Loading And Weight Distribution; Inspect And Maintain - Fleetwood Pace Arrow 1989 Manual

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NOTE: Some equipment and features described
or shown in this manual may be optional on
some m(;dels. This instructional manual is of
general nature only. Because of the continuous
program of product improvement conducted by
Fleetwood. it is possible that recent product
changes may not be includ~d in this manual.
Specifications may change without notice. The
instructions included in this manual are intend·
ed as a guide. and in no respect extend the
responsibilities of the manufacturing subsidiary,
parent company or affiliates beyond the stan·
dard written warranty as presented in this
manual.
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representative' of function and may not be
specific in their depiction of actual equipment,
fabrics. interior or exterior decor or design op-
tions as installed on or in your motor home.
NOTE: This product is designed for recreational
use and short term occupancy only. It is not
designed or intended to be used as permanent
housing. Use of this product for long term or
permanent occupancy may lead to premature
deterioration of interior finishes, fabrics.
carpeting, and drapes. Damage or deterioration
due to long term occupancy may not be con-
sidered normal, and may under the terms of the
warranty. constitute misuse. abuse. or neglect.
and may therefore reduce your warranty protec-
tion. This manual contains a discussion of long
term occupancy problems. Please refer to that
section before considering this product for long
term occupancy.
The motor home has been thoroughly inspected
before shipment. YOUR DEALER IS RESPONSIBLE
FOR PERFORMING A COMPLETE PREDELIVERY IN-
SPECTION OF THE CHASSIS AND' ALL MOTOR
HOME COMPONENTS AS SPECIFIED IN THE
PREDELIVERY CHECKLISTS SUPPLIED BY THE
MOTOR HOME MANUFACTURER AND THE CHASSIS
MANUFACTURER. YOU SHOULD RECEIVE A COPY
OF THESE COM):>LETED CHECKLISTS FROM YOUR
DEALER WHEN YOUR MOTOR HOME IS DELIVERED
TO YOU. ' '
AS A PART 'OF THEPREDELIVERY INSPECTION PRO-
'CEDURE, THE DEALER
is
TO ROAD TEST THE
MOTOR HOME. NOTING AND CORRECTING ANY
STEERING PROBLEMS BEFORE DELIVERY'
THEREFORE, FLEETWOOD AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES
WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR f.RONT END
!~LlGN·
MENT AFTER THIS PREDELIVERY INSPECTION IS
DONE.
PLANNING AND PREPARATION
EJch ye,:.H millions of ArnencJns
t~rnbi)fk
on tnps
uSing some type of recreiHlonJl
vehlcl(~.
Proper plJn·
nlOg of your triP will ensure a pleasurJble experience.
A thorough knowledge
01
your RV IS important If you
are gOing to get the
most Out
of the
convenience
.Jnd
sorety Items built
Into
your vehicle. Be as familiar with
It .JS
yeu are WHh your personal
CJr or truck. The
booklets included in your Owner's Information
P3ckage cover details
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operation lor the malor ap·
pliances and equipment built Into your motor home
for your comfort. convenience and safety. Later Sec·
tions in this manual will also explain how to operate.
maintain, and service important components and
systems in your motor home.
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LOADING AND WEIGHT DISTRIBUTION
Proper loading is one of the most important con-
siderations when traveling in an RV. Your motor home
is built to safely carry a certain maximum load. For
safety's sake. NEVER OVERLOAD THE MOTOR HOME.
This manual contains a detailed section that explains
proper loading and weighing of the vehicle.
HAVE
1'1'
ALL UNDER CONTROL
Remember, your new motor home is a large vehi-
cle and requires different driving skills than a
passenger car. Later in this manual we'll outline some
tips on how to become familiar with the handling
characteristics and driving techniques that you need
to know to be a safe motor home driver. Of course,
don't overlook the laws of your state or province that
govern driving a motor home. Your state or provincial
Motor Vehicle Department can provide you with the
applicable vehicle codes that spell out your rights and
responsibilities as a motor home owner.
INSPECT AND MAINTAIN
Follow a consistent schedule of inspection and
maintenance for your motor home. Your continuing
safety and comfort depend on it. This manual includes
a section outlining maintenance intervals. Adherence
to these schedules will minimize the possibility of
failure of any important svstem or part of your motor
home. The time spent inspecting and maintaining your
motor home will provide you with many years of
recreational pleasure.
Tl:IE OWNER'S INFORMATION PACKAGE
This package conla'ins very valuable documents
about your motor home and its' components and
systems. This Owner's Manual is in th'is 'package.
Since ,this oW(1ers manual does not caver every possi-
ble detail of equipment and options installed on or
in your motor home, there are booklets and instruc·
tional. m'aterial in the package that will help you safe-
ly operate, maintain and, troubleshoot those items. Be
sure you read all this information and understand the'
s"fety and operating instructions included in the
package. Keep these references handy,
If
you ever
decide to sell or trade your motor home. be sure the
new' owner- gets all the material in this package.