Fleetwood 1997 Discovery Owner's Manual page 56

Normal Starting Procedure:
1. Shift transmission to NEUTRAL.
2.
Turn ignition switch to the right until the engine starts.
The engine is equipped with a block heater to aid in cold-
weather starting. It is controlled by a 120-volt switch located
in the bedroom. The block heater cord is plugged into a
receptacle controlled by the switch. The receptacle can be
energized by plugging the 30 amp cord to a shore power
source.
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER
An engine block heater can be used to warm engine coolant
which will improve starting, provide for faster engine warm-
up, and result in quicker response from heater-defroster
system. It is recommended for use when ever outside tempera-
ture is below 32'F (O'C).
For best results, heater should be plugged in prior to starting
for pedod of time indicated in chart.
NOTE: Times listed are minimum times. It will not hal7n
block heater or engine to leave it plugged in longer
than times stated.
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER USAGE
Viscosity Time Battery
Tempemture
Grade Oil
Used
Capacity
Above 32°F
15W40 or Not Standard
(Above DOC)
20W40 needed
32" to 14°F
15W40 or 2-3 Hours Standard
(0 to _10°C)
20W40
14° to _10°F
IOW30
8 Hours or
Extra Capacity
(_10° to -23°C)
Overnight Suggested
Below _10°F
Synthetic 8 Hours or Extra Capacity
(Below -23°C)
Oil Overnight Required
Engine oil pressure must be indicated on the gauge within 15
seconds after starting.
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NOTE
See the cold weather
starting instructions in-
cluded in the Owner's
Information Package.
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.
CAUTION
The parking brake will
not disengage until air
pressure has reached 60
psi.
WARNING
The transmission does
not have a "PARK" posi-
lion. Place transmission
in neutral (N) and set the
parking brake when
parking the motor home.
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DiSCOVERY - CopYRiqlfT 1996, FlEETWood ENTERPRisES, INC. All RiqlfTS RESERVEd.