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NOTE: When the .. MASTER" swit<.:h is in the "ON" p(Jsition the .. LOW
OIL" tell-tale lamp will flash and buzzer will sound. The "LOW AIR"
tell-tale lamp will flash and buzzer will sound if air pressure is below 60-65 lbs.
and the low air tell-tale lamp will flash and buzzer will sound until the air
pressure of 100 lbs. is r-ea<.:hed. If the air system pressure is reduced below 100
lbs., the buzzer and tell-tale will not come on until the air pressure is redu<.:ed
below 60-65 lbs. Lamps will remain illuminated and buzzer will sound after
the engine has started until oil pressure is over 3 lbs. and air pressure is
increased above 65 lbs. and up to 100 lbs. Generator
1
amp and buzzer will
remain on until air pressure is over 65 lbs. and up to 100 lbs. The "Gen"
tell-tale and buzzer will not come on until air pressure is reduced below 60-65
lbs.
CAUTION:
Do not engage starter continuously for longer than 15 seconds at a
time for starting purposes of engine only. Allow starter motor to cool
before a second attempt. Continuous · use of the starter without
allowing a cooling period may damage the starter motor.
5. Refer to "EMERGENCY CONDITIONS" for instructions regarding
starting engine at rear of coach.
COLD WEATHER STARTING
The coach is equipped with a
cold weather starting fluid cup,
located on top of the engine blower
housing. If temperature is below 35
degrees F., it may be necessary to
use starting fluid capsules. Use one
7 c.c. capsule at temperatures
above zero, or two at lower tem-
peratures. DO NOT USE MORE
THAN TWO FLUID CAPSULES.
To use capsule, lift cover of starting
fluid
cup, insert capsule, force
down over pointed tube in cup and
squeeze until all fluid enters cup.
Remove capsule and start engine.
FIRE WARNING
STARTING
FLUID CUP
Starting fluid used in the capsules is highly inflammable, poisonous
and is an anaesthetic: Do not smoke while using or handling capsules,
and keep away from flame or high temperatures. Avoid inhaling fumes
produced by starting fluid.
ENGINE IMMERSION HEATER (OPTIONAL)
Some coaches are also equipped with an electric engine immersion
heater to assist in cold weather operations. A receptacle is located to the
right of the rear engine service door for a 110 volt AC power source. The
engine heater
s ..
ould be used whenever the coach is parked for an ex-
tended period in cold weather and a suitable power source is available.
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