Itasca spirit - User Manual

TO THE OWNER
Congratulations! We welcome you to the exciting world of motor home travel and camping. You will
find it convenient and enjoyable to have all the comforts of home and still enjoy the great outdoors
wherever you choose to go.
Your motor home has been carefully designed, engineered and manufactured to provide dependability
as well as safety. Before sliding into the driver’s seat, take a few minutes to become familiar with opera-
tions and features. This manual was prepared to aid you in the proper care and operation of the vehicle and
equipment. We urge you to read it completely. In addition, spend some time with the dealer when you take
delivery, you will want to learn all you can about your new motor home.
Your new motor home is covered by a factory warranty against defects in material and workmanship.
This warranty should be validated at once and returned to the factory by your dealer.
Read and understand all instructions and precautions in this manual before operating your new motor
home.
Throughout this manual, certain items are labeled NOTE, CAUTION and WARNING. These terms
alert you to precautions that can involve risk to your vehicle or to your personal safety. Read and follow
them carefully.
NOTE: Indicates a special point of information.
.
CAUTION
Indicates that a failure to observe can
cause damage to vehicle or equip-
ment
WARNING
This symbol is used to alert you to
precautions that involve your per-
sonal safety as well as vehicle dam-
age. Read and follow them carefully.
132000-12-000April 1999

Summary

Section 1: Safety Precautions

General Warnings

Driving Safety

Essential safety precautions to follow while driving the motor home.

Fuel & LP Gas Safety

Precautions for safe handling and use of fuel and LP gas systems.

Electrical Safety

Carbon Monoxide Hazards

Information and warnings regarding carbon monoxide risks.

Emergency Exits

Section 2: Driving Your Motorhome

Seat Belt Usage

Critical information on the proper use and importance of seat belts.

Section 3: In Case of Driving Emergency

Flat Tire Procedures

Tire Changing Safety

Essential safety precautions for changing vehicle tires.

Jump Starting & Battery Charging

Instructions for jump starting and connecting a battery charger.

Engine Overheating

Actions to take and warnings for engine overheating.

Section 4: Traveling With Your Motorhome

Vehicle Loading Guidelines

Proper distribution of weight when loading the vehicle.

Weighing Your Loaded Vehicle

Towing Precautions

Pre-Travel Checklist

A comprehensive list of checks before starting a trip.

Severe Weather Information

Safety advice and preparedness for severe weather.

Section 5: LP Gas System

Safe Use of LP Gas System

Key safety precautions for operating the LP gas system.

LP Gas Leaks

Procedures and warnings for identifying and responding to LP gas leaks.

Section 6: Electrical Systems

110-Volt AC System

Power Center and Converter

Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI)

Safety features and operation of GFCI outlets.

Section 7: Plumbing Systems

Fresh Water System

Disinfecting Fresh Water System

Procedure for cleaning and disinfecting the potable water system.

Waste Water System (Holding Tanks)

Dumping Holding Tanks

Steps for safely emptying the holding tanks.

Filling Lines with RV Antifreeze

Section 9: Care & Maintenance

Section 10: Storing Your Motor Home

Preparing Vehicle for Storage

Cold Weather Storage (Winterizing)

Detailed procedure for winterizing the motor home's systems.

Removal from Storage

Itasca spirit Specifications

General

Fuel Type	Gasoline
Sleeping Capacity	4
Manufacturer	Itasca
Width	7 ft 6 in
Fuel Capacity	55 gallons
Category	Motorhomes
Transmission	Automatic