Starting And Operating Vehicle; Engine Exhaust Gas Caution - GMC 1977 motorhome Operating Manual

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STARTING AND OPERATING VEHICLE
WE EXHAUST GAS CA
(CARBON MONOXIDE) .
Avoid inhaling exhaust gases because they contain
tats-,
which by itself is colorless
and odorless .
Carbon rrrmoxida is a
gas that tan cause unconsciousness and is patent
ly let
s
If,- at any time, you suspect that exhaust fumes are errferin,% the Motor-
ho
from any source have the cause determined and
ected
Va*p
as possible . ff
you must drive before the cause is correete4 c
drive oely
%o ¬tlii
AU except two rear
windows FUi_LY
opon and heating
or coolfng M
adjustecl fair
a itnuto ventilation (see below) .
The best protection o"inst carbon monoxide entry into *e v
is a properly maintained ertgitre exhaust system, body and body wren*il
system : ft is
aided that the exhaust
syst"-and .b
- : ice,
by
a competent_ ttrte anic :_
1!
Each
time
the -vehicle is raised for lubritttt on & :oil
" Whenever a change is noticed in the sound, an -
ri
the
exhaust.
system .
*Whenever the exhaust
damogied .
See your M*intenance Schedule folder for inspection prvceJure.
To *Uow proper operation of the vehicle's ventilation systeM
inlet grille clear
of
snow, leaves, +sr othw obstructions at all tirros .
OCCUPYING A PARK
VIl " IICtE WITH ENGINE RUNNING
TEND'
PERIOD Of TIME IS NOT RfCOMM
DED.
Do not run engine in conftned areas such as garages any me" tfran
dad to - mavo vehicle in or out of area. W"n
veFriclis
Is
s` - - r`n
an
UNC0NfFNED- area_ with the engine running for assy
more-
`
at
period of time, adjust heating - or cooling system to farce out - 3 40- 04 lrto
the vehicle as follows :
Scat
fqn to
medium or high speed, upper control
--lev* to-
a
except - "(W+,"
The two -rear
vri3tdov s
skcsu`Id be closed while driving to asro d drsvcri
roots exlvtrust gases irf-the vehicle through thosit
ei"rinvgs.
Its pchtU
iron; it is -mcomomod" that rv*f vends! be closed while- elt ving : - If, for
some reason,
.o rear
witr4ow or
roof v"t -
moat
rern*im-
for a petiod
while driving, or electrical wiring or other cable connections to a trailer
must
pass
through the
seal
between
them
and
the body, the following
precautions should be observed .
" Close all windows.
" Adjust heating or cooling system to force outside air into the yehicie as
described above but with fan set at high speed,
" Air vents in or under the instrument panel should be fully open .
It is important that the inside engine cover be properly seated to
prevent
possible leakage of exhaust fumes into the vehicle through this opening.
See "LIVING AREA FACILITIES CAUTION (CARBON MONOXIDE)" on
page 33 .

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