Thor Motor Coach CLASS A - Section 4: Fuel Systems; Fuel System Safety; Location of Fuel Inlet; Fuel Cap

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THOR MOTOR COACH | MADE TO FIT
Section 4: Fuel Systems
Fuel System Safety
Be extremely careful when fueling the motorhome. Always
shut OFF the engine, do not smoke, do not use cellular phones,
and shut OFF all pilot lights before adding fuel. Fuel spills
represent a serious re hazard and should be cleaned up
immediately. Never restart the engine or relight pilot lights
while fuel vapor is present.
In cold weather conditions or when the motorhome has not
been used for a while, a fuel additive (customer supplied)
may be needed. Refer to the chassis manufacturers recom-
mendations for fuel additives.
Location of Fuel Inlet
Due to design and construction considerations of this
motorhome, the fuel inlet may be located on the le-side,
right-side, rear, or select models may feature fuel inlets on
both the le and right side of the motorhome.
The fuel gauge on
th is motorhome may
include a symbol that
points either to the
le or right, indicating
the side of the vehicle
where the fuel inlet is
located. This symbol
was placed by the chassis
manufacturer and may
not represent the true
location of the fuel inlet
of the motorhome.
Become familiar with the position of the fuel inlet of your
motorhome regardless of the fuel inlet symbol. Doing so
will help you approach the fuel pumps from the correct side,
positioning the fuel inlet nearest to the fuel pumps.
Fuel Cap
If the fuel cap is misplaced
or lost, replace it as soon as
possible with a cap of the same
size and type. Fuel systems are
pressurized, so a tight-tting
fuel cap is necessary. Always
remove the fuel cap slowly
and pay close attention to the
fuel recommendations by the
chassis manufacturer.
Potentially explosive fuel vapor may be present at fuel
lling stations and during refueling of equipment with
the fuel transfer system.
Never enter a fuel lling station or refuel equipment if your
furnace or water heater is operating or if your refrigerator
is operating on propane. Both the ame and the igniters
in the burners of these appliances are sources of ignition
and could cause an explosion.
These appliances must be turned OFF before entering a
fuel lling station or refueling equipment. Turning OFF
the propane main tank valve only is not sufcient. The
appliances must be OFF at their electrical operating
switches.
DANGER
Flammable solvents and clean-up materials should
be temporarily stored in a nonammable, vapor-tight
container until proper disposal facilities are available.
Do not store ammable clean up rags or materials inside
the motorhome, inside any other vehicle or near any
source of ame or ignition.
WARNING
Depending upon model and chassis, TMC Class A
and Class C Motorhomes may be equipped with either
gasoline or diesel-fueled engines. Always be sure to fuel
your motorhome with the correct petroleum products.
NOTICE
NO SMOKING
Before dispensing fuel into fuel tanks and propane tanks,
turn OFF all engines, fuel-burning appliances, and their
igniters (see operating instructions).
Do not dispense fuel within 20 feet (6.1 meters) of an
ignition source.
Can cause ignition of ammable vapors, which can lead
to a re or explosion and result in death or severe injury.
DANGER