Fleetwood Tioga Arrow 1984, Manual

Page 1: ...o TIOGA ARROW BY FLEET1NaJD 1984 t ...

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Page 3: ...ctrical 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 intemal quality The motor home has b een thoroughly inspected before shipment It is the duty of your dealer to inspect the motor home and to prepare it for you during the predellvery phase of the sale He will instruct y...

Page 4: ...NMENT As a part of the predellvery 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 nol 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...

Page 5: ...zing Condensation Symptoms Controlling Moisture Condensation PLUMBING Fresh Water EX1ernal 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 ELECTRICAL 115 Volt System Power Cord 12 Volt System 115 Volt AC to 12 Volt DC Converter Fuses A...

Page 6: ...es Plumbing Fire Safety Exterior Care Repairs THE DIESEL TIOGA Diesel Fuel Requirements Starting The Diesel Engine Auxiliary Starting Auxiliary Generator Power Plant ACCESSORIES TV Antenna AM FM Stereo Radio Tape Player 26 26 27 27 27 28 28 29 33 32 33 34 34 35 35 35 ...

Page 7: ... contact the MANUFACTURING PLANT at the address listed below and provida the manufacturer with a description in writing of the problem and attempts made to resolve it MANUFACTURING PLANT OBLIGATIONS Upon racelpt of notice of a claim where the deeler was unable or unwilling to resolva the problam the manufacturing plant will repair or replaOEl any pans nacessary to cOfrect defects In material or wo...

Page 8: ...13 Bumper sewer hose storage 14 Holding tank drain valves 15 Electric cord storage 5 Entry step 16 Fuel fill 6 Furnace vents 7 Generator compartment optional 17 City water connection 18 Water heater 8 Range hood vent 19 Water tank drain valve 9 Plumbing vent 20 Storage compartment 10 Plumbing vent 21 Water tank fill 8 9 10 ...

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Page 10: ...t 14 Holding tank drain valves 4 LP Gastank 15 Electric cord storage 5 Entry step 16 Fuel fill 6 Furnace vents 7 Generator compartment optional 17 City water connection 18 Water heater 8 Range hood vent 19 Water tank drain valve 9 Plumbing vent 20 Storage compartment 10 Plumbing vent 21 Water tank fill 8 9 10 2120 191817 16 15 14 13 12 11 ...

Page 11: ...ion 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 r...

Page 12: ...r 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 Check to see that drain line cap and holdin...

Page 13: ...ols including wiper control windshield washer lighter auxiliary start optional heater defroster blower control and the air conditioner blower temperature controls optional Also located on the dash is the optional sound system 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 Ope...

Page 14: ...ce the entire vehicle both axles on the scale and obtain a reading This second value is Gross Vehicle Weigh 3 Drive forward until only the rear axle is on the platform and obtain a reading This third reading is rear axle Gross Axle Weigh 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...

Page 15: ...rry passengers while under way have been equipped with lap belts 5 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 travelin...

Page 16: ...n 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 temper...

Page 17: ...sharp rap on the tread surface with a piece of pipe or similar object Properly inflated tires produce a bung sound when rapped If the tire is flat the sound will be a dull thud OVERHEATING The engine and COOling system in your vehicle should be operated and serviced as recommended in your Chassis Operator s Manual WINDSHIELD DEFROST COMFORT CONTROL During winter months it is important to keep the ...

Page 18: ...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 lea...

Page 19: ... OVER 50 MPH The safety of the operator and all others in the vicinity of the wrecker and the towed vehicle must be considered at all times during a towing operation DO NOT ALLOW ANY PERSON TO RIDE IN THE TOWED VEHICLE Safe operating speeds depend on weather road traffic visibility conditions and the condition of the towed vehicle Avoid panic stops Obey all state and local laws regarding items suc...

Page 20: ...vicing other vehicle systems AUXILIARY BATTERY There is an auxiliary 12 volt battery to provide living area power requirements including the radio and or tape deck Service this battery when fueling or servicing other vehicle systems 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 t...

Page 21: ...ary 4 Store pedestals in any of the convenient compartments or closets provided 5 Place table top in position to complete base for bed 6 Slide seat and back cushion into place over bed area PULL OUT LOUNGE BEDS To convert a pUll out or lounge seat into a bed proceed as follows 1 Pull out the support tray by grasping the trim below the outside of the cushion and pulling it outward like a drawer 2 U...

