Fleetwood 1998 American Tradition Owner's Manual page 182

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GLOSSARY
ECU (ElECTRONic CONTRol UNir) - The electronic "brain" of the
transmission. It controls the transmission.
ENqiNE oVERspudloVERREViNq - Exceeding the specified RPM ofthe
engine.
ENqiNE block hE4TER - An electrical device attached to the motor home
engine that will help you start the engine in very cold
weather. It warms the oil in the crankcase allowing the engine
to turn over more easily.
FIN (FlEETwood IdENTiFic4TioN NUMbER) - This is the number that
identifies your motor home as a Fleetwood product. Use this
number when ordering parts or requesting warranty service
for your motor home.
FuEl ST4bilizER - A chemical additive that helps to keep the diesel fuel
in the tank fresh and volatile during long storage periods.
Also known as "anti-oxidant."
GA WR
(GROSS
AxLE WEiqhT R4TiNq) - The maximum allowable
weight a specific axle and brake system is designed to carry.
Each axle has its own GAWR. When you add the GAWRs,
they will not necessarily add up to the GYWR. The GAWR is
also shown on the Federal certification tag posted on the left
interior sidewall near the driver's station.
GCWR
(GROSS
COMbiNEd WEiqhT R4TiNq) - means the value
specified by the motor home manufacturer as the maximum
allowable loaded weight of this motor home with its towed
trailer or towed vehicle. The Gross Combined Weight Rating
(GCWR) is listed on the wardrobe door tag.
GE4R
PRESElECTioN - The selection of a lower gear to match the driving
conditions you encounter or expect to encounter. Preselection
will give you better control on slick or icy roads and on
downgrades. Downshifting to lower gears increases engine
braking. The selection of a lower gear often prevents cycling
between a gear and the next higher gear on a series of short
up-and-down hills.
GlOSSARY' 2
AMERiCAN TRAdirioN - CopYRiq/n 1997, FlEETWood ENTERPRisES, INC. AI/Riq/ITS RESERVEd.

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