Engine Access - Winnebago Suncruiser 1999 Owner's Manual

ENGINE ACCESS - Chevy or Ford
Chassis
HOOD
Insert the tamper-resistant hood key into the
hood locks and turn them to the right (clockwise)
to unlock the hood.
Swing the hood outward and down. Do not let
hood drop.
To close the hood, lift and swing inward. Turn
key locks to the left (counterclockwise) to lock
hood closed.
With the hood open, the engine oil dipstick,
oil fill, radiator fill, power steering reservoir and
windshield washer reservoir are accessible.
ENGINE COVER (Chevy or Ford Chassis)
• Insert the supplied hex wrench into the hole
in the lower rear edge of the engine cover.
Unlatch
• Turn the hex wrench to the left (counter-
clockwise) to unlatch.
• Lift the rear end of the cover upward and pull
the cover from the opening.
• To return the cover, position the front end of
the cover first, then lower the rear end. It is
important to be sure the front edge is pushed
completely forward to the radiator cover to
ensure an air-tight seal.
• Press the rear end of the cover down and turn
the hex wrench to the right (clockwise) until
the latch pulls the cover downward and stops.
Removal of the engine cover allows service
access to the engine air cleaner and other engine
parts.
CARE & MAINTENANCE
ENGINE ACCESS - Freightliner Diesel Chas-
sis
Rear Engine Grille
The diesel engine is located behind the large
tubular grille in the rear of the vehicle. With the
grill open, you can access the following service
points:
• Engine Oil Dipstick ("Add" = 2 qts. low)
• Engine Oil Fill Cap
• Power Steering/Park Brake Fluid Reservoir
• Radiator Cap
• Engine Coolant Overflow Bottle
• Transmission Dipstick/Fill Tube
• Air Filter Restriction Indicator
Unlock the grille and swing it open upward. A
catch is located on the backwall to hold the grille
open.
Engine Top Cover
The engine top cover is located beneath the
rear bed. This cover is only removed for replace-
ment of engine parts or if a complete view of the
engine is needed for inspection. To do this, re-
move the mattress from the bed and lift the
hinged bed board upward. Support the bed board
with a prop rod while accessing engine.
Routing engine inspection can be performed
(with protective clothing) under the left rear side
of the vehicle, between the luggage compartment
and engine exhaust muffler.
Fuel/Water Separator
Diesel fuel often contains small quantities of
water which can damage the engine if not filtered
out. The fuel/water separator traps this water and
prevents it from reaching the engine. The harmful
water deposits must be drained from the separa-
tor canister during normal periodic service and
maintenance to keep the fuel filtration system
working effectively.
The fuel/water separator is located beneath the
sidewall behind the rear wheels on the right (pas-
senger) side of the coach.
Place an appropriate container beneath the
outlet and screw the water release valve open
several turns. Drain any water deposits from the
canister until clean diesel fuel flows from the
valve. Close valve by hand. Do not over tighten.
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