Page 22: ...ING CONDENSATION SYMPTOMS Just as moisture collects on the outside of a glass of cold water during humid weather moisture can condense on the inside surfaces of your recreational vehicle during use in cold weather when humidity of the interior air is high This condition is much greater in a recreational vehicle than in most houses because the insulated walls of the vehicle are much thinner than ho...

Page 23: ...oven very dangerous open flames add moisture to the interior air increasing condensation Do not use an air humidifier inside the vehicle Water put Into the air by the humidifier will increase condensation Ventilate closets and cabinets During prolonged use in very cold weather leave cabinet and closet doors partially open to warm and ventilate the Interiors of storage compartments built against ex...

Page 24: ...ity water supply 1 Close the city water supply valve 2 Open galley faucet to relieve pressure 3 Disconnect the water supply hose from the motor home inlet connection and replace inlet protective cap If the on board tank is to be filled go to next step If not store the supply hose 4 Fill the on board fresh water tank from city water source if needed then remove and store the hose FILLING FRESH WATE...

Page 25: ...ll air from system and line 5 Allow the system now filled with chlorine solution to stand for at least three hours Before performing the following step provisions should be made to allow for drainage of all water from the fresh water tank 6 Flush the piping by running water through faucets for at least one minute each 7 Turn pump OFF 8 Drain tank and pipes by opening tank drain valve Open each fau...

Page 26: ...ge sewer line between motor home outlet and dump station so the hose slopes evenly 6 Unlatch sewage holding tank knife valve by removing wire clip or unscrewing lock nut Grasp the handle firmly and slide the valve open with a qUick steady pull 7 Allow sufficient time for the tank to be completely drained Rinse and flush tank if necessary or if the vehicle is to be stored When tank is empty push ha...

Page 27: ...pen a cold water faucet When flow of water has stopped turn pump OFF 4 Drain water heater by opening drain plug at bottom of heater and open safety valve Also open the hot water faucets 5 Drain waste water system by following normal procedure for emptying holding tank refer to paragraph on Waste Water Draining Have automotive coolant system tested to ensure that vehicle is well protected to any an...

Page 28: ...P service center for winterization of LP system Wash and touch up paint Electrical System BATTERIES Add water and recharge if needed Disconnect cables Remove batteries and store in a cool dry place Check and recharge as needed Appliances REFRIGERATOR Clean Leave freezer and door propped open Cover exterior panels and roof vents AIR CONDITIONER Remove air filters and clean Replace filters Cover shr...

Page 29: ... in the bathroom or damp areas Should the appliance electric shaver hair dryer etc develop a potential shock hazard or if the electrical grounding circuit in the motor home orat a RV campsite is faulty the GFI device will disconnect the outlet protecting you from injurious shock NOTE If the patio outlet doesn t work check the GFI Reset it if necessary If the GFI continues to trip have the electric...

Page 30: ...attery Controls are at the generator and at a remote control panel located inside the motor home The ttS volt output of the generator is connected directly to a receptacle located Inside the power cord storage compartment With the generator power plant operating and the power cord plugged into this receptacle power is conducted through the circuit breaker panel to supply all of the ttS volt power ...

Page 31: ...rator Operating hours infonmation is Important in scheduling proper service maintenance for the generator Refer to the power plant manual for maintenance instructions a f 1 LOCATION oo C ico o ico o I PORTABlEAPI lIANCE PATIO eCEPT AUX START A TOR SWITCHCfl lAYY RECEPT I I I l I AUX START I 0 CIRCUITS I I I f5 I A I oS I I J rt 1 1 I OPT I 1 Q J O O 02l0 r 3 r l IRZ FrO I I ELECTRICAL CENTER L ___...

Page 32: ...the side of the main valve or by itself on the shoulder of the tank Butane does not vaporize below 32 F O C however propane vaporizes down to 44 F 42 C The LP gas dealer supplies the fuel mixture best suited for your area Consult with your LP Gas supplier for a suitable mixture if you will be traveling in colder temperature zones FILLING LP GAS TANKS To fill the chassis mounted storage tank drive ...

