FOUR WINDS INTERNATIONAL Chateau 1996 User manual

701 County Road 15 PO. Box 1486
Elkhart, IN 46515-1486
Rev. 8-9:
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Four Winds International Corp.
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Owner's Manual
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701 COUNTY ROAD 15 P.O. BOX 1486
ELKHART, IN 46515-1486

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FOUR WINDS INTERNATIONALCORP.
NEW RECREATIONAL VEHICLE
LIMITED WARRANTY
WAJRRANTY COVERAGE
Four Win& Internntional Corp., wartants to the first retail pur-
chaser from an authorized dealer that your Four
Winds International
product will be freefromsubstantialdefectsin materialand workmanship
for a period of one year.from the date of retail purchase or for the first
12,000 miles of usage, whichevercomes first. Four Wi* In~rnational
will make repairs which are necessary because of defects in material or
workmanship. We will repair or replace any defective part at no cost to
you.
As a result of product improvements, design changes, and unavailabiity
of originalbrands, we may substituteparts or componentswith equivalent
quality parts.
Commercialuse of the motor home, use as a rental vehicle, or use
as
a permanent dwellimg will void the warranty.
NON-COVERED ITEMS
Proper maintenanceis the owner's responsibilityand should be com-
pleted in line with manufacturer's guidelines.
Damage as the result of neglect, misuse, abuse, collision, alteration,
improper maintenance and improper repairs.
Normal deteriorationand wear of fabrics,carpets, counter surfacesand
interior and exterior finishes.
Equipment that has'been used for purposes that it was not designed.
Automotive chassis, includingthe engine, tires, batteries and optional
automotive equipment
as well as appliances, including range, oven,
refrigerator, furnace, air conditionerand water heater, that
are covered by
separate manufacturer's warranties.
Any warranties stated
by any person beyond those contained in this
publication.

CPWNfiH'S OBLIGATIONS
FO'W Winds Internstional recommendsthat warranty service be per-
. . formed by the authorized dealer from whom' the purchase was. made,
however. when traveling. servicecahbe performed
by any authorizeddealer .
The'ownerRegistratioh Card. needed to obtainany warranty service.
should be camed in the vehicle at all times
.
he originalpurchaser must return the OwnerRegistration Cardwithin
ten(10) days of purchase to validate the unit's warranty .
It is the owner's responsibility and expense to take the product to an
authorized
Four Winds International dealer or service facility forwar-
ranty repairs
.
LIWLITATION OFIWLPLlED W-TIES
Implied warranties. including any warranty of mechantability
or fitness for a particular purpose. are limited
in duration to the
term of this written warranty . Some states donotallow limitations
on how long
an impliedwarranCy lasts. sothe abovelimitation may
not apply
to you .
CONSEQUENW AND INCIDENTAL DAMAGES
Four Winds Intemtionalshallnot be liable for any incidental
or consequential damages. such
as expenses for transportation.
lodging. loss or
. damage to personalproperty. loss.of use of owner's
product. inconvenience, orloss of income
. Somestatesdonot dow
the exclusion orlimitation of incidentalorconsequential damages.
so the
. above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you .
This Warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may ale0
have other righb which vary from state to state .
Your satisfactionis our first concern . For further information or help.
contact:
FOUR WINDS INTERNATIONAL CORP .
701 County Road 15 P.O. Box 1486
Elkhart. IN 46515-1486 '
Telephone: [phone]-LU
TABLE OFCONTENTS
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WARRANTY COVERAGE i
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INTRODUCTION 4
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REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS 6
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TRAVELPREPARATION Z
IDENTIFICATION ANP SAFETY .......................... 1(
Recreational Vehicle SIN. Decals & Data Plates ............. 1(
Manufacturer's Warranties ............................... 11
Safety Regulations for L.P. Gas Systems
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FireSafety ............................................ 1L
FieExtinguisher ....................................... 14
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Carbon Monoxide Detector 1t
Smoke Detector ......................................... 1;
SeatBelts ............................................ It
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AUTOMOTIVE OPERATIONS AND PROCEDURES 15
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General Information 15
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New Vehicle Break In 15
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Foot Service Brakes 15
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Wheels and Tires IS
Changing A =re ........................................ 21
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Wheel Nut Torques 21
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Wheel and Tire Balancing 2:
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Front Suspension and Alignment 2:
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Power Plant and Drive Train 2:
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Engine Access 22
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Engine Cooling System 2:
................... Proper Loading and Weight Distribution
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Computing Your Load and Load Distribution 2f
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Wide Body Motorhomes 21
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Hills, Dales and Making the Grade 2!
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Trailer Towing : 3(
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Emergency Stopping and Towing 3:
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Fuel Pump Collision Shutoff Switch
3:
Fuel ................................................. 3:
Fuel Filling ........................................... 3:
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Carbon Monoxide Safety Precautions ; 3:
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CHASSIS FLTNCTIONS 31
Dash Controls (Class C and Class A). ..................... 3 .:
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Dash Switch Panel 31
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Hydraulic Power Levelers 4: