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Page 1: FOREWORD - GMCMI...He is interested in your complete satisfaction and is best qualified to maintain and repair ... ELECTRIC OPERATION 1 8 CARE OF REFRIGERATOR 18-1 9 FURNACE 1 9 FURNACE
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FOREWORD

Welcome to Jimmy's ever-growing family of happy recreational vehicle owners, who have bee nenjoying their units for years . Hours of relaxation, adventure and enjoyment are possible for yo uin your new Jimmy unit .

This Owner's Manual has been prepared to ensure that you and your family enjoy your new Jimm yRV to its fullest, by providing basic instructions for the operation and maintenance of its appli-ances, accessories and RV systems . It is supplemented by the Chassis and Body Operating Manua land the appliance and accessory instruction booklets provided by various manufacturers . Readall of the publications carefully and follow the instructions .

Operating and maintenance instructions pertaining to appliances in this Owner's Manual wer eobtained from and are used with the permission of the various manufacturers . We reserve th eright to present edited portions of their material .

Return to your GMC Motor Home Dealer for Guardian Maintenance Service and any other assist-ance. He is interested in your complete satisfaction and is best qualified to maintain and repai ryour unit's chassis and body components .

GMC Truck and Coach maintains a number of Zone Offices/throughout the country. Should yo uhave a problem that cannot be h9ndled through normal channels, follow the procedure outline din the Chassis and Body Operating Manual .

Jimmy Motor Homes works year 'round to improve its products . Accordingly, all specifications ,equipment, and prices set forth jn Jimmy literature are subject to change without notice o robligation .

Jimmy offers a choice of models, floorplans and standard and optional equipment ; therefore ,certain descriptions in this manual may not apply to your unit . Ask your GMC dealer, or see th ecurrent brochure, for information concerning available standard or optional equipment .

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

FOREWORD INSIDE COVE RFLOOR PLANS FRONT INSER TINTRODUCTION 2GENERAL 2LICENSES 2INSURANCE 2TRAVEL PREPARATIONS 2-3GENERAL 2CLOTHING 2CAMP HYGIENE 2PERSONAL HYGIENE 2SAFETY 2FOOD AND WATER 2MEAL PREPARATION 2TOOL CHEST 3ADDITIONAL TOOLS 3EQUIPMENT 3SLEEPING GEAR 3ENTERTAINMENT 3IMPORTANT DOCUMENTS 3TOURIST INFORMATION 3

GOLDEN AGE PASSPORT 3GOLDEN EAGLE PASSPORT 3

HOME SECURITY 3PRE-TRAVEL CHECK 3-4GENERAL 3- 4

LIGHTS 3REARVIEW MIRRORS 3WINDSHIELD 3POWER CORD 3WATER FILL 3SEWAGE TERMINATION VALVES 3WINDOWS AND VENTS 3TV ANTENNA 3LP GAS 4EXTERIOR ACCESS DOORS 4INTERIOR DOORS AND DRAWERS 4REFRIGERATOR DOOR 4AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEM 4TIRES 4WHEEL LUGS 4

LOADING 4- 5GENERAL 4WEIGHT DETERMINATIONS 4FEDERAL STICKER 4DEFINITIONS 4- 5

GAWR 4GVWR 4GVW AND GAW 4- 5

WEIGHING 5DRIVING 5- 7GENERAL 5PULLING INTO TRAFFIC 5TURNING 5PASSING 5DOWNSHIFTING 5BRAKING 5-6GRADES 6PARKING ON A GRADE 6FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE 6TOWING 6TILT STEERING WHEEL 6CRUISE CONTROL 6-7TIRE CHANGE 7CAMPING 7CAMPSITE SELECTION 7COURTESY 7LIVING AREA 7-1 0SETUP 7 8TABLES 8-9

WALL MOUNT TYPE 8PEDESTAL TYPE 8EXTENSION TYPE 8THREE-WAY DINETTE SEAT 9

BEDS 9-1 0THREE-WAY DINETTE SEAT/BED 9LOUNGE BEDS 9SWING-UP BUNK 9U-SHAPE BED 9PULL-DOWN BED 1 0DIVIDER DRAPES 1 0CARE OF CUSHION FABRICS 1 0CARE OF DRAPES, CURTAINS 1 0CARE OF SHADES 1 0CARE OF CARPET 1 0CARE OF WOODWORK 1 0

BASIC SYSTEMS 1 0GENERAL 1 0ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 10-1 3GENERAL 10-1 1120-VOLT SYSTEM 1 1

GROUND FAULT INTERRUPTER 1 1SHORELINE CONNECTION 1 1

12-VOLT SYSTEM 11-12

BATTERY 1 2CONVERTER 1 2

GENERATOR 12-1 3FRESH WATER SYSTEM 13-1 4GENERAL 1 3WATER TANK 1 3WATER PUMP 1 3SANITIZING WATER TANK 1 3CITY WATER 1 3WATER PURIFIER 1 3CARE OF SINKS, LAVATORY & TUB/SHOWER 13-1 4LEAKS 1 4DRAINAGE/SEWER SYSTEM 14-1 5GENERAL 1 4DRAIN CARE 1 4TOILET 1 4

CARE OF TOILET 1 4HOLDING TANKS 14-1 5

EMPTYING HOLDING TANKS 14-1 5LP GAS SYSTEM 15-1 6GENERAL 1 5CLIMATE DIFFERENCES 1 5FILLING THE LP GAS TANK 15-1 6LP GAS LINE CHECK 1 6REGULATOR PRESSURE 1 6LP GAS TANK CARE 1 6APPLIANCES AND ACCESSORIES 16-2 1RANGE, RANGE HOOD, OVEN 16-1 7

GENERAL 1 6LIGHTING THE RANGE 1 6LIGHTING THE OVEN 1 6BROILER 1 7RANGE HOOD 1 7CARE OF RANGE AND OVEN 1 7CARE OF RANGE HOOD 1 7MICROWAVE OVEN 1 7CARE OF MICROWAVE OVEN 1 7

WATER HEATER 17-1 8GENERAL 17-1 8BURNER ADJUSTMENT 1 8DRAINING 1 8

REFRIGERATOR 18-1 9GENERAL 1 8LP GAS OPERATION 1 8ELECTRIC OPERATION 1 8CARE OF REFRIGERATOR 18-1 9

FURNACE 1 9FURNACE IGNITION 1 9CARE OF FURNACE 1 9

VACUUM SWEEPER 1 9FOOD CENTER BLENDER 1 9ROOF AIR CONDITIONER 2 0

GENERAL 2 0CONTROLS 2 0CARE OF AIR CONDITIONER 2 0

AM/FM/MPX STEREO RADIO & 8-TRAC KTAPE PLAYER 2 0

TV ANTENNA 2 0DIGITAL CLOCK 2 0MAINTENANCE 2 1GENERAL 2 1EXTERIOR 2 1UNDERBODY 2 1AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEM 2 1STORAGE 21-2 2GENERAL 2 1LP GAS SYSTEM 2 1WATER TANK 2 1WATER PUMP 2 1FURNACE 2 1ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 2 2EXTERIOR 2 2INTERIOR 2 2WINTERIZATION 2 2GENERAL 2 2FRESH WATER SYSTEM 2 2AQUA MAGIC TOILET 2 2FIRE SAFETY 2 2EMERGENCY EXITS 2 2

EGRESS WINDOW 2 2SLIDING WINDOW 2 2

VISITING CANADA OR MEXICO 22-2 3GENERAL 22-23VEHICLES 2 3CB RADIO 2 3HUNTING AND FISHING 2 3DOGS AND CATS 2 3EMERGENCY CONTACTS 2 4SPECIFICATIONS 2 5MAINTENANCE RECORD 2 6TRAVEL RECORD 27-2 8APPLIANCE IDENTIFICATION FORM 2 9EXTERIOR COMPONENTS 30-31

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INTRODUCTIONGENERA L

Your selection of a Jimmy motor home indicatesthat you are a discriminating consumer who appre-ciates quality and performance, combined wit hstyling ; a person who normally does not indulge i nimpulse buying . However, now that you've purchase dyour new Jimmy, it's our experience that you maybecome impulsive about starting on your first trip .We urge that you do not make a hasty departure .

It is true that your Jimmy motor home is ready .The body and chassis were designed and constructe dby GMC; the interior was designed by Jimmy Moto rHomes and upfitted with the finest materials an dcomponents, and the systems have been thoroughl ychecked by Jimmy and again by your GMC deale rprior to delivery to you . But for complete enjoymentand trouble-free traveling, it is important that yo uget to know your motor home, its appliances an daccessories, how they work and how to take car eof them . Make careful plans about what to takeand how much . Later, when you are familiar wit hyour motor home and your own travel needs andpreferences, those "spur of the moment" trip scan be fun .

To help you get started, we have included morethan operating and maintenance instructions i nthis manual ; you'll also find tips and suggestionsespecially aimed at first-time RV'ers . There also aredozens of illustrations for easy identification of th evarious components .

NOTE: illustrations identified by a FigureNumber will be found in the convenient foldoutat the back of the manual .

Our first suggestion is that after you've rea dthis manual, the Chassis and Body Operating Manual ,and the appliance and accessory instruction booklets ,store them in your motor home for handy reference .

An overnight or weekend "shakedown" trip ca nhelp RV'ing novices become familiar with thei runit and its systems and appliances . The experienc egained and the hints other RV'ers are usually eage rto share will help make future trips more enjoyable .

Although you selected certain standard and/o roptional equipment, you may wish to add othe raccessories later . Experience is invaluable in deter -mining which, if any, additional items to choose .Remember, your GMC motor home dealer will assis tyou in every way possible .

LICENSESThe vehicle licensing laws vary from state-to-state .

Check with your license bureau or nearest branc hoffice for the requirements in your state . Be sureto renew your driver's license if it has or will expir eduring your trip .

INSURANC EPersonal liability, property damage, collision

and theft of contents may be features of your auto -

mobile policy which apply to your Jimmy unit .Contact your insurance agent about details of you rcoverage. Always carry your policy card .

TRAVEL PREPARATION SGENERAL

Determine the various items of equipment ,clothing, food and other supplies required for thelength and destination of your journey . In a sub-sequent section, the importance of proper loadin gis explained, but at this stage you're more concerne dwith a quick getaway . One way to reduce loadin gtime is to purchase dinnerware and silverware, pots ,pans, towels and bedding, which can remain in yourunit at all times . After a trip, clean and launde rthe articles and replace them in your motor home ,ready for your next trip . The following is a guid eto help in your travel preparation .

CLOTHIN GCompile a clothing list for each person . Conside r

the season and areas through which you intend totravel . Basic articles : Underwear, socks, footwear ,shirts, blouses, trousers, slacks, dresses, shorts ,sweaters, jackets or coats, rainwear and swim suits .

CAMP HYGIEN EDishsoap, dishcloths and dishtowels, garbage and

trash bags, mop, broom and dustpan .

PERSONAL HYGIEN EToilet paper, soap, washcloths, towels, tooth -

paste, toothbrush, deodorant, and shaving kit .

SAFETYFlares and reflectors; flashlight ; first aid kit ;

tow rope and/or chain .

FOOD AND WATE RDon't try to take a food supply for an extended

trip. Take enough for two or three days and replenis hsupplies along the way. Take a basic supply o fseasonings : Sugar, salt, pepper and spices . Pla nmeals so that fresh or refrigerated items are usedbefore they spoil . Fill your fresh water tank beforeleaving (when traveling in winter, it is recommende dthat the water tank not be filled until the interio rof your unit is thoroughly warmed or until youreach your destination) .

MEAL PREPARATIO NBottle cap and can opener ; matches, lighter o r

igniter device ; pots, pans, plates, glasses, and cup s(paper or plastic are lighter and less likely to brea kwhile the vehicle is in motion) ; silverware and carvin gknife .

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TOOL CHESTInclude an assortment of wrenches and screw -

drivers, pliers, hammer, shovel, tire pressure gauge ,small level, electrical and masking tape (for changin grear tires, you'll need a Phillips screwdriver and a9/16" wrench to remove the fender skirt) .

ADDITIONAL TOOLSYou also may want to take a hatchet, saw, an d

12-volt portable tire pump .

EQUIPMEN TFresh water hose (garden) and bucket ; "Y"

type water hose fitting ; 20-foot, 3-prong powe rcord ; 3-prong adapter with grounding wire ; fuses ;wheel chocks, leveling ramp or blocks .

SLEEPING GEARSleeping bags are ideal for cold climates, bu t

sheets and blankets are better suited for war mweather . Take along an extra blanket or two fo rsudden drops in temperatures, such as can be ex-pected in mountain areas even during summer .Be sure to take pillows, pajamas and mattress pads,if normally used .

ENTERTAINMENTTake along games, toys, books, magazines, o r

other items of entertainment to occupy passengerswhile traveling or in case you encounter inclemen tweather .

IMPORTANT DOCUMENTSCarry your vehicle registration and insuranc e

policy card(s) . If you are borrowing a vehicle, yo ushould have a notarized letter of authorization fro mthe owner with you .

TOURIST INFORMATIO NCurrent road maps and tourist informatio n

for states through which you intend to travel ar eavailable through state tourist agencies. You alsomay want to purchase a tourist guide book .

If you will be visiting federally-operated nationa lparks, monuments and recreation facilities, you maywish to look into the Golden Age Passport and theGolden Eagle Passport . They can help families cutspending at those areas where fees are involved .

GOLDEN AGE PASSPORT — The Golde nAge Passport is free for persons 62 and over an dcovers all admission fees and a 50 percent discounton use fees (except fees charged by private conces-sionaires) and is good for lifetime. It may be obtaine donly at park service offices and at parks wher eentrance fees are charged . It cannot be obtainedby mail or at post offices. To obtain the Golden AgePassport you will need proof of age, such as a driver' slicense, or be prepared to sign an affidavit swearin gthat you are 62 or over. Note : Medicare cards are

not accepted since in some cases they are issue dto younger persons .

GOLDEN EAGLE PASSPORT — The Golde nEagle Passport costs $10 and is designed for person swho plan to visit several parks or federally-operate dfacilities in a single year . It covers all admissio ncharges but does not cover use fees and is good onl yduring the calendar year in which it is issued . I tmay be purchased in person or by mail at the Na-tional Park Service headquarters, Department of th eInterior, Washington, D .C . 20240; at regional office sand at facilities where entrance fees are charged .

Both the Golden Age and Golden Eagle Passport scover admission fees for the permit holder and an ypersons accompanying him or her in a private vehicle .Where entry is not by vehicle, the passport coversthe permit holder and members of his or he rimmediate family .

HOME SECURITYMake arrangements for someone to check your

house periodically . Stop mail and newspaper delivery .If you intend to be away for more than 2 weeks,request police surveillance. Carry an extra set o fvehicle and house keys on a separate key ring .

PRE-TRAVEL CHEC KGENERAL

Whether departing from your home, rest area ,or campsite, you should perform these pre-trave lchecks :

LIGHTS should be tested, including brake lights,warning flashers, clearance lights, taillights, tur nsignals and headlights. Clean all lens covers .

REARVIEW MIRRORS should be adjusted s othe driver can see both sides of the unit .

WINDSHIELD should be clean, wiper blade sinspected, and windshield washer reservoir filled .

POWER CORD (120-Volt Shoreline) must b eunplugged from the external source, pushed int oits compartment and the cord hatch secured .

WATER FILL hoses must be disconnected an dthe caps secured .

SEWAGE TERMINATION VALVES must b eclosed and locked . The sewer hose must be removedfrom the termination valve outlet and stored . Thetermination cap(s) must be securely fastened tothe termination outlet(s) .

WINDOWS AND VENTS should be closed an dsecured (the two rear windows should remain close dwhile driving to avoid drawing exhaust fumes int othe vehicle) .

TV ANTENNA must be cranked down to it stravel position .

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LP GAS tank and gas line connections shouldbe checked .

NOTE: Some states prohibit vehicles equippedwith LP gas tanks from using tunnels . A fewother states prohibit traveling with the Servicevalve open and the pilots lit. Check the regula-tions of the states through which you intendto travel.EXTERIOR ACCESS DOORS for storage and

equipment should be closed and locked .INTERIOR DOORS AND DRAWERS shoul d

be locked and secured . Loose items should be lasheddown or stored away .

REFRIGERATOR DOOR should be secure dwith the travel latch .

AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEM should have the pre -travel check outlined in the Chassis and Body Oper-ating Manual .

TIRES should be inspected before each trip .Replace a tire when it is worn to 1/16" depth in twoor more adjacent grooves, or to the level of treadindicators molded into the bottom of the treadgrooves, when the indicators appear in two or mor eadjacent grooves at three locations around the tire .Check tire for uneven wear, road damage, foreig nobjects, or excessive peeling or bulging .

When purchasing a new tire, be certain it is thesame size and has the same ply rating and loa drange as the old tire . DO NOT mix radial ply wit hbias or bias-belted tires .

Each morning inspect tire condition and pressur eon your unit . Heat generated by surface frictio nwill increase the tire's air pressure approximately6 to 9 psi ; therefore, do not bleed air out of a ho ttire. Inflate tire to recommended pressure a sindicated on tire or in tire manufacturer's instructio nbooklet .

NOTE: Proper tire inflation is extremelyimportant.

WHEEL LUGS must be tightened to the specifi-cations in the Chassis and Body Operating Manual .

LOADIN GGENERAL

A properly-loaded vehicle will perform better

and handle more safely . Distribute your cargo evenl yfrom side-to-side and front-to-back . Store heavie ritems on or close to the floor and as centrally a spossible . Lighter items may be stored in cabinets ,closets and drawers . Luggage or similar cargo trans -ported inside your motor home should be secure dto prevent them from causing damage in case of asudden stop or accident. Remember to leave spac eand weight allowance for souvenirs or other item syou may purchase during your travels .

WEIGHT DETERMINATION SIt is extremely important that you weigh you r

vehicle prior to leaving on a trip to determinewhether your cargo is within the allowable limitsfor the various suspension components. Checkthe Federal Sticker, the Chassis and Body Operatin gManual, or the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN )Plate for the maximum weight ratings of each axleand the proper tire inflation for the intended load .

FEDERAL STICKE RFound on the panel at left of driver area, the

Federal Sticker lists the Jimmy Serial Number, th efront and rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR )and the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) .The VIN Plate is under the hood of the curb-sid efirewall . It also lists the GAWR, GVWR and th eChassis Serial Number .

DEFINITIONSGAWR — The allowable weight, including carg o

and passengers, which can safely be supported bythe axles .

GVWR — The maximum permissible weightof your vehicle, including cargo, all options an dpassengers .

GVW AND GAW — Are found by weighing th evehicle fully-loaded. GVW is the actual weight of th emotor home and all standard and optional equip-ment, cargo and passengers. GAW is the portion ofthe fully-loaded vehicle which is transferred tothe axle(s) .

You can weigh your vehicle at a grain elevator ,sand and gravel dealer or government weighing

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station (they are listed in the yellow pages of you rtelephone directory) . The small fee involved maysave you considerable trouble and expense later.Be certain to weigh the motor home with all pas-sengers, cargo, LP gas and water aboard .

WEIGHIN GSTEP 1 — Drive only the front axle of the moto r

home onto the scale . Compare the weight to thefront GAWR listed on the Federal Sticker .

STEP 2 — Pull forward so that the front an drear axles are on the scale. Compare the weight tothe GVWR listed on the Federal Sticker .

