Fleetwood Pace Arrow 1988 User manual

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Arrow
BY FLEETWCDD ®
1988

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 1
Planning And Preparation
................... 2
Loading And Weight Distribution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Have It All Under Control ................... 2
Inspect And Maintain ...................... 2
The Owner's Information Package
............. 2
Chassis And Vehicle Identification
............. 3
Keys And Locks . . . . . . . • . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Emargency And Identification Information
....... 4
Travel Check List . . . . . . • • . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Pre:rravel Check List. . . • • • . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
ON THE ROAD ..........•••................ 8
Motor Home Loading
...••................. 8
Carrying Capacity
....••................. 8
Weighing
Your Loaded Motor Home
(Standard and Tag Axle Models) .............. 9
Loading Tips
........••................ 10
Trailer Hitches And Towing •............... 10
Towing Automobiles ..••..•.............. 11
Cockpit And Driver's Controls ............... 11
Instrument Panel ....................... 11
Dash Switch Panel ....••................ 11
Driver/Passenger Seats .•................. 12
Seat Belts ............•............... 12
Child Restraint ......................... 12
Sunvisors .............•............... 12
Front/Side Slider Windows •............... 12
Driving And Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Fuel And Fuel Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Fuel Fill .............................. 13
Fuel Types And Vapor Lock ............... 13
Alternative Fuel Types ................... 14
Overheating ........................... 14
Variable Speed Engine Fan ................ 14
Carbon Monoxide Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . 14
Safety Tips. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Engine Access ......................... 15
T~~ .................................. 15
Tire Replacement ....................... 16
Changing A Flat Tire .................... 16
Required Tools And Equipment ............. 16
Towing ................................ 18
Lifting Instructions ...... (See Inside Back Cover)
LIVING WITH YOUR MOTOR HOME ............. 19
Manual Entry Steps ..................... 19
Power Entry Steps ...................... 19
Entry Assist Handle (Selected Models Only) ... 19
Entry Doors, Screens, And Locks ........... 19
Windows ............................. 19
Mini-Blinds ........................... 20
Emergency Exit Window ................. 20
Storage ............................... 20
Exterior Compartments .................. 20
Interior Storage ........................ 21
Interior And Furnishings ................... 21
Dinette Conversion ..................... 21
Sofa/Lounge Conversion ......•........... 21
Folding Doors ...........••............ 21
Interior Lighting ........................ 21
Overhead Vents ........................ 21
Effects Of Prolonged Occupancy ............. 22
Controlling Moisture Condensation ........... 22
Fire Safety ............................. 22
Smoke Detector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
PLUMBING SYSTEMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Fresh Water System ...................... 24
The Water Pump ....................... 25
The Monitor Panel ...................... 25
Sanitizing The Fresh Water System ......... 25
Troubleshooting
The Fresh Water System ..... 26
Leaks ............................... 26
Clogged Water Filter .................... 26
Excessive Water
Pressure ................ 26
Water Pump Troubleshooting .............. 26
The Waste Water System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Toilet
................................ 27
Toilet Maintenance
...................... 27
Toilet Troubleshooting
................... 28
Dumping
The Holding Tanks .............. 28
Holding
Tank Care And Maintenance ........ 29
Water System Winterizing .................. 29
ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS ...................... 31
Chassis Electrical System .................. 31
Chassis Bulbs & Fuses .................. 31
12-volt Coach System ..................... 31
Auxiliary Battery ....................... 31
Battery Inspection and Care ............... 31
Battery Charging ....................... 32
Selecting A Replacement Battery ........... 32
120-volt AC System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
The Power Converter .................... 32
Ground Fault Interrupter
................... 33
Entertainment Equipment
.................. 33
TV Antenna ............................ 33
TV "Ghosts" And FM "Flutter .............. 33
Generator Power Plant
.................... 35
Generator Operating Safety Precautions
...... 35
Warm Weather Operation ................. 36
Cold Weather Operation .................. 36
Preparation
For Storage .................. 36
Reactivating Generator System After
Long Term Storage ..................... 37
Generator Maintenance And Service
........ 37
LPG SYSTEM .............................. 38
LPG Gas Safety Precautions ................ 38
System Components ...................... 39
Hoses And Fittings
..................... 39
LP Gas Regulator ...................... 39
Using
LP Gas System At Low Temperatures .... 39
Filling
LP Gas Tanks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
LP Gas System Leak Checks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
lighting LP Gas Appliances ................. 41
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APPLIANCES ..............•••......... 42
Water Heater . . . . . . . . . . . . • . . . . . . . . . . 42
Water Heater Bypass System .......... 42
Furnace ................•.•......... 42
Range ..................•.......... 42
Range Exhaust Hood .................. 42
Air Conditioner ...................... 43
