Starting And Stopping Diesel Engine; Engine Block Heater - Diesel Engine; Engine Service Access Grille - Rear - Winnebago Itasca Ellipse Owner's Manual

STARTING AND STOPPING
DIESEL ENGINE
–If Equipped
Refer to the chassis manual in your InfoCase
for the manufacturer's recommendations on
starting and stopping the engine.
See also "Engine Block Heater" in this
section.
Do not attempt to start the vehicle by hot-
wiring.
Idling Diesel Engine
NOTICE
Do not operate engine at low idle for long
periods with engine coolant temperature
below the minimum specification in your
diesel engine manual. This can result in
the following:
• Fuel dilution of the lubricating oil
• Carbon build up in the cylinder
• Cylinder head valve sticking
Reduced performance
See also "Idle Speed Control" elsewhere in
this section.
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER –
DIESEL ENGINE
–If Equipped
Your diesel engine is equipped with an engine
coolant heater to assist starting in freezing
temperatures. The power cord is located in the
rear cargo compartment on the driver side of the
DRIVING YOUR MOTOR HOME
coach. When plugged into the receptacle, the
heater is connected to both the shoreline and the
auxiliary generator, so a separate extension cord
is not needed. The power switch is a standard
household light switch located near the
®
OnePlace Systems Monitor Panel.
Diesel Engine Heater Switch
-Typical View
REMEMBER! Turn the engine heater switch
off after starting the engine. The heater will keep
operating for as long as it is supplied with
electricity. If the switch is left on, the engine
heater will come on each time you hook up the
shoreline cord or start the generator.
ENGINE SERVICE ACCESS
GRILLE – REAR
The diesel engine is located behind the grille
panel at the rear of the vehicle.
Release the latches near the ends of the grille
panel and swing it upward.
Lift latches and swing grille upward
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