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you return from your vehicle interior to remove
the filling nozzle without discharging the static
build-up, in rare circumstances, a brief flash
fire could occur at the filling point if the static
discharges and the resulting spark ignites fuel
vapors around the fill spout.
A simple precaution to help avoid this potential
problem is to stay near the vehicle’s fueling
point. Do not get back into your vehicle during
refueling – even when using the nozzle’s
automatic hold-open latch. If you must reenter
your vehicle, discharge the static electricity
build-up when you get out by touching the
outside metal portion of your vehicle, away
from the filling point, before attempting to
remove the nozzle.
ENGINE FAN
When the engine is under load or requires
maximum cooling, the engine fan turns faster.
The fan may become noisy at high speed and
when maximum cooling is required. High speed
fan noise can sometimes be misinterpreted as
trans mission slippage. This is not the case. This
fan noise indicates that the fan is doing what it
is supposed to do. This noise is not a defect in
the fan or the transmission. Vibration from the
fan is sometimes is interrupted as tire and wheel
vibration. This is not the case. When the fan
shuts off the vibration should disappear.
EXHAUST SYSTEM HEAT
Your motor home engine has been designed
to conform to Federal and State emission
requirements. To meet these requirements,
engine operating temperatures are high. As a
result, the engine, transmission and exhaust
systems radiate heat.
Heat shields are built into your motor home
to protect wiring and other components from
possible heat damage caused by the exhaust
system. Do not remove these shields, modify the
exhaust system, or add additional equipment,
such as wiring, plumbing, or other components,
which may be effected by exhaust system heat.
Be sure to inspect your motor homes exhaust
system at a minimum of once per year.
During the inspection the exhaust system should
be checked for leaks, loose clamps, missing or
damaged components or other irregularities that
have the potential to create an exhaust leak.
Have your dealer inspect the exhaust system
and make the recommended repairs before using
your motor home.
ENGINE TEMPERATURE GAUGES
Engine temperature gauges typically have been
calibrated to indicate a midrange reading as the
“normal” operating temperature . As a motor
home owner, be aware that the gauge is intended
to provide a warning of any rapid change in
engine coolant temperature from the “normal”
reading of the gauge rather than an absolute
temperature reading.
On The Road
WARNING
IMPORTANT HEALTH NOTICE
Some of the building materials used in this
recreation vehicle emit formaldehyde. Eye,
nose, and throat irritation, headache, nausea,
and a variety of asthma-like symptoms,
including shortness of breath, have been
reported as a result of formaldehyde exposure,
elderly persons and young children, as well as
anyone with a history of asthma, allergies, or
lung problems, may be at greater risk, research
is continuing on the possible long-term effects
of exposure to formaldehyde.
Reduced ventilation may allow formaldehyde
and other contaminants to accumulate in the
indoor air. Dilution of indoor contaminants may
be obtained by ventilating the motor home by
opening vents, windows, and doors as well as
by operating air conditioning, if available.
High indoor temperatures and humidity raise
formaldehyde levels, when a motor home is to
be located in areas subject to extreme summer
temperatures, an air-conditioning system can
be used to control indoor temperature levels.
If you have any questions regarding the health
effects of formaldehyde, consult your doctor or
local health department.
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