Owner`s manual

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CHASSIS INFORMATION — 10
2008 LAPALMA XL
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 your engine OEM manual or
authorized repair location for more
information.
StartIng proceDure
Normal Starting
NOTE:
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:
Never 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.
The engine is equipped with an intake air
heater. The intake air heater helps engine starting
in cold weather. Intake manifold air temperature
is monitored by the Electronic Control Module
on the engine. If intake manifold temperature is
below specied level (approximately 40º F.), the
air intake heater will activate. Air intake heater
activation is indicated by the WAIT TO START
indicator lamp.
WARNING:
DO NOT use staring fluids with the
engine. Use of ether starting fluids can
cause an explosion, fire, personal injury,
severe engine damage upon air intake
heater activation.
To Start the Engine:
With the throttle in idle position, turn ignition
to ON. Allow the WAIT TO START lamp to
extinguish. Turn key to the start position. When
the engine starts the air intake heater will again
energize for a time period determined by the
Electronic Control Module. Allow the engine
to idle with no load for three to ve minutes.
The engine coolant temperature should be up
to normal operating range before operating the
engine under full throttle.
NOTE:
DO NOT operate engine at low idle
the engine for long periods of time.
Consistent periods of long idle wastes
fuel and may cause engine damage.
Cold Weather
CAUTION:
Refer to the engine OEM manual for
information coolants for cold weather
operation.
In sub-freezing or extreme cold, engine oil
becomes thick and battery output is reduced.
Thick oil, combined with less amperage
available from the battery, increases difculty in
starting the engine.
It is possible to operate diesel engines in
extremely cold environments when the engine
is properly equipped with the correct lubricants,
fuels and coolant. Cold weather operation can
be dened in two categories: Winter and Arctic.
The engine electronic system is equipped with
cold start strategy referred to as cold mode. Cold
mode limits the power until coolant temperatures
reaches 82º F. The engine in cold mode will idle
at approximately 800 RPM until the throttle or
service brake is pressed. The engine will then
drop to the programmed low idle speed.
NOTE:
Power will be noticeably reduced if the
motorhome is operated while in cold
mode.