Monaco 2008 Knight Owner's Manual download pdf (Page 23)

2008 KNIGHT

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DRIVING & SAFETY — 2

Avoid running over the fuel hose as it can

get hung up on the motorhome and cause

body damage.

Use of gloves is recommended for

refueling. Store gloves in the outside

compartment.

To prevent grease and fuel deposits from

being tracked into the motorhome when

refueling, change shoes before entering.

Store the extra pair of shoes near the

entry door.

WARNING

LP-Gas and gasoline are highly

flammable and can ignite, resulting

in explosion, fire or death. Ensure

all flames are extinguished, all LP-

Gas appliances are turned off and the

primary LP-Gas valve is off prior to

refueling.

Fuel Economy:

Driving style, wind resistance, terrain, vehicle

weight, and engine-driven accessories are some

of the factors that affect fuel economy.

Guidelines to Help Increase Fuel Efciency:

When starting out, apply the throttle

lightly and accelerate gradually. Avoid

using excessive throttle and accelerating

quickly.

Check the tire pressure. A low tire is not

only a safety hazard, but also increases

rolling resistance and increases fuel

consumption.

Keep the engine at a low to mid operating

range of 1100 to 1500 RPM. This will

use less fuel than a higher RPM.

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Avoid using full throttle when ascending

a long hill. This wastes fuel and increases

engine operating temperature from

incomplete combustion. Manually shift

to a lower gear and use less throttle. Fuel

will burn more efciently.

Avoid extended idling to warm-up the

engine. Start the engine and wait for

normal oil pressure to register. Engage

the high idle feature until the engine

coolant temperature gauge raises. The

engine is now ready for travel. Whenever

coolant temperature is below operating

temperature (idling engine) incomplete

combustion occurs, causing carbon

build-up and raw fuel to wash lubricating

oil from the cylinder walls and dilute the

crankcase oil.

Excessive idling (more than 10 or 15

minutes) can clog fuel injectors, damage

the emission system and eventually

causing piston rings and valves to stick.

Operate the transmission with the MODE

function set to Economy whenever

possible; this allows for earlier shifts and

enhanced fuel economy.

Follow the maintenance schedule for the

engine.

TRIP PREPARATION

The following suggestions are general

guidelines to follow when preparing for a trip:

Items to Carry:

An emergency road kit containing a

ashlight, road ares, warning signs and

a re extinguisher.

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Local, State and National Maps, as

well as a ‘Motor Carrier’ road atlas (for

refueling station and truck repair facility

locations).

Hand tools, a 12 Volt DC

test light, a 120 Volt

AC polarity tester,

battery hydrometer,

an assortment of

blade fuses, mini

fuses and alternator

belt.

Potable and non-

potable water hoses,

a water pressure

regulator and

various termination

connectors for sewage.

Inspection:

Ensure all exterior items are stowed or

secured (i.e. TV antenna, ceiling vents

and windows).

Check belts, hoses, battery and engine

uid levels. Inspect the engine,

transmission and generator per the OEM

manuals.

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020064b

Tool Box & Emergency Road Supplies

020062

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GARDNER BENDER, INC

OPEN

GROUND

OPEN

NUETRAL

OPEN HOT

HOT/GRD

REVERSE

HOT/NEU

REVERSE

CORRECT

Polarity Tester

Test Light

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