Servicing; Motor Home Chassis Operator's Manual; Engine And Service; Auxiliary Battery Service - Fleetwood 1974 Southwind Owner's Manual

1.
Press the EME RGENCY START switch and Items serviced from inside the coach are re"ched
hold in depressed position.
2. Turn the key to start engine in normal
manner. Maintain EMERGENCY START but·
ton down until engine is running and the
ALTERNATOR indicator on the instrument
panel shows that the engine is charging the
battery.
3. Release EMERGENCY START button and
operate motor home in a normal manner.
When operating properly, your vehicle alternator
should be able to handle normal veh.icle driving
requirements and, also recharge the battery (or
batteries) in a reasonable time when on the road.
SERVICING
MOTOR HOME CHASSIS OPERATOR'S MANUAL
Refer to your Chassis Operator's Manual for infor·
mation on chassis service recommendations. As a
general practice, .you should have the collant level,
the battery electrolyte level and the engine oil
levels checked each time when refueling.
N'OTE:. Proper engine servicing and record of ser-
vicing may be mandatory to insure chassis warranty
protection. Follow the manufacturer's instructions on
periodic maintenance checks. '
ENGI,NE SERVICE
Items serviced from the exterior of the coach are
reached through the front access door. This door
permits servicing the vehicle battery, the radiator
. and coolant system, the engine oil level and oil
filler cap and windshield washer. Refer to Illustration
1 for location of these items and for door latch
information.
More extensive engine service, including engine
removal if required, can be accomplished through
the exterior section by removing the following items:
1. Front bumper
2. Front grille piece (center section)
3. Panel below the center grille
4. Front access door
5. Lower trim insert around access door opening.
6. Optional equipment (such as air conditioner
and transmission cooling coils).
through the engine compartment cover located be·
tween the driver and passenger seats., This gives
access to the power steering reservoir, transmission
oil dipstick and the air cleaner. The brake fluid
reservoir is reached by lifting a special access cover
on the floor near the accelerator pedal. Refer to
Illustration 2 for location of these items. When the
engine is being serviced from inside the coach, pro·
teet your carpet and .furnishings against oil and dirt.
Your serviceman will be glad to use a protective
cloth if you remind him.
BATTERY SERVICE
Main Vehicle Battery - Your motor home has a'
12·volt automotive battery located under the front
engine access door. This battery provides power for
all vehicle requirements and for the living area 12·
volt lighting and appliances (when no auxiliary
battery is installed)' Have this battery serviced when
, fueling or servicing other vehicle systems.
Auxiliary Battery Service (Optional) - There may be
an auxiliary 12·volt battery to provide living area
power requirements; it is located next to the vehicle
battery. Service this battery when fueling or servicing
other vehicle systems.
GENERATOR POWER PLANT SYSTEM SERVICE
Generator Power Plant service, recommended by
the manufacturer, should be performed at an author·
ized service center (listed in the information provided
in your owner information kit). Routine or emergency
service, such as adding oil, changing filters or reo
placing spark plugs, could be accomplished at auto
service centers but must be done in accordance with
the service instructions specified by the manufacturer.
PLUMBING
FRESH WATER
Fresh water is provided from one of two sources:
1. City water, provided under pressure when
the motor home is hooked up to a park or
'city water supply.
2. Water stored in an on·board water tank with
pressure provided bya pump operating auto·
matically from your 12·volt electrical system.
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