Fleetwood 1980 Tioga Service Manual page 10

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Manual, note that tire pressures are given fur GOld lires
which erc to bH u..m unde, normal driving nnd load
conditions.
c. Check oil level in the generalor power plallt (if
installed). Refer to instructions and m"int!!nance manual
provided bV thu genemtor manufacturer for other pre-
uS\) scrvicH rsquirement!; apphcable to tili, equipment.
Check Ihat extra oil and other se,vice supplies are pro-
vidud for the generator powBr planl if the motor home
is to be used for extended periods.
d. Chock that jack, jack handle, and lug wrench are pro-
perly stowed. NOTE: The
cila,;i.
lug wrench may nOl
fit the spare tire holts. Be sure you have the proper
.ize wrench to remove the sflare lire.
H. Check that the 115-volt power cord is properly stowed
in compartment.
A
power slipply cord adapler wil! be
required in some campiog areas. Be sure tu use adapters
which provide proper electrical ground.
f. Check thilt" sarviceublu fimextinguisher is secured in
tlw mounting bracket.
g. Verify that all i,emsyou plan to take are
011
board.
NOTE:
Be sure thu·wcight of passengers, equipment,
"nd .upplles docs not cause your motor home
to excE!€o axle loao; and overall vehicle loads
for which it was desi(jned. If in doubt, weigh
the vehicle
at a public
scale.
See pmaqraph
on "WEIGHING".
h. Check that accessories. such as a sewer hose with tile
necessary fittings and a water ,upply line (slich as
garden-ho"" type approved for 125 psi) are on-board.
(II may be
desir~ble
to chuck ahuad with speciflc camp'
site, whcru you plan to ;top for any special a.daptars
which may he required.)
Fill frEsh water tank. if required. (RHfur to
Plurnbill~
Section.)
j. Start refrigeralor a day ahead of time. Refrigerator will
stay cold for several hOlH" aher being turned OFF
while lrave!;n!!. Be sure 10 rp.light [t whan parked ilt
your campsite.
Check to see lila
t
drain-line cap and holdi ng-tan k kn irn
v"ivc{s) are closed and secured. Add a holdinn-tank chemical
to a row 9ullons of water in your oody·waste holding tank.
(Refer to PlumbinQ Section.)
Check all stop lighls, runnin'j liQllls, turn signals
~nd
mirrors.
Pm motor home contents i~ "travel condition".
tl.
Secure any luose objects whiCh could shifl while
traveling.
b. Secure refrigerator contems (place I im on "II containcrs
holdinfjliquids, for example) then secure locking latch
on rufrigcmtor door.
c. Be sure ~II cabinets have the content:; sL'Curcd and the
doors latChed.
d. Be sure all exterior doors are closed and lockEd.
Adjust
th~
drivur·s SCilt to thu moot Gomfortablc position,
thEfl adjust the side-view mirrors for maximum visibility.