Fleetwood 1998 American Tradition Owner's Manual page 60

The engine is equipped with a block heater to aid in cold-
weather starting. Plug-in connections for the engine block
heater are located in the electrical shore cord compartment.
Engine oil pressure must be indicated on the gauge within 15
seconds after starting.
When starting a cold engine, increase the engine speed (RPM)
slowly to be sure adequate lubrication is available to the
bearings and to allow the oil pressure to stabilize.
Idle the engine 3 to 5 minutes at 1000 RPM before operating
with a load. Check the oil pressure indicator( s), temperature
indicator(s), and other gauges often to make sure they are
operating correctly.
The motor home will not move until the air brakes and sus-
pension systems are sufficiently full of air. Normal brake
system air pressure is 90-120 psi.
Normal Shut Down Procedure:
1. Shift transmission into NEUTRAL.
2. Pull out on the Parking Brake knob to engage the parking
brake.
3. Let engine idle for a minimum of 3 minutes for proper cool
down. Increase this time if there has been extended hot
weather running.
See the Chassis OW/ler's Manllal for details on engine opera-
tion and maintenance .
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NOTE
See the cold weather
starting instructions in-
cluded in the Chassis
Owner's Manual.
CAUTION
To prevent damage to
the starter, do not en-
gage the starting motor
for more than 30 sec-
onds. Wait two minutes
between each attempt to
start.
WARNING
The transmission does
not have a "PARK" posi-
tion. Place transmission
in neutral (N) and setthe
parking brake when
parking the motor home.
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AMERicAN TRAdiTioN - CopYRiqHT 1997, FIEETlVood ENTERPRiSES, INC. All RiqHTs RESERVEd.