Refrigerator ......................... 43
Smoke Detector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
MAINTENANCE ............................ 44
Lubrication ............................. 44
Wheels And Tires ........................ 44
Tire Inspection ~nd Rotation .............. 44
Inflation Pressure ....................... 44
Wheel And Tire Balancing ................ 44
Tire Replacement ....................... 45
Engine ................................ 45
Engine Oils ........................... 45
Engine Fuel Systems ..................... 45
Fuel And Air Filters ..................... 45
Air Cleaner Element Replacement .......... 45
Cooling System ......................... 45
Maintenance And Inspection .............. 45
Coolant Level ......................... 45
Flushing Cooling System ................. 46
Engine Electrical ......................... 46
Jump Starting ......................... 46
Transmission ............................ 46
Maintenance and Inspection .............. 46
Heating And Air Conditioning ............... 46
Inspection ............................ 46
Air Conditioner Operational Quick Checks .... 46
Troubleshooting The System .............. 47
Electrical Circuit Diagnosis ................ 47
Vacuum System Diagnosis ................ 47
Refrigeration Section .................... 47
Front Suspension And Alignment ............ 47
Rear Suspension. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Jacking Procedure ....................... 47
Brakes ................................ 47
Brake Hose Inspection ................... 48
Lining Inspection ....................... 48
Drive Belts And Specifications .............. 48
Exterior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Stains ............................... 48
Windows, Doors, Vents & Locks ........... 48
Sealant Renewal ....................... 49
Roof Resealing ........................ 49
Door & Window Resealing ................ 49
Interior ................................ 49
Upholstery & Drapes .................... 49
Wall & Ceiling Panels ................... 49
Floors & Carpeting ..................... 49
PREPARING THE MOTOR HOME FOR
LONG~ERM STORAGE ....................... 50
Storage Check List
....................... 50
Short-term Storage (less than 60 days)
Above Freezing
........................ 50
Long-term Storage Above Freezing .......... 50
Winterization And Winter Storage ............ 50
Winter Storage Below Freezing ............. 51
Water System Winterizing ................ 51
General Vehicle Winter Storage Check List .... 52
Reactivating The Motor Home
After Storage .. 52
MAINTENANCE CHART ...................... 54
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FULL ONE-YEAR/15,OOO MILE
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FOR MOTOR HOMES MANUFACTURED BY SUBSIDIARIES OF FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES. INC.
SOLD IN THE UNITED
STATES AND CANADA
COVJ:;RAGE 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(s) and begins on the date of original retail delivery or the date the motor
home is first placed into service as a rental, commercial or demonstrator unit (whichever occurs first). The warranty extends for a period of
one year from such date or until the unit has received 15,000 total miles of use as determined by the mileage shown on the odometer (whichever
occurs first),
Written notice of defects must be given to the selling dealer or the manufacturer not later than ten nO) 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 warranty coverage. Thereafter, such adjustments are the responsibility of the owner as normal maintenance unless required as a
direct result of repair or replacement of a defective part under this warranty.
If a problem occurs which the owner believes is covered by this 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 manufacturer, the dealer is obligated to maintain the motor home prior to retail sale, to perform a detailed predelivery
inspection and
to repair or replace any parts necessary to correct defects in material or workmanship.
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 a claim, where the dealer was unable or unwilling to resolve the problem, the manufacturing plant will repair or replace
any parts necessary
to correct defects in material or workmanship, or will take other appropriate action as may be required.
WHEN THE MANUFACTURING PLANT DOES 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 call the tolHree 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 RELATED TO:
A. ABUSE, MISUSE, NEGLIGENCE OR ACCIDENT;
B. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH INSTRUCTIONS CONTAINED IN THE OWNER'S MANUAl.:
C. ALTERATION OR MODIFICATION OF THE MOTOR HOME;
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
UMITATfON
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: [phone]
From Outside of California: (8001 854-4755
printed in USA
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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 WINDDW.
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
APPLIANCESIS) 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 WODD 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 CONTAINERIS) 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 neaT 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.

INTRODUCTION
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to the recreational vehicle life-style and
the growing family of motor home owners. We
sincerely thank you for choosing a Fleetwood motor
homel
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 an operating guide so
that you can obtain the best performance from those
features. Your
motor home has been designed to con-
form with, or exceed, the American National Stan-
dards Institute A119.2, NFPA 501C, Canadian CSA
Standard
Z-240 (units built for Canada only), and ap-
plicable
motor vehicle standards. These standards
establish
the 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.
