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rear hobbs and toggle and red light

i recently purchased a 94 foretravel grand villa ,can anyone tell me what the hobbs meter and toggle switch and red light means in the rear near radatior under the flap i figured out the air filter meter but not the rest of it thanks for anyones help keith




































keith williams

Re: rear hobbs and toggle and red light

Reply #1 –
Hobbs meter = engine run hours
Toggle switch = engine start/stop
Red light = oil pressure

Engine won't shut off (actually, ignition won't)
1993 U280 SE 40' WTBI, Build: 4359
C8.3 300hp, 6-Speed, Exhaust Brake
960 watts on the roof (6 x 160)
Sorento (or BOLT) on a Kar Kaddy SS
"Nature abhors a vacuum"

Re: rear hobbs and toggle and red light

Reply #2 –
thanks so much , why would you start fron the rear and does the red oil pressure light only come on when low thats for your help so much to learn on this coach
keith williams

Re: rear hobbs and toggle and red light

Reply #3 –
Quote from: krwinfla –
why would you start from the rear
does the red oil pressure light only come on when low
Rear starter is mostly used by maintenance techs working on the engine.  Avoids having to run all the way up to the front to start.

Red light is ON when oil pressure is low.  Will be on for a few seconds after engine start, then should go OFF.
1993 U280 SE 40' WTBI, Build: 4359
C8.3 300hp, 6-Speed, Exhaust Brake
960 watts on the roof (6 x 160)
Sorento (or BOLT) on a Kar Kaddy SS
"Nature abhors a vacuum"

Re: rear hobbs and toggle and red light

Reply #4 –
Keith,

Always happy to help new owners.  Suggest you get used to using the Forum search tool (top right corner on every page).  You can find answers to many questions on your own just by searching for key words.

See link below for another good source of info on all coach systems:

Foretravel Motorhome technical help and information links
1993 U280 SE 40' WTBI, Build: 4359
C8.3 300hp, 6-Speed, Exhaust Brake
960 watts on the roof (6 x 160)
Sorento (or BOLT) on a Kar Kaddy SS
"Nature abhors a vacuum"

Re: rear hobbs and toggle and red light

Reply #5 –
thank you all so very much now it makes sense
keith williams