Engine Operation - Fleetwood Bounder 2000 Owner's Manual

Normal Starting Procedure:
1. Shift transmission to NEUTRAL.
2. Turn 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 l20-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, provide 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 (O'C).
For best results, heater should be plugged in prior to starting
for period of time indicated in chart.
NOTE: Times listed are minimulIl times. It will not harm
block heater or engine to leave it plugged in longer
thall 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 -10°C) 20W40
14° to-lOoP
IOW30 8 Hours or Extra Capacity
(_10' to -23°C)
Overnight Suggested
Below -lOOP
Syntheti, 8 Hours or Extra Capacity
(Below -23°C) Oil Overnight Required
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ENGINE OPERATION
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NOTE
See the cold weather
starting instructions in-
cluded in the Owner's
Information Package.
CAUTION
To prevent damage to the
starter, do not engage
the starting motor for
more than 30 seconds.
Wait two minutes be-
tween each attempt to
start.
CAUTION
The parking brake will not
disengage until air pres-
sure has reached 60 psi.
WARNING
The transmission does
not have a "PARK" posi-
tion. Place transmission
in neutral (N) and set the
parking brake when park-
ing the motor home.