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ENGINE FAN
When the engine is under load or requires maxi-
mum cooling, the engine fan turns faster. The
fan may become noisy at high speed and when
maximum cooling is required. High speed fan
noise can sometimes be misinterpreted as trans-
mission slippage. This is not the case. This fan
noise indicates that the fan is doing what it is
supposed to do. This noise is not a defect in the
fan or the transmission.
EXHAUST SYSTEM HEAT
Your motor home engine has been designed to
conform to Federal and State emission require-
ments. To meet these requirements, engine oper-
ating temperatures are high. As a result, the
engine, transmission and exhaust systems radi-
ate heat.
Heat shields are built into your motor home to
protect wiring and other components from pos-
sible heat damage caused by the exhaust system.
Do not remove these shields, modify the
exhaust system, or add additional equipment,
such as wiring, plumbing, or other components,
which may be effected by exhaust system heat.
ENGINE TEMPERATURE GAUGES
Engine temperature gauges typically have been
calibrated to indicate a midrange reading as the
"normal" operating temperature. As a motor
home owner, be aware that the gauge is intended
to provide a warning of any rapid change in
engine coolant temperature from the "normal"
reading of the gauge rather than an absolute tem-
perature reading.
On The Road
A
WARNING
IMPORTANT HEALTH NOTICE
Some of the building materials used in this recre-
ation vehicle emit formaldehyde. Eye, nose, and
throat irritation, headache, nausea, and a variety
of asthma-like symptoms, including shortness of
breath, have been reported as a result of
formaldehyde exposure, elderly persons and
young children, as well as anyone with a history
of asthma, allergies, or lung problems, may be at
greater risk, research is continuing on the possi-
ble long-term effects of exposure to formalde-
hyde.
Reduced ventilation may allow formaldehyde and
other contaminants to accumUlate in the indoor
air. Dilution of indoor contaminants may be
obtained by ventilating the motor home by open-
ing vents, windows, and doors as well as byoper-
ating air conditioning, if available.
High indoor temperatures and humidity raise
formaldehyde levels, when a motor home Is to be
located in areas subject to extreme summer tem-
peratures, an air-conditioning system can be
used to control indoor temperature levels.
If you have any questions regarding the health
effects of formaldehyde, consult your doctor or
local health department.
CARBON MONOXIDE SAFETY
PRECAUTIONS
Carbon monoxide is a colorless, tasteless, odorless
gas. It is a by-product of the burning of fossil fuels
(gasoline, Propane, diesel fuel, etc.). The chassis
and generator engines, furnaces, water heater,
Propane refiigerator and range in your motor
home produce it constantly while they are operat-
ing. CARBON MONOXIDE IS DEADLY. Please
read and understand the following precautions to
protect yourself and others from the effects of car-
bon monoxide poisoning.
Beware of the symptoms of exhaust gas (carbon
monoxide) poisoning:
Dizziness
Vomiting
Nausea
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