PREVOST X3-45 2016, Руководство по обслуживанию

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Section 18: BODY
PA1593
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Ten jacking points are located on the vehicle:
two are located on each side of the frame and
two are located under each axle. Refer to the
following illustrations for the location of jacking
points.
FIGURE 50: JACKING POINTS ON FRAME
FIGURE 51: REAR END JACKING POINTS
FIGURE 52: JACKING POINTS ON I-BEAM FRONT AXLE
FIGURE 53: JACKING POINTS ON DRIVE AXLE
OