Fleetwood Southwind 1979 Owner's Manual page 12

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c. Check oil level in the generator power plant
(if installed). Refer to instructions and main·
tenance manual provided by the generator
manufacturer for other pre·use service
reo
quirements applicabie to this equip.nent.
,Check that extra oil ,and other service supplies
areproliided for the generator power plant if
the motor home is ,to be used for extended
periods." '
d. Checkthat'jack, jack handle and lug wrench'
are properlv stowed. . : ' , "
e. 'Check that the 115·vOltpower supply cordis
properly stowed in compartment. A power,
supply cord adapter will be required in some
camping areas. Be sure to use adapters which
provide proper electrical ground.
f. Check that a serviceable fire extinguisher is
secured in the mounting bracket.
g. Verify that all items you plan to take are on
board.
NOTE: Be sure the weight of passengers, equip·
ment and supplies does not cause your
home to exceed axle loads and overall
vehicle loads for which it was designed.
If in doubt, weigh the vehicle at a public
scale. See ,paragraph on "WEIGHING".
h. Check that accessories, such as a sewer
hose ,with the necessary fittings and a water
supply line (such as gardenjlose type approv·
ed for 125 psi) are on board. It may be desir·
able to check ahead with specific campsites
where you plan to stop for any special ad·
apters which may be required.
i. Fill fresh water tank, if required. (Refer to
Plumbing Section.)
• Check to see that drain line cap and holding tank
knife valve(s) are closed and secured. Add a hold·
ing tank chemical to a few gallons of water in your
body waste holding tank. (See Plumbing Section).
• Check all stop lights, running lights and other veh·
icle safety items. , '
• Put motor home contents in' "travel" condition.
a. Secure any loose Objects' which could shift
while traveling. .
b. Secure refrigerator contents (place lids on all
containers holding liquids. for example), then
secure locking latch on refrigerator door.
c. Be sure all cabinets have the contents secured
and the doors latched.
d. Be sure all exterior doors are closed and
locked.
• Adjust the driver's seat to the most comfortable
position, then adjust the side view mirrors for max·
imum visibility.
• Fill the fuel tank(s) and give special attention to
the operation of the fuel tank switch·over valve
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