PREVOST X3-45 2011, Руководство оператора

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Care and Maintenance 161
WALK-AROUND INSPECTION (BEFORE EVERY TRIP)
NOTE
Inspect the coach in a circular manner as shown in the illustration.
Approaching the Coach
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Check under the coach for oil, fuel,
coolant leaks or other signs of damage.
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Check exterior body surfaces for signs
of breaks or damage.
Preparation
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Drain accumulated water from
accessory and wet air tanks.
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Close air tank drain valves.
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Start the engine and let the air pressure
build up to normal. Stop engine.
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Switch on hazard warning flashers.
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Make sure parking brakes are applied.
Step 1: Front Left Side of the Coach
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Check condition of wheel rim. Especially
look for cracks, missing nuts, bent or
broken studs.
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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.
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Check windshield and headlights
washer reservoir fluid level and add if
necessary.
Step 2: Front of the Coach
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Check for damage and clean if dirty.
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Check windshield wiper arms for proper
spring tension.
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Check wiper blades for any damage,
“dead” rubber and attachment to arm.
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Check to see thst there is no mud,
snow, ice build-up or other obstruction in
front of the ACB radar sensor, if
applicable.
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Check clearance and identification
lights, they should be clean, operating
and of the proper color. Refer to
“Exterior Lighting Verification” in Care
and Maintenance chapter.
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Turn on headlights. High and low beams
should be operating and lenses clean. If
equipped, check fog lights. Refer to
“Exterior Lighting Verification” in Care
and Maintenance chapter.
•
Left and right front turn signal lights
clean, operating and proper color. Refer
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.