Tire Replacement; Engine; Engine Oils; Engine Fuel Systems - Fleetwood Pace Arrow 1989 Manual

off the vehicle. The "on the vehicle" type. however.
is the more desirable In that .:III rolling
component~)
(rowtino brnke components. becHlngs. 58315, etc.l Jr,·:
Included
HI
the bal,lncmq process. Bec3use of
th(~
specIalized equipment required. wheel and tire
u()IJn'
t:lng should be pertormed by n qualified service shoo.
Tire Replacement
When replacing tires. be sure to consult your
chassis operator's
manual
for information regarding
the proper tire selection. Use of the incorrect size .or
type tire may affect load carrying capacity, ride, handl·
ing, speedometerlodometer calibration, vehicle ground
clearance, and tire clearance
to
the body and chassis,
If replacing only a single tire, it should be paired on
the same axle with the least worn tire of the others,
WARNING: DO NOT MIX DIFFERENT TYPES OF
TIRES ON THE SAME VEHICLE SUCH AS RA-
DIAL, BIAS, AND BIAS-BELTED TIRES EXCEPT
IN EMERGENCIES, BECAUSE VEHICLE HANDL-
ING-\ND TIRE LIFE MAY BE SERIOUSLY AF-
FECTED AND MAY RESULT IN LOSS OF CON-
TROL OR TIRE FAILURE.
ENGINE (Refer to Chassis Operator's Manual)
Your
mewr
home is equipped with either a 454 CID
(Chevrolet chassis) or 460 CID (John Deere chassis)
gasoline engine, Refer to the chassis operator's
,,,manual for specific fuel recommendations.
,Engine Oils
Refer to the chassis operator's manual and vehicle
maintenance schedule for the oil type, viscosity and
change intervals recommended for the operating con-
ditions encountered.
ENGINE FUEL SYSTEMS
Fuel and Air Filters
Inspect and replace fuel and air filters according
to the chassis manufacturer's Maintenance Schedule,
Inspect and maintain the fuel and emission can·
trol systems in accordance with the chassis manufac-
turer's Maintenance SChedule, Check f.uel lines for
signs of leakage, damage or deterioration, Tighten
clamps if
th~y
are loose, Replace filters'in the fuel
line and ,the evaporative control system at the recom-
mended intervals,
Air Cleaner Element Replacement
Re.place the air cleaner element according to the
chassis manufacturer's maintenance schedule.'
COOLING SYSTEM
Maintenance and Inspection
CheCK the coolant
le~el~
:-"oearance. and srrengtt1
periodically. Drain and replace at the intervals
recom-
rn8rH.h~U :n the
;vlall1ten.Jnce
SChp.Llul(~. or soont~~ Ii
It
.s dirty.
CIH~CK
hoses requl()rly for
sl~ns
of dt:lmaqe
H
·ICU~rtor;]tlun. ,lr~d
tignten
hose \:I;HllPS If Iwcesst:lry.
C!wck iloses
~0r
cuts or .)br(]SIOil d.]rn.Jge. If the
Iloses
h<JVt~ UI~CO~l1e
h()rd
dlld
bflrtle and
show '.lIons
l)1
cr0ck1f1q
uS
J
"2sult oi engine heat. replace th~rn.
Replace hoses If :ne'l
are
soft Jnd spongy, or swollen
..is ,1 rp.suit of
~xCI..)sure
to ad
Clnd grease.
Any
fl.Jkll1g
,;r
\Jet8flor;:Hloil
0:
the
Winer
lining of
the
hose IS .Jiso
J
reaSon for repIJ..:ement. Such particles c.Jn clog the
-=;Joling system. redUCing its efficiency.
\JVasn the r3c!ator cap with clean
water
and
pressure-check every 12 months.
Coolant Level
The coolant level can be seen in the "see through"
recovery bottle while the engine is at normal operating
temperature. The radiator cap need not normally be
removed,
The coolant le'Jel should be at the "Full Cold" mark
when the system is cool or at ambien't temperature,
After the vehicle has been driven sufficiently to ob-
tain normal operating temperatures, the level should
be above the "Full Cold" mark,
Remove the radiator cap periodically to observe
coolant level in the radiator.
WARNING: TO HELP AVOID THE DANGER OF
BEING BURNED, DO NOT REMOVE THE RADI-
ATOR CAP WHILE THE ENGINE AND RADIATOR
ARE STILL HOT. SCALDING FLUID AND STEAM
CAN BE BLOWN OUT UNDER PRESSURE IF THE
CAP IS TAKEN OFF TOO SOON.
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Maintain coolant levels in the radiator tol the top
of the filler neCk. Be sure the recovery bottle is at
its appropriate mark when checking.
Regardless of whether freezing temperatures are
expected or not. maintain cooling system protection
to at least _34
0
F, to provide adequate corrosion pro-
tection and loss of coolant from boiling.
When adding solution due to loss of coolant for
any reason or in areas where temperatures lower than
-34°F occur, use a sufficient amount of an ethylene
glycol base antifreeze that meets the chassis
manufacturer's specification.
• Alc.ohol or methanol base antifreeze, or plain water,
, are not recommended for your engine at any time.
They will not provide. proper protection against
corrosion. .
• 'Additives in addition'to a good quality ethylene
,glycol'-base antiireeze meeting the chassis
manufacturer's'specification are not required or
recommended, Many of the claims for additives
are associated wiih better heat transfer or cool·
ing, but these claims are not supported by test
data, In some instances, the ingredients may be
incompatible 'Nith the recommended coolant. AlsQ,
when used alo"ne with water as is·sometimes sug-
gested, the additive may not provide the cor·