STEP 3 — Pull forward so that only the rea raxles are on the scale . Compare the weight to therear GAWR listed on the Federal Sticker .

NOTE: If any of the weight ratings are ex-ceeded, shift or remove a portion of the cargoand re-weigh the vehicle .

The independent suspension on your motor hom ecould be adversely affected by an unbalanced loa don either side of the vehicle . The allowable fron tlateral weight variation is 250 pounds . The allowablerear lateral weight variation is 600 pounds . Lateral

weight variations in excess of those figures ma yresult in abnormal vehicle handling .

DRIVIN G

GENERA LPower steering and power brakes help make

driving your Jimmy motor home as effortless a spossible. But you must remember that the moto rhome is longer, higher and wider than a famil yautomobile. Be especially watchful for low bridges ,overpasses, awnings or similar obstructions, whichmight damage your roof or accessories mounte don the roof . Watch for overhanging tree branche swhich also can do considerable damage to the wind -shield or roof of your motor home (refer to th ebrochure for clearance measurements) . Before leavingon a trip, you may want to practice turning, braking ,backing and accelerating .

PULLING INTO TRAFFI CCheck for oncoming traffic in all directions .

Signal before entering the traffic flow. Accelerateslowly and smoothly and remember to compensat efor less acceleration than that of a vehicle with ahigher power-to-weight ratio .

TURNIN GBecause of the length of your Jimmy motor

home, always pull farther ahead before turningeither left or right to allow sufficient clearanc efor the rear of your vehicle .

PASSIN GAvoid sudden maneuvers when passing anothe r

vehicle . Remember that additional time and distanc eare required to pass safely . Wait until the road i sclear of oncoming traffic for at least 1/2 mile . Checkthe rearview mirrors and signal lane change befor epassing . When you are safely ahead of the othe rvehicle, signal lane change and return to your origi-nal lane .

DOWNSHIFTIN GWhen additional acceleration is desired to pas s

moving vehicles or to climb steep grades between35 and 65 mph, the transmission can be downshiftedby depressing the accelerator pedal completely tothe floor. You also can downshift in Drive (D )range at speeds under 35 mph by depressing theaccelerator pedal part way down .

BRAKINGAllow a safe distance in which to stop your

motor home. Never follow another vehicle close rthan one vehicle length for each 10 mph . Pumpthe brake pedal lightly to stop on wet or icy roads .If you start to slide, turn the steering wheel in th edirection of the slide . DO NOT tromp the brakepedal — a panic stop will increase the slide . DO

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NOT rest your foot on the brake pedal when yo uare not intending to stop . "Riding" the brakes wil lwaste gasoline and can cause excessive brake tem-peratures, lining wear and possible brake failure .

GRADESBefore descending steep or long grades, reduc e

speed and shift into a lower gear . The selector levermay be moved to Low (L) at any speed, but th etransmission will only shift automatically into Lo wrange when the vehicle speed is under 40 mph . Thetransmission will not upshift from Low range as lon gas the selector lever is in the (L) position . Super range(S) can be used when increased acceleration is neededin traffic, hill climbing or "engine braking" ondown-hill grades. The selector lever may be movedfrom (D) to (S) and vice versa under most operatin gconditions . Super range should not be used at speed sabove 75 mph .

Reducing speed and shifting to a lower gea rbefore climbing or descending steep grades ca nprevent engine overheating . If your vehicle's engin eshould overheat, pull well off the road, shift toNeutral (N), and run the engine with your footresting lightly on the accelerator pedal . If the engin edoes not cool within 5 minutes, turn it off and locat ethe problem before continuing on your trip .

PARKING ON A GRADEAlways apply the foot brakes then set the parking

brake, when parking on a grade, before moving theshift lever to Park (P) . When preparing to move th evehicle, move shift lever out of Park (P) befor ereleasing parking brake . If this sequence is notfollowed, you may not be able to move the shif tlever out of Park (P) . If this torque lock does occur ,you may have to have another vehicle push your sa short distance until you can move the shift lever .

FREEING A STUCK VEHICL ETo pull your vehicle out of snow, sand or mud ,

apply slight pressure to the accelerator pedal an dmove the gear selector lever rhythmically betweenLow (L) and Reverse (R) . If possible, keep the frontwheels pointed straight ahead. Avoid sharp turns .Once the vehicle starts to move, do not stop unti lit is on firm ground .

CAUTION: DO NOT race the engine or spinthe wheels; prolonged efforts to free a stuckvehicle may result in overheating and trans -mission and axle failure.

TOWIN GTowing a trailer will affect handling, durabilit y

and economy. Maximum safety and satisfactiondepends upon proper use of correct equipmen tand avoiding overloads and other abusive operation .For more information on towing, see the Chassisand Body Operating Manual — Trailer Hauling .

TILT STEERING WHEE LThe tilt steering wheel can be moved above the

normal position to allow additional room for en -trance and exit, as well as selected driving position sabove and below normal height . Operate the til tmechanism by lifting the small control lever, on theleft side of the steering column just below the direc-tional signal lever, then moving the steering whee lto the selected position and releasing the lever .

CRUISE CONTRO LThe Cruise Control, located in the end of the

turn signal lever, is designed to allow the vehicl eto hold a selected speed at 30 mph or higher . Toactivate, accelerate to the desired speed and pus hin the engagement button momentarily ; take you rfoot off the accelerator and the speed will b emaintained. To reset at higher speed, accelerateto the desired speed, push in the engagement butto n

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fully and release slowly . To reset at slower speed ,depress the engagement button fully and hold . Allowvehicle to decelerate until desired speed is reached ,then release engagement button slowly . You canincrease your speed, such as for passing, by depressin gthe accelerator pedal . When you let up on the acceler-ator, the vehicle will return to the pre-set speed .Lightly apply the brake pedal to disengage th esystem .

CAUTION: Do not use the Cruise Contro lwhen conditions are not suitable for maintainin ga constant speed, such as in heavy or varyingtraffic or in strong winds or on slippery roads .

TIRE CHANGEChange a tire on as level and firm a surface as

possible. If you are on the road side, activate th evehicle's hazard warning flashers . Apply parkingbrake and move transmission selector to Park (P) .Set up flares and/or warning lights and block bot hfront and rear of the wheel diagonally opposite th ejack position . Loosen, but do not remove, the lu gnuts .

Remove jack from its storage area (either unde rthe rear facing dinette seat or davo seat, locatedbehind the front passenger seat) .

To change a front tire, place hydraulic jack o na wood block near the front bumper bracket . Placehook at flange front crossmember . Pass chain unde rbumper (place a pad over bumper to prevent marrin git) and adjust chain length to snug fit on fork at topof jack. For a rear tire, remove fender skirt using aPhillips screwdriver and a 9/16" wrench or socket .Place jack on wood block close to the rear suspensio nbracket . The hook is placed in the drainage slo tunder the bracket . Adjust chain length so link wil lfit in fork at top of jack .

To raise jack, close valve at base, insert jackhandle and pump with slow, smooth motion . Raisevehicle until tire just clears surface. Remove lugnuts, slide tire off and replace with spare . Slightl ytighten lug nuts . To lower jack, open valve at th ebase of the jack, then fully tighten the lug nuts .

Have lug nut torque checked at earliest opportunity .Proper lug nut torque is 250 foot-pounds .

CAUTION: Use the jack only for changingtires. Never get beneath the vehicle when usingthe jack; never start or run the engine whilevehicle is on the jack. A/ways securely stowthe spare tire on the spare tire carrier and returnall jacking equipment to its proper storage area .

CAMPIN GCAMPSITE SELECTION

Because of the rapidly growing number of recrea-tional vehicles, some campgrounds do not acceptreservations, but make one whenever you can . Ifpossible, arrive early so you may inspect and choosea site during daylight hours . Try to avoid sites nea ra swamp, stream or other bodies of water whic hmay harbor mosquitoes or other insects . Avoidparking under dead trees or loose limbs which mightfall and cause injury or damage. Stay away fro mareas which show signs of flash flooding . DO NOTpark on private property without first obtainin gpermission .

In winter, park behind a grove of trees, bushesor similar type of windbreak . Close the gap betwee nthe ground and the bottom of your vehicle's outsid ewalls with plastic, canvas or similar material . Thi swill cut down cold drafts which can affect interio rtemperatures .

COURTESYCommon courtesy will help make your sta y

more pleasant . Campsites are often close togethe rand RV walls are not as thick as those in your home ,so loud noises may disturb your neighbors . Followthe posted rules of the campsite . Open fires may notbe permitted . If you can build a campfire, clea rthe area of flammable materials ; never leave a camp -fire untended and always make certain the ember sare completely extinguished .

LIVING AREASETUP

You'll want your motor home to be level fo ryour own comfort (you don't want items sliding of fcounters and tables or out of cabinets) . But moreimportant, the unit must be level in order for you rrefrigerator and drainage system, both of whic hfunction by gravity, to operate properly . Place alevel on the bottom of the refrigerator freeze rcompartment or in a normally level location insid ethe vehicle to determine proper levelness . Bubbl elevels are furnished with some refrigerators and areavailable from your GMC dealer .

The Electro-Level system can level your vehicl efrom side-to-side and front-to-back by raising o rlowering either side of the rear of the vehicle approxi -

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mately 4 inches from normal ride height . The Electro -Level control panel is located to the left of thedriver below the window .

The two RAISE-LOWER switches may be usedas necessary to raise or lower the vehicle . The engin eneed not be running, but the ignition switch mustbe in the ON or ACCESSORY position . To raisethe vehicle, place appropriate rocker switch in th eRAISE position until desired height is reached ,then return rocker switch to OFF . To lower thevehicle, place appropriate rocker switch in th eLOWER position until desired height is reached ,then return rocker switch to OFF . (It is possibl ethat the air compressor may operate for a shor tperiod when a rocker switch is in LOWER position . )When both sides of the vehicle have been leveled ,be sure the TRAVEL switch is moved to HOL Dand turn ignition switch to OFF .

