Fleetwood Limited 1990, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...BYREETVVCXJD 1990...

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Page 3: ...ress 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 whera the...

Page 4: ...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 connectio...

Page 5: ...9 Emergency Exit Window 20 Storage 20 Exterior Compartments 20 Interior Storage 20 Interior And Furnishings 20 Dinette Conversion 20 Sofa lounge Conversion 20 Folding Doors 21 Interior Lighting 21 Ove...

Page 6: ...itioning 45 Inspection 45 Air Conditioner Operational Quick Checks 45 Electrical Circuit Diagnosis 46 Vacuum System Diagnosis 46 Refrigeration Section 46 Front Suspension And Alignment 46 Rear Suspens...

Page 7: ...ight 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 ob...

Page 8: ...important if you 2 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...

Page 9: ...pictured below Record all key numbers and keep them in a safe place at home and in the motor home Keys Key No 3 OTHER SOURCES OF INFORMATION Since everyone s recrElational and travel needs are differ...

Page 10: ...___________________________________________________________ Telephone ______________________________________________________________________ Policy Number _____________________________________________...

Page 11: ...ir Conditioner s Manufacturer s I Model s Serial Numbeds Microwave Oven I Manufacturer Model I Serial Number I Stereo CD Players TVs Manufacturer s I Model s Serial Number s I Generator Manufacturer I...

Page 12: ...Slider Torque Windows screened Genuine Oak Cabinetry solid core raised panel doors Wood Drawers w dovetail joints Deluxe Soft Acoustic Ceiling Cedar Lined Wardrobe BATH Brass Bath Accessories Corian...

Page 13: ...nd 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...

Page 14: ...low 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 bla...

Page 15: ...ght Utility light Entry step Refrigerator 12 volt operation Generator start 10 Rear View Video Monitor and Controls 11 Instrument Cluster Engine vacuum Transmission oil temperature Generator hour mete...

Page 16: ...ly 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...

Page 17: ...driv ing 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 impr...

Page 18: ...motive fuel and emissions systems are sophisticated and highly engineered to meet Federal and state emissions standards They are also sometimes sen sitive to fuel types and blends particularly blends...

Page 19: ...re con ditions such CIs pulling away from a_stop after long freeway driving can cause loud fan noise until the engine cools down This fan noise indicates that the fan is do ing what it is supposed to...

Page 20: ...inflated tires produce a bung sound when rapped If the tire is flat the sound will be a dull thud Engine Access The top of the engine may be accessed for service by removing the engine cover Remove t...

Page 21: ...les is not exceeded If this speed or distance must be ex ceeded disconnect the driveshaft or place the rear wheels on a dolly The safety of the operator and all other persons in the viCinity of the to...

Page 22: ...e 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 an...

Page 23: ...hat the load on each axle is within its required limit 7 The motor home should also be weighed from side to side This will require positioning all wheels on each side down the center of the scale plat...

Page 24: ...warranty 18 Do not exceed the Gross Combined Weight Rating GCWR The GCWR is the total weight of the motor home and trailer you intend to tow The GCWR of the Oshkosh motor home chassis equip ped with...

Page 25: ...and Locks Entry door locks and deadbolts are keyed separately Be sure to record all key numbers and keep them in a safe place The screen door may be separated from the main entry door by depressing th...

Page 26: ...E VOLATILE LIQUIDS HAZARDOUS CHEMICALS OR EQUIPMENT IN THESE AREAS Interior Storage Interior storage areas may be found in a number of places in your motor home overhead compart ments wall closets und...

Page 27: ...ing use in cold weather when humidity of the in terior air is high This cpndition is much greater in a recreational vehicle than in most houses because the insulated walls of the vehicle are much thin...

Page 28: ...ness Under the right cir cumstances almost anything can be destroyed by fire The fire extinguisher furnished with your motor home is rated for Class B gasoline grease flammable li quids and Class C el...

Page 29: ...ly The flow and pressure at some park and city water supplies could damage the tank if left unattended After filling the tank close the valve replace tank fill cap and vent plug 23 CAUTION OVERFILLING...

Page 30: ...ts If the tank selected is approximately 2 3 full for example lights E 1 3 and 2 3 will be on Erroneous indications can be caused by a Water with low mineral content Level is measured by a very low le...

Page 31: ...pull apart Flush out and clean screen Beverse procedure to install Operate the water pump and check for leaks Excessive Water Pressure Some campground water systems may operate at pressures that can d...

Page 32: ...ctions found in your Owner s Information Package Toilet Maintenance The toilet does not require any routine maintenance Clean the unit with a high grade non abrasive cleaner DO NOT use highly concentr...

Page 33: ...or the ir operation they are vir tually troublefree The most common problem is also an unpleasant one clogging You can minimize the chances of clogging by keeping the following con siderations in mind...

Page 34: ...SAFE AND APPROVED FOR USE IN RV WATER SYSTEMS FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS FURNISHED WITH THE ANTIFREEZE 28 WARNING DO NOT USE AUTOMOTIVE OR WINDSHIELD WASHER ANTIFREEZE IN THE MOTOR HOME WATER SYSTEM THES...

Page 35: ...he 12 volt DC as well as the 120 volt AC system Fuses for the 12 volt DC circuits are located at the converter panel Always replace fuses with the same type and amperage rating 29 WARNING DO NOT INSTA...

Page 36: ...free of corrosion and chemical accumulation Battery Charging Normally the battery will be kept charged by either the motor home charging system while on the road or by the AC DC power converter when...

