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1. Auxiliary batteries
2. Chassis battery
above 32
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F) and turn ignition key to "START".
Release key when engine starts.
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Please remember the following when starting the engine:
* DO NOT pump the accelerator when cranking the
engine .
• NEVER use starting aids (starting fluids, ether, etc.) in
. the air intake system. These aids can cause immediate
engine damage .
• DO NOT crank the engine continuously for more than
10· 15 seconds at a time. Allow the starter to cool for a
minute between crankings.
Please refer to the General Motors Owner's and Driver's
Manual (pg. 2-14, 2-15) .for cold weather starting
information, or if the engine fails to start.
EMERGENCY STARH\JG
On page 7, reference is made to the "Emergency
Start System." This system utilizesthe auxiliary
battery to'aid in starting the engine in case
the engine, or chassis, battery is discharged, Diesel-
equipped motor homes have three batteries as standard
equipment. When starting the diesel engine, power is
drawn from all three batteries. After the vehicle is started,
chassis electrical needs are supplied by one battery, and
the rest of the motor home electrical needs ar·' supplied
by two batteries. Please refer to the General i.,otors
Owner's and Driver's Manual (pg. 3-1) for detailed
information on
emer~ency
startinq.
ENGINE OIL AND FILTER RECOMMENDATIONS
These topics are covered in detail in the General Motors
Owner's and Driver's Manual, Section 5. Please refer to
this manual for this information.
AUXILIARY GENERATOR POWER PLANT
The auxiliary generator in standard motor home models is
gaSOline-powered. LP-gas is used to power the generator
in diesel motor homes. The auxiliary LP-gas tank is located
in the same-place as the auxiliary gasoline tank on standard
motor homes (see the exterior illustrations). When filling
or servicing the LP-gas tank, please follow the same pre·
cautions and procedures found in the
LP Gas System, page 13.
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