When you resume traveling, if leveling syste mwas used, place center rocker switch in AUTO posi-tion for approximately 5 minutes, then move th eswitch to HOLD after ride height has been achieved .The HOLD position is to be used for normal highwaydriving . If the leveling system has not been used ,it is not necessary to place TRAVEL switch in AUTOwhen you resume traveling .

When traveling off the road, both RAISE-LOWE Rswitches should be in RAISE position to allow maxi -mum ground clearance . It is recommended tha tyou not exceed 15 mph in this position since th eair suspension has maximum pressure .

A "Set Level to Travel Auto" reminder lightin the dash panel will come on any time the engin eis running and the transmission selector lever i smoved to Drive (D) range (see the Chassis and Bod yOperating Manual for emergency operation an dmaintenance instructions for the suspension an dleveling systems) .

NOTE: When the unit has been leveled side-to-side and front-to-back, you may wish topermanently attach levels inside near the driver,on the sidewall and dash panel. This will allo wyou to tell at a glance if you've stopped on alevel site and will help speed up the levelingprocess.

TABLESWALL MOUNT TYPE — To install the wal l

mount type table, raise the front edge about one

foot above the wall mount rail . Hook table rail ont othe wall rail (both ends of the table rail are crimpedto prevent the table from sliding off) . Release tableleg by depressing latch, pull the leg down until i tcatches in upright position . Travel leafs may b efolded up when traveling to provide recessed coaster sfor holding cups or glasses . To increase table surface ,extend the supports (two per leaf) and unfold leaf .

PEDESTAL TYPE — Remove plug from floo rbase and insert table leg . Lower table support bracketonto the leg . The pedestal table also has foldou tleafs with recessed coasters for cups or glasses . Whenthe table leg is not being used, store it and replac efloor base plug .

EXTENSION TYPE — Unfasten travel latch .Swing table up and release table leg by depressin glever ; swing leg down to the locked position . Releas ethe latch located under the table. Pull out the slidin gportion of the table . Insert leaf(s) and push tabletogether .

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THREE-WAY DINETTE SEAT — To changeseat direction, pull out the handle ; lift and rotatebackrest to face in other direction . Press down o nseat and push in on the handle. Test the seat to makesure it is locked in place. The front dinette seat i snot designed to be occupied while traveling .

BEDSTHREE-WAY DINETTE SEAT/BED — To mak e

the three-way dinette seat into a bed, remove thedinette table . Be certain the seats are in the table set -up position . Pull out the handle and push down onthe backrest . Push the handle back into the locke dposition. Repeat this procedure on the opposit eseat to assemble the other half of the bed .

LOUNGE BEDS — The seat portion of the loungein 26' SB and 26' RB models are twin beds, read yfor use . After unfastening the snap button, the fron tedge of the lounge in the 23' RB model can b elifted and the legs beneath pulled down and locke dinto place to make a wider bed . The facing loungesin the 23' SB operate the same way and whenextended, join to make one large bed (the extensio ntable first must be lowered and latched in its trave lposition) .

SWING-UP BUNK — The back of the loungesin 23' RB and 26' RB models, lift up and fold out toform an upper bunk. Insert the support straps intothe recessed holding brackets in the ceiling .

U-SHAPE BED — The U-shape dinette convert sinto a large bed . Remove the pedestal table, placeit on the seat supports and arrange cushions on top .

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PULL-DOWN BED — To use the pull-down be d(optional in 23' SB model), unfasten the latch an dpull down and push until the bed is locked into place .

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NOTE: Optional sofas, available on all modelsto replace the 3-way dinette, also can be con-verted into beds.

DIVIDER DRAPES — Divider drapes to separatethe driving and living areas are standard in all models .The drapes slide on ceiling tracks and can be pulledtogether to close off the driver area . When open, th edrapes can be attached at either side of the unitwith tiebacks. A center privacy drape is an availabl eoption on 26' RB models .

CARE OF CUSHION FABRICS — Use a mil dsoap and water solution to clean cushion covers .

CARE OF DRAPES, CURTAINS — The drapesin your motor home should be dry cleaned only .

CARE OF SHADES — Use a mild soap and wate rsolution to clean the shades . The wood-woven shade sin some models should be vacuumed only .

CARE OF CARPET — Vacuum the carpet asneeded and use any household type carpet cleaner .

CARE OF WOODWORK — Clean the woodworkwith regular household furniture polish. DO NOTuse water to clean wooden surfaces . Scuffs maybe covered with furniture wax and stain mixture .Scratches may be covered with Almond Stick .

BASIC SYSTEMSGENERA L

The basic utility systems in your Jimmy moto rhome can be classified under four titles — Electrical ,LP Gas, Fresh Water and Drainage/Sewer. Thissection outlines these systems, describing thei roperation, function and simple maintenance . Itis not intended as a service guide . Your motor hom ehas been engineered and built to provide trouble-freeoperation, but should a problem arise, we recommen dthat you contact your authorized GMC dealer .

A monitoring panel allows you to check th econdition of most systems conveniently from th einterior of your motor home . It has indicators toshow the volume of fresh water, LP gas, waste andgray water in your holding tanks, and the conditio nof your RV battery . The monitoring panel alsocontains the water pump switch ; the generato rremote START/STOP switch, and the generatorhours-of-operation meter .

ELECTRICALGENERAL

Your motor home has two separate electrica lsystems, providing you with power while you ar ecamped or traveling . There is a 12-volt direct currentsystem, such as those in automobiles, and a 120-vol talternating current system, which requires an externa lsource of 120-volt electricity, provided by a connec-tion to a campsite or household receptacle or by a noptional generator . The 120-volt system should b e

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used whenever a 120-volt hookup is available t oreduce the load on your 12-volt battery . The 12-voltsystem is supplied by batteries and is used whe nyou are on the road or in campsites which do no tprovide 120-volt hookups. Because most componentsin your motor home, such as the water pump, rang ehood light and fan, interior lights and interior 12-vol treceptacles, operate only on a 12-volt source, yourvehicle is equipped with a power converter whic hchanges 120-volt AC to 12-volt DC power.

120-VOLT SYSTE MThe 120-volt system supplies electricity fo r

optional roof air conditioners, the refrigerator ,power converter for the 12-volt system, the exterio r120-volt receptacles (Figure 1), and the 120-voltreceptacles located throughout your motor home ,which are used to operate regular household appli-ances . Whether you use the external 120-volt Shore -line connection or an auxiliary generator, the powe rsource is connected directly into the main electrica lservice panel and is distributed through circui tbreakers .

GROUND FAULT INTERRUPTER — The bat hand exterior receptacles are connected to a Groun dFault Interrupter (GFI) . This highly-sensitive circui tbreaker will help protect against severe electrica lshock if a ground fault develops . If this occurs ,the GFI will break the circuit by turning the powe roff to those receptacles . Should this happen, unplugall appliances on that circuit and reset the breaker .

CAUTION: The GFI does not completelyeliminate electrical shock . Small children andpersons with heart conditions or other disabil-ities that make them especially sensitive toelectrical shock may still be injured by a groundfault on the bath or exterior receptacles.Test the GFI system at least once a month ,

preferably before each trip . Depress the PUSH TOTEST button . The button will pop out if the circui tbreaker is operating properly . Power will be offat bath and exterior receptacles . Plug a test light

into these outlets to verify power is off . To restorepower, push in the button .

NOTE: if the button does not pop out or th etest light indicates a live circuit, DO NO Tuse the outlets . Call your GMC dealer.

SHORELINE CONNECTION — The Shorelin e(Figure 2) is a 25', 30-amp power cord with a 3-pron ggrounding plug on one end, permanently attached a tthe other end to the service panel . It can be pulledfrom its storage compartment through a hatch i nthe sidewall of your vehicle and connected to anexternal 120-volt receptacle . Some campsites an dtrailer parks still have two-slot receptacles. If it i snecessary to use a three-to-two adapter, be certai nits grounding wire is fastened securely to the outle tgrounding screw. If in doubt, you may attach aNo. 6-AWG copper wire to the frame of the vehicl eand fasten it to an 8-inch copper or brass stakedriven into the ground .

The 120-volt system is protected by the circui tbreakers . If a circuit breaker opens, unplug th eappliances on that circuit, allow a short period fo rthe breaker to cool, then reset the breaker. If thebreaker continues to open, contact your GMC dealer .

12-VOLT SYSTE MThe 12-volt system, which includes the automo-

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volt converter, supplies power to the exterior andinterior lights, the range hood fan and light, thefurnace blower, water pump and porch light . The12-volt energy is supplied by the automotive battery ,RV battery or the power converter .

The automotive battery and alternator suppl y12-volt power to the engine ignition system, th edashboard lights and accessories, headlights, tail -lights, backup lights, clearance lights, turn signal sand warning flasher lights . The automotive alternato ralso will charge the RV battery, although an isolato rprevents the RV system from drawing power fromthe automotive battery .

The RV battery supplies power to the furnac eblower, water pump, power vent, range hood fa nand light, interior 12-volt receptacles, interior lights ,refrigerator and monitoring panel . The 12-vol treceptacles can be used only for appliances specif-ically designed for that type of energy . The RVbattery also is charged by the power converte rwhenever you are using a Shoreline connectio nor generator .

AUXILIARY BATTERY — Check the liquid leve lat least once a month . It must be above the plates.The battery manufacturer approves using a goodgrade of drinking water, excluding mineral water .Keep terminals free of dirt and corrosion . Use ahydrometer to check battery charge . When specifi cgravity is below 1 .255, recharge the battery unti l1 .260 is indicated .

CAUTION: If the battery must be "QuickCharged", turn off the refrigerator.

