Engine Block Heater; Normal Shut Down Procedure - Fleetwood Expedition Owner's Manual

On The Road
2. Thrn 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, pro-
vide for faster engine warm-up, and result in
quicker response from heater-defroster system.
It is recommended for use when ever outside
temperature is below 32°F (OT).
For best results, heater should be plugged in prior
to starting for period of time indicated in chart.
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NOTE: Times listed are minimum times. It will not
harm block heater or engine to leave it plugged in
longer than times stated.
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER USAGE
Viscosity Time Battery
Temperature Grade Oil Used Capacity
Above 32'P 15W40 or Not Standard
(Above O'C) 20W40
needed
32' to 14'P 15W40 or
2-3 Hours Standard
(0 to -lO'C)
20W40
14° to -lOoP
IOW30 8 Hours or Extra Capacity
(-10' to -23"C)
Overnight
Suggested
Below -1O'P Synthetic
8 Hours or
Extra Capacity
(Below -23'C)
Oil Overnight Required
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See the cold weather starting instructions included in
the Owner's Information Package.
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A.
CAUTION
To prevent damage to the starter, do not engage the
starting motor for more than 30 seconds. Wait two
minutes between each attempt to start.
A.
CAUTION
The parking brake will not disengage until air pres-
sure has reached 60 psi.
A.
WARNING
The transmission does not have a "PARK" position.
Place transmission in neutral (N) and set the parking
brake when parking the motor home.
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 lubri-
cation 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 pres-
sure indicator(s), temperature indicator(s), and
other gauges often to make sure they are operat-
ing correctly.
The motor home will not move until the air brakes
and suspension 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 Operator'sIOwner's Guidel
Manual for details on engine operation and
maintenance.