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Do not operate an engine with a damaged exhaust
·system. Check the system frequently for damage. Do
not under any circumstances modify the exhaust
systems(s) in any way.
Carbon Monoxide Detector
Your motor home is equipped with a carbon monoxide
(CO) detector. Usually located In the main sleeping
area, it is designed to alert you to the presence of CO
gas. Test the CO detector after the motor home has
been in storage, before each trip, and at least once a
week during use. Replace the sens,or'and battery when
necessary. Do not replace the battery without replacing
the sensor. Sensors may be obtained through your
Fleetwood dealer. Please refer to the operating instruc-
tions included in your Owner's Information Package.
EMERGENCY TOWING
Consult your chassis operator's manual for information
on safe and approved towing procedures. Most tow
truck operators willing and able to tow motor homes will
be familiar with these procedures. Be prepared to give
the, tow truck operator at least the following Information
whein you call:
length and height of motor home
Chassis manufacturer
Gross vehicle weight rating
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CAUTION
DO NOT TOW THE MOTOR HOME FROM
THE REAR. TOWING FROM THE REAR Will
CAUSE SERIOUS OVERLOADING OF THE
FRONT TIRES AND SUSPENSION, POSSI-
BLY RESULTING IN TIRE OR FRONT SUS-
PENSION FAilURE. THE REAR FRAME EX-
TENSIONS ARE NOT DESIGNED TO WITH-
STAND THE LOADS IMPOSED BY LIFTING
FROM THE REAR.
The vehicle must be towed from the front, either on the
rear wheels (if operational) or on a heavy duty dolly, or
transported on a flat bed trailer. Consult your chassis
owner's manual.
To prepare your motor home for towing:
1. Secure any loose or protruding parts of the
disabled vehicle.
2. Secure any heavy, loose items in the interior.
3, Turn off lP gas appliances and the lP gas tank
valve.
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4. Do not allow any person to ride in the towed
vehicle.
ATTACHING ACCESSORIES TO
YOUR MOTOR HOME
The walls .in your motor home are constructed with
Vacu-bond® lamination technology. Structral members
are located specifically to mount and attach factory
Installed components and accessories, and may not be
located to support after-market accessories not specifi-
cally designed for use on or in your motor home.
Please consult with your dealer before attempting to
install or mount accessories on the sidewalls of your
motor home. Holes drilled in the sidewall may cause
damage, and may affect portions of your warranty
coverage.
ENGINE TEMPERATURE GAUGES
Engine temperature gauges have been calibrated to
indicate a midrange reading as the "normal" operating
temperature. The reason for this is that many owners
perceive 212
0
F as the boiling point. However, this is not':
the case in an engine with a pressurized cooling systern
and a coolant mixture of glycol and water. As a motor
home owner, be aware that the gauge is intended to:
provide a warning of any rapid change in engine coolant.
temperature from the "normal" reading of the gauge
rather than an absolute temperature reading.
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