
see CHASSIS WARRANTY FOR DETAILS
Your new motor home, including the structure, plumbing. healmg arid electriCal systems, and all app118r'\C8S and equiPment Ifls'ah~ by Ine
manufacturer, is warranted under normal use to be tree flom manufacturing defects in material or workmanship
This warranty extends to the tirsl retail purchaser and his transler&e(s) and begins on the dale 01 original retail delivery or the dale the mOlor
home is tirst placed into service as a rental, commercial Of demonstrator unit '(whichever occurs hrsl). Thl. warranty extends lor a penod
of one year from such dale or until Ihe unit has received 15,000 total miles of use as determined by the mileage ~hown on the OOomeler
(whichever occurs lirst)_ Written nOlice of defecls musl be given to the seiling dealer or the manufacturer not later than ten (10) days after
the expiration 01 the applicable warranty. Warranty repairs, If required, will be made without charge atter your motor home Is taken
to the d .. ler or manul.cturlng pint IocIItion.
OWNER'S OBUGATIONS
The owner is responsible lor normal mainlelianee as described in the Own'er's Manual: however. minor adjustments {such as adJuSlments 10
the interiOl or elderior doors. LP regulatol pressure. cabinet latches. TV antenna control. etc.) will be per10rmed by the dealer dunng the lilSI
90 days of warranty coverage_ Thereafter. such adjustments ale the responsibility of the owner as normal mainlenance unless reqUired
as
a direct result Of repair Of replacement 01 a defective part under this warrenty.
It e problem occurs which the owner believes is cove,~ by lhis warranty. the owner shall contact the SELLING DEALER. or other authonzed
deeler, giving him sufficient information to resolve the matter. The owner shalt deliver the motor home to the dealer or manufactuflng plant
location for warranty service.
DEALER'S OBLIGATIONS
By agreement with the manufacturer, the dealer is obligated to maintain the motor home prior to ,etail sale. to perform a delailed pre-delrvery
inspection and to repair 01 replace any parts necessary to correct defects in material or worl<manship.
WHEN THE DEALER DOES NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM
11 the dealer is unable or unwilling to reSOlve a problem which the owner is convinced is covered by Ihis warranty. he should contact the
MANUFACTURING PLANT at the a!j(jress lisled be!()w and provide the manufacturer with a deacriplion in writing
01 Ihe problam and anempts
made to resolve It.
MANUFACTURING
PLANT OBLIGATIONS
Upon receipt of notice of a claim. where the dealer was unable or unwilling 10 resolve the problem, Ihe manufacturing plant will repair or
replace any p8f1s necessary
to correct delects in material or worl<menship, Of will Ialle other appropriate action as may be required
WHEN THE MANUFACTURING
PLANT DOES NOT RESOLVe THE PROBLEM
1\ the representatives of the manulacluring plar.i are unable to resolve the problem and the owner is convinced that it;s covered by this warranty,
the owner should call
the tol[.free riimber listed below to descnbe Ihe problem end the attempts made \0 resolve it.
WHAT IS HOT COVERED
BY THIS WAR'RANTY
THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER:
1. THE CHASSIS (INCLUDING THE ENGINE, TRANSMISSION, STEERING MECHANISM, BRAKES, FRAME, ETC.). TIRES AND BAT·
TERIES. WHfCH ARE COVERED BY THE SEPARATE WARRANTIES OF THE RESPECTIVE MANUFACTURERS OF THESE COMPO·
NENTS.
2. DAMAGE CAUSED BY OR RELATED TO:
A ACCIDENTS. MISUSE. OR NEGLIGENCE:
B. FAILURE TO COMPLY WlTH INSTRUCTIONS CONTAINED IN THE OWNER'S MANUAL:
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. EXTRA EXPENSES SUCH AS TRANSPORTATION
TO AND FROM DEALER OR MANUFACTURING PLANT LOCATION, LOSS
OF TIME, LOSS OF PAY, LOSS
OF USE OF THE VEHICLE, INCONVENIENCE, COMMERCIAL LOSS, TOWING CHARGES. BUS
FARES. VEHICLE RENTAL,
INCIDENTAL CHARGES SUCH AS TELEPHONE CALLS OR LODGING BILLS, OR OTHER INCIDEN·
TAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (OTHER THAN INJURY TO THE PERSON).
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 RIG!"ITS. AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE.
DEAt.,:ERS OR ANY OTHER PERSONS ARE NOT AUTHORIZED
TO MAKE MODIFICATIONS TO THIS WARRANTY. ANY ADDITIONAL STATE·
MENTS CONCERNING THIS WARRANTY, WHETHER
ORAL OR WRITTEN, ARE NOT THE AESPONSI81UTY OF THE MANUFACTURER AND
SHOULD·NOT BE REUED UPON.
.
Brand Name _____________ Model ________ Serial No. ______ _
MANUFACTURING PLANT: CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS:
Consumer Affairs DBpartment
Fleetwood EnterprisBs, Inc.
P.O. Box 7300
Riverside, California 92523
From California (800) 442·4804
From OutsidB of California (800) 854·4755 Printed in USA

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1. Plumbing vent
2. Roof vent
3. Entry assist handle
4. Refrigerator vent
5. Air
conditioner (optional)
6. Storage compartment
7. Entry step
8. Refrigerator vent
9. Patio receptacle
10. Furnace vents
11. Water
tank drain valve
12. Fuel fill
13. Water fill
14. Generator compartment (optional)
15. Range hood vent
16. Sewer hose storage
17. Holding
tank drain valves
18. City water connection
19. Electric cord storage
20. Water heater
21. Storage
compartment
22. LP Gas tank
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
PLANNING AND PREPARATION.
VEHICLE LOADING AND WEIGHING CAPACITY
READY TO LEAVE
Starting and Warm-up.
Safety Belts
ON THE ROAD
Driving and Parking
Miscellaneous Safety Tips
Carbon Monoxide Safety Precautions
Overheating
Windshield Defrost -Comfort Control
t2-Volt Fuse Replacement
Tires
Changing a Flat Tire
Required Tools and Equipment
Changing a Front Wheel
Changing a Rear Wheel
Auxiliary Start System (Optional) .
Towing ..
lifting Procedure.
SERVICING ..
Motor Home Chassis Operator's Manual
Engine Service.
Bahery Service
Generator Power Plant System Service
Automotive Air Conditioner (Optional)
INTERIOR AND FURNISHINGS
PUll-out (Lounge) Beds
Spring-Balanced Bunk Beds
Pedestal Seats.
Swing-down Dinehe Table
Storage
Free-standing Furniture
Storm Windows .
Effects of Prolonged Occupancy
Recognizing Condensation Symptons
Controlling Moisture Condensation
Smoke Detector
LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM GAS SYSTEM
Using LP Gas System at Low Temperatures.
Filling the LP Gas Tanks ..
LP Gas System Leak Checks
LP Gas Safety Precautions.
PLUMBING
Fresh Water .
External Water Supply
Filling Fresh Water Supply
Troubleshooting Water System
Sanitizing Water Tank.
Waste-water System. . .
Waste-water Draining
Do's and Don'ts -Waste Tanks
Winterizing the Water System
Winter Storage Checklist
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ELECTRICAL"
115-Volt System Power Cord
Ground Fault Interrupter
12-Volt System
115-Volt AC to 12-Volt DC Converter"
Fuses" " " "
Auxiliary Batteries
Auxiliary Generator Power Plant (Optional)
Generator Power Plant Safety Precautions
ACCESSORIES"
TV Antenna (Optional)
AM/FM Stereo RadiofTape Player (Optional)
APPLIANCES , ' , ,
LP Gas Appliances '
Roof Air Conditioner (Optional) ,
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
Interior Cleaning ,
Windows, , , , , ,
Locksets and Latches ,
Plumbing, ,
Fire Safety , , , ,
Exterior Care. .
Repairs, , ,
INFORMATION FOR DIESEL OWNERS,
Diesel Fuel Requirements
Starting the Diesel Engine ,
Auxiliary Starting "
Engine Oil and Filter Recommendations
Auxiliary ,Generator Power Plan"t Safety Precautions
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Camping trips and recreational living can
save more energy (and money) than you
think, Turn your home living systems
(heating, air conditioning, etc.)
to
minimum while you're gone. If you plan
an extended trip, turn unneeded systems
completely off. An unoccupied house
doesn't need
to consume as much energy
as an occupied one. So remember to "turn
your house off".
WARNING
TURN OFF ALL PILOT LIGHTS AND AP·
PLIANCES INDIVIDUALLY DURING RE·
FUELING OF MOTOR FUEL TANKS ANDIOR
PERMANENTLY MOUNTED Lp·GAS CON·
TAINERS.
WHEN NOT INDIVIDUALLY TURNED OFF,
AUTOMATIC IGNITION APLIANCES MAY
CONTINUE TO SPARK WHEN LP GAS IS
TURNED OFF AT THE CONTAINER.
PLANNING
AND
PREPARATION
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Plan your trip and organize all preparations before you leave.
Proper preparation is the key to getting the most enjoyment from
your motor home.
Plan your route carefully. Consult maps and guidebooks.
Become aware beforehand of road conditions, campsite
availability, or other circumstances.
BE SURE ALL EQUIPMENT IS SERVICED AND READY FOR
TRAVEL. Check the following items: .
a. Check all fluids including:
Motor home engine crankcase oil
Transmission fluid
Power steering fluid
Radiator recovery system reservoir level
Master cylinder brake fluid
Electrolyte level of main and auxiliary batteries
Windshield washer reservoir level
b. Inspect wheel lugs for tightness. See Chassis Operator's
Manual for torque specifications. Examine all tires for road
damage, then inflate
to the proper pressures as
.recommended in the Chassis Operator's Manual. Check
spare tire pressure.
In using your Chassis Operator's Manual,
note that tire pressures are given for cold tires used under
normal driving and load conditions.
c. Check oil level in the generator power plant (if installed).
Refer to instructions and maintenance manual provided by
the generator manufacturer for other pre-use service
requirements applicable
to this equipment. Check that extra
oil and other service supplies are provided for the generator
power plant
if the motor home is to be used for extended
periods.
d. Check that jack, jack handle, and lug wrench are properly
stowed. NOTE: The chassis lug wrench may not fit the spare
tire bolts. Be sure you have the proper size wrench
to
remove the spare tire.
e. Check that the 115-volt power cord is properly stowed in its
compartment. A power supply cord adapter will
be required in
some camping areas. Be sure to use adapters which provide
proper electrical ground.
f. Check that a serviceable'fire extinguisher is secured in the
mounting bracket.
g. Verify that all items you plan to take are on board.
NOTE: Be sure the weight of passengers, eqUipment, and
supplies does not cause your motor home to exceed
axle loads and overall vehicle loads for which it was
designed.
If in doubt, weight the vehicle at a public
scale. See paragraph
on "WEIGHING".
h. Check that accessories, such as a sewer hose with the
necessary fittings and a water supply line (such as garden-
hose type approved for 125 psi) are
on board.
i. Fill fresh water tank, if required. (Refer to Plumbing Section.)
j. Start refrigerator a day ahead of time. Refrigerator will stay
cold for several hours after being turned OFF while traveling.
Be sure to relight it when parked at your campsite.

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CAUTION
BE SURE THE WEIGHT OF PASSENGERS
EOUIPMENT
AND SUPPLIES DOES NOT'
CAUSE YOUR MOTOR HOME TO EXCEED
AXLE LOADS AND OVERALL VEHICLE
LOADS FOR WHICH IT WAS DESIGNED.
I,F IN DOUBT,WEIGH THE VEHICLE AT A
PUBLIC SCALE. SEE "VEHICLE LOADING
AND WEIGHING PAGE 4."
Check to see that drain-line cap and holding-tank knife valvels)
are closed and secured. Add a holding-tank chemical to'a few
gallons of waier in your bOdy-waste holding tank. (Refer to
Plumbing Section.)
Check
ali headlights, stop lights, running lights, turn signals and
mirrors.
Put motor home contents in "travel condition".
a. Secure any loose objects which could shift while traveling.
b. Secure refrigerator contents (place lids on all containers
holding liquids, for example) then secure locking latch on
refrigerator door.
c. Be sure all cabinets have the contents secured and the doors
latched.
d. Be sure all exterior doors are closed and locked.
Aqjust the driver's seat
to the most comfortable position, then
adjust
the side-view mirrors for maximum visibility. Keep a 9/16"
wrench
(or adjustable wrench) handy for periodic mirror
adjustment or tightening.
Fill the fuel tank(s). Your motor home
is designed to use only the
fuel recommended in the Chassis Operator's Manual.
Fill the liquid petroleum gas (LPG) fuel tank(s)
if required.
Check for spare fuses of every size used in the vehicle. (See
Electrical Section).
Take the time before leaving to become familiar with the
instrument control panel and
the operation of all items in the
driver compartment. Check all instruments
to verify that
equipment
is working. The cruise control (optional) is located on
the turn indicator handle. The emergency flasher control is
located on the right side of the steering column. Refer to the
Chassis Operator's Manual or individual instructions from
equipment manufacturers for operation of eqUipment, both
standard
and optional.
Keep the Chassis Operator's Manual (provided in your Owner's
Information Kit) handy. It contains valuable reference information

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1. Ignition Switch
2. Windshield Washer Switch
3. Windshield Wiper Switch
4. Headlight/Running Light Switch
5. Speedometer/Odometer
6. Vehicle Battery Charge Indicator
7. Vehicle Fuel Gauge
8. Engine
Oil Pressure Gauge
9. Radio/Tape Player
10. Generator Hour Meter
11. Generator Remote
Start/Stop Switch
12. Electric Step Switch
13. Monitor Panel/Systems Status Indicators
14. Fresh Water Status Switch
15. Holding Tank Selector/Status Switch
16. LP Gas Stat.us Switch
17. Battery Condition Switch
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18. Driver Compartment Heating/Air Conditioning
Controls
19. Auxiliary Start Switch
20. Lighter

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WARNING
EXCEEDING THE GAWR OR GVWR OF
YOUR MOTOR HOME CAN CAUSE UN·
DESIRABLE HANDLING CHARACTER·
ISTICS AND MAY CREATE A SAFETY
HAZARD. MODIFICATION OF YOUR
VEHICLE BY ADDITION OF RACKS NOT
SPECIFIED
BY THE MANUFACTURER TO
CARRY ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT OR
VEHICLES IS NOT RECOMMENDED AND
MAY ADVERSELY AFFECT YOUR
WARRANTY RIGHTS.
WARNING
DO NOT EXCEED 250 POUNDS HITCH
WEIGHT
OR 3500 POUNDS GROSS
TRAILER WEIGHT. UNSAFE HANDLING
CHARACTERISTICS WILL RESULT, FRAME
AND POWER TRAIN MAY BE DAMAGED,
AND YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS MAY BE
ADVERSELY AFFECTED.
DO NOT EXCEED CHASSIS MANUFAC-
TURER'S LIMITATIONS ON TOWING
WEIGHT.
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Every pound of extra weight means extra
gasoline consumption. Don't carry any
more than you need.
VEHICLE LOADING
AND WEIGHING
Your motor home is designed to carry the loads defined by the
Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) and gross Vehicle Weight
Rating (GVWR) shown
on the certification tag posted on the
driver's door jamb. These ratings are for a fully'loaded vehicle
including passengers
and normal belongings.
Periodically weigh the fully-loaded motor home including driver,
passengers, cargo,
and trailer (if any) at a public scale to
determines axle loads. Use the following procedure or any other
method recommended by the scale operator which correclly
determines weight values. Keep the vehicle as level as possible
during all measurements.
1. Run the front wheels onto the scale platform and obtain a
reading. (This first value
is the front axle Gross Axle
Weight.)
2. Next, place the entire vehicle (both axles) on the scale and
obtain a reading. (This second value is Gross Vehicle
Weighl.)
3. Drive forward until only the rear axle is on the platform and
obtain a reading. (This third reading
is rear axle Gross Axle
Weight.)
4. Compare reading 2 with the GVWR of your vehicle. If this
reading exceeds the GVWR rating, it will
be necessary to
reduce total vehicle load. .
5. If reading 2 is less than the GVWR of your vehicle, check
readings 1 and 3 to verify that each
is less than the GAWR
on the certification tag. If either exceeds the GAWR for the
axle, redistribute enough eqUipment from front
to back or
back to front
to ensure that loads on front and rear axles are
within the required limit.
Check vehicle weight periodically to obtain optimum mileage
from tires and improve handling. Tires should always
be inflated
as recommended
in the Chassis Manufacturer's Instructions. See
your Chassis Operator's Manual.

Avoid idling, When an engine idles it is
getting zero miles per gallon. If you must
stand for more than one minute, it's more
efficient to turn the engine off.and restart it
again.
WARNING
BEFORE MOTOR HOME
IS PUT IN MOTfON,
FASTEN SEAT BELTS AND
DO NOT ALLOW
PASSENGERS
TO OCCUpy ANY SEAT
OR BED THAT IS NOT EQUIPPED WfTH
A SEAT BELT,
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READY TO LEAVE
The following suggestions may be helpful when you are ready to
leave.
STARTING AND WARMUP
For best results, follow the recommendations in your Chassis
Operator's Manual when starting or operating your engine.
NOTE: Be sure transmission is in "P" park and parking brake is
engaged to keep the motor home from rolling. If the
parking brake needs adjustment, see the Chassis
Operator's Manual for adjustment instructions.
SAFETY BELTS
Seat belts are an important safety feature of your vehicle. For
your protection, fasten all belts while your 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
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. Do not occupy beds while
traveling.
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 low on the abdomen and as snug as comfort
will allow, for greatest safety. Never use a belt for more than one
person
at a time. If your belts have been equipped with
retractors, be sure belt
is pulled all the way out of the retractor.

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Always observe the speed limit.
Remember that for every 10 miles over
50 miles per hour, you could be using
between 10% -15% more
fuel.
Drive at an easy pace, avoiding jackrabbit
starts. Try to pace your driving to avoid
red lights.
Under-inflated tires can cause a 2% loss in
fuel for every pound of pressure under the
recommended pressure.
Misaligned wheels
cause drag that robs fuel
economy.
If you see uneven tire wear,
have front-end alignment checked.
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, or TV/radio/CB 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) and set the parking brake when parking.
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

EXHAUST GASSES ARE DEADLY. DO
NOT BLOCK THE TAIL PIPE OR SITUATE
THE VEHICLE IN A PLACE WHERE
THE EXHAUST GASES HAVE ANY
POSSIBILITY OF ACCUMULATING OUT-
SIDE, UNDERNEATH,
OR INSIDE THE
VEHICLE. OPERATE ENGINE ONLY
WHEN SAFE DISPERSION OF EXHAUST
DO NOT UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES
OPERATE THE ENGINE WHILE SLEEP-
INGI
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• Allow extra distances for passing and stopping.
• While traveling. make sure all occupants use their seatbelts.
• 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 and smoke 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. Proptlrly 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 the engine. 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.
• Exhaust gases are deadly. Do not block the tail pipe
or situate the vehicle
in a place where the exhaust
gases have any possibility of accumulating either
outside. underneath,
or inside your vehicle or any
nearby vehicles. Outside air movements can carry
exhaust gases inside the vehicle through windows or
other openings remote from the exhaust outlet. Operate
the engine only when safe dispersion of exhaust gases
can be assured. and monitor outside conditions
to. be
sure that exhaust continues
to be dispersed safely.
• Be aware of exhaust gas (carbon monoxide) poisoning
symptoms: .
Dizziness
Intense Headache
Weakness and Sleepiness
Vomiting
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 if possible.
• DO NOT UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES OPERATE
THE ENGINE 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.
• Check the exhaust system during routine
maintenance, and repair any leaks or obstructions
before further operation.

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KEEP TIRES PROPERLY INFLATED. A
TIRE THAT IS RUN LONG DISTANCES
OR AT HIGH SPEEDS WHILE SERIOUS·
LY UNDER·INFLATED WILL OVER·
HEAT TO THE POINT WHERE THE
TIRE MAY LOSE AIR SUDDENL Y AND/
OR CATCH FIRE, POSSIBLY RESULT-
ING IN
DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE AND
ITS CONTENTS AND/OR PERSONAL
INJURY.
• Do not modify the exhaust system in any way
without first consulting the RV manufacturer.
OVERHEATING
Operate and service the engine and cooling system on your
vehicle
as recommended in your Chassis Operator"s Manual.
WINDSHIELD DEFROST -COMFORT CONTROL
During winter months, it is important to keep the windshield clear
and keep the passenger compartment at a comfortable
temperature while
on the road. This can be done by use of the
proper combination of heater and defroster controls.
12-VOLT FUSE REPLACEMENTS
If part of your vehicle electrical system should fail while on the
road, check
the replacement circuit fuses located in the
automotive circuil. These are automotive-type fuses available
at
most service stations. Refer to the ELECTRICAL section for
information
on living area 12-volt fuses.
TIRES
Your motor home is equipped with premium-grade truck tires.
Under normal circumstances and with proper maintenance, you
should receive thousands of miles of trouble-free service.
CHANGING A FLAT TIRE
CONSULT THE CHASSIS OPERATOR'S
MANUAL FOR
INFORMATION ON TIRE CHANGING.
Even with good maintenance and normal driving, you may
exparience 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 CAPABLE OF LIFTING AND MOVING 100
POUNDS
OR MORE, DO NOT UNDER ANY
CIRCUMSTANCES ATIEMPT TO CHANGE A FLAT TIRE.

WARNING
TO AVOID PERSONAL INJURY ANDI
OR PROPERTY DAMAGE IF A BLOW-
OUT OR OTHER TIRE DAMAGE
OCCURS, TRY TO OBTAIN EXPERT
TIRE SERVICE HELP. IF YOU MUST
REMOVE
ANY WHEEL AND
CHANGE THE TlR E WITHOUT PRO-
FESSIONAL HELP:
• TAKE OFF THE TIRE AND RIM
ASSEMBLY
AND PUT ON THE SPARE
TIRE AND RIM ASSEMBLY FOLLOW-
ING THE INSTRUCTIONS IN
THIS
SECTION.
* DO NOT RE-INFLATE A TIRE THAT
HAS BEEN RUN FLAT, OR IS SER-
10USL
Y 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. DO NOT INFLATE
TIRES PAST THE MAXIMUM PRESSURE
STAMPED ON THE
TIRE SIDEWALL.
THE JACK IS DESIGNED FOR USE AS
A TOOL FOR TIRE CHANGING ONL Y.
IT IS NOT INTENDED FOR USE AS A
LEVELING DEVICE OR AS A LIFT FOR
Lower Control Arm
1/
JACK POSITION -FRONT AXLE
WARNING
DO NOT CRAWL UNDER THE VEHICLE_
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• 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 260 LB.lFT. OF TORQUE, AND THEN
RE-TIGHTENING TO THIS TORQUE, DO NOT UNDER ANY
CIRCUMSTANCES ATTEMPT TO CHANGE A FLAT TIRE.
•
The motor home itself With all of your travel gear is extremely
heavy. weighing
up to six tons. The axle jack furnished with
your motor home
is capable of lifting the weight on one
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.
REQUIRED TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT
• Hydraulic jack with minimum 5-ton capacity.
• Lug wrench to fit wheel nuts, with at least a two-foot breaker
bar handle.
• Torque wrench with at least 200 Ib.lft. capacity.
• Wheel blocks.
• Board or other flat surface to place under the jack.
• Wheel chock (see illustration, page 9).
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, place transmission selector in "P" and
set the parking brake. .
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 spring lower control arm (see
illustration),
and turn the screw extension up until it touches
the control arm surface.
7. Begin jacking until the jack is firmly positioned, but do not lift
the tire off the ground.
S. Loosen but do not remove the wheel nuts.
9. Raise the vehicle until the tire clears the ground.
10. Remove wheel nuts and wheel. 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.
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.

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WARNING
LOOSENING THE REAR LUG NUTS
WILL RELEASE BOTH OUTSIDE AND
INSIDE WHEELS. DO NOT ATTEMPT
TO REMOVE NUTS WITHOUT HAVING
A JACK IN PLACE TO ABSORB THE
WEIGHT OF THE VEHICLE.
WARNING
WHEEL NUT TIGHTENING SEQUENCES
Motor Home Wheel
Nut Torque - 130-180 lb. ft.
(180-240 N m)
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, place the transmission selector to "P"
and set the parking brake.
3. Block the front and back of the 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. Slide the jack under the rear axle housing and screw the
extension out until it touches the axle housing tube. Be sure
the jack
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 tie 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.
1 O. 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.
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 System 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 battery (or batteries)
in a reasonable time when on the road.