Like all
finely crafted equipment, your motor home
will require care and regular maintenance in order to
deliver maximum value and performance. The dealer
will give you basic operating and maintenance instruc-
tions; however, supplement this instruction by reading
all instructional material furnished with the motor
') home in the Owner's Information Package and
, Chassis Operator's Manual. If, after taking delivery
of your new motor home, you feel it requires addi-
tional conditioning or adjustment, please return
it to
your dealer as soon as possible. This Owner's Manual,
along
with the information provided in your Owner's
Information Package and Chassis Operator's Manual
outlines important areas
of maintenance and provides
a maintenance schedule
for you to follow to ensure
safe, troublefree service from your motor home. Study
these instructions carefully before you operate the
motor home for the first time. Spend some time with
your dealer going over safety and operating instruc-
tions before you leave the dealer's lot. A good work-
ing knowledge
of your motor home and how to care
for it will help you enjoy many miles and years of
recreational living.
If you have any questions regarding operation,
maintenance,
or service, please contact your dealer
immediately so
he can assist you. Your dealer's Ser-
vice or Sales Department will handle any normal pro-
blems
which might occur.
Your
motor home is covered by one of the most
comprehensive warranty programs in the RV industry,
and
this manual contains a section outlining the war-
ranty 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 inform-
ed in case you have a warranty-related problem, and
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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 direct-
ly with the manager or owner of the dealer-
ship, 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 let-
ter 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. The serial number
is located on the
identification tag next to the
entry door.
Serial Number Location
4. If you wish to call for assistance, please use
these toll-free telephone numbers:
From California: (800)
442-4804
From outside California: [phone]
NOTE: Some equipment and features described
or 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
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Fleetwood, it is possible that recent product
changes may not be included in this manual.
Specifications may change without notice. The
instructions included in this manual are intend-
ed as a guide, and in no respect extend the
responsibilities of the manufacturing subsidiary,
parent company or affiliates beyond the stan-
dard written warranty as presented in this
manual.
Photographs or illustrations in this manual are
representative of function and may not be
specific in their depiction of actual equipment,
fabrics, interior or exterior decor or design op-
tions as installed on or in your motor home.
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 con-
sidered normal, and may under the terms of the
warranty, constitute misuse, abuse, or neglect,
and may therefore reduce your warranty protec-
tion. This manual contains a discussion of long
term occupancy problems. Please refer to that
section before considering this product for long
term occupancy.
The motor home has been thoroughly inspected
,before
shipment. YOUR DEALER IS RESPONSIBLE
FOR PERFORMING A COMPLETE PREDELIVERY IN-
'SPECTION
OF THE CHASSIS AND ALL MOTOR
HOME COMPONENTS AS SPECIFIED IN THE
,PREDELIVERY CHECKLISTS SUPPLIED BY THE
MOTOR HOME MANUFACTURER AND THE CHASSIS
MANUFACTURER. YOU SHOULD RECEIVE A COPY
OF THESE COMPLETED CHECKLISTS FROM YOUR
DEALER WHEN YOUR MOTOR HOME IS DELIVERED
TO YOU.
,AS A
PART OF THE PREDELIVERY INSPECTION PRO-
CEDURE, THE DEALER IS TO ROAD TEST THE
MOTOR HOME, NOTING AND CORRECTING ANY
STEERING PROBLEMS BEFORE DELIVERY.
THEREFORE, FLEETWOOD
AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES
,WILL NOT
BE RESPONSIBLE FOR FRONT END ALIGN-
MENT AFTER THIS PREDELIVERY INSPECTION IS
DONE.
PLANNING AND PREPARATION
Each year millions of Americans embark on trips
using some type of recreational vehicle. Proper plan-
ning of your trip will ensure a pleasurable experience.
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. The
booklets included in your Owner's Information
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Package cover details of operation for the major ap-
pliances and equipment built into your motor home
for your comfort, convenience and safety. Later sec-
tions in this manual will also explain how to operate,
maintain, and service
important components and
systems in your motor home.
LOADING AND WEIGHT DISTRIBUTION
Proper loading is one of the most important con-
siderations when traveling in an RV. Your motor home
is
built to safely carry a certain maximum load. For
safety's sake, NEVER OVERLOAD THE MOTOR HOME.
This manual contains a detailed section that explains
proper loading and weighing of the vehicle.
HAVE IT ALL UNDER CONTROL
Remember, your new motor home is a large vehi-
cle and requires
different driving skills than a
passenger car. Later in this manual we'll
outline some
tips on how to become familiar with the handling
characteristics and driving techniques that you need
to know to be a safe motor home driver. Of course,
don't overlook the laws of your state or province that
govern driving a motor home. Your state or provincial
Motor Vehicle Department can provide you with the
applicable vehicle codes that spell out your rights and
responsibilities as a motor home owner.
INSPECT AND MAINTAIN
Follow a consistent schedule of inspection and
maintenance for your motor home. Your continuing
safety and comfort depend on it. This manual includes
a
section outlining maintenance 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 home will provide you with many years of
recreational pleasure.
THE OWNER'S INFORMATION PACKAGE
Owner's Information Package
This package contains very valuable documents

about your motor home and its components and
systems. This
Owner's Manual is in this package.
