STARTING AND STOPPING PROCEDURES
S
TARTING
E
NGINE
Warning :
Apply parking brake and place
transmission in neutral (N) before starting
engine from inside engine compartment.
•
Set the master switch located in the main
power compartment to the
ON
position;
•
Set the starter selector switch to the
REAR
START
position. Set the battery master
switch located on the dashboard to the
ON
position. Refer to "Control & Instruments"
chapter 3;
•
Press the starter push-button switch.
Release push-button after starting.
REAR START PANEL
Warning :
Do not wear loose clothing when
working near engine. Stand clear of rotating
components.
Caution :
Refer to cautions in "Starting
From The Engine Compartment" in this chapter.
S
TOPPING
E
NGINE
To stop engine, set the starter selector switch to
the
OFF
position.
Caution :
Do not stop engine by any other
method.
COLD WEATHER STARTING
C
OLD
S
TARTING
A
ID
(E
THER
)
The motorcoach may be equipped with the
optional ether cold starting aid to facilitate cold-
weather starts when the temperature is below
35°F (2°C). A control rocker switch is located on
the dashboard. To activate the ether starting
aid, proceed as follows:
•
Before cranking engine, press the rocker
switch for 3 seconds to fill solenoid valve;
•
Release rocker switch to discharge shot of
ether;
•
Allow 3 seconds for shot to discharge;
•
Start engine.
Caution :
Use the cold starting aid only
when absolutely necessary. Excessive use of
starter fluid could result in serious engine
damage.
E
NGINE
B
LOCK
H
EATER
The motorcoach is equipped with an engine
immersion-type electric block heater to assist
cold weather starting. The 110-120 VAC power
connector 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 motorcoach is parked for an
extended period of time in cold weather and
when a 110-120 VAC power source is available.
Caution :
Use only a 110-120 VAC power
source. Use only grounded (three prongs)
extension cords with a minimum rated capacity
of 15 amps. Disconnect the extension cord
before starting. Before driving, make sure the
extension cord is disconnected and the engine
compartment door is closed.
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