STARTING AND STOPPING PROCEDURE
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Cold Weather Starting
Ether Cold Starting Aid
(optional)
23033M
The vehicle may be equipped with an electrically-
operated ether cold starting aid designed to ease
engine starting when temperature is below 40°F
(4°C). The control rocker switch, located near the
ignition switch on the L.H. lower control panel (see
page 2-6), is provided with a locking mechanism
to avoid accidental use when engine is running. To
activate the ether starting aid, proceed as follows:
Caution:
Do not use additional ether discharge
shots during engine starting. Do not discharge sev-
eral shots during ether starting aid procedure. The
valve is gauged in function of engine cylinders.
Too much ether may be detrimental to engine cyl-
inders, moreover it may render void the warranty.
1. To fill solenoid valve, prior to cranking engine,
slide down lock tab while pressing rocker
switch for three seconds.
2. Release switch to discharge shot.
3. Allow three seconds for shot to discharge.
4. Start engine. If engine fails to start, repeat
procedure.
Caution:
This practice should be performed
only when absolutely necessary. Excessive use
of fluid could result in serious engine damage.
Engine Block Heater
The vehicle is equipped with an engine immer-
sion-type electric block heater to assist cold
weather starting. The 110-120 VAC power con-
nector is located on the engine compartment rear
door. Connect the female plug of an extension
cord to the 110-120 VAC male outlet. Plug the
extension cord into a 110-120 VAC power source
only. Use the engine block heater whenever the
coach is parked for an extended period of time in
cold weather and a suitable power source is
available.
Caution:
Use only a 110-120
VAC power
source. Extension cord must be grounded type
(three prongs) and have a minimum rated capac-
ity of 15 amps. Be sure to disconnect cord before
starting and/or moving the vehicle.
Engine Warm-Up
After starting the engine, run it at low idle for two
minutes to allow flowing of lubricant to the turbo-
charger, then increase speed to fast idle for
warm-up period by using
Fast idle
switch located
next to the ignition switch on L.H. lower control
panel (see page 2-6). Run the engine at fast idle
and no load for about five minutes to allow it to
warm-up before applying a load. Parking brakes
should be kept applied throughout warm-up.
Gauges and indicator lights should be monitored
to check that all conditions are normal. If an ab-
normal conditions should develop, stop engine
immediately and have condition corrected.
Warning:
Never let the engine run in an en-
closed area. Exhaust fumes from the engine
contain dangerous gases which can be fatal if
inhaled.
Note:
The engine will come up to normal oper-
ating temperature shortly after you start driving; if
possible, avoid going full throttle until engine
coolant temperature reaches 140°F (60°C).
Transmission Warm-Up
When temperature is below -20°F (-29°C), the
Do Not Shift
and
Check Trans
will stay on after
the engine is started. The transmission will stay
in neutral, regardless of the gear range selected
until it warms past -20°F (-29°C). At that point,
the
Do Not Shift
light will turn off and the and the
transmission will operate only in first gear or re-
verse. When the
Check Trans
light goes out at
20°F (-7°C), the transmission is warm enough to
safely operate in all gear ranges.
