PREVOST X3-45 VIP 2015, Owner'S Manual

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Safety Features and Equipment 7-10
WARNING
Always retract the tag axle before jacking the
vehicle from the front and drive axle jacking
points to prevent damage to suspension
components.
JACKING POINTS ON TAG AXLE
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WARNING
The jacking points on the tag axle must be
used for raising the tag axle only.
Several kinds of hydraulic jacks can be used.
Only jack at the specified jacking points. Jack
must support the following capacities:
Front axle: 20,000 lb (9 100 kg);
Drive axle: 40,000 lb (18 200 kg).
HYDRAULIC JACK
To raise: turn release valve clockwise. Insert
handle in socket and raise by pumping.
To lower: remove handle and turn the release
valve slowly counterclockwise.
Always keep ram and extension screw retracted
when jack is not in use.
Service: Check oil level when jack fails to raise
to full height. Lower ram completely with release
valve open and jack in upright position, remove
filler plug and refill to level of filler hole with
hydraulic jack oil. Never use brake fluid.
DANGER
Jack is intended for lifting only. Do not get
under the vehicle or load for any reason
unless it is properly supported with safety
stands and securely blocked.
DANGER
Do not overload jack above rated capacity.
Prevent "side loading", make sure load is
centered on ram. Do not push or tilt load off
jack.
TOWING
LIFTING FROM THE FRONT
To prevent damage to the vehicle, use the two
tow eyes fixed to the vehicle frame between the
front axle and the front bumper. Use only a solid
link tow bar and a safety chain to tow the
vehicle.
TOW EYES UNDER VEHICLE
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Disconnect driveshaft or remove both drive
axle shafts to prevent damage to the
transmission. Plug axle tube to prevent oil
loss. Refer to Rockwell's
"Maintenance
manual no.5" annexed at the end of Section
11: Rear Axle of the maintenance manual.
CAUTION
To prevent damage to the drive train
components, disconnect axle shafts or
driveshaft before towing. Do not attempt to
push or pull-start a vehicle equipped with an
automatic transmission.
Failure to disconnect the driveshaft,
remove the drive axle shafts or lift the drive
wheels off the ground before towing can
cause serious transmission damage and
void the warranty.
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The towed vehicle must be lifted from under
the front axle only. The tow truck must be
equipped with the proper lifting equipment to
reach under the front axle since no other
lifting points are recommended. Lifting and
towing from any other point are unauthorized
as it may cause serious damage to the
structure. Do not unload or raise the tag axle
when lifting and towing to prevent
overloading the drive axle.