Servicing; Motor Home Chassis Operator's Manual; Battery Service; Generator Power Plant System Service - Fleetwood Tioga 1981 Manual

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CAUTION
THE AUTOMOTIVE AIR CONDITIONER
PLACES AN ADDITIONAL LOAD ON
THE VEHICLE'S COOLING SYSTEM. IF
ENGINE RUNS ABNORMALLY HOT,
SHUT OFF AIR CONDITIONER UNTIL
ENGINE COOLS DOWN.
SERVICING
MOTOR HOME CHASSIS OPERATOR'S MANUAL
Refer to your Chassis Operator's Manual for information on
chassis service recommendations.
Have the coolant, the battery electrolyte, and the engine
oil levels checked each time when refueling.
NOTE:
Proper engine servicing and record of servicing
may be mandatory to ensure chassis warranty
protection. Follow the manufacturer's instructions
on periodic maintenance checks.
BATTERY SERVICE
Main Vehicle Battery
Your motor home has a 12·volt automotive battery located
under the front hood. This battery provides power for all
vehicle requirements, including the radio
andlor
tape deck.
Have this battery serviced when fueling or servicing other
vehicle systems.
Auxiliary Battery
There is an auxiliary 12-volt battery to provide living-area
power requirements. Service this battery when fueling or
servicing other vehicle systems. In most models the auxiliary
battery will be located beneath the entry stepwell accessible
through the entry door.
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When operating properly, your vehicle alternator will be able
to handle normal vehicle driving requirements and also re-
charge the battery (or batteries) in a reasonable time when on
the road.
NOTE:
Some motor home 'models have the auxiliary
battery located in a sidewall compartment, accessible
from the outside.
GENSRATOR POWER PLANT SYSTEM SERVICE
Generator power plant service, recommended by the generator
manufacturer, should be performed at an authorized service
center (listed in the material provided in your Owner's
Information Kit). Routine or emergency service, such as adding
oil, changing filters or replacing spark plugs, could be accomplis!
ed at auto service center, but must be done in accordance
with the service instructions specified by the generator manu-
facturer.
AUTOMOTIVE AIR CONDITIONER
(Optional)
For specific instructions, refer to the information provided by
the air conditioner manufacturer.

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