Monaco Camelot 2007, Owner'S Manual

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Section 10 — cHaSSiS information
camelot 2007
5. The demand on batteries increase
during winter; check and service the
batteries frequently to help ensure
trouble-free starts.
6. Start out slowly with the motorhome
to allow the transmission and axle
lubricants time to circulate and warm
before putting them under full load.
WARNING
Do not use ether cold starting additives
to start the engine as damage may occur.
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Cummins Engine Requirements:
The maintenance guidelines in the Cummins
Operation & Maintenance Manual are the
recommendations for the engine to extend the
engine life and improve performance, resulting
in cost efficient operations. A good maintenance
schedule begins with a daily awareness of the
engine and its various systems.
A high grade 15W-40 multi-viscosity
heavy duty lubricating oil meeting Cummins
Engineering Specification CES 20071 or CES
20076, American Petroleum Institute (API)
specification CH-4 which can be used as an
alternative to CES 20071 is recommended.
Lubricating oils meeting API CG-4
specifications may be used at a reduced drain
interval. The engine uses Citgo 15W-40 heavy
duty engine lubricating oil that meets Cummins
specifications. A critical factor in maintaining
engine performance and durability is the use of
high grade multigrade lubricating oil and strict
adherence to the maintenance service intervals.
A straight weight or monograde lubricating oil
is not recommended. Shortened drain intervals
may be required as determined by a close
monitoring of the lubricating oil condition by
means of an oil sampling program. The use
of oil analysis to extend drain interval is not
recommended. There are numerous variables
which is the basis of the recommendation.
Synthetic oils API category III specifications
are recommended for extreme cold temperatures
only. Low viscosity oils used for winter
operations will aid in starting. Synthetic oils,
or oil with adequate low temperature properties
used for Arctic operations where the engine
cannot be kept warm when shut down, will aid
in starting. The use of synthetic oils should not
be used to extend drain intervals. Extended oil
change intervals can decrease engine life and
possibly affect the engine warranty.
Oil additives should not be used unless
the oil supplier or oil manufacturer has been
consulted and provided positive evidence or
data establishing satisfactory performance in the
engine.
NOTE
The engine does not require a “break-
in” procedure.
INFORMATION
Refer to the Engine Manufacturers
Owners Manual for details on the oil
maintenance schedule.
NOTE
The Engine is filled with Texaco URSA
Super Plus SAE 15W-40 multi-viscosity
oil from the factory.
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Allow the engine to idle three to five minutes
after a full load operation. This allows adequate
cool down of pistons, cylinders, bearings and
turbocharger components. Under normal driving
conditions, exiting the highway is generally
lighter engine operation and the need for the
three to five minutes is not necessary.
Extended Engine Shutdown
When the motorhome has been sitting for
30 days or more, verify all the fluid levels are
correct. Follow the normal starting procedures.
If the oil pressure gauge does not register within
15 seconds, shut off the engine immediately
to avoid damage. Consult the engine
manufacturer’s owner’s manual for guidelines
on troubleshooting low oil pressure, or contact
a qualified service technician. Allow the engine
to idle for five minutes before operating under a
load.
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Lubricating oil recommendations and specifications.