PREVOST LE MIRAGE XLII BUS SHELLS, Руководство по обслуживанию

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Section 18: BODY
PA1564
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FIGURE 76: JACKING POINTS ON TAG AXLE
OEH3B764
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).
8.1 HYDRAULIC JACK
To raise: turn release valve clockwise. Insert
handle in socket and raise vehicle 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.
9. TOWING THE VEHICLE
The vehicle can be transported on a low bed
semi-trailer of adequate gross axle weight
capacity. When transporting a vehicle, apply
parking brake and shut down the engine. Block
all wheels and secure vehicle with tie-downs.
Check that overall height will clear obstacles on
the route to follow, and obtain required permits.
The vehicle can also be towed by lifting the front
axle or by towing from the front with all wheels
on the ground. These two methods are
described below under their respective
headings. Whatever the method used, the
vehicle should be towed by truck operators
authorized and experienced in towing highway
coaches.
Observe normal precautions including, but not
limited to, the ones listed below when towing the
vehicle:
o
Make sure the parking brake is released
before towing.
o
Do not allow passengers to ride onboard the
towed vehicle.
o
Tow the vehicle at a safe speed as dictated
by road and weather conditions.
o
Accelerate and decelerate slowly and
cautiously.
To prevent damage to the vehicle, use the two
tow eyes located under the back bumper and/or
fixed to the vehicle's frame between the front
axle and the front bumper. Use only a solid link
tow bar and a safety chain to tow the vehicle. If
required, connect an auxiliary air supply to the
vehicle so brakes can be operated while towing.
WARNING
During a towing operation, the driver should
be alone inside the vehicle.
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.
NOTE
Make sure axle shafts or driveshaft are
installed correctly after towing. Tighten axle
shaft and driveshaft nuts to the correct torque
settings. Do not invert shafts