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ENGINE COMPARTMENT INSTRUMENT PANEL
1. Engine compartment light switch.
2. Engine start switch. (See Page 37)
3. Front-Off-Rear selector switch—Allows engine to be started from front
or rear of vehicle.
4. Engine oil pressure gauge.
SIDE ENGINE COMPARTMENT GRILLE
Access to the side of the engine compartment can be gained through the
grilles which are opened by key locks.
ENGINE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
ENGINE EXHAUST GAS CAUTION
(Carbon Monoxide)
WARNING: Never idle engine in closed areas. Never sit in a parked or stopped vehicle for any extended
amount of time with the engine running. Exhaust gases, particularly carbon monoxide, may build up.
These gases are harmful and potentially lethal. Carbon monoxide is colorless and odorless, but can be
present with all other exhaust fumes. Therefore, if you ever smell exhaust fumes of any kind inside your
vehicle, have it inspected immediately by your dealer and have the condition corrected. Do not drive with
exhaust fumes present.
Avoid inhaling exhaust gases because they contain carbon monoxide, which by itself is colorless and
odorless. Carbon monoxide is a dangerous gas that can cause unconsciousness and is potentially lethal.
If at any time you suspect that exhaust fumes are entering the bus, have the cause determined and cor-
rected as soon as possible.
The best protection against carbon monoxide entry into the bus is a properly maintained engine exhaust
system, body and body ventilation system. It is recommended that the exhaust system and body be inspected
by a competent mechanic:
•
Each time the vehicle is raised for oil change
•
Whenever a change is noticed in the sound of the exhaust system.
•
Whenever the exhaust system under body or rear of the vehicle is damaged.
Do not run engine in confined areas such as garages any more than needed to move vehicle in or out of
area. When vehicle is stopped in an unconfined area with engine running for any more than a short period,
the following precaution should be observed: (Note, This is provided the bus is equipped with combination
heating and external ventilation.)
Adjust heating or ventilation system to force outside air into bus with blower set at medium or high
speed.
Remember:
Keep air inlet grille clear of snow or other obstructions at all times to assure proper operation
of the ventilation system.
Sitting in a parked vehicle with engine running for an extended period is dangerous.
ENGINE START
ENGINE
COMPT
LIGHTS
START
OFF
REAR
OIL
0
120
30
60
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2
4
1
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