Fleetwood Pace Arrow User Manual

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Discovery, Discovery LXE, Pace Arrow, and Pace Arrow LXEt
 Avoid running over the
fuel hose as it can get hung
up on the motorhome and
cause body damage.
 Use of gloves is
recommended for refueling.
Store gloves in the outside
compartment.
 To prevent grease and fuel
deposits from being tracked
into the motorhome when
refueling, change shoes
before entering. Store an
extra pair of shoes near the
entry door.
WARNING:
Propane and gasoline are
highly flammable and
can ignite, resulting in
explosion, fire or death.
Ensure all flames are
extinguished and all
propane appliances are
turned off and the primary
propane shut-off valve
is turned off prior to
refueling.
Fuel Economy:
Driving style, wind resistance,
terrain, vehicle weight, and engine-
driven accessories are some of the
factors that affect fuel economy.
Guidelines to Help Increase
Fuel Efciency:
 When starting out, apply
the throttle lightly and
accelerate gradually.
Avoid excess throttle and
accelerating quickly.
 Check tire ination
pressure. A low tire is
not only a safety hazard
but also increases rolling
resistance and fuel
consumption. Operate the
engine at a low to mid
range of 1100 to 1500
RPM. The engine requires
more fuel when operating
at higher RPMs.
 Avoid using full throttle
when ascending a long
hill. This wastes fuel
and increases engine
operating temperature from
incomplete combustion.
Manually shift to a lower
gear and use less throttle.
Fuel will burn more
efciently.
 Avoid extended idling
to warm-up the engine.
Start the engine and wait
for normal oil pressure to
register. Engage the high
idle feature until the engine
coolant temperature gauge
rises. The engine is now
ready for travel. Whenever
coolant temperature
is below operating
temperature (idling engine)
incomplete combustion
occurs, causing carbon
build-up and raw fuel to
wash lubricating oil from
the cylinder walls and
dilute the crankcase oil.
 Excessive idling (more
than 10 or 15 minutes) can
potentially damage the
emission system.
 Operate the transmission
with the Mode function
set to Economy whenever
possible; this allows for
earlier shifts and enhanced
fuel economy. Shift points
are also lower if the cruise
power switch is on. Turn
off the cruise power and set
the transmission to normal
mode when in mountainous
terrain and congested trafc.
 Follow the maintenance
schedule for the engine.
TRIP PREPARATION
The following suggestions are
general guidelines to follow when
preparing for a trip:
Items to Carry:
 An emergency road kit
containing a ashlight, road
ares, warning signs and a
re extinguisher.
 Local, State and National
Maps, as well as a ‘Motor
Carrier’ road atlas (for
refueling station and truck
repair facility
locations).
 Hand
tools, a 12
Volt DC
test light,
a 120
Volt AC
polarity
tester,
battery
hydrometer, an
assortment of blade fuses,
mini-fuses and engine
accessory drive belts.
 Potable and non-potable
water hoses, a water
pressure regulator and
various termination
connectors for sewage.
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NUETRAL
OPEN HOT
HOT/GRD
REVERSE
HOT/NEU
REVERSE
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Polarity Tester
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Tool Box & Emergency Road Supplies

Fleetwood Pace Arrow Specifications

General

Transmission	Automatic
Fuel Type	Gasoline
Slide-outs	3
Fresh Water Capacity	100 gallons
Width	102 inches
Sleeping Capacity	6-8 people
Black Water Capacity	40 gallons