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On The Road
maximum cooling is required. High speed fan
noise can sometimes be misinterpreted as
transmission slippage. This is not the case. This
fan noise indicates that the fan is doing what it
is supposed to do. This noise is not a defect in
the fan or the transmission.
EXHAUST SYSTEM HEAT
Your motor home engine has been designed to
conform to Federal and State emission require-
ments. To meet these requirements, engine operat-
ing temperatures are high. As a result, the engine,
transmission and exhaust systems radiate heat.
Heat shields are built into your motor home to
protect wiring and other components from pos-
sible heat damage caused by the exhaust system.
Do not remove these shields, modify the exhaust
system, or add additional equipment, such as
wiring, plumbing, or other components, which
may be effected by exhaust system heat.
ENGINE TEMPERATURE GAUGES
Engine temperature gauges typically have been
calibrated to indicate a midrange reading as the
"normal" operating temperature. As a motor
home owner, be aware that the gauge is intended
to provide a warning of any rapid change in
engine coolant temperature from the "nOlmal"
reading of the gauge rather than an absolute
temperature reading.
CARBON MONOXIDE SAFETY
PRECAUTIONS
Carbon monoxide is a colorless, tasteless, odorless
gas. It is a by-product of the buming of fossil fuels
(gasoline, LP gas, diesel fuel, etc.). The chassis
and generator engines, furnaces, water heater, LP
gas refrigerator and range in your motor home pro-
duce it constantly while they are operating.
CAR·
BON MONOXIDE IS DEADLY. Please read and
understand the foJlowing precautions to protect
yourself and others from the effects of carbon
monoxide poisoning.
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Beware of the symptoms of exhaust gas (carbon
monoxide) poisoning:
Dizziness
Vomiting
Nausea
Muscular twitching
Intense headache
Throbbing in temples
Weakness and sleepiness
Inability to think clearly
A
WARNING
Do not under any circumstances operate any engine
or the cooking stove or range while sleeping. You would
not be able to monitor outsider conditions to assure
that engine exhaust does not enter the interior, and you
would not be alert to exhaust odors or symptoms of
carbon monoxide pOisoning.
A
WARNING
Exhaust gases are deadly. Do not block the tailpipes,
or exhaust ports, or situate the vehicle in a place
where the exhaust gases have any possibility of accu-
mulating either outSide, underneath, or inside your
vehicle or any nearby vehicles. Outside air move-
ments can carry exhaust gases inside the vehicle
through windows or other openings remote from the
exhaust outlet. Operate the engine(s), carbon mon-
oxide-producing systems or components only when
safe dispersion of exhaust gases can be assured.
Monitor outside conditions to be sure that exhaust
continues to be dispersed safely.
If you or others experience any of these symp-
toms, get out into fresh air immediately. If
symptoms persist, seek medical attention. Shut
down the unit and do not operate it until it has
been inspected and repaired.
Carbon Monoxide Detector/Alarm
Your motor home is equipped with a carbon
monoxide (CO) detector/alarm.
If the detector/alarm sounds, it is an indication
that unacceptable levels of carbon monoxide gas
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