Servicing; Motor Home Chassis Operator's Manual; Engine Service; Battery Service - Fleetwood 1983 Southwind User Manual

CAUTION
THE AUTOMOTIVE AIR CONDITIONER
PLACES AN ADDITIONAL LOAD ON THE
VEHICLE'S COOLING SYSTEM. IF EN·
GINE RUNS ABNORMALLY HOT, SHUT
OFF AIR CONDITIONER UNTIL ENGINE
COOLS DOWN.
SERVICING
MOTOR HOME CHASSIS OPERATOR'S MANUAL
Refer to your Chassis Operator's Manual for information
on chassis service recommendations. Have the coolant
level, the battery electrolyte level and the engine oil
level checked each time when refueling.
NOTE: Proper engine servicing and record of servicing
may be mandatory to ensure chassis warranty
protection. Follow the manufacturer's instructions
on periodic maintenance checks.
ENGINE SERVICE
Items serviced from the exterior of the coach are reached
through the front access door. This door permits servicing
the batteries, the radiator and coolant system, the engine oil
level, oil filler cap, windshield washer, and power steering
reservoir.
Items serviced from inside the coach are reached through
the engine compartment cover located between the driver's
and passenger seats. This gives accesHo the transmission oil
dipstick and the air cleaner. The brake fluid reservoir is
under the floor near the accelerator pedal. When the engine
is being serviced from inside the coach, protect your carpet
and furnishings against oil and dirt. Your serviceman will be
glad to use a protective cloth if you remind him.
BATTERY SERVICE
Main Vehicle Battery
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Your motor home has a 12-volt automotive battery located
under the front engine access door. This battery provides power
for all vehicle requirements. Have this battery serviced when
fueling or servicing other vehicle systems.
Auxiliary Battery Service
There is an auxiliary 12-volt battery to provide living-ar.ea
power requirements. Service this battery or batteries when
fueling or servicing other vehicle systems. This battery is also
located under the front engine access door.
GENERATOR POWER PLANT SYSTEM SERVICE
Generator power plant service, recommended by the generator
manufacturer, should be performed at an authorized service
center (listed in the information provided in your Owner
Information Kit). Routine or emergency service, such as
adding oil, changing filters or replacing spark plugs, could be
accomplished at auto service centers but must be done in
accordance with the service instructions specified by the
generator manufactu rer.
AUTOMOTIVE AIR CONDITIONER (Optional)
For specific instructions, refer to the information provided
by the air conditioner manufacturer.