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GENERAL
AUXILIARY BATTERY
The 12-voft DC system consists of the automotive
battery and the auxiliary battery. The automotive
battery is used solely to operate the engine starter
and all automotive accessoriesand controls found
on the instrument panel. This includes the horn,
cruise control, all exterior lights, radio, windshield
wipers, heater fans, etc.
Auxiliary
Battery
The auxiliary
battery
operates
all
12-volt
equipment located in the living area of the motor
home. This includes the interior lights, furnace
fan, water pump, water level and holding tank
gauges, and the refrigerator.
In addition,
the
auxiliary battery may be used to start the engine
if for some reason the automotive
battery
is
discharged.
DUAL BATTERY SWITCH
The dual battery switch is located on the left side
of the dash, next to the hazard flasher switch.
The DUAL position connects the coach battery to
the engine alternator, allowing the battery to be
charged while driving. When the ignition key is
turned off, the coach battery is disconnected from
the
automotive
system. This prevents
the
automotive
(starting)
battery
from
being
discharged by coach equipment while parked.
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Location
The auxiliary battery is located in a compartment
(battery box) beneath the driver's seat on the
underside of the vehicle. The battery should be
removed from the compartment
for
periodic
inspection or maintenance.
Press to
connect automotive
and auxiliary
batteries
while driving.
Neutral Position:
Auxiliary battery
disconnected.
(use when parked)
Press tor additional
emergency starting
power.
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Aux. Battery Access:
1. Remove the ground cable from the vehicle
frame to avoid sparks by accidental contact of
the positive terminal with other metal parts
of the vehicle.
2. Support the battery tray from beneath, using
a jack or blocks, etc., then remove the 4 bolts
that
fasten
the
battery
tray
to
the
compartment frame.
3. Slide the battery toward the driver stepwell
and carefully lower to the ground. (If the
vehicle is on a ramp or hoist, the battery
cables are not long enough to reach the
ground, so a support platform must be used.
4. Reversethe above steps to return the battery
to the compartment.
Battery Ground
D1-3
Ifthe automotive battery fails, the engine may be
started from the coach battery. To do this, press
and hold the switch in the MOM (momentary)
position while turning the ignition key. When the
engine starts, release the switch and it will return
to the middle (off) position.
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