PREVOST X3-45 2017, Operator'S Manual

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Care and Maintenance
PA1627 X3-45 Operator’s Manual
8-20
to “Exterior Lighting Verification” in Care
and Maintenance chapter.
Step 3: Front Right Side of the Coach

Check condition of wheel rim. Especially
look for cracks, missing nuts, bent or
broken studs.

Check condition of tire: properly inflated,
no serious cuts, bulges, tread wear or
any signs of misalignment; valve stem
not touching wheel or rim; valve cap in
place.
Step 4: Rear Right Side of the Coach

Check condition of wheels and rims.
Especially look for cracks, missing nuts,
bent or broken studs.

Check that baggage and service
compartment doors are properly closed.

Check condition of tires: properly
inflated, no serious cuts, bulges, tread
wear or any signs of misalignment;
valve stems not touching wheels or
rims; valve caps in place and no objects
stuck between the wheels.
Step 5: Engine Compartment Right Side Area

Check engine and surrounding areas for
coolant, oil and fuel leaks.

Check fuel/filter water separator and
drain if necessary. Check for leaks.

Check wiring harness for signs of
damage.
Step 6: Engine Compartment

Check engine and surrounding areas for
coolant, oil and fuel leaks.

Check wiring harness for signs of
damage.

Check condition of drive belts.

Check engine crankcase oil level, add if
necessary.

Check Allison transmission fluid level
(can also be checked from push-button
shift selector), add if necessary.

Check power steering reservoir fluid
level, add if necessary.

Check coolant surge tank fluid level, add
if necessary.

Check air cleaner restriction indicator,
replace air cleaner when red signal
locks in full view.

Check stop light, tail light, directional
signal light and back-up light assembly;
operating, clean and proper color. Refer
to “Exterior Lighting Verification” in Care
and Maintenance chapter.
Step 7: Rear Left Side of the Coach

Check condition of wheels and rims.
Especially look for cracks, missing nuts,
bent or broken studs.

Check that baggage and service
compartment doors are properly closed.

If so equipped, check coolant heater
system for fuel leaks.

Check condition of tires: properly
inflated, no serious cuts, bulges, tread
wear or any signs of misalignment;
valve stems not touching wheels or
rims; valve caps in place and no objects
stuck between the wheels.
Inside the Coach

Check for proper operation of the
entrance door.

Check steps; clean them if there is any
substance that makes them slippery,
which makes coach entry/exit
hazardous.

Check that emergency exit windows and
roof escape hatches can be opened
then close all windows and hatches
securely.

Verify proper operation of windshield
wiper/ washer.

Adjust and clean mirrors for adequate
rear view vision.

Start engine and check for proper
operation of all gauges and indicator
lights.

Check for proper operation of electric
and air horns and back-up alarm.