8-2
CLASS C MOTORHOME
8.4 OVERHEATING
When the engine overheats while driving:
1.
Pull off the side of the road and stop immedi-
ately.
2.
Shut engine off.
3.
Check for proper coolant level in the recovery
tank. The coolant level should be between the
“full” and “add” marks on the tank.
4.
If the coolant level is low:
a.
Check for leaks at hose connections, from
the radiator or at the water pump. Make
sure the belts are tight and that the cooling
fan is turning.
b.
Add coolant to the recovery tank as soon
as possible.
c.
If coolant is being lost due to leaks; if the
fan belt is broken or too loose; if the red
warning light stays on, stop the engine
until the problem is corrected.
5.
Once the temperature gauge returns to nor-
mal, resume driving, keeping an eye on the
gauge. Do Not resume driving until the prob-
lem has been corrected and the temperature is
normal.
8.3 TOWING
1.
Emergency Starting:
Do not tow the motorhome in an attempt to
start it. The powertrain is not designed to
transmit torque to turn the engine over for
starting.
2.
Jump Starting:
Open the hood and connect the jumper cables
to the battery posts. Always connect positive
to positive and negative to the frame. You can
use the coach battery if it is fully charged and
the jumper cables are long enough. Open
compartment and slide out battery tray to
access batteries.
3.
Vehicle Break-Down:
When the vehicle breaks down, it should be
towed in for repair by an approved towing
service. If the vehicle breaks down on the
roadway, pull off the road and stop. Engage
parking brakes and turn on the hazard warning
lights. Place chocks by the wheels if it is not
level.
Call an approved towing service to come and
get the motorhome. Be sure to tell the towing
service what kind of vehicle it is and its weight,
length, width and height. The towing company
will then dispatch a proper sized tow truck for
your vehicle.
Fig. 8-2 BATTERY
The driveshaft must be removed from the vehicle
before towing. Failure to do so may result in
damage to the transmission.
Never remove the radiator cap when the engine is
hot. Scalding fluid and steam can blow out and
cause severe burns.
WARNING
WARNING