') Since this owner's manual does not cover every possi-
ble detail of equipment and options installed on or
in your motor home, there are booklets and instruc-
tional material in the package that will help you safe-
ly operate, maintain and troubleshoot those items. Be
sure you read all this information and understand the
safety and operating instructions included in the
package. Keep these references handy. If you ever
decide to sell or trade your motor home, be sure the
new owner gets all the material in this package.
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CHASSIS AND VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION
Your motor home may be built on either the
Chevrolet P-Series Or the John Deere R.V. chassis.
Several numbers are used to identify the vehicle and
components used on the vehicle. The V.LN. or Vehi-
cle Identification Number is the 17-digit legal iden-
tification of the completed vehicle and is the number
on the vehicle registration. The V.LN. is found on the
DOT certification tag attached to the left sidewall of
the motor home driver compartment. Refer to this
information when ordering parts from the chassis
manufacturer or chassis dealer service center. The
12-digit Fleetwood Identification Number (F.LN.) is
located on the plate just outside the main entry door
and on the outside left front side of the motor home.
Use
this number when ordering parts through your
Fleetwood dealer or Service Center.
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KEYS AND LOCKS
The keys to your motor home are pictured below.
Record all key numbers and keep them in a safe place
at home and in the motor home.
Keys
Key No.:
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EMERGENCY AND IDENTIFICATION INFORMATION
Before we explain how things work, take a few minutes to fill in the information on these two pages.
It'll be a handy reference for you in the future.
Your Name
__________________________________________________________________ __
Model ______________________________________________________________________ __
Serial Number ________________________________________________________________ _
Date Purchased ______________________________________________________________ _
Dealer Name
________________________________________________________________ _
Address
~ __________________________________________________________________ __
Insurance Policy
Company ________________________________________ ~ __________________________ _
Agent Name ________________________________________________________________ ___
Telephone ____________________________________________________________________ _
Policy Number ________________________________________________________________ __
Range/Oven
Manufacturer ________________________________________________________________ __
Model ______________________________________________________________________ __
Serial
Number ________________________________________________________________ _
Refrigerator
Manufacturer ________________________________________________________________ __
Model ______________________________________________________________________ __
Serial Number ________________________________________________________________ __
Furnace
Manufacturer ________________________________________________________________ __
Model ______________________________________________________________________ __
Serial Number ________________________________________________________________ __
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Water Heater
Manufacturer
Model
Serial Number
Air Conditioner
Manufacturer
Model
Serial Number
Microwave Oven
Manufacturer
Model
Serial Number
Stereo
Manufacturer
Model
Serial
Number
Generator
Manufacturer
Model
Serial
Number
Miscellaneous
Key
Number
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FOOD -BEVERAGES
___ ~Bread
____ Milk
____ Sugar
____ Coffee
____ Tea
____ Salt
____ Pepper
____ Catsup
____ Mustard
____ Eggs
____ Bacon
____ Butter
____ Cheese
____ Lunch Meat
____ Meat Dinners
____ Potatoes
____ Vegetables
____ Fruit
____ Cereals
____ Cookies
____ Beverages
____ Soups
____ Crackers
____ Pancake Mix
GALLEY
____ Dishes, Cups
____ Silverware
____ Tumblers
____ Coffee Pot
____ Pots, Covers
____ Pans, Covers
____ Utensils, Flipper
____ Paper Plates, Cups
____ Napkins
____ Paper Towels
____ Can Opener
____ Bottle Opener
____ Sponges
____ Dish Towels
____ Dish Drainer
____ Liquid Detergent
____ Soap Powder
____ Window Cleaner
____ Wax Paper/Foil
____ Plastic Bags
____ Large Trash Bags
____ Portable BBQ
____ Charcoal Starter Fluid
____ Clothesline
____ Clothes pins
____ Matches
TRAVEL CHECK LIST
____ Water Pail
____ Candles
TOILETRIES -PERSONAL
____ Face Soap
____ Wash Cloths
____ Hand Towels
____ Bath Towels
____ Bathmat
____ Rubber Shower Mat
____ Facial Tissues
____ Bathroom Tissue
____ Toothbrushes
____ Toothpaste
____ Hair Brush
____ Combs
____ Chapstick
____ Suntan Lotion
____ Razor & Blades
____ Nail Clippers
____ Insect Repellent
____ First Aid Kit
____ Snake Bite Kit
____ Sunglasses
CLOTHING
____ Underwear
____ Jackets
____ Sweaters
____ Various Shoes
____ Socks
____ Bathing Suits
____ Hats, Caps
____ Rainwear
____ Handkerchiefs
____ Pajamas
SLEEPING GEAR
