346 • SECTION 10 — CHASSIS INFORMATION
DYNASTY 2006
ENGINE SHUTDOWN
Allow the engine to idle three to fi ve 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 fi ve minutes is not necessary.
Extended Engine Shutdown
When the motorhome has been sitting for 30 days or more, verify all the fl uid 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 qualifi ed service technician. Allow the engine to idle for fi ve
minutes before operating under a load.
COOLANT SYSTEM
A fully formulated antifreeze or coolant containing a pre-charge of Supplemental Coolant Additives (SCA)
is recommended to signifi cantly simplify coolant system maintenance. The difference between fully formatted
antifreeze and fully formatted coolant is the percentage of water. Both contain balanced amounts of antifreeze,
SCA, buffering compounds and a percentage of good clean quality water. The antifreeze of coolant must meet
ethylene glycol or propylene glycol recommendations.
Clean, quality water in a 50/50 ratio (40 to 60% working range) mixed with fully formatted antifreeze will
provide protection from -34º F to 228º F. The 50/50 mix ratio must be premixed prior to being put in the system.
Placing antifreeze and water in the cooling system is not recommended. Consult the manufacturer’s OEM for
more details.
Coolant System Overheated:
If the engine is overheated do not pour cold coolant into the hot engine. Sudden change in temperature may
crack the cylinder head or block. If the engine is hot, fi ll slowly to prevent rapid cooling and distortion of engine
castings.
Coolant System Frozen:
If the coolant system freezes, the motorhome must be towed to a warm
area until completely thawed. If the engine is operated when the cooling
system is frozen it can result in engine overheating due to insuffi cient coolant
circulation. Once thawed, check engine, radiator and related components for
damage caused by expansion of frozen coolant.
NOTE:
An over concentration of antifreeze, or the use of high silicate antifreeze, can cause damage
to the coolant system and engine. Antifreeze is essential in every climate.
WARNING:
Do not continue engine operation when engine temperature rises above 220º F. At 220º F the
Engine Warning light will illuminate and the engine will begin to de-rate in power output.
Continued operation will result in engine damage.
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