Holiday Trip 2012, Руководство пользователя

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Travel Mode
The air suspension will need to be inflated
to ‘Ride Height” prior to travel. The Travel
button returns control of the air suspension to
the height control valves. Initiate Travel mode
prior to moving the motorhome. It may take
several seconds for the motorhome to achieve
full ride height once in Travel mode.
WARNING:
The time required to achieve
ride height varies. Make sure the
motorhome is at ride height prior
to moving the motorhome. If the
motorhome is not at ride height, severe
damage can occur to the drive train
and body work.
To Initiate Travel Mode:
Start the engine and press the Travel
button.
If the engine is started and park
brake released, the leveling system will
automatically switch to Travel mode. It will
still require a period of time for the motorhome
to achieve normal ride height. Enter Travel
mode prior to moving the motorhome.
Service
The air leveling system includes an auxiliary
compressor and air tank. Manually drain the
air tank once a month or more depending on
operating conditions and humidity levels.
The drain is located in the roadside engine
compartment. Open the drain valve until all air
is released from the tank.
CAUTION:
Always wear safety glasses when
draining the tank as air will be
expelled under pressure.
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engIne - general InformatIon
The diesel engine operates differently from
a conventional gasoline engine. Gasoline
engines control engine speed using a butterfly
throttle plate controlling air/fuel mixture inlet
flow. As the throttle plate opens, vacuum
created by the piston velocity draws the
metered fuel/air charge into the combustion
chamber, then ignites from a controlled electric
ignition source. Closing the throttle plate limits
the fuel/air supply, slowing engine speed and
increasing intake manifold vacuum.
The diesel engine in the motorhome controls
engine speed by varying fuel supply only. No
throttle plates are used. An exhaust driven
turbine system (turbocharger) compresses the
fresh air supply into the engine. The fuel is
injected under pressure into the combustion
chamber. Ignition of fuel/air charge
occurs from heat generated by rapid high
compression.
Diesel engine RPM (revolutions per minute)
operating speeds are generally much lower
than that of the gasoline engine. Peak torque
and horsepower output values occur at much
lower engine speeds. Idle speeds between
the two engine types are similar, however
maximum engine speeds are quite different.
The gasoline engine generally is not regulated
to a maximum engine speed. Maximum engine
speed on a diesel engine is controlled by
an engine speed governor set by the engine
manufacturer.
WARNING:
Do not operate a diesel engine where
there are or can be combustible
vapors. Vapors can be drawn through
the air intake system and cause engine
acceleration and over-speeding,
resulting in fire, explosion and
extensive property damage. Numerous
safety devices are available, such as air
intake shutoff devices, to minimize risk
of an engine over-speeding where an
engine (due to its application) might
operate in a combustible environment,
such as fuel spills or gas leaks.
INFORMATION:
The equipment owner and operator
is responsible for safe operation of
engine. Consult the engine OEM
manual or authorized repair location
for more information.
StartIng proceDUre
Normal Starting
CAUTION:
To avoid starter motor damage, do
not crank the engine for more than
15 seconds at one time. If the engine
fails to start, wait two minutes before
attempting to start the engine again.
WARNING:
Do not attempt to start the engine by
“jumping” relays or any means other
than using the ignition start switch. Do
not attempt to start the engine unless
all persons are clear of the engine
before starting.