____ Pillows
____ Pillow Cases
____ Sheets
____ Blankets
____ Sleeping Bags
RELAXING -ENTERTAINMENT
____ Playing Cards
____ Jigsaw Puzzles
____ Games
____ Books, Magazines
____ Writing Pads, Pencils
____ Canopy or Awning
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____ Battery Radio
____ Folding Chairs
SPORTS
____ Fishing Rods
____ Tackle Box, Bait
____ Baseball Bat. Gloves
____ Football
____ Frisbee
____ Hiking Boots
____ Backpack
____ Hunting Knife
____ Pocket Knife
____ Pocket Compass
____ Swim Fins
____ Air Pump
____ Kite & String
____ Copy Peterson's
"Field Guide"
MISCELLANEOUS
____ Road Maps
____ Directory, Trailer Camps
____ Camera & Film
____ Sewing Kit, Patches
____ Clothes Hangers
____ Firewood
____ Water Can
____ Gas Can
____ Holding Tank
Disposal Hoses(s)
____ Water Drain Pail
____ Flares or Reflectors
____ Holding Tank Chemicals
____ Fresh Water Hose
TOOLS
____ Screwdriver
____ Adjustable Wrench
____ Pliers
____ Small Saw
____ Hammer
____ Hatchet
____ Folding Shovel
____ Lantern, Fuel, Mantles
____ Flashlight
____ Spare Batteries, Bulb
____ Spare 12V Bulb
____ Spare 12V Fuses
____ Voltmeter
____ Circuit Test Light
____ Jumper Cables
____ Tire Air Gauge
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PRE.:rRAVEL CHECK LIST
Exterior
Disconnect water, electrical, and drain lines
Check roof
top carrier (if installed)
Remove blocks from wheels
Check wheel
nut torque. (See chassis Operator's Manual)
Check
LPG tank level and refill if necessary
Check
hitch and hitch ball
Check tires and adjust pressures if necessary
Check batteries
Check running lights,
turn signals, interior and panel lights
Check brakes, brake fluid, brake lights
Check cooling system
Check
windshield wipers, washers, and washer fluid
Retract step
Interior
Lower TV antenna
Lock refrigerator
door
Turn off water heater
Turn off water pump
Turn off furnace
Turn
off range pilot
Close cooktop cover
Close roof vents
Close all doors, drawers and windows
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ON THE ROAD
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 ex-
ceed
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 sub-
tracting 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 posi-
tions with passengers, the motor home will probably
be overloaded. According to National Highway Traf-
fic Safety Administration figures, an average vehicle
occupant weighs 150 pounds, each gallon of gasoline
weights six pounds (6.0 Ibs.) and each gallon of water
weights over eight pounds (8.3 Ibs.).
"":!>The
operator is responsible for analyzing the con-
ditions in which the motor home will be utilized for
each trip. The number of passengers and placement
of cargo will affect the amount of water and cargo
that you can carry (See Loading Tips). For conve-
nience,
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 acitivites not involving overnight stays. It may
be necessary
to reduce the amount of water carried
and unload some cargo
items normally carried for
camping in order to provide carrying capacity for the
additional day use passengers.
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The number of safety belted seating locations may
be greater than the number of passengers permitted
by the label. These extra seating locations, if provid-
ed, 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 check-
ed against their ratings on a public scale.
Thoughtful consideration of the weight placed in
the motor home can yield important benefits:
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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 AF-
FIXED TO THE INSIDE OF A WARDROBE DOOR.
THE LABEL INCLUDES ALL FACTORY INSTALL-
ED 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 SUBTRACTED 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 CAR-
RYING 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 vehi-
cle.
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 load-
ed 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
1. Drive the front wheels onto the scale platform
and take a reading. This is the front Gross Axle
Weight. (Reading 1).

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2.
3.
Drive the entire vehicle (both axles) onto the
scale and take a reading. This is the Gross Vehi-
cle
Weight (Reading 2).
Drive
forward until only the rear axle is on the
platform and take a reading. This reading is the
rear Gross Axle Weight (Reading 3).
4. Compare reading 2
with the GVWR Gross Vehi-
cle Weight Rating) of your vehicle. This rating
is located on the certification tag.
If the reading
exceeds
the GVWR rating, you will have to
reduce the total vehicle load.
5. If reading 2 is less than the GVWR of your vehi-
cle,
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 of the load to ensure that
loads on the front and rear axles are within the
required limit.
Periodically reweigh 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. EXCEEDING THE GAWR OR
GVWR OF YOUR MOTOR HOME CAN CAUSE
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UNDERSIRABLE HANDLING CHARACTERISTICS
AND MAY CREATE A SAFETY HAZARD.
Weighing Your Loaded Motor Home
(Tag-Axle Models)
The following weighing procedure will help you
determine
whether your loaded motor home (com-
plete
with cargo, fludis, 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).