CONVERTER — The power converter transform s120-volt AC into 12-volt DC and supplies powe rto all of the 12-volt systems except the refrigerato rwhen it is supplied by a 120-volt source . Each 12-voltcircuit is protected by a fuse in the DistributionPanel which is wired to the converter . Raise theDistribution Panel door to expose the fuses . A listingof the circuits is next to each fuse. Some fusesprotect circuits with more than one function, othersmay be for specific appliances . If a fuse breaks ,turn off or unplug all appliances on that circuit .Replace the broken fuse with one of the same ampererating . If the fuse continues to break, contact you rGMC dealer .

GENERATO RThe optional generator (Figure 5) is a gasolin e

powered appliance which will supply 120-volt elec-tricity while you are camped or traveling . A remotegenerator START/STOP switch is mounted on th emonitoring panel, beneath the generator running-time meter. Another START/STOP switch is mountedon the generator . There is an Interlocking Deviceattached to the circuit breakers for the Shoreline an dGenerator in the Service panel, which prevents th esimultaneous use of both systems . When you push th eShoreline Breaker ON, the Interlocking Deviceautomatically pushes the Generator breaker OFF ,and vice versa. You can, however, turn both breakersto OFF at the same time. Before starting your gener-ator, switch both breakers to OFF.

Open the generator access door and depres sthe buttons on the two latches to slide out thegenerator . A safety latch (on the right side nea rthe top) just inside the front panel must be presse dto allow the generator to slide all the way out . Thi ssafety latch also prevents the generator from acci-dentally opening during travel .

The complete operation and maintenance pro-cedures for your generator are in the generato rmanufacturer's manual, but below are a few of th ebasic requirements :

Make certain the generator crankcase oil is t othe FULL mark ; that air flow to and from the powerplant is unobstructed, and that cooling fins areclean . Push START/STOP switch to the start positio nand hold until generator is running, then releaseswitch . Damage may result if starter is operatedfor more than 30 seconds . Allow the generator towarm up before switching the circuit breaker in th eService panel to ON . To stop, press the START/STOP switch to the stop position . If the generatorhas been running with a full load connected, switc hthe Generator and Shoreline circuit breakers OF Fand allow the generator to run a few minutes beforepushing stop switch .

Check the oil daily or at least every 8 hours ofoperating time . Clean the cooling fins at least every200 hours ; remove any dust, dirt or oil which ma yhave accumulated . Change oil in a new generato rafter the first 25 hours of operating time and every100 hours thereafter . Use oil specified in the manu-facturer's manual . Change the oil filter every 20 0hours . Check the air cleaner element every 100 hours ;clean it by tapping it against a flat surface . Changethe air cleaning element at least every 400 hours .The schedules above are only a guide ; when thegenerator is used in extremely dusty or cold condi-tions, all maintenance steps may need to be morefrequent .

WARNING : When running, the engine poweringa generator can discharge carbon monoxide gas ,which can cause death if inhaled even for ashort period. Although exhaust fumes areusually readily evident, carbon monoxide isparticularly dangerous because it is colorlessand odorless. When operating a generator, D ONOT open roof vents, windows or doors which

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could draw fumes into your unit. DO NOToperate the generator where an object, such asa tree, bush or building, may deflect exhaus tfumes inside your unit. DO NOT operate thegenerator inside a building unless the exhaus tis vented safely outside. DO NOT operate thegenerator where exhaust gas could accumulateand seep back inside an occupied vehicle, ten tor building.

FRESH WATER SYSTEMGENERAL

Fresh water for your unit is supplied either b ythe vehicle's fresh water tank or an external pres-surized source . Both supply water to the kitchensink, tub/shower, lavatory, toilet and water heater .

WATER TAN KUnlock the door to expose the gravity water fil l

(Figure 6) . Use a hose or vessel to fill the water tank .Water will flow out the fill opening when the tan kis full .

WATER PUM PYour water pump is a 12-volt DC appliance,

activated by a switch on the Monitoring Panel . Youmay leave the switch ON while camping . This arrange-ment is known as a demand system . When you wantwater, simply open a faucet ; the pump will run onlyas long as needed . If the pump fails to start whenthe switch is ON, check the fuse located in thefuse panel . If the pump continues to operate, whetherthe faucets are opened or closed, check the wate rtank, it is probably empty .

SANITIZING WATER TAN KSanitize your unit's water tank before initia l

use, after a period of nonuse, and whenever th etank is suspected of being contaminated. Open thewater tank drain valve. When the tank is empty ,close the valve . Mix 3 gallons of water with 3/4 cu pliquid household bleach . Pour the solution into th etank through the gravity fill . Wait 3 hours, drain andflush with fresh, potable water . If chlorine tastelingers, pour 1 quart of vinegar and 5 gallons of wate rinto the tank . Wait several days before drainin gwater. Flush tank with fresh, potable water .

CITY WATE RConnect a hose to a "city" pressurized wate r

faucet and to the vehicle's water inlet (Figure 7) .When using the city water hookup, the water tan kand pump are bypassed . You cannot fill the watertank through the city water inlet .

Although a common garden hose can be usedto fill water tanks and to connect to city water ,longtime RV'ers recommend a hose specificall ymanufactured for this purpose .

CAUTION: In areas where city water pressureexceeds 60 psi, you should use a pressureregulator. Excessive water pressure may damag elines and connections. See your GMC dealerfor further details.

WATER PURIFIERThe optional water purifier is designed to provid e

clear, good-tasting, bacteria-free drinking water . Itis connected to the cold water line below the sin kand attached to a special faucet on the sink ledge .Push down on the lever for a restricted flow of wate ror lift the lever for an unrestricted, continuous flow .See the manufacturer's instruction booklet fo rbackflushing the purifier element and maintenance .

CARE OF SINKS, LAVATORY &TUB/SHOWE R

Clean the kitchen sink, lavatory, tub and shower -

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pan with non-abrasive cleaner . Stainless steel cleane rmay be purchased at most grocery stores. ABScleaner, such as Aqua K-7, may be purchased fro myour GMC dealer .

LEAKSTraveling over bumpy or rough roads can cause

pipe fittings to loosen ; check pipe fittings regularl yfor signs of leakage .

DRAINAGE/SEWER SYSTE MGENERAL

Your motor home will have a Drainage/Sewe rsystem which functions much the same as the onein your home . It includes drain lines from the kitche nsinks, lavatory, and tub/shower to the gray wate rholding tank and a marine-type toilet which emptie sdirectly into a separate waste holding tank . Thedrainage system also includes vents which carry odors(caused by drain water and waste) out through theroof, while equalizing air pressure . The latter i snecessary to maintain a water barrier against odor sin the "P" traps and to ensure smooth flow andescape for your drainage system .

DRAIN CAR EUse clear water to clean exterior pipe surfaces .

DO NOT use harsh drain cleaner chemicals or solventsin drains. Drain cleanouts are installed at interval sto facilitate drain line cleaning or unclogging . Usea wrench to remove and replace drain cleanout plug .

TOILETJimmy installs either a Galaxy or Starlite mode l

Aqua Magic marine toilet. Each model has twopedals near the front base for flushing and addin gwater. To operate the toilet, step on the small peda lto add water to the bowl . When the desired amoun thas entered, release the pedal slowly . To flush, ste pon the large pedal until water swirls, then releasepedal slowly . Before initial use and after emptyingthe holding tank, flush the toilet . When the bow lis filled, pour in 8 ounces of Aqua-Kem concentrate,

then flush the toilet again . This will help to contro lodors .

CARE OF TOILET — Use Aqua Bowl Cleane ras directed. DO NOT use highly-concentrated o rhigh-acid household cleaners (NO SCOURIN GPOWDER) to clean the bowl . If the slid evalve does not move freely, apply silicone spray .

HOLDING TANKSA gray water holding tank is for kitchen sink ,

tub/shower and lavatory water ; a waste holding tan kis for the marine toilet . Each should be emptie dfrequently, always in a specified dumping station .Most campgrounds are equipped with dumpin gstations, often at each campsite ; many service station salso have waste dumping stations . Avoid having t oempty tanks too often by using restroom facilitie swhen available . You can prevent unnecessary accum-ulation of solids in the waste holding tank by no tputting facial tissues or similar items into the toilet .

EMPTYING HOLDING TANKS — Be certai nyour vehicle is level since emptying of holding tanksdepends on gravity . Remove the sewage drain hosefrom its storage container (Figure 8) . Remove the ca pfrom the termination outlet (Figure 9) and connectthe sewage drain hose. If you leave the drain hos econnected to the termination outlet when youare camped, DO NOT open the termination valveuntil you want to empty the holding tank . Thesystem is not like your plumbing at home wher ewaste is flushed directly into the sewer system .Instead, if the valve is left open only liquid wastemay drain out, causing solids to collect and harde nin the bottom of the holding tank .

To drain either holding tank, pull out the dum pvalve slide handle (Figure 9) . You can empty theleft-hand holding tank by opening only the dum pvalve handle on the left . To empty the right-han dholding tank, both dump valve handles must b eopen . Flush or pour about two gallons of wate rthrough the toilet when emptying the waste holdin gtank and drain again . This flushes the tank an dhelps clean the drain hose. Repeat as necessary .

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Follow the same procedure for a gray water holdin gtank, although a repeat flushing may not be neces-sary. When the tanks are empty, push in the dumpvalve handles until they seat . Remove the hose ,wash it and return it to the storage container . Replac etermination outlet cap .

