Chassis Information - Monaco DIPLOMAT 2004 Owner's Manual

CHASSIS - INTRODUCTION.........................................359
AIR SUPPLY SYSTEM .................................................360
Air Governor..........................................................361
Air Storage Tanks Remote Drains...........................361
Air Charging System (External) ..............................362
Air Coupler ............................................................363
BRAKE SYSTEMS........................................................364
Air Brakes .............................................................364
Park & Emergency Brake Systems.........................365
Brake Adjustment/Slack Adjuster ...........................366
Brake Systems - Back-Up .....................................366
EXHAUST BRAKE ........................................................367
Maintenance..........................................................368
AIR DRYER .................................................................369
Desiccant Cartridge ...............................................371
Desiccant-Type Air Dryer .......................................372
Air Dryer Cycle ......................................................372
AIR SPRINGS..............................................................373
Air Bag Inspections - Checklist ..............................373
RIDE HEIGHT VALVES.................................................374
ABS/ATC SYSTEM (ANTI-LOCK BRAKES) ...................376
Automatic Traction Control System ........................379
FRONT AXLE...............................................................380
Steering System ....................................................380
Alignment Specifications .......................................381
Steering Components ............................................384
Steering Column....................................................385
Drag Link ..............................................................385
Center Link............................................................386
Steering Spindles...................................................386
Control Arm Bushings ...........................................386
Front Brakes ..........................................................387
DRIVE AXLE & DRIVE SHAFT .....................................387
Lubrication Maintenance........................................389
U-Joint Angles, Phasing & Driveline Balance..........391
SHOCK ABSORBER .....................................................392
LEVELING SYSTEM - HYDRAULIC LEVELING .............392
Manual Leveling System........................................393
Retracting Leveling Jacks ......................................394

Chassis Information

Manual Retract Valve .............................................394
Maintenance..........................................................395
ENGINE - GENERAL INFORMATION ............................395
STARTING PROCEDURE ..............................................398
Normal Starting .....................................................398
Cold Weather Starting............................................398
OIL RECOMMENDATIONS ...........................................399
Routine Oil Maintenance .......................................401
Cold Weather - Oil .................................................402
ENGINE SHUTDOWN...................................................402
Extended Engine Shutdown....................................403
TRANSMISSION - SHIFT SELECTOR...........................403
Transmission Check Light......................................405
Periodic Inspections ..............................................406
TRANSMISSION LUBRICATING FLUID ........................408
Fluid Levels - Cold Check ......................................409
Fluid Levels - Hot Checks ......................................410
COOLANT SYSTEM .....................................................410
Coolant .................................................................412
Coolant Additive (SCA) ..........................................414
Maintenance Procedures .......................................415
CHARGE AIR COOLER.................................................417
FUEL SYSTEM ............................................................418
Fuel Sender ...........................................................419
Fuel Filters.............................................................421
Fuel Line & Hoses .................................................422
HYDRAULIC SYSTEM..................................................422
Hydraulic Reservoir ...............................................422
Hydraulic Filter ......................................................423
AIR INTAKE & CHARGE AIR SYSTEM .........................424
Air Filter Minder .....................................................424
Changing Air Filter .................................................425
PARTS - COMMON SOLENOIDS & SENDERS..............426
LUBRICATION CHART .................................................428
SPECIFICATIONS - DIMENSIONS CHART...................430
CHART FILTER & BELTS .............................................431
METRIC/U.S. CONVERSION CHART ............................432
MAINTENANCE RECORD .............................................433
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