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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 cer-
tification 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. The
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 CARRY-
ING CAPACITIES OF YOUR MOTOR HOME ARE
SPECIFIED ON A LABEL AFFIXED TO THE IN-
SIDE
OF A WARDROBE DOOR. THE LABEL IN-
CLUDES
ALL FACTORY INSTALLED OPTIONS.
IF OTHER EQUIPMENT SUCH
AS LEVELING
JACKS, AWININGS, ROOF PODS, ETC., ARE IN-
STALLED AFTER THE MOTOR HOME LEAVES
THE FACTORY, THE WEIGHT OF THESE ITEMS
MUST BE SUBTRACTED FROM THE TOTAL OF
THE PASSENGER AND CARGO CARYING
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
reference. 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 shif-
ting motor home load. Do not load heavy items near
either end of the motor home or on the rear bumper.
Adjust cargo storage to keep the side to side wheel
loads as equal as possible. Carry only as much water
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as needed for travel use or to balance the load.
Whenever possible,
empty the holding tanks before
traveling.
WARNING: MODIFICATION OF YOUR VEHICLE
BY ADDITION OF RACKS NOT SPECIFIED BY
THE MANUFACTURER TO CARRY ADDITIONAL
EQUIPMENT OR VEHICLES IS NOT RECOM-
MENDED.
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 pro-
cess. 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:
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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 uncier the Owner-
care warranty.
Do
not tow a trailer weighing more than 3500
pounds, or more than recommended by the
chassis manufacturer (as described below),
whichever is less. Heavier trailers can cause
damage
to the motor home structure or drive
train, cause unstable
driving or handling
characteristics, or restrict your rights under the
Wwnercare warranty.
Check the following chart to determince the
Gross Combined Weight Rating (GCWR) of the
motor home chassis. The GCWR is the total
weight of the motor home and trailer.
Chassis Axle
Manufacturer Engine Ratio GCWR
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Chevrolet 7.4L (454) V8 Gas 3.73 14,000
Chevrolet " 4.10 16,000
Chevrolet 4.56 18,000
Chevrolet 4.88 18,000
John Deere (460) V8 Gas 4.56 20,000
Alternate gear ratios may be retrofitted for
special towing needs. Contact your local
chassis
manufacturer dealer for recommenda-
tions. 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.
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* 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 create tongue weights in excess of the 250
pounds maximum, and must not be used.
COCKPIT AND DRIVER'S CONTROLS
(Consult Chevrolet or John Deere Chassis
Operator's Manual for details)
INSTRUMENT PANEL
Dash Switch Panel
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2-Speed Windshield Wiper/Washer with Delay -
Turn
outer knob clockwise for wiper action. The
wiper blades are mounted on "articulated" arms
that allow the blades to follow a wiping path as
wide as possible.
OFF -No
wiper action.
1st notch - Wiper delay ON. Turn outer knob
clockwise for longer delay between wiper strokes.
2nd notch - Slow wiping action.
3rd notch -Fast wiping action.
To WASH, press inner knob, then release. One
press of washer knob cycles wipers once. The
washer nozzles are located on the wiper arms
close to the wiper blades. They move with the
blades and provide continuous washer coverage.
Auxiliary Start Switch - The Auxiliary Start
System permits using the auxiliary battery (see
Electrical System) to start the motor home engine
if the vehicle battery is discharged. To use the
Auxiliary Start System:
1. Be sure the vehicle is stopped, shift to "P"
(PARK) and apply the parking brake.
2. Press and
hold the Auxiliary Start switch
on the instrument panel.
3. Start engine with ignition switch.
4. Release Auxiliary Start switch.
The Auxiliary Start System has no effect on the
) vehicle
except to aid in starting the motor home
. engine. If the vehicle alternator is operating properly,
the batteries will be recharged while driving (see Elec-
trical System).
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Auxiliary Start Switch
* Heater/Air Conditioner Controls
The cockpit Heater/Air Conditioner controls are
located on the instrument panel. These controls
operate the heating and air conditioning systems
for the driver/cockpit area only.
* Cool/Heat Lever -Push this lever to the left or
right for cooling/heating.
* Function Selector Buttons
* OFF -No heating or cooling, but fan runs at low
speed for continuous circulation of outside air
through the instrument panel outlets.
* MAX A/C - Air conditioner compressor is on,
inside air is re-circulated
through the system for
maximum cooling.
* A/C - Air conditioner compressor is on, outside
air is circulated through instrument panel outlets.
• VENT -
A/C compressor is off, outside air is cir-
culated through the instrument panel outlets.
• HEAT - A/C compressor is off, outside air is cir-
culated through the heating system, and
distributed to floor outlets.
• -Heated air is
circulated to defroster
outlets.
• Fan Switch -Sets fan speed to any of 4 speeds.
The fan switch does not affect the fan if the OFF
function button is pressed.
Driver/Passenger Seats
The driver's and passenger's seats offer four posi-
tion/comfort adjustments:
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CAUTION: Do not adjust the seat position while
the vehicle is in motion.
