Monaco 2008 LaPalma XL, Owner'S Manual

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Cold Check:
Perform a cold check to determine adequate
fluid level for safe operation until a hot check
can be performed.
Park the motorhome on a level surface
using the service brakes.
The engine is operated at a low idle, put
the transmission in P (Park).
Apply the parking brake and chock the
wheels to prevent the motorhome from
moving.
Allow the engine to run at idle (500-800
rpm) for one minute.
Apply the service brakes and shift to D
(Drive), then to N (Neutral) and then to R
(Reverse) to fill the system. Finally shift
to P (Park) and release the service brakes.
Allow the engine to continue to run at
idle (500-800 rpm).
Remove the dipstick and wipe clean.
Reinsert the dipstick fully into the tube
and remove to check fluid level. Repeat
this to verify the reading if needed.
Safe operating level is anywhere within
the COLD CHECK band on the dipstick.
The fluid level is sufficient enough to
operate until a HOT CHECK can be run.
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fuel SyStem
Fuel Requirements
Diesel fuel classified as # 2 is used in moderate
and temperate climates. A winter blend of #1
and #2 diesel fuels is available during the winter
months in cooler climates (or possibly year-
round in extremely cold or arctic areas). The
dispensing pump may not indicate winter blend.
LSD (Low Sulfur Diesel) and ULSD (Ultra
Low Sulfur Diesel):
Beginning June
1, 2006, 80% of
available diesel fuel
in the United States
will have less sulfur.
Beginning October
15, 2006, additional
labeling on diesel
fuel dispensing
pumps will reflect
the reduction in
sulfur to include
Ultra Low Sulfur
Diesel (ULSD) and
Low Sulfur Diesel
(LSD). ULSD fuel
contains a maximum
sulfur content of
15 ppm (parts per
million) while LSD fuel contains a maximum
sulfur content of 500 ppm. 2007 and later
model year engines and emission systems
are designed to use ULSD fuel. Refer to the
OEM engine manual for which type of fuel is
acceptable for use.
WARNING:
Use of LSD fuel in ULSD engines will
damage emission control systems and is
subject to fine.
CAUTION:
Engines designed for ULSD fuel require
specially formulated motor oil classified
by the API (American Petroleum
Institute) as category CJ-4.
NOTE:
Some states (including California) have
prohibited the sale of Low Sulfur Diesel.
Biodiesel:
Biodiesel is a synthetic fuel made from plant oil
or recycled cooking oil. Biodiesel is often sold as
a biodiesel/petrodiesel blend with an alphanumeric
designation that indicates biodiesel content. For
example: B5 is 5% biodiesel and 95% petrodiesel
while B100 is 100% biodiesel. Due to variances
in biodiesel, its use is restricted by the engine
manufacturer. Refer to the OEM engine manual for
acceptable biodiesel tolerances.
Tips:
Try to obtain fuel from sources that are
serviced often such as large truck service
facilities. The fuel supply is fresh and the
possibility of introducing contaminants or water
into the fuel system is reduced. If the engine
runs out of fuel, the fuel system will need to be
thoroughly primed before the engine will start
and run properly.
WARNING:
DO NOT mix gasoline, alcohol or
gasohol with diesel fuel. This mixture
can cause an explosion.
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