2-3
SECTION 2
DRIVING YOUR MOTOR HOME
See also “Engine Block Heater” elsewhere in
this section.
Idling Diesel Engine
To Increase Idle Speed:
While idling, press the
Cruise Control ON button, then press the SET
button momentarily. This will automatically set
the engine idle speed to 1000 rpm. The engine
idle speed can be increased (or ‘ramped up’) by
holding the SET button and releasing at the
desired rpm speed - anywhere from 1000 rpm to
a maximum of 1700 rpm.
To Decrease Idle Speed:
Press the Cruise Con-
trol RES button momentarily to ‘bump down’
rpm’s in preset increments, or press and hold to
‘ramp down’ to 1000 rpm..
To Cancel High Idle:
Press the Brake pedal to
return to normal engine idle speed - especially
before shifting the transmission when you are
ready to drive off. You can also do this by press-
ing the cruise control On/Off or Cancel buttons.
Cold Weather Starting:
Please note the follow-
ing cold weather starting precautions. These
labels are also located in appropriate areas of the
coach. Failure to follow these precautions could
cause serious damage to your diesel engine.
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER
Your coach is equipped with an engine block
heater to assist starting in freezing temperatures.
The power cord is located in the rear cargo com-
partment on the driver side of the coach. When
plugged into the receptacle, the heater is connect-
ed to both the shoreline and the auxiliary genera-
tor, so a separate extension cord is not needed.
The power switch is a standard household light
switch located above the OnePlace panel.
To Use the Engine Heater
With the shoreline cord plugged into a shore-
line hookup, turn on the engine heater power
switch on the forward bedroom wall on the driv-
er’s side of the coach.
If a shoreline hookup is not available, just start
the auxiliary generator to provide power to the
engine heater.
REMEMBER! Turn the engine heater switch off
after starting the engine. The heater will keep
operating for as long as it is supplied with elec-
tricity. If the switch is left on, the engine heater
will come on each time you hook up the shoreline
cord or start the generator.
The Cummins diesel engine must be
set to 1000 rpm fast idle mode if
idling for more than 10 minutes or the
engine will be severely damaged.
CAUTION
Diesel Engine Heater Switch