Forward/Back -The forward/back lever is located
under the front left of the seat.
Pull the lever toward the left outside of the seat
to unlock. Release the lock lever to secure the
seat position.

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Swivel -The swivel lock lever is located under
the front right of the seat.
Lift the lever forward and up to swivel. The seat
locks in the center, forward position. When
unlocked, the seat will swivel freely around to the
center position.
Recline (Optional) - The recliner lever is located
on the right side bottom of the seat.
Push
the lever down to recline. The angle is con-
tinuously variable. Release lever at desired angle.
Seat Belts
Seat belts are an important safety feature of your
vehicle. For your protection, always use your seat
belts. The driver's seat and other seats designed to
carry passengers while under way have been equipped
with seat belts.
WARNING:
ALL RIDERS SHOULD BE FURNISH-
ED WITH AND USE SEAT BELTS WHILE THE
VEHICLE IS IN MOTION. SEATS WHICH ARE
NOT EQUIPPED WITH SAFETY BELTS SHOULD
NOT
BE OCCUPIED WilLE 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.
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. Adjust the belt
snugly as low on the abdomen as comfort will
allow, for greatest safety.
* To release the belt, depress the button in the
center of the buckle and slide the tongue out of
the buckle. Never use a belt for more than one
person
at a time.
Child Restraint
All vehicle occupants, and especially children,
should be restrained whenever riding in vehicles.
Holding a child in your arms is not a substitute for
a child restraint system. In an accident, a child held
in a person's arms can be struck or crushed by any
unrestrained rider.
An unrestrained child could also
be injured by striking the interior, or by being thrown
from the vehicle during a sudden maneuver or im-
pact. A child restraint system can help
protect a child
while riding in a vehicle. Child restraint systems are
designed to be secured in the vehicle seats by lap
belts
or the lap portion of a lap-shoulder belt. Children
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could be endangered in a crash if their child restraints
are
not properly secured in the vehicle.
Children small
enough for a child restraint system
should be restrained that way if at all possible.
However, the following may provide some degree of
protection if a child restraint is not used.
* Infants who cannot sit up should be placed in a
padded baby carrier. Put
it crosswise on the
vehicle seat and securely restrain it with the
vehicle's seat belts.
* Children who can sit up by themselves should be
restrained
with the seat belts provided. Never let
a child stand or kneel on any seat.
When using any child restraint system, be sure to
read and follow all instructions on installation and use
that come with the system.
When securing a child restraint with a lap belt that
has no retractor, pull the excess webbing through the
adjustment mechanism.
If the child restraint is still not secure, use a dif-
ferent seating position in the vehicle and/or contact
your dealer and the child restraint manufacturer for
help.
Sunvisors
The sun visors at the driver's and passenger's posi-
tions swing down and adjust to provide relief from
glare and bright skies. The visors do not adjust to
shade the side windows.
Swivel tension may be adjusted with a flat blade
screwdriver at the tension adjusting screw .
Front/Side Slider Windows
Turn lock, slide window and/ or screen to open and
close.
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, observ-
ing all speed and
safety regulations. The best cruis-
ing 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

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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
J wind conditions.
Driving on winding or mountain roads is not dif-
ficult 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 driv-
ing factors are sometimes unpredictable, and moun-
tain 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. Always check overhead
clearances
of overpasses and bridges. 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 por-
tions 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.
FUEL AND FUEL SYSTEMS
See the Chassis Operator's Manual in the Owner's
Information Package for fuel recommendations. Since
the generator fuel supply is the same as the motor
home engine fuel supply, consult the operating in-
structions for the generator before deciding on a fuel
type.
Fuel Fill
The fuel filler cap is located on the side of the
coach. Modern fuel systems may build up vapor
pressure within the tank as the gasoline warms during
) use or
hot weather. Under certain conditions, sud-
den release of this pressure when removing the
- gasoline cap can spray gasoline from the fill open-
ing, causing a possible hazard.
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Fuel Fill
WARNING: WHEN REMOVING THE GASOLINE
CAP, ROTATE IT SLOWLY ONLY FAR ENOUGH
TO
ALLOW PRESSURE TO RELEASE. AFTER
ANY "HISSING" SOUNDS STOP. COMPLETE
THE REMOVAL OF THE CAP.
To protect the gasoline system from excessive
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.
Clean up fuel spills immediately. Raw fuel spilled
on
the motor home could damage the exterior finish,
and is a serious fire hazard.
Fuel Types And Vapor Lock
Today's automotive fuel and emissions systems are
sophisticated and highly engineered to meet Federal
and
state emissions standards. They are also
sometimes sensitive to fuel types and blends, par-
ticularly blends that are optimized for climatic condi-
tions. Fuel refiners change the additives in the fuel
to compensate for temperature variations during
winter or summer months. This compensation
changes the "vapor pressure" of the fuel. This means
that the fuel vaporizes easier during the winter than
it does during the summer when higher air
temperatures help the fuel vaporize in the engine.
