Itasca latitude 37G, Manual

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SECTION 3 –
DRIVING YOUR MOTOR HOME
Propping the Bed Board
NOTE: When supporting the bed with a suitable
prop item (e.g. 6-ft. long 2x4 board),
make sure that the top of the board is
seated firmly against the aluminum tube
at the top of the bed board and make sure
the bottom of the board is seated firmly
against the steel frame on the floor for
security.
FUEL/WATER SEPARATOR –
DIESEL ENGINE
–If Equipped
Diesel fuel often contains small quantities of
water which can damage the engine if not filtered
out. The fuel/water separator traps this water and
prevents it from reaching the engine. The harmful
water deposits must be drained from the
separator canister during normal periodic service
and maintenance to keep the fuel filtration
system working effectively.
The fuel/water separator is located at the
forward right side of the engine beneath the rear
of the chassis.
Place an appropriate container beneath the
outlet and open the water release valve several
turns. Drain any water deposits from the canister
until clean diesel fuel flows from the valve. Close
valve by hand. Do not over tighten.
Dispose of the drained liquid in an
environmentally responsible manner, such as
taking to a waste oil disposal center.
ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM
Do not remove the radiator cap while engine
and radiator are still hot. Always check coolant
level visually at the see-through coolant
reservoir.
Aluminum Tube
Steel Frame
Diesel Fuel/Water
Separator Filter -
Typical
Transmission
Fluid Filter -
Typical
Engine Oil Filter
- Typical
View beneath right side rear of chassis
Detail of drain valve on bottom end
of fuel/water separator.
• Turn counterclockwise (left) to open
• Turn clockwise (right) to close