Flushing Cooling System; Engine Electrical; Jump Starting; Transmission - Fleetwood Pace Arrow 1988 User Manual

vide the corrosion protection given by the recom-
mended coolant solution.
Flushing Cooling System
Various methods and equipment may be used to
perform this service. If special equipment such as a
back flusher is used, follow equipment manufacturer's
instructions.
ENGINE ELECTRICAL
Jump Starting
NOTE: Do not push or tow the vehicle to start.
There are no provisions in the automatic
transmission for engagement of the transmis-
sion to turn over the engine. Efforts to push or
tow the vehicle to start it will have no effect.
Both booster and discharged battery should be
treated carefully when using jumper cables. Follow
the conditions and procedure outlined below, being
careful not to cause sparks. Departure from these con-
ditions or procedures could result in serious personal
injury (particularly to eyes) or property damage caused
by battery explosion, battery acid, or electrical burns;
and/or damage to electronic components of either
vehicle.
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CAUTION:
Be sure the jumper cables and clamps to be
used for jump starting do not have loose or
missing insulation. Do not proceed if suitable
cables are not available.
If either battery has filler caps, check the fluid
level. (Do not check with an open flame.) If low,
fill to the proper level with clear drinking water.
Replace all caps before jump starting.
Do not route the cable (or attach the clamp)
on or near pulleys, fans, or other parts that will
move when the engine is started.
1.
Set the parking brake firmly and place the
automatic transmission in PARK. Turn off the
ignition, turn off lights, and all other electrical
loads.
2. Only 12-volt batteries can be used to start the
engine. Do not use 24-volt charging equipment.
Using such equipment can cause serious
damage to the electrical system or electronic
parts.
3. Attach the end of one jumper cable to the
positive terminal of the booster battery and the
other end of the same cable to the positive ter-
minal of the discharged battery. Do not permit
vehicles to touch each other as this could cause
a ground connection and counteract the
benefits of this procedure.
4. Attach one end of the remaining negative cable
to the negative terminal of the booster battery,
and the other end to a solid ground at least
18 inches from the battery of the vehicle be-
ing started. DO NOT CONNECT DIRECTLY TO
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THE NEGATIVE TERMINAL OF THE DEAD
BATTERY.
Start the engine of the vehicle that is providing
the jump start and turn off electrical ac-
cessories. Then start the engine in the vehicle
with the discharged battery.
Reverse these directions exactly when remov-
ing the jumper cables. Disconnect the negative
cable from the engine that was jump started
first.
TRANSMISSION
Maintenance and Inspection
Check the automatic transmission fluid level
regularly (at each engine oil change) and change it
at the intervals recommended in the chassis manufac-
turer's Maintenance Schedule for your vehicle.
WARNING: AT NORMAL OPERATING TEMPER-
ATURES, THE DIPSTICK WILL BE EXTREMELY
HOT TO THE TOUCH. USE CARE TO AVOID
BURNS.
In addition, check the oil (fluid) cooler lines, elec-
trical lines, vacuum lines, control linkage and transmis-
sion periodically for leaks, damage or deterioration.
NOTE: Transmission problems can be the result
of poor engine performance. If the engine re-
quires a tune-up, this should be done before ex-
tensive transmission testing.
HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING
(IF EQUIPPED)
The heater/air conditioner system consists of a
heater core and evaporator housed in a case which;
typically, includes an air inlet, blower motor assembly,
air distribution ducts and doors to control the flow
of air through the case.
Inspection
Perform the following checks regularly:
1. Check outer surfaces of radiator and condenser
cores to be sure they are not plugged with dirt,
leaves or other foreign material. Be sure to
check between the condenser and radiator as
well as outer surfaces.
2. Check the metal tubing lines to be sure they
are free of dents or kinks which can cause a
loss of system capacity due to a line restriction.
3. Check the flexible hose lines for brittleness or
deterioration which can be the source of a
system leak.
4. Check for proper drive-belt tension.
Air Conditioner Operational Quick Checks
The following checks may indicate if the amount
of refrigerant (charge) in the system is low. The am-
bient temperature should be above 70
0 F.