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19 . Pour one cup of antifreeze solution down
each drain .
20 . Install all protective caps:
Water tank fill
City water inlet cap
Waste tank drain outlet cap
21 . If your refrigerator is equipped with an ice
maker, winterize it as follows:
1 . Shut off the water supply valve to the ice
maker .
2 . Place a shallow pan under the water
solenoid valve .
3. Remove the inlet fitting to the ice maker
water solenoid valve . Drain the water
from the supply line .
4 . Remove the plastic nut and water line
from the outlet side of the water solenoid
valve . Drain water from the line .
5 . Cycle the ice maker several times while
blowing compressed air through the
water solenoid valve . Be sure all water is
out of the solenoid . noTe: your motor
home dealer can do this for you.
6 . Reconnect and tighten the lines on the
solenoid valve . Leave the water supply
turned off until temperatures are above
32°F/0°C .
7 . Dry out the ice maker mold assembly
with a soft cloth . Place the bail arm to
the up/oFF position .
reactIvatIng the motor
home after storage
If the motor home was properly and carefully
prepared for storage, taking it out of storage
will not be difficult. The following procedure
check list assumes that you stored the motor
home with care . If you didn't, and extensive
freeze damage or other serious deterioration has
occurred, please consult your dealer or an autho-
rized Fleetwood Dealer for advice .
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1 . Thoroughly inspect the outside of the vehi-
cle . Look for animal nests in wheel wells,
under the hood, in air cleaner or in other
out of the way places .
2 . Remove all appliance vents, ceiling vent
and air conditioner coverings . Be sure
all furnace, water heater, and refrigerator
openings are clear and free of debris or
insect nests, webs, etc .
3 . Open all doors and compartments . Check
for animal or insect intrusion, water dam-
age, or other deterioration .
4. Check all chassis fluid levels — engine oil,
engine coolant, power steering fluid, brake
fluid, transmission fluid, rear axle oil.
5. Check charge level in batteries. Refill and
recharge as necessary . Reinstall batter-
ies if necessary . Be sure cable ends and
terminals are clean and free of corrosion .
Check Chassis Operator's/Owner's Guide/
Manual for any instructions on resetting
chassis computer after battery is reinstalled .
6. Check tire pressures. Inflate to specified
cold pressure .
7 . Remove covering from inside windows .
8 . Open vents and windows for ventilation .
9 . Be sure engine instruments indicate proper
readings . Run engine up to operating tem-
perature. Shut engine down. Check all flu-
ids . Top up if necessary .
10 . During engine run, check the operation of
headlights, tail-lights, turn signals, backup
lights, clearance lights, license plate light,
emergency flashers. Operate the vehicle
air conditioner . If air conditioner does not
work, or unusual sounds occur, have the
system checked by a qualified air condi-
tioner technician .
11. Drain, flush, and sanitize the fresh water
system as outlined in the Plumbing chapter .
12. Install a new water filter cartridge
(if equipped) .
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