Gulf Stream 8404 WFD, Owner'S Manual

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CLAMPS. WHEN THE VEHICLE HAS COOLED,
THEN ATTEND TO THE PROBLEM.
Unused Dashboard Switch Locations
As a result of the optional equipment available on our
extensive line of vehicles, each unit is somewhat
different than other units built with the same standard
dashboard. Therefore, on some RV models certain
dashboard switch locations will not have a switch
installed. You may wish to order matching switches
from your dealer to use as you add accessories to your
coach.
Dash Switch symbols
Air Horn Aux. Start
Back-up Mon. Cruise
Cruise Cruise
Defroster 2 Speed Defroster fan
Defroster fans Docking lights
Docking lights Driving lights
Fog lights ICC flash
Generator pre-heat Map light
Generator Start/Stop Map light
Radio-Coach/Chassis Step Cover
Step
Cover Power Visors
Starting and Vehicle Warm Up
Check your chassis manufacturer’s owner’s manual for
details on starting your vehicle on cold or hot days.
Turbo Diesel Operating Instructions
Turbo charged engines and turbo chargers operate at
very high temperatures, which provide the fuel
efficiencies, high horsepower, and necessary emission
standards. Because of this, the engine must be
allowed to build up heat slowly and cool slowly to
prevent expansion and contraction of internal engine
and turbo charger components. This is accomplished
by the following:
Starting
Once the engine starts, return the accelerator pedal to
the idle position and let the engine idle for 3 to 5
minutes before applying a load.
Shutting Down
If you have been driving at highway speeds, allow the
engine to idle for 3 to 5 minutes before shutting it off.
This allows the engine to cool gradually and uniformly.
Jump Starting
If you encounter a dead battery or a low battery and
cannot get the vehicle to start on its own, you may
need to get a jump start. Before doing this, if your
vehicle is equipped with an emergency start switch
follow the starting instructions on the switch to try and
avoid using jumper cables. Usually, this requires one
person to hold the emergency start button in the
outside electrical box while the driver attempts to start
the engine using the house batteries. If this fails
proceed to the following steps:
1. Be sure the jumper cables are in good condition
with no exposed wires that may cause a short.
2. If possible, check all batteries for fluid level. BE
CAREFUL OF OPEN FLAMES AROUND
BATTERY FUMES. THERE IS A CHANCE OF
COMBUSTION.
3. Route the cables in such a manner as to avoid all
pulleys and engine belts.
4. Set the RV parking brake; place the vehicle’s
transmission in PARK. Turn off the ignition switch
and all electrical items.
5. Use only a 12 volt battery grounded the same as
your vehicle (+ or -). DO NOT USE A 24 VOLT
SYSTEM TO JUMP START…THIS CAN CAUSE
DAMAGE TO YOUR ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
6. DO NOT LET VEHICLES TOUCH.
7. Attach one end of a cable to the positive (+)
terminal of the booster battery and the other end of
the same cable to the positive (+) terminal of your
vehicle’s dead battery.
8. Attach an end of the other cable to the negative (-)
terminal of the booster battery and its opposite end
to a solid ground in your vehicle’s engine
compartment at least 18 inches from the dead
battery. DO NOT ATTACH IT TO THE NEGATIVE
POST OF THE DEAD BATTERY.
9. Start the engine of the vehicle that is providing the
boost and turn off all electrical accessories. Now
start the vehicle with the dead battery. If the
engine in the vehicle with the dead battery does
not want to turn over very easily, check the