Page 33: ...OU SMELL GAS Extinguish any open flames pilot lights and all smoking materials Do not touch electrical switches Shut off the gas supply at the tank valve s or gas supply connection Open doors and other ventilating openings Leave the area until odor clears Have the gas system checked and leakage source corrected before using again 2 Inspect the entire LP gas system for leaks or damaged parts before...

Page 34: ...iance is located from the LP gas tank After several seconds the gas should ignite and burn steadily RANGE AND OVEN The range and oven in your motor home are provided with a vent or range hood The hood may have a power vent fan Always use the fan when using the oven or range in order to ensure adequate ventilation When cooking for long periods of time with a large number of people in the motor home...

Page 35: ...ed inside the refrigerator door Before operating the refrigerator be sure the vehicle is level If it is not level circulation of the refrigerant may be blocked by liquid accumulated in the condenser coils and cooling action could stop Check the level at the refrigerator by placing a bubble type level on freezer shelf NOTE Unlike most household refrigerators the refrigerator will be completely sile...

Page 36: ...en synthetics which require only the simplest care 1 Print and Plain Fabric Clean this fabric with pure solvents petroleum distillate based products Energine Carbona Renuzit or similar products may be used in a well ventilated room Cleaning by a professional furniture cleaning service only is recommended CAUTION Use of water based or detergent based solvent cleaners may cause excessive shrinking W...

Page 37: ...ids Clean screens by gently wiping with a damp cloth or soft flat brush designed for the purpose CEILING VENTILATORS Clean leaves and other debris from the screens by removing the two Phillips head screws and remove the screens Remove large debris and carefully wipe the screen surface with a damp cloth LOCKSETS AND LATCHES Lubricate locksets and latches annually to ensure trouble free operation If...

Page 38: ...emain waterproof under sustained effects of weather and vibration However even the finest materials will eventually dry out and lose their effectiveness under constant heat of the sun and attack by other elements ROOF InSpect the roof at least every six months paying particular attention to the seams where the pieces of sheetmetal and or fiberglass are joined Carefully inspect the flange connectio...

Page 39: ... Corning silicone sealant available at most major hardware and paint stores into the joint leaving a little excess Directly after application tool the silicone into the joint with a wet finger tip 4 Allow the sealant to set for 24 hours before washing or waxing the vehicle REPAIRS Your dealer should be able to perform most repairs or service required for your motor home Repair or service for warra...

Page 40: ...Lubricate Hinges X Inspect and Clean Vents X Clean Battery Cables and Terminals X Inspect Suspension X Service Chassis See Chassis Manual X Torque Lug Nuts See Chassis Manual X Sanitize Water Tank X Clean Drapes and Interior Fabrics X Service Power Plant See Power Plant Manual Check all exterior seams roof window sidewall X windshield etc Rese al all exterior seams roof windows sidewalls etc X ...

Page 41: ... topics concerning your new diesel equipped vehicle Much of the information in this supplement has been condensed from the Chassis Owner s and Driver s Manual in your Owner s Information Kit Please read that manual thoroughly for more in depth treatment of operation and maintenance of the diesel engine Information about standard motor home features equipment and operating procedures is found in ot...

Page 42: ... dual filtering system for solid contaminants Check these filters often and when replacement Is necessary always use filters of the highest quality Replacement filter part numbers are given In the Owner s and Driver s Manual If you run out of diesel fuel the engine will take longer to restart When restarting the engine do not crank it for longer than about 10 or 15 seconds Allow a one minute cooli...

Page 43: ...hassis electrical needs are supplied by two batteries and the rest of the motor home electrical needs are supplied by one battery Please refer to the Owner s and Driver s Manual for detailed information on auxiliary starting These topics are covered in detail in the Owner s and Driver s Manual Please refer to this manual for this information AUXILIARY GENERATOR POWER PLANT The auxililary generator...

Page 44: ...r s Information Kit When getting ready to travel remember to lower the antenna and secure it to prevent damage to the antenna motor home roof or objects in the path of the antenna such as overhead wires DO NOT TRAVEL WITH THE ANTENNA RAISED AM FM STEREO RADIOITAPE PLAYER Optional Instructional material for the optional entertainment system is provided in your Owner s Information Kit ...