Monaco SIGNATURE 2001 series, Owner'S Manual

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Manual Check Procedures:
The concept of a cold check is to determine adequate fluid level for safe
operating until 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 N (Neutral).
• 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
next to R (Reverse) to fill the system. Finally shift to N (Neutral) 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.
• If the level is not within this band, add or drain the fluid as necessary to
bring the level to the middle of the COLD CHECK band.
• Perform the HOT CHECK the first opportunity after reaching normal
operating temperatures (160º-200º F / 71º-93º C).
CAUTION: Low or high fluid level can cause overheating and irregular
shift patterns. These conditions can damage the transmission if not cor-
rected.
Chassis Information
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Transmission Oil Level Dipstick.
Cold Check