Normal Starting Procedure:
1.
Shift transmission to NEUTRAL.
2.
Turn ignition switch to the right until the engine starts.
The engine is equipped with a block heater to aid in cold-
weather starting.
It
is controlled by a l20-volt switch located in
the bedroom. The block heater cord is plugged into a receptacle
controlled by the switch. The receptacle can be energized by
plugging the 30 amp cord to a shore power source.
ENGINE
BLOCK
HEATER
An engine block heater can be used to warm engine coolant
which will improve starting, provide for faster engine warm-up,
and result in quicker response from heater-defroster system.
It
is recommended for use when ever outside temperature is
below
32°F (O'C).
For best results, heater should be plugged in prior to starting
for period
of
time indicated in chart.
NOTE: Times listed are minimulIl times.
It
will
not
harm
block heater
or
engine to leave
it
plugged in longer
thall times stated.
ENGINE
BLOCK
HEATER USAGE
Viscosity Time Battery
Temperature
Grade
Oil
Used
Capacity
Above
32°P
15W40 or Not Standard
(Above
O°C)
20W40
needed
32°
to
14°P
15W40 or
2-3
Hours
Standard
(0
to
-10°C) 20W40
14°
to-lOoP
IOW30
8 Hours or Extra Capacity
(_10'
to
-23°C)
Overnight
Suggested
Below
-lOOP
Syntheti, 8 Hours or Extra Capacity
(Below
-23°C)
Oil
Overnight Required
BOUNdER
DiESEL
ENGINE
OPERATION
.II
NOTE
See the cold weather
starting instructions
in-
cluded
in
the
Owner's
Information Package.
CAUTION
To
prevent damage to the
starter, do
not
engage
the starting motor for
more than
30 seconds.
Wait two minutes
be-
tween each attempt to
start.
CAUTION
The parking brake will not
disengage until air pres-
sure has reached
60 psi.
WARNING
The transmission does
not have a
"PARK" posi-
tion. Place transmission
in
neutral
(N)
and set the
parking brake when park-
ing the motor home.
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