PREVOST XL2 User Manual

Chapter 5: STARTING & STOPPING PROCEDURES
STARTING ENGINE FROM DRIVER'S
COMPARTMENT
STARTING THE ENGINE
• Apply the spring-loaded parking brakes by
pulling the parking brake control button all
the way up;
• Make sure the starter selector switch located
in the engine compartment is set to the
NORMAL position.
• Set the battery master switch located on the
rear circuit breaker panel to the ON position.
• Place transmission in neutral;
• Turn ignition key to START position (refer to
chapter 3: “Controls and Instruments”),
release the key after the engine starts.
Caution: Do not engage starter for more than
15 seconds at a time. If engine does not start
within 15 seconds, release ignition key and let
starter cool for one minute before attempting to
restart.
Caution: Do not press accelerator pedal before
starting. This could result in an electronic control
unit fault and degrade the fuel system control.
Caution: Special precautions are necessary
with turbocharged engines to avoid possible
turbine damage. After starting, run the engine at
slow idle for two minutes to allow lubricating oil
to reach the turbocharger. Then run the engine
at fast idle. Let oil pressure reach normal
operating range before driving.
Note: If engine does not start, return key to
OFF position before attempting to restart.
Note: If the accelerator pedal is depressed
before starting, release and wait 30 seconds
before attempting to restart.
STOPPING THE ENGINE
• Apply parking brake and place transmission
in neutral (N);
• Allow engine to idle for at least two minutes
before shutting engine OFF. This insures
that the turbine speed drops and allows time
for the engine exhaust gas temperature to
drop to about 300
o
F (150
o
C);
• Turn the ignition key to the OFF position.
Caution: Do not shut OFF engine when
running above slow idle.
Caution: Set the battery master switch to the
OFF position after parking and when left
unattended for an extended period of time.
Refer to "Controls & Instruments" chapter 3.
STARTING FROM THE ENGINE
COMPARTMENT
Switches to start and stop the engine from inside
the engine compartment are mounted on a small
panel over the engine.
STARTING THE ENGINE
Warning: Apply parking brake and place
transmission in neutral (N) before starting
engine from inside the engine compartment.
Set the starter selector switch to the REAR
START position;
Press the starter push-button switch. Release
push-button after the engine starts.
REAR START PANEL 06409
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.
STOPPING THE ENGINE
To stop the engine, set the starter selector
switch to the OFF position.
Caution: Do not stop engine by any other
method.
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PREVOST XL2 Specifications

General

Brand	PREVOST
Model	XL2
Category	Motorhomes
Language	English