Engine Operation; Normal Starting Procedure; Engine Block Heater - Fleetwood EXPEDITION User Manual

On The Road
stops may damage the engine and drive-train
components. If you anticipate overtaking and
passing other vehicles, remember that your
motor home may not achieve the required speed
as quickly as you expect.
CAUTION
Engine overspeed (engine speed in excess of high
idle, no load RPM) can damage the engine.
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NOTE
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Driving
a
diesel-powered vehicle is different from driv-
ing
a
gasoline-powered vehicle. Engine over-revving
can cause serious internal engine damage.
ENGINE OPERATION
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
120-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, pro-
vide 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"P
(OT).
Por best results, heater should be plugged in
prior to starting for period of time indicated in
chart.
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NOTE: Times listed are minimum times. It will
not harm block heater or engine to leave it
plugged in longer than times stated.
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER USAGE
Viscosity Time
Battery
Temperature
Grade Oil Used Capacity
Above 32'F 15W40 or
Not Standard
(Above O'C) 20W40
needed
32' to 14'F 15W40
or
2-3 Hours
Standard
(0 to -!O'C)
20W40
14' to -!O'F
!OW30
8 Hours or
Extra Capacity
(-10' to -23'C)
Overnight Suggested
Below -!O'F
Synthetic 8 Hours or Extra Capacity
(Below -23'C)
Oil Overnight
Required
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NOTE
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See the cold weather starting instructions included 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 between 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" position.
Place transmission in neutral (N) and set the parking
brake when parking the motor home.
Engine oil pressure must be indicated on the
gauge within 15 seconds after starting.
When starting a cold engine, increase the engine
speed (RPM) slowly to be sure adequate lubri-
cation is available to the bearings and to allow
the oil pressure to stabilize.
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