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family car. Become familiar with the position of the motor
home in traffic, and be cautious when maneuvering to
allow for the' length and width of the vehicle. Always
allow extra room to corner and to change lanes. Learn
to use the side mirrors to view the road behind.
Remember that your motor home is heavier than a car,
making it less maneuverable and harder to stop. Also,
because of it's greater side surface area, it is more easily
affected by cross winds. Allow extra distances for pass-
ing and stopping, and drive at a moderate speed,
particularly in traffic and in gusty wind conditions.
Driving on winding or mountain roads is not difficult if
done with reasonable care. Observe proper vehicle
speeds when ascending or descending hills and always
operate in the proper transmission range. Downshift on
hills to avoid overheating or undue engine loads. Down-
shift when descending grades. Engine braking power
will help control vehicle speed, and relieve some of the
strain on the brakes.
Mountain driving or desert temperatures can put ex-
treme demands on drive train components - especially
the transmission. Under extreme heat conditions you
may need to turn off the vehicle air conditioner to
improve engine and transmission cooling.
Be aware of the extra height of your motor home. Check
for low hanging tree branches or other obstructions
whenever you drive or park. Avoid low overhangs when
pulling in for service. Always check overhead clear-
ances of overpasses and bridges. This may be particu-
larly important if you drive with the overhead vents open
or if the motor home is equipped with a roof air condi-
tioner, roof rack, CB orTV Iradio antenna. Before leaving
on a trip, check your route. Some tunnels prohibit motor
homes with LP gas systems.
When parking parallel to a curb, be sure to allow for
poles or obstructions as the front and rear portions of the
motor home swing wider than an automobile. When
parking on an incline, turn the front wheel into the curb
in the direction of the roll to aid the parking brake. When
parking, always shift the transmission to PARK ("P") and
set the parking brake, if applicable.
WARNING
DO NOT PARK OR IDLE THE MOTOR HOME
OVER COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS SUCH
AS TAU,. GRASS OR DRIED LEAVES. THIS
IS PARTICULARLY IMPORTANT IF THE EX-
HAUSTSYSTEM HAS NOT BEEN PROP-
ERLY MAINTAINED. COMBUSTIBLE MATE-
RIALS MAY CATCH FIRE FROM HOT EX-
HAUST GASES, SOOT OR SPARKS THAT
COULD ESCAPE THROUGH CORROSION
HOLES OR CRACKS.
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If operating, parking or idling your vehicle off-road is
unavoidable, as is often the case in recreational use:
Be aware that combustible materials could catch
fire from the vehicle's hot exhaust system.
Keep a fire extinguisher handy.
Avoid driving your vehicle through or over com-
bustible materials such as leaves, grass, vege-
tation or stubble high enough to touch, catch or
collect on its hot exhaust system.
Parking or idling should be done only in an area
where there are no combustible materials under
the vehicle.
FUEL AND FUEL SYSTEMS
See the Chassis Operator's Manual in the Owner's
Information Package for fuel recommendations. The
optional generator is designed to run on the same fuel
as the chassis. Consult the generator operating instruc-
tions for special cautions about maintenance with differ-
ent types of fuels.
Fuel Fill
The fuel filler cap is located toward the rearofthe coach.
Modern fuel systemsmay build up vapor pressure within
the tank as the gasoline warms during use or hot
weather. Under certain conditions, sudden release of
this pressure when removing the gasoline cap can
cause gasoline to spray from the fill opening, creating a
fire hazard.
WARNING
WHEN REMOVING THE GASOLINE CAP,
ROTATE SLOWLY ONLY FAR ENOUGH TO
ALLOW PRESSURE TO RELEASE. AFTER
"HISSING" SOUND STOPS, COMPLETE THE
REMOVAL OF THE CAP.
To protect the gasoline system from excessive pressure
orvacuum, orfrom sudden release of pressure, replace
lost caps with caps of the same design which are
available from your Fleetwood motor home dealer.
Clean up fuel spills immediately. Raw fuel spilled on the
motor home could damage the exterior finish, and is a
serious fire hazard.
Fuel Types And Vapor Lock
Today's automotive fuel and emissions systems are
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