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Your motor home has been designed to provide you with
many years of use with a minimum amount of mainte-
nance. This section will familiarize you with the areas of
your motor home that require scheduled care. Time
spent taking care of your motor home on a regular basis
will pay for Itself in extended service and will protect your
investment. If you are mechanically inclined and regu-
larly perform ,routine maintenance and repairs on your
car or truck, you maywantto do the mechanical work on
yourmotor home yourself. If you prefer, your dealer can
perform these services for you. His trained personnel
will assure that your motor home is maintained and
repaired in keeping wilh original performance expecta-
tions.
Th,is ;sectiqn is .intepd.ed ,to provide the owner and
operator wHh a general overview of service and mainte-
nance information for the motor home. Detailed service
and maintenance information may be found in the
own!lr's/operator:s ma'nuals c()ntained in the Owner's
InformillionPackage. ,
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repair procedures may be required, Consult your dealer
or an authorized Fleetwood ,Service Center in these
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EXTERIOR
Some exterior parts of your motor home are made of
fiberglass. The finish on these parts is durable, but not
indestructible. Any material and finish will deteriorate in
tinie.Exposure to sunllght:moistureand airborne pollut-
ants can cause dulling and fading of the finish. Gener-
ally, changes in the finish due, to weathering are cos-
metic -'-they' are On'the surface of the part and do not
affect its strength. Weathering can take the form of
chalking, fading and yellowing.
The best insurance against these effects is rouline
maintenance. If the finish is not washed and waxed
thoroughly, the surface can deteriorate very rapidly. The
following maintenance guidelines can help you reduce
these weathering effects:
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MAINTENANCE
1. Wash the exterior with a mild soap monthly, at
least. Avoid strong alkaline cleaners and abra-
sives.
2. Wax the exterior at least once a year - twice, if
possible - with a wax formulated for fiberglass.
When waxing, always read and follow the in-
structions and precautions on the container.
Some cleaners and waxes are recommended
for use on only certain types of surfaces. In some
cases, a light rubbing compound may be re-
quired. Always follow rubbing compound with a
high-quality wax,
Stains
Stains are generally caused by two types of substances
- water soluble and non-water soluble. Water soluble
, stains can usually be washed away with water and mild
detergent. Follow the washing with wax.
Non-water soluble stains are usually oil-based. Re-
moval of this type of stain may require the use of highly
flammable or poisonous 'solvents. Refer this type of
service ,to your dealer or an authorized Fleetwood
Service Center. Never use strong solvents or abrasives
to clean plastic surfaces.
Windows, Doors, Vents & Locks
Keep moving parts, hinges and latches adjusted and
maintained. Lubricate with a light oil at least once ayear.
Check and tighten the screws holding the windows in
, place as required. Clean screens by gently wiping with
a damp cloth or soft flat brush. Not all screens are
removable.
Inspect the sealants around doors and windows every
three months. See "Sealant Renewal" section.
Lubricate locksets in doors and exterior storage com-
partments at least annually with powdered graphite. If
the motor home is located at a beach or is exposed to
salt air, more frequent lubrication may be required.
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