LP GAS SYSTE MGENERAL

The Liquefied Petroleum (LP) Gas System i nyour unit furnishes fuel for hot water, heat, cooking ,and refrigeration . LP gas, a by-product of the petro-leum refining process, provides a portable, efficien tand inexpensive source of energy . It is stored in atank (Figure 10) in a compartment of your unit .Under pressure in the tank, the LP gas turns t ovapor ; it is the vapor which burns . Each tank has a20% liquid level gauge which allows space in th ebottle for vapor expansion . The high pressure of th evapor in the bottle is reduced in two stages through aregulator . The tank pressure will vary with tempera-ture and altitude, but may be 100 to 250 poundsper square inch or more . It is reduced to about12 psi in the first stage, then to about 6-1/4 ounce sin the second stage (the 6-1/4 ounces per square inc halso is expressed as 11 inches of water column) .The LP gas is propane or a blend of propane an dbutane, depending upon your locale .

The LP gas system is designed and built to rigi dstandards and tested before leaving the factory .Your GMC dealer also tests the system prior todelivery to you . Except for simple maintenanceand occasionally tightening a connection, you shoul dtake your unit to an authorized GMC dealer forLP gas problems . The LP tank should always b efilled by an authorized LP supplier .

NOTE: Jimmy Motor Homes is not responsiblefor personal injury or property damage resultingfrom improperly maintained LP gas appliance sand systems.

LP gas burns readily and with intense heat . With

proper care and maintenance, it is safe and efficient.However, there are certain characteristics of L Pgas of which you should be aware . In its natura lstate, LP gas is odorless, but an additive gives it adistinctive odor so that leaks may be readily detected .

WARNING: For your safety, if you smell gas :1. Open all windows2. DO NOT touch electrical switches3. Extinguish any open flam e4. Close Service valve5. Immediately call your gas supplie r

LP gas is heavier than air and tends to collec tin low pockets. As LP gas settles into any closedarea, it displaces air and thus could cause suffocatio nif not detected . It could also create a fire or explosio nhazard .

Before using any LP gas appliance, read th erespective manufacturer's instruction manual .

CLIMATE DIFFERENCE SThe appliances will not function if the LP gas

does not vaporize . Butane will not vaporize belo w32 degrees F.(the freezing point of water), bu tpropane will continue to vaporize down to 44 degree sbelow zero . Propane has become the main type o fLP gas used in RV's in recent years . Your LP supplie rwill have the correct type or blend for your locale .If your travels will take you into an area whereclimate differs, ask your LP dealer for his recom-mendations . The names of LP suppliers can be foun din the yellow pages of your telephone directory unde r"Gas-Liquefied Petroleum - Bottled & Bulk" . Manycampgrounds now have LP gas fill facilities, as d osome service stations .

To operate any LP gas appliance, the LP gastank's Service valve (Figure 10) must be OPEN .When first used, or after a refill, there may be som eair in the gas lines which will escape when you firs topen a range burner or similar LP gas valve . The ai rmay extinguish your match or igniter the first tim eor two, before you get ignition . Remember, too ,that when you close the tank's Service valve som eof the gas will remain in the lines. To completelybleed the lines of gas, CLOSE the tank's Servic evalve and light a range burner to use up the excess .When the flame burns out, turn the range burner OFF .

FILLING THE LP GAS TAN KBefore having an LP gas tank filled, be certai n

all burners and pilot lights are off .Drive your motor home to an authorized LP

supplier for filling (never remove the tank) . He wil lconnect the fill nozzle to the LP gas tank fill valve .The Service valve and the 20% liquid level gaug emust be open. When liquid appears at the liqui dlevel gauge, the tank is filled to its LP capacity .Close the Service valve and the 20% liquid leve lgauge. Do not use a wrench to tighten the Servicevalve or the 20% gauge ; they are designed to be closed

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leak-tight by hand . If you cannot hand-tightenproperly, the valve probably needs repair o rreplacement .

Because there may be some leakage of LP gaswhen the tank is being filled, we recommend thatyou drive at least a mile away from the LP gasdealer's before you relight any pilot lights or appli-ances . DO NOT relight pilots or appliances if thescent of LP gas is present. Open the windows anddoors and wait 30 minutes. If the odor is still present ,follow the instructions in the LP GAS LINE CHECKsection .

CAUTION: Avoid overfilling by insisting thatthe LP gas bottle never be filled beyond the20% liquid level. if the bottle is overfilled,have the LP gas dealer bleed out the excess.Overfilling does not allow sufficient spacefor the liquid to expand. This can produceexcessive pressure which can cause LP gasleaks, creating a potential fire or explosionhazard. DO NOT smoke, strike a match orignite a lighter when the LP gas bottle is beingfilled. A spark or flame could ignite fumes .Be certain all burner and pilot flames are ou tand the Service valve is closed when filling yourmotor home's gasoline tanks .

LP GAS LINE CHECKCheck the gas line connection at least after eac h

third re-fill and inspect other connections regularly ,at least every 30 days or 5,000 miles of travel . Tocheck, turn off all burners and pilot lights . Open al ldoors and windows . Open the LP gas bottle Servicevalve and use soapy water, a bubble solution o rapproved leak detector to test all line connections .Do not use products that contain ammonia o rchlorine. Bubbles indicate a leak . Tighten the con-nections with two open end wrenches until bubble sstop. If leak persists, contact your GMC dealer .

REGULATOR PRESSUR ECheck the LP gas regulator at the beginning of

each season, or whenever a problem is indicated .Correct line pressure is 11 inches of water column .Your GMC dealer or LP gas supplier can performthis check .

LP GAS TANK CAR EAfter each trip, inspect the LP gas tank . Sand

off traces of rust and apply a rust preventativ epaint. Always use a light color paint, which reflect sheat . When the LP gas system is not in use, th eService valve should be closed .

APPLIANCES AND ACCESSORIESRANGE, RANGE HOOD, OVE N

GENERAL — Your Jimmy motor home wil lhave a four-burner range and oven and a recesse dpower range hood . The range burners and oven are

LP gas appliances . You should read the manufac-turer's manual for complete details on the operatio nand care of the range, range hood and oven .

LIGHTING THE RANGE — Be certain the LPgas Service valve is OPEN . Light a match and hol dit close to the range burner, then turn the burner' scontrol knob to full ON . Air in the line may cause ablowing noise and may extinguish the match . Whenthe line is free of air, the burner will light readily .Adjust the burner flame with the control knob .

LIGHTING THE OVEN — Be certain the LP ga sService valve is OPEN. Depress and turn the ove ncontrol knob counterclockwise from PILOTS OF Fto OFF . Open the oven door and hold a lighte dmatch next to the constant pilot area . It is near therear of the oven compartment, just below the mai noven burner . Relight the pilot if the air in the lineextinguishes the flame . When the pilot remains lit ,adjust the oven control knob to the desired tempera-ture setting.

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CAUTION: When using the range burners oroven, open a window or vent . DO NOT userange and/or oven to heat the interior of yourunit. Failure to heed these cautions couldresult in asphyxiation.

BROILER — Your oven is equipped with abroiler . To use it, light the oven and set the contro lknob to "B" . Place the broiler pan in the area belowthe oven burner . Do not place meat too close to th eflame, because the fat may ignite . Use foil only a srecommended : Never cover the holes in the broilerpan or the air openings in the oven bottom with foil .Always remove the broiler pan as soon as you hav efinished broiling . If the pan is not removed and th eoven is used, the grease may bake onto the surface sor it may ignite .

RANGE HOOD — Your unit will have a 12-vol tpower range hood . The power range hood has a fa nand a light, each controlled by a switch on thebottom of the hood . Turn fan ON to draw smokeand cooking fumes out of the unit .

CARE OF RANGE AND OVEN — Allow th erange top to cool, then clean it with hot, soap ywater. Use a damp cloth to clean chrome surfaces .Grease splatters, which may bake onto the surfaces ,should be wiped off before they have time to harden .Use chrome polish to remove stubborn stains . Use atoothpick to clean clogged burner orifices . DO NOTuse metal objects, such as an ice pick or wire tounclog burners . They may distort the opening andadversely affect burner operation .

Clean the oven with commercial cleaner afte reach trip, or as necessary. DO NOT apply cleanerto aluminum gas tubing, thermostat sensing bul bor electrical components .

CARE OF RANGE HOOD — For metal surfaces ,use the same procedure as for the range top . Cleanthe plastic light cover by removing and washing it .To clean the filter, push slot located in center fron tof screen and pull down . If not greasy, simply tapthe filter to shake out the dirt . If the filter is greasy ,run hot, soapy water over it until grease dissolves .Allow the filter to drain and dry then replace bypositioning the flanges and push into place . Cleanfan and motor surfaces frequently to remove grease .

MICROWAVE OVEN — The optional microwav eoven is a 120-volt appliance used to cook, defrost

or simmer foods in less time than other cookin gmethods. The control panel has a timing device ,a defrost switch and a menu guide . When the doo ris opened, the interior light will automaticall yswitch on .

To cook, the defrost/5 switch must be OF Funless otherwise recommended . Turn the timer t othe recommended time (if you are cooking for lessthan one minute, turn the timer past one and the nback down) . Close the door to begin cooking . Theblower will start and warm air will be exhauste dthrough the top of the oven . If you open the doo rwhile cooking, the blower and timer will shut off .When you close the door, both will resume . Whenthe cooking time is reached, the oven blower an dlight will turn off .

To defrost, push the defrost/5 switch ON . Setthe timer according to recommendations. Put thefrozen food inside and close the door .

To simmer, the defrost/5 switch must be ON .Follow the instructions listed in your cookbook .

CAUTION: Popping corn is not recommendedas a use of the oven . Any excessive overcookingof food may cause the food to ignite. Be surethe timer is set at zero when the oven is no tin use.

CARE OF MICROWAVE OVEN — Clean theoutside and inside with a soft cloth, mild detergen tand warm water . Thoroughly wipe the top, sides,shelf and back walls of the inside . Rinse well . Wip espills off the inside every time you use the oven .To replace oven bulb, unplug the oven . Loosen thescrew on the rear access panel and open . Use a25-watt "bayonet base" bulb. Fasten the rear pane land plug the oven in .

