Operating instructions
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Your motor home has been designed
to
provide
you with many years
of
use with a minimum
amount
of
maintenance. This section will famil-
iarize you with the areas
of
your motor home
that require scheduled care. Time spent taking
care
of
your motor home on a regular basis will
pay for itself in extended service and will help
protect your investment.
If
you are mechanically inclined
imd
regularly
perform routine maintenance and repairs on your
car or trnck, you may want to do the mechanical
work on your motor home yourself.
If
you pre-
fer, your dealer can perform these services for
you. His trained personnel will assure that your
motor home is maintained and repaired in keep-
ing with original performance expectations.
This section is intended
to
provide the owner and
operator with a general overview
of
service and
maintenance information for the motor home.
Detailed service and maintenance information
may be found in the owner'sloperator's manuals
contained in the
Owner's
Information
Package.
While the information in this section is intended
to establish proper maintenance and inspection
procedures, there may be times when detailed
diagnostic and repair procedures may be
required. Consult your dealer or an authorized
Fleetwood Service Center in these situations.
EXTERIOR
Some exterior parts
of
your motor home are
made
of
fiberglass. The finish
on
these parts is
durable, but not indestrnctible. Any material and
finish will deteriorate in time. Exposure to sun-
light, moisture and airborne pollutants can cause
dulling and fading
of
the finish. Generally,
changes in the finish due to weathering are cos-
metic
- they are on the surface
of
the part and do
not affect its strength. Weathering can take the
form
of
chalking, fading and yellowing.
The best insurance against these effects
is
routine
maintenance.
If
the finish is not washed and
MAINTENANCE
waxed thoroughly, the surface can deteriorate
rapidly. The following maintenance guidelines
can help you reduce these weathering effects:
I.
When the motor home is not in use, keep
the fiberglass surfaces out
of
the sun or
covered with a canvas tarpaulin. Avoid
using plastic or other nonporous materials
which can trap moisture between the cover
and the fiberglass surface.
2.
Wash the exterior with a mild soap. Avoid
strong alkaline cleaners and abrasives. For
the best results, use a cleaner formulated for
fiberglass, and follow the directions for using
the cleaner.
DO
NOT
use automatic dish-
washer detergent, abrasives, bleaches,
strong
chemicals with acidslbases,
or
ammonia.
3.
Wax the exterior at least once a year - twice,
if
possible - with a wax formulated for fiber-
glass. When waxing, always read and follow
the instlUctions and precautions on the con-
tainer. Some cleaners and waxes are recom-
mended for use on only certain types
of
sur-
faces. As with automobiles, covered storage
yields best results for longevity
of
exterior
appearance and ease of maintenance.
4.
In some cases, a light rubbing compound
may be required. Always follow rubbing
compound with a high-quality wax. Always
follow the rubbing compound manufac-
turer's instructions.
Stains
Stains are generally caused by two types
of
substances - water soluble and non-water solu-
ble. Water soluble stains can usually
be
washed
away with water and mild detergent. Follow the
washing with wax.
Non-water soluble stains are usually oil-based.
Removal
of
this type
of
stain may require the use
of
highly flammable or poisonous solvents. Refer
this type
of
service
to
your dealer or an author-
ized Fleetwood Service Center. Never use strong
solvents or abrasives to clean plastic smfaces.
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