Since
colder temperatures reduce the fuel's ability
to vaporize and burn in your engine, additives help
raise
the volatility of the fuel. This helps the engine
start easier and run smoother during winter months.
Under the best of conditions, the refiners supply their
gas station customers with the correct fuel for their
location and seasonal conditions. Sometimes though,
fuel blended for winter is supplied cjuring summer
months.
What this all means is that there is a possibility
of "vapor lock" during summer driving. This condi-
tion is a combination of new engine design (with at-
tendant higher temperatures under the hood), and

excessive fuel vaporization caused by the vapor
pressure of the fuel you are using. If your engine and
fuel system are,properly tuned and maintained, you
should not experience vapor lock. If vapor lock occurs,
the fuel itself could be the cause. If at all possible,
check with the gas station attendant as to the fuel
blend before filling your fuel tank, If you purchase
your fuel from nationally recognized fuel dealers, your
chances of vapor lock can be reduced, If you store
your motor home during the winter months, avoid
storing large quantities of winter blended fuel in the
tank, When you take the vehicle out of storage in the
spring or summer, this fuel may cause vapor lock until
it is used up.
Another note on long storage - if you plan to store
your motor home for a long period in conditions of
widely varying humidity, consider topping off the fuel
tank. This will reduce the buildup of condensation
in the tank that could cause rough engine operation,
fuel filter blockage, or other problems associated with
water in the fueL
Alternative Fuel Types
Gasohol, a mixture of ethanol (grain alcohol), or
methanol and gasoline may be used in your motor
home engine without voiding the warranty. However,
DO NOT UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES USE FUEL
BLENDS CONTAINING MORE
THAN 5% METHANOL
OR 10% ETHANOL, AND DO NOT USE BLENDS THAT
CONTAIN BOTH METHANOL AND ETHANOL Any
fuel blend you use containing alcohol must also con-
tain cosolvents and other additives to protect the fuel
system components. If you are not sure of the com-
position of the alcohol/gasoline blend you intend to
use, ask your service station operator- Discontinue
use of any alcohol/gasoline blend if driveability or fuel
system problems occur-
Chemical
reactions between the fuel components
and the materials in the fuel lines can cause deteriora-
tion of the fuel lines during storage periods, These
effects are especially noticeable with gasohol blends,
If you plan to use alcohol blended fuel, and expect
to store your motor home for periods of 60 days or
more, add a fuel additive that is formulated to
counteract these oxidation effects, Your dealer can
advise you on the proper additives and their use,
If gasohol is spilled on a painted surface, some dull-
ing or softening of the paint may result,
Overheating
Operate and service the engine and cooling systems
in
your vehicle as recommended in the Chassis
Operator's ManuaL
Variable Speed Engine Fan
Your motor home engine is equipped with a variable
speed fan clutch, When the engine is under load or
requires maximum cooling, the fan adjusts and turns
faster- The fan may become very noisy at high speed
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and when maximum cooling is required. When the
engine doesn't need maximum cooling, the fan just
idles along, This conserves fuel and the fan is less
noisy.
High speed fan noise can
sometimes be misinter-
preted as transmission slippage. This is not the case.
When the engine is hot and requires extra cooling,
the fan turns at full speed. High engine speed and
temperature conditions, such as pulling away from
a stop after long freeway driving, can cause loud fan
noise
until the engine cools down. This fan noise in-
dicates that the fan is doing what it is supposed to
do. This noise is not a defect in the fan or the
transmission.
CARBON MONOXIDE SAFETYPRECAUTIONS
Carbon monoxide is a colorless, tasteless, odorless
gas. It is a by-product of combustion in engine(s),
The engines in your
motor home and generator system
(if installed) produce
it constantly while they are run-
ning. CARBON MONOXIDE IS DEADLY. Please read
and understand
the following precautions to protect
yourself and others from the effects of carbon monox-
ide 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 ACCUM-
ULATING 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(S) ONLY WHEN SAFE
DISPERSION OF EXHAUST GASES CAN BE
ASSURED, AND MONITOR OUTSIDE CONDI-
TIONS
TO BE SURE THAT EXHAUST CON-
TINUES
TO BE DISPERSED SAFELY.
Beware
of exhaust gas (carbon monoxide) poison-
ing 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(s) immediate-
ly, get out into fresh air at once, and summon medical
assistance,
WARNING: DO NOT UNDER ANY CIRCUM-
STANCES OPERATE
ANY ENGINE WHILE
SLEEPING.
You would not be able to monitor outside condi-
tions to assure that engine exhaust does not enter
the interior, and you would not be alert to exhaust