WATER HEATE RGENERAL — The water heater (Figure 11 )

is an LP gas appliance capable of heating 6 gallons o fwater to a pre-set temperature . It will fill automa-

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tically either from the fresh water tank or when th esystem is connected to a "city" water faucet . Whe nfilling the fresh water tank, open a hot water fauce tbriefly — with the pump switch ON — to allow th ewater heater to fill .

The ignition switch for the water heater is unde rthe sink on the inside of the cabinet frame . Tolight, press the lower portion of the switch . A lightwill come on if there has been no ignition . Pressthe upper portion of the switch and wait 30 seconds ,then press the lower portion again .

NOTE: if after attempting to ignite the wate rheater 5 times, the non-ignition light continuesto come on, contact your GMC dealer.

BURNER ADJUSTMENT — Loosen the setscrew which holds the air shutter in place . Slidethe main burner air shutter to the right until th eflame has a yellow tip. Slowly slide the shutter tothe left until the yellow tip disappears. Tighten setscrew .

DRAINING — Open the drain cock . When thewater heater tank is empty, close the drain cock .

REFRIGERATORGENERAL — When you park your vehicle ,

even for a relatively short period, the refrigerato rmust be level since it functions on the gravity flo wof chemicals. (If you must stop on an uneven site ,turn the refrigerator control to zero .) Use a level onthe freezer compartment floor to check levelness .Whenever possible, park the vehicle so the refrigerato rside will be opposite the sun . Your refrigerator i spowered by LP gas, 120-volt or 12-volt electricity .The control panel is located inside the refrigerato rdoor. Before starting on a trip, use the Shorelin econnection to cool the refrigerator the night before .

Keep items to be stored in your RV refrigerator i nyour home refrigerator or freezer until you are read yto leave . This will reduce the cooling load on you rRV refrigerator and help keep perishable foodsfresh longer . Always store food in sealable container sor suitable wrapping . When traveling, switch to12-volt electrical operation . Use door latch durin gtravel .

LP GAS OPERATION — Pull the OFF/12V /ELEC/GAS selector outward and turn it counter -clockwise to GAS. Pull the valve button out whil epushing lighter button in . Repeat this until ignitio nis observed through the reflector . Turn the gasthermostat to the highest number on the dial . Late radjust temperature to meet your cooling requirements .

ELECTRIC OPERATION — The refrigerato roperates on 12-volt or 120-volt electricity . Therefrigerator is the only 12-volt appliance whic hdoes not draw power from the converter . Evenwith the Shoreline connected the refrigerator' sonly source of 12-volt power is the auxiliary battery .When parked at a campsite, switch to LP gas or t o120-volt electricity to conserve your battery . Makecertain the refrigerator power cord, reached throughthe exterior access door, is plugged into the 120-vol treceptacle, located in the outside compartment .Be sure the breaker is ON .

Rotate the OFF/12V/ELEC/GAS selector to th esource of power you want, either 12V or ELE C(120-volt) . Turn the electric thermostat to thehighest number on the dial . Later adjust temperatureto meet your cooling requirements .

CARE OF REFRIGERATOR — Remove foo dand ice after each trip . Clean interior with war mwater and liquid dishsoap . Wipe dry with soft, drycloth. DO NOT use abrasive cleaning material ; it

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will scratch interior surfaces . Prop the door openduring periods of nonuse .

To defrost refrigerator freezer, remove frozenfood and ice . Turn off the thermostat . Place a pa nof hot water inside the compartment to speed upthe defrosting process . Dry the interior with aclean cloth .

FURNAC EYour motor home is heated through a duc t

system by an LP gas furnace . The furnace is con-trolled by a thermostat .

NOTE: It is important to remember that al-though the furnace's heat source is LP gas, theblower operates on 12-volt electricity. DO NO Toperate the furnace for prolonged periodswithout a 12-volt power source. You couldrun down your RV battery.

FURNACE IGNITION — When lighting the fur-nace, you must be certain the LP gas tank's Servic evalve is OPEN and the furnace LP gas valve is com-pletely open .

Set your wall thermostat to the desired tempera-ture. If the furnace does not light within 15 seconds ,return the thermostat to OFF and wait 2 minutes .The furnace should light after repeating the proce-dure two or three times .

NOTE: If the furnace does not light after thethird attempt, turn the thermostat OFF orclose the furnace LP gas valve and contac tyour GMC dealer. DO NOT attempt to repairor adjust the furnace yourself.

CARE OF FURNACE — The furnace requiresonly routine cleaning . Soot, which may form on

the inside of the combustion chamber, may b eremoved with a vacuum sweeper. Check the furnaceInlet/Exhaust Cover (Figure 12) on the outside o fthe unit periodically to be certain it is free of object swhich might block the openings .

NOTE: Portable fuel-burning heating appliancesshould not be used for comfort heating in theliving area of your Jimmy unit.

VACUUM SWEEPE RThe vacuum sweeper is a 120-volt appliance . To

use, lift the inlet lid and connect the hose. Thesystem automatically activates when the lid is lifted ,and turns off when the lid is closed .

FOOD CENTER BLENDE RThe optional food center blender operates on

120-volt electricity. It consists of a power unit ,six-speed control and blender .

Place the blender into the blender receptacle .Turn clockwise to lock into place . Place food intothe blender . NEVER operate the blender unless thelid is firmly in place . Turn the control dial to thedesired speed .

Your food center can also mix, shred, grind orslice food with additional attachments which ar eavailable from a Nutone food center dealer.

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ROOF AIR CONDITIONE RGENERAL — If you did not order the optiona l

roof air conditioner at the time of purchase, you runit is wired so that one can be added. Just orderit from your GMC dealer . The roof air conditionerwill operate ONLY on 120-volt electricity .

CONTROLS — The roof air conditioner is con -trolled by a panel on the portion of the applianc ewhich is attached to the ceiling inside your unit .The panel consists of controls for cooling air recir-culation, air flow and distribution .

To cool, set the blower switch to the desiredfan speed and turn the temperature control dial t othe desired temperature .

To recirculate the air, set the blower switch tothe desired speed .

The air flow may be adjusted by moving the ai rflow control to FRONT or REAR . Adjust the louverson each side of the air conditioner to obtain thedesired amount of air circulation .

CARE OF AIR CONDITIONER — Remove andclean the filter at least once every two weeks if i tis used extensively . Wash filter in soap and warmwater. Let filter dry before installing . DO NOToperate the air conditioner for extended period swithout a filter .

AM/FM/MPX STEREO RADIO AND 8-TRAC KTAPE PLAYE R

The tape player is equipped with an automatichead cleaner . Occasionally you will have to cleanoxide off the tape playback gear, capstan shaft andthe automatic track selector . To activate the capstan ,depress the switch (located next to the capstan )with the eraser end of a pencil . Use a cotton swab,moistened with isopropyl alcohol to clean the play-back head, capstan shaft and the automatic trac kselector .

CAUTION: DO NOT use carbon tetrachlorideto clean components of the tape player.

TV ANTENN AIf you plan to use a television set in your Jimmy

unit, an optional antenna will improve your recep-tion. A coaxial connection for the antenna cabl efrom your TV set, and a switch which turns on th eamplifying system, are mounted on a wall plate .A light indicates when the power outlet switc his on . The plate also has a 12-volt receptacle for TVsets especially designed for that type of energy .

Simply turn the antenna crank handle in the U Pdirection until some resistance is felt . Pull downthe rotating knob to disengage it from the ceilingplate and turn it until you find the best sound an dsignal .

Always lower the antenna before moving yourunit . Turn the rotating knob so that its pointe rlines up with the ceiling plate pointer . Turn cran khandle in DOWN direction until some resistanceis felt . Turn off the power switch .

DIGITAL CLOC KA dashboard-mounted digital clock is optiona l

on all models . To set the clock, obtain the correc ttime from an accurate source, such as a telephon etime service, and use a watch with a sweep secon dhand to record the exact time of the tone . Inser ta ballpoint pen or similar object into the left hole onthe front of the clock to adjust the hour indicator .Remove the pen when the correct hour appears .Insert the pen into the right hole to adjust the minut eindicator, removing the pen when the precedin gminute appears . Set the correct time by re-insertin gthe pen into the right hole as the second hand of th ewatch reaches the exact time of the tone .

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MAINTENANC E

GENERALRecreational vehicle owners are noted for th e

pride they take in the appearance of their units .Proper maintenance will do more than keep yourJimmy motor home looking nice, however . It canhelp ensure trouble-free operation and maximu mefficiency of the various appliances and components .Failure to properly maintain the vehicle or its com-ponents also may constitute a breach in yourwarranty obligations. See the various manufacturer' smanuals for specific maintenance instructions .

EXTERIO RThe acrylic finish on your motor home shoul d

be washed frequently with lukewarm or cold water .DO NOT use hot water or wash in the direct rays o fthe sun. DO NOT use strong soap or chemical deter -gents. All cleaning agents should be promptly flushedfrom the surface and not allowed to dry on th efinish . Use a cleaner which has been approved fo racrylic finishes to remove oil, road tar, tree sap ,bird droppings, or other foreign materials fromyour motor home .

Your GMC dealer can furnish several polishes an dcleaners which you can use to help maintain theoriginal finish appearance and durability .

Bright metal parts usually need only washin gwith water to maintain luster . However, chrom epolish may be used on chrome or stainless steel .Never use auto or chrome polish on aluminum trim .A coating of wax is recommended for all brightmetal parts .

UNDERBODYCorrosive materials used for ice and snow remova l

and dust control should not be allowed to accumulat eunder the body. These materials can result in rustin gand deterioration of underbody components . Atleast once each year, preferably after a winter' sexposure, these corrosive materials should b eremoved by flushing the underbody with plain water .

AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMSee the Chassis and Body Operating Manua l

for details on service and maintenance of the moto rhome's automotive system . The engine cover can

be removed by pulling back the carpet near thecover's base, lifting the bolt rings and removingthe two bolts . To replace the cover, insert frontedge into the retaining lip . Place board on frame andfasten both retaining bolts .

CAUTION: The interior engine access covermust be properly sealed to prevent engin eexhaust from entering the vehicle. Make certainthat carpeting or other materials do not interferewith the installation of the access cover.

STORAG EGENERA L

You should perform the following procedure sif you will not be using your unit for an extende dperiod .

LP GAS SYSTE MClose the LP gas Service valve . Extinguish al l

pilots and close all LP gas valves . Light a range burnerto consume any gas remaining in the lines . Whenthe flame burns out, turn the range burner OFF .

WATER TAN KTurn ON water pump . Open all water faucets .

Open the water tank drain valve and the hot and col dwater line drain valves. Water line drain valves areinside, near the water tank . Drain the water heater .When the tank is empty, close all faucets and drai nvalves .

WATER PUM PWhen the water tank is empty, run the water

pump with the intake and the outlet hoses discon-nected for about 1 minute or until all water i sexpelled. If possible, connect an air hose to one ofthe hose connections and blow air through the pipesto clear them of water . Re-connect hoses .

FURNAC ETo shutdown the furnace for storage, turn OF F

the LP gas valve and the thermostat .

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ELECTRICAL SYSTE MTurn off all circuit breakers at the service box .

EXTERIORStore your unit in a garage or other shelter ,

if possible, or cover with a tarpaulin or plastic .

INTERIORClose and secure all doors and windows. Open

a roof vent or window slightly to allow circulation,but be certain interior damage does not occur duringinclement weather .

WINTERIZATIO N

GENERALYou should winterize the fresh water system,

drains and toilet before storing your unit .

FRESH WATER SYSTEMPour 6 gallons of non-toxic, plastic pipe anti -

freeze into the gravity water fill . Close all sink andbathtub drains with plugs .

Briefly open all faucets and water heater drai ncock and turn pump on .

Allow anti-freeze solution to circulate unti lit comes out of the faucets and water heater draincock . Close all faucets and drain cock . The waterpump will stop pumping automatically but you mus tturn the pump switch off .

Be sure to flush toilet until anti-freeze is presen tin bowl .

After circulating the anti-freeze through th efresh water system, remove drain plugs to allo wsolution to circulate through the drain system .Dump an additional 2 cups of anti-freeze into eachdrain .

CAUTION: DO NOT use automotive-typ eanti-freeze in the fresh water system; it ispoisonous .

AQUA MAGIC TOILE TTurn the flush knob or step on the large peda l

and insert a round object, such as a soft drink bottle ,into the bowl outlet of the toilet . Slowly releasethe knob or pedal until the blade holds the objectin place . This will prevent any water residue fro mbeing trapped inside the bowl where it could freeze .Leave the object in place all winter .

FIRE SAFETY

Prevention is the best form of fire safety . Followthe instructions previously listed for the care, main-tenance and operation of the various appliance sin your motor home . Make certain everyone in you rparty is familiar with emergency features of th eunit, the locations of exits and the location and

operation of fire extinguishers. A chemical fir eextinguisher has been furnished with your unit .

Follow the same rules of prevention that youwould at home . DO NOT smoke in bed. DO NOToverload the electrical wiring . DO NOT use matches ,candles or lighters to look into dark closets ordrawers. DO NOT leave food cooking untended.DO NOT permit children to play with the control sof LP gas or electrical appliances . DO NOT stor eflammable liquids inside your unit .

If a fire does start, get all members of you rparty outside. If it is a small fire, use the fire extin-guisher . If the fire cannot be extinguished quickly ,GET OUT. Close the LP gas Service valve and movea safe distance from the unit . Call the fire depart-ment. DO NOT use water on the fire and DO NOTre-enter the unit until officials declare it safe to do so .

EMERGENCY EXITSEGRESS WINDOW — An Emergency Egres s

window at the rear has been provided to aid i nevacuating the motor home . To open, jerk the rin gat the top of the window. This will pull the rubbe rretainer from the window, allowing the windo wto fall outward .

SLIDING WINDOW — Sliding windows, whic hcan be easily opened, also may be used as an emer-gency exit . Press upward on the bottom of th ewindow latch, then slide window open .

VISITING CANADA OR MEXICOGENERAL

Passports or visas are not required for entr y

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into CANADA or MEXICO . However, tourist card sare necessary for MEXICO if you will be stayingmore than 72 hours or travel farther than 40 mile sfrom the border . Cards can be obtained at the portof entry or from a Mexican consulate . You shoul dcarry your birth certificate, voter's registration card ,baptismal certificate or similar proof of identit ywhen entering either country . Naturalized U .S .citizens should carry their naturalization papersor other proof of citizenship . Persons under 1 8years of age should carry a notarized letter fromtheir parents or guardians giving them permissio nto travel in CANADA or MEXICO .

' The information in this section is general i nnature and subject to change by the Canadian o rMexican government. For specific information ,including rules for re-entering the U .S ., as well aspoints of interest and campsites, contact the consu-late nearest the point at which you plan to ente rthe country .

VEHICLESNo special driver's license or permit is necessar y

in either country, but renew your license if it has o rwill expire during the trip . Proof of vehicle ownershi pis required at the border. If you are using someon eelse's unit, you should have a notarized letter author-izing its use . MEXICO requires a vehicle permit fo revery self-propelled vehicle . The permit can onl ybe obtained from Mexican customs (Auduana) office supon presentation of tourist card, vehicle registration ,and title or notarized statement from owner .

CANADA requires a Canadian Non-Residentia lInterprovincial Motor Vehicle Liability Insuranc ecard, which is only available from U .S. agents . Al lprovinces in CANADA require evidence of financia lresponsibility if visitors are involved in an accident .Limits vary from province to province . Contactyour insurance agent for details . Your insurancepolicy is NOT valid in MEXICO . Temporary insur-ance must be purchased from Mexican companie swhose offices are located near the border .

CB RADI OCB radio operation in CANADA requires a

temporary license which can be obtained by writin gRegional Director, Telecommunications Regulatio nBranch, Department of Communications, 20t hFloor, 2085 Union Ave ., Montreal, Quebec H3A2C3, Canada. MEXICO currently prohibits the useof CB radios .

HUNTING AND FISHIN GEach province has its own laws and licens e

requirements . You must provide a written descriptio nand the serial number of each gun at the border .Revolvers, pistols and fully-automatic firearm sare prohibited in CANADA . A license must beobtained from the province in which you intend tohunt or fish . Further information can be obtainedby writing the Department of Lands and Forests,

Wildlife Branch, in the province you intend to visit .Hunting and fishing laws in MEXICO are extremel ycomplicated . Request further information fro mSecretaria de Communicaciones, Estados Unido sMexicanos, Mexico D F .

DOGS AND CAT SCANADA requires a certificate, signed by a

licensed veterinarian in the U .S . or CANADA ,attesting that a dog has been vaccinated for rabie sin the past 12 months . The certificate must contai na description of the dog and date of vaccination .Puppies under 3 months old need no certificate .There is no restriction on the entry of healthy cats .

A certificate, signed by a licensed veterinarian,describing the pet and attesting that it has had arabies shot in the past 6 months, is required i nMEXICO . A fee is charged for the required verifi-cation of the certificate by a Mexican consulate .

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SPECIFICATIONS

CAPACITIE S

12 VDC LIGHT BULB S

FUSES

Water Pump

15-amp. Slo Blo12 VDC Circuits

15-amp. Slo Bl o

ADDITIONAL ALLOWANCE FOR EXTERIOR HEIGHT

If your Motor Home is equipped with optional roof mounted air conditioner(s), add 1'-1" to the heigh tdimension given in the Chassis and Body Operating Manual — "Specifications" section .

NOTE: See the Chassis and Body Operating Manual — "Specifications" section for further information .

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APPLIANCE IDENTIFICATION FOR M

Should your unit or one of the appliances require warranty service, you will have to identify the manufacturer ,model designator and serial number . Fill in this form as soon as possible . It will help you meet our identificatio nrequirement . Depending on your unit, certain items listed below may not be offered as either optional o rstandard . Most of this information can be found on the Recreational Vehicle Data Card attached to the insid eof one of the kitchen cabinet doors .

EQUIPMEN T

Motor HomeChassi s

Body and Interio r

Furnace

Range and Oven

Converte r

Refrigerator

Water Pum p

Water Heate r

Roof Air Conditioner(s)

Generator

Antenna

Toile t

Ignition Key

Door Key

Exterior Storag eCompartment Key s

Micro Wav e

MISCELLANEOUS — See the advertising brochure for the exterior dimensions and weight ratings which pertai nto your unit .

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VEHICLES SHOWN ARE FOR ILLUSTRATION PURPOSES ONLY ; SOME ITEMSSHOWN ARE OPTIONAL OR MAY NOT BE AVAILABLE ON CERTAIN MODELS .

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ROOF AIR CONDITIONE R(OPTIONAL )

ROOF AIR CONDITIONE R(OPTIONAL)

REFRIGERATO RVENT

SEWER VENT

POWER ROO FVENT

SEWER VENT

LUGGAGE RAC K(OPTIONAL)

SHORELIN EFIGURE 2

LADDER (OPTIONAL )

SEWAGE DRAIN HOS EFIGURE 8

CITY WATE RFIGURE 7 TERMINATION OUTLE T

FIGURE 9

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Welcome to the world of luxurious, but practical transportation . As a Jimmy owner ,you join an exclusive group of satisfied GMC travelers .

Jimmy offers you the thing you want most : quality. Quality supported by a nation -wide dealer network . Your Jimmy Owner Registration Card is your guarantee tofast one-stop service — for everything .

Your authorized Jimmy dealer can provide you with service on your GMC chassi sas well as the Jimmy body .

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