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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
Diesel fuel 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
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.
Idling Diesel Engine
NOTICE
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.
DRIVING YOUR MOTOR HOME
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER –
DIESEL ENGINE
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 monitor
panel.
Diesel Engine Heater Switch
(Located near monitor panel)
-Typical View
REMEMBER! Turn the Diesel Engine Heater
switch off after starting the engine. The heater
will keep operating for as long as it is supplied
with electricity. If the switch is left on, the engine
heater will come on each time you hook up the
shoreline cord or start the generator.
SECTION 3 –
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