Short-Term Storage; After Storage - Fleetwood 1999 Discovery Parts And Service Manual

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Run the engine for about 15 minutes every 30 days.
Tum the vehicle air conditioner ON during this run.
Check engine oil, transmission fluid and coolant levels.
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Refer to the Chassis Owner's Manual for further stor-
age procedures and for start up procedures after
storage.
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Perform all steps as required for short-term storage.
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Run engine to normal operating temperature. Operate
air conditioner to lubricate compressor seals. Drain
engine oil, replace filter, refill engine with fresh oil.
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Remove windshield wiper blades and store inside the
motor home.
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Charge and remove both the vehicle and auxiliary bat-
teries. Store them in a cool, dry place, and check the
charge and water level every 30 days. For batteries
with removable vent caps, check the specific gravity of
the electrolyte periodically with a hydrometer or boost
charge every three months. If the specific gravity is
being checked, recharge the battery when it reaches
1.220. The time it takes the battery to reach 1.220
depends on its condition and the temperature. The
colder the storage area, the slower the battery will self-
discharge. A normal time between charges is three
months.
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Remove, clean and replace air conditioner filters.
Cover the air conditioner shroud(s).
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Cover the windows on the inside with foil, cardboard,
paper, etc., to reduce curtain, drape, and carpet fading.
DiSCOVERY
STORACjE
LONC .. TERM
STORACE
(OVER 60 DAYS)
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NOTE
Your motor home is
equipped with
a
solar
battery charger that will
trickle charge both house
and automotive batteries.
The battery disconnect
switch must be ON for
the solar charger to
charge the batteries.