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Your motor home has been designed to provide you with
many years of use with a minimum amount of maInte-
nance. This section will familiarize you with the areas of
your motor home that require scheduled care. Time spent
taking care of your motor home on a regular basis will pay
for itself in extended service and will protect your invest-
ment. If you are mechanically inclined and regularly
perform routine maintenance and repairs on your car or
truck, you may want to do the mechanical work on your
motor home yourself. If you prefer, your dealer can
perform these services for you. His trained personnel will
assure that your motor home is maintained and repaired
in keeping with original performance expectations ..
This section is intended to provide the owner and opera-
tor with a general overview of service and maintenance
information for the motor home. Detailed service and
maintenance information may be found in the owner's/
operator's manuals contained in the Owner's Informa-
tion Package.
While the information in this section is intended to estab-
lish proper maintenance and inspection procedures,
there may be times when detailed diagnostic and repair
procedures may be required. Consult your dealer or an
authorized Fleetwood Service Center in these situations.
EXTERIOR
Some exterior parts of your motor home are made of
fiberglass. The finish on these parts is durable, but not
indestructible. Any material and finish will deteriorate in
time. E:xposure to sunlight, moisture and airborne pollut-
ants can cause dulling and fading of the finish. Generally,
changes in the finish due to weathering are cosmetic -
they are on the surface of the part and do not affect its
strength. Weathering can take the form of chalking,
fading and yellowing.
The best insurance against these effects is routine main-
tenance. If the finish is not washed and waxed thor-
oughly, the surface can deteriorate very rapidly. The
following maintenance guidelines can help you reduce
these weathering effects:
1. Wash the exterior with a mild soap monthly, at least.
Avoid strong alkaline cleaners and abrasives.
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MAINTENANCE
2. Wax the exterior at least once a year - twice, if
possible -
~ith
a waxJormulated for fiberglass.
When waxing, always read and follow the instruc-
tions and precautions on the container. Some
cleaners and waxes are recommended for use on
only certain types of surfaces. In some cases, a
light rubbing compound may be required. Always
follow rubbing compound with a high-quality wax.
Stains
Stains are generally caused by two types of substances
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water soluble and non-water soluble. Water soluble
stains can usually be washed away with water and mild
detergent. Follow the washing with wax.
Non-water soluble stains are usually oil-based. Removal
of this type of stain may require the use of highly flam-
mable or poisonous solvents. Referthis type of service to
your dealer or an authorized Fleetwood Service Center.
Never use strong solvents or abrasives to clean plastic
surfaces.
Windows, Doors, Vents
&
Locks
Keep moving parts, hinges and latches adjusted and
maintained. Lubricate with a light oil at least once a year.
Check and tighten the screws holding the windows In
place as required. Clean screens by gently wiping with a
damp cloth or soft flat brush. Not all screens are remov-
able.
.
Inspect the sealants around doors and windows every
three months. See "Sealant Renewal" section.
Lubricate locksets in doors and exterior storage compart-
ments at least annually with powdered graphite. If the
motor home is located at a beach or is exposed to salt air,
more frequent lubrication may be required.
RUBBER ROOF SYSTEM
Cleaning
For normal cleaning, standard household detergents or
cleansers may be used. Use a non-abrasive, common
household detergent and plenty of water. Be sure to keep
the sidewalls wet to reduce streaking. Road tar, tree sap
or other stubbom stains can be removed with a soft rag
and xylene.
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