Filling The Fuel Tank - Diesel Engine; Starting And Stopping Diesel Engine; Engine Block Heater - Diesel Engine - Winnebago Destination Manual Manual

have the vehicle towed into a heated facility to
allow the fuel to warm up and become fully
liquid again.
During winter time, most truck stops and
reputable filling stations have winter blend diesel
fuels available that are less susceptible to waxing.
There are also commercially available
products (typically called anti-gel additives) to
add to diesel fuel while filling the tank to inhibit
wax formation in freezing temperatures.
Further Information
Consult your chassis manual or diesel engine
guide in your InfoCase for more information on
fuel requirements and additives.
FILLING THE FUEL TANK –
DIESEL ENGINE
–If Equipped
Diesel fuel, especially #2 grade, can foam up
while being pumped into the tank. Sometimes
this foam can cause the pump nozzle to shut off
before the tank is actually full. Allow the foam to
settle then resume filling at a slower flow rate
until the tank is full.
STARTING AND STOPPING
DIESEL ENGINE
–If Equipped
Refer to the chassis manual in your InfoCase
for the manufacturer's recommendations on
starting and stopping the engine.
See also "Engine Block Heater" in this
section.
Do not attempt to start the vehicle by hot-
wiring.
DRIVING YOUR MOTOR HOME
Idling Diesel Engine
CAUTION
Do not operate engine at low idle for long
periods with engine coolant temperature
below the minimum specification in your
diesel engine manual. This can result in
the following:
• Fuel dilution of the lubricating oil
• Carbon build up in the cylinder
• Cylinder head valve sticking
• Reduced performance
See also "Idle Speed Control" elsewhere in
this section.
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER –
DIESEL ENGINE
–If Equipped
Your diesel engine is equipped with an engine
coolant heater to assist starting in freezing
temperatures. The power cord is located in the
rear cargo compartment on the driver side of the
coach. When plugged into the receptacle, the
heater is connected to both the shoreline and the
auxiliary generator, so a separate extension cord
is not needed. The power switch is a standard
household light switch located near the
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OnePlace Systems Monitor Panel.
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