Page 37: ...inverter is pesigned to provide power to a 13 color TV and a video cassette recorder The inverter has two power inputs There is a DC input connected to the vehicle s 12 volt batteries and an AC input...

Page 38: ...deo cassette player or the cable system may be routed to the TV outlets as desired TV GHOSTS AND FM FLUTTER The television and radio systems in your motor home have been chosen to provide good perform...

Page 39: ...ion With FM stereo signals switch the unit to MONO if possible Some of the phase and noise components 33 of a stereo signal will disappear in MONO mode Reduce the treble setting to reduce background n...

Page 40: ...HAVE ANY POSSIBILITY OF ACCUMULATING EITHER OUT SIDE UNDERNEATH OR INSIDE YOUR VEHICLE OR ANY NEARBY VEHICLES OUTSIDE AIR MOVEMENTS CAN CARRY EXHAUST GASES IN SIDE THE VEHICLE THROUGH WINDOWS OR OTHER...

Page 41: ...ed engine parts Remove plug from exhaust outlet Visually inspect unit for damage insect or animal intrusion Be sure carburetor and governor linkages are free Check oil tag to be sure oil or the proper...

Page 42: ...ful when drilling holes or fasten ing objects to the motor home The gas supply lines could be punctured by a nail or screw 4 Do not restrict access to LP tanks In an emergen cy the tank service valve...

Page 43: ...nt It is therefore very important that the vent is clean and free of obstruction Clogging from corrosion dirt in sect nests or other debris is the most common cause of regulator malfunction Even a sma...

Page 44: ...L SER VICE STATION TURN OFF ALL PILOT LIGHTS AND APPLIANCES INDIVIDUALLY BEFORE RE FUELING OF MOTOR FUEL TANKS AND OR 38 PERMANENTLY MOUNTED LP GAS CON TAINERS WHEN NOT INDIVIDUALLY TURNED OFF AUTOMAT...

Page 45: ...reset the alarm Lightly fan the area aro und the detector to insure complete dispersion of the gas from the lighter and to prevent another sounding of the alarm 39 A silence button allows you to temp...

Page 46: ...e clos ed water system of your motor home The water he ater tank is designed internally with an air gap at the top of the tank to reduce this weeping phenomenon In time though the heating and ex pansi...

Page 47: ...peration and preventive maintenance requirements Remember that air con ditioners require a large portion of your available elec tric power 41 REFRIGERATOR Consult the operating instructions furnished...

Page 48: ...ctor after the motor home has been in storage before each trip and at least once a wee k during use Twist the cover of the smoke detector counterclock wise to remove it from the wall bracket If the sm...

Page 49: ...ifferently depending on tl e type of roads 43 driven individual driving habits etc To obtain max imum tire life inspect tires for wear and damage regularly If general tread wear indicates only 1 16 be...

Page 50: ...irty Check hoses regularly for signs of damage or deterioration and tighten hose clamps if necessary Check hoses for cuts or abrasion damage If the hoses have become hard and brittle and show signs of...

Page 51: ...ach other as this could cause a ground cOnnection and counteract the benefits of this procedure 4 Attach one end of the remaining negative cable to the negative terminal of the booster battery 45 and...

Page 52: ...ght and left sides of the vehicle NOTE Excessive or unevenly distributed loads also affect ride height and alignment This should 46 be taken into consideration when making the check Also if the motor...

Page 53: ...use light circular rubbing motions Follow the washing with wax 47 Non water soluble stains are usually oil based Removal of this type of stain may require the use of highly flammable or poisonous sol...

Page 54: ...are absolute ly dry before new sealant is applied INTERIOR Upholstery Drapes The following upholstery decor items are made of Trevira polyester To retain the flame retardant nature of these fabrics ma...

Page 55: ...s are off 49 Cover exterior vents water heater furnace range hood refer to prevent insects from getting in Be sure to remove all covering material before using appliances or vents Cap or close holding...

Page 56: ...the holding tanks See PLUMBING Section Apply graphite lubricant to the knife valve actuator rod s Be sure ALL water from ALL plumbing fixtures has been drained 50 CAUTION DRAINING THE WATER SYSTEM AL...

Page 57: ...ove clean and replace air cO nditioner filters Cover the air conditioner shrol Jd s 51 Mask the windows on the inside to reduce cur tain drape and carpet fading Thoroughly clean the interior of the mo...

Page 58: ...lt lights and accessories Install new batteries in battery operated devices Check monitor panel operation Open and operate vents and vent fans including the range hood fan 52 Operate each LP gas appli...

Page 59: ...Battery Cables and Terminals Inspect Suspension Service Chassis See Chassis Manual Torque Lug Nuts See Chassis Manual X Sanitize Water Tank Clean Drapes and Interior Fabrics Service Power Plant See P...

Page 60: ...ssional help through your auto club or travel service or a local truck ser vice facility However if you choose to change the tire yourself there are several items that you MUST consider Your motor hom...

Page 61: ...wly raise the vehicle until the flat tire clears the utility block WARNING DO NOT PUT ANY PORTION OF YOUR BODY UNDER THE MOTOR HOME AFTER REMOVING THE WHEEL NUTS OF WHEEL 10 Remove wheel nuts and whee...

Page 62: ...it is either at the frame or on the ends of the cross shaft assembly where the rubber springs are attached see illustration 7 Begin jacking until the jack is firmly positioned but do not lift the tire...

Page 63: ...sidewall mounting locations Blbcking and structural com ponents suitable for awning hardware attachment are located in the sidewalls Measurements are center to center Please measure carefully Pre dri...