Fleetwood American Dream WIDE BODY 1998 Owner's Manual page 185

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STORING THE
MOTOR HOME
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LONGmTERM STORAGE (OVER 60 DAYS)
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Perform all'steps listed under
short-term storage.
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Run engine to normaloper;t-
ing temperature. Operate air con-
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ditioner to lubricate compressor
seals. Drain engine oil, replace
filter, refill engine with fresh oil.
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Remove and' store windshield
wiper blades.
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Charge and remove vehicle,
auxiliary and generator batteries.
Store them in a cool, dry place.
Check the charge and water level
. every 30 days. Check the specific
gravity of the electrolyte periodi-
cally with a hydrometer or boost
charge every three months. Re-
charge the battery when the spe-
cific gravity reaches 1.220. The
time it takes the battery to reach
1.220 depends on its condition
and the temperature. The colder
the storage area, the slower the
battery will self-discharge. A nor-
mal time between charges is three
months.
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Remove, clean and replace air
conditiener filters. Cover the air "
conditioner shroud(s).
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Cover the
windo~s
on
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side with foil, cardboard, paper,
etc., to reduce curtain, drape, and
carpet fading.
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Remove batteries in clocks or
other battery-powered devices ..
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Check tire inflation pressures
every 30 days. Maintain maxi-
mum rated cold inflation pres-
sure .
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Check the sealant around all
roof and body seams and win-
dows. Reseal if necessary. See
"Sealant Renewal" section of
the "EXTERIOR MAINTE-'
NANCE" chapter.
Lubricate all locks and hinges
as described in the "EXTE-
RIOR MAINTENANCE"
chapter. _
Remove excessive grass or
weed growth.
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American Dream
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1997 Fleetwood Enterprises Inc.
Wide Body
ISSUE DATE: 6/97
AU rights reserved
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