Monaco 2008 Knight, Руководство пользователя

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drIvInG & safety — 2
Avoid running over the fuel hose as it can
get hung up on the motorhome and cause
body damage.
Use of gloves is recommended for
refueling. Store gloves in the outside
compartment.
To prevent grease and fuel deposits from
being tracked into the motorhome when
refueling, change shoes before entering.
Store the extra pair of shoes near the
entry door.
WARNING
LP-Gas and gasoline are highly
flammable and can ignite, resulting
in explosion, fire or death. Ensure
all flames are extinguished, all LP-
Gas appliances are turned off and the
primary LP-Gas valve is off prior to
refueling.
Fuel Economy:
Driving style, wind resistance, terrain, vehicle
weight, and engine-driven accessories are some
of the factors that affect fuel economy.
Guidelines to Help Increase Fuel Efficiency:
When starting out, apply the throttle
lightly and accelerate gradually. Avoid
using excessive throttle and accelerating
quickly.
Check the tire pressure. A low tire is not
only a safety hazard, but also increases
rolling resistance and increases fuel
consumption.
Keep the engine at a low to mid operating
range of 1100 to 1500 RPM. This will
use less fuel than a higher RPM.
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Avoid using full throttle when ascending
a long hill. This wastes fuel and increases
engine operating temperature from
incomplete combustion. Manually shift
to a lower gear and use less throttle. Fuel
will burn more efficiently.
Avoid extended idling to warm-up the
engine. Start the engine and wait for
normal oil pressure to register. Engage
the high idle feature until the engine
coolant temperature gauge raises. The
engine is now ready for travel. Whenever
coolant temperature is below operating
temperature (idling engine) incomplete
combustion occurs, causing carbon
build-up and raw fuel to wash lubricating
oil from the cylinder walls and dilute the
crankcase oil.
Excessive idling (more than 10 or 15
minutes) can clog fuel injectors, damage
the emission system and eventually
causing piston rings and valves to stick.
Operate the transmission with the MODE
function set to Economy whenever
possible; this allows for earlier shifts and
enhanced fuel economy.
Follow the maintenance schedule for the
engine.
trIp preparatIon
The following suggestions are general
guidelines to follow when preparing for a trip:
Items to Carry:
An emergency road kit containing a
flashlight, road flares, warning signs and
a fire extinguisher.
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Local, State and National Maps, as
well as a ‘Motor Carrier’ road atlas (for
refueling station and truck repair facility
locations).
Hand tools, a 12 Volt DC
test light, a 120 Volt
AC polarity tester,
battery hydrometer,
an assortment of
blade fuses, mini
fuses and alternator
belt.
Potable and non-
potable water hoses,
a water pressure
regulator and
various termination
connectors for sewage.
Inspection:
Ensure all exterior items are stowed or
secured (i.e. TV antenna, ceiling vents
and windows).
Check belts, hoses, battery and engine
fluid levels.
Inspect the engine,
transmission and generator per the OEM
manuals.
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020064b
Tool Box & Emergency Road Supplies
020062
GB
GARDNER BENDER, INC
OPEN
GROUND
OPEN
NUETRAL
OPEN HOT
HOT/GRD
REVERSE
HOT/NEU
REVERSE
CORRECT
Polarity Tester
Test Light
090333f