Monaco Executive 2005, Owner'S Manual

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Section 10 --- Chassis Information
The Executive 2005
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STARTING PROCEDURE -
Normal Starting
With the foot throttle in the idle position, turn the key to the start position. When the engine starts,
release the key. Allow the engine to idle with no load for three to five minutes. Engine coolant tem-
perature should be up to normal operating range (140º F / 60º C to 212º F / 100º C) before operating
the engine under full throttle.
NOTE:
The engine does not have a “wait to start” feature.
Cold Weather
In sub-freezing or extreme cold, engine oil becomes thick and
battery output is reduced. Thick oil, combined with less amperage
available from the battery, increases difficulty in starting the engine.
Depending on ambient temperature it may be necessary to pre-
heat the engine. Located in the coolant passage in the engine is a
heating unit that operates from 120 Volt AC. If it is necessary to pre-
heat the engine due to ambient temperature, it is recommended to
activate the block heater the night before, allowing several hours for
the block heater to warm the engine.
Another method to preheat the engine is to use the Aqua-Hot. The optional Aqua-Hot engine pre-heat
function will heat engine coolant and the interior. An indication of 100º F or higher of the engine tempera-
ture gauge should be sufficient for the engine to start.
It is possible to operate diesel engines in extremely cold environments when the engine is properly
equipped with the correct lubricants, fuels and coolant. Cold weather operation can be defined in two
categories: Winter and Arctic.
WINTER (32º to -25º F) (0º to -32º C): Use a 50% antifreeze to 50% water coolant mixture,
use multi-viscosity oil meeting manufacturers specifications and fuel to have maximum cloud
pour points 10º F (6º C) lower than the ambient temperature in which the motorhome operates.
ARCTIC (-25º to -65º F) (-32º to -52º C): Use a 60% antifreeze to 40% water coolant mixture.
Use oil meeting manufacturers specifications and fuel to have maximum cloud pour points 10º F
(6º C) lower than the ambient temperature in which the motorhome operates.
INFORMATION:
Refer to the engine manufacturers Owner’s Manual for more detailed informa-
tion.
NOTE:
The engine is filled with 15-40w multi-viscosity oil from the factory. Generally this
will start the engine in temperature down to 15º F. If the engine has normalized to
a temperature below 15º F it will be necessary to pre-heat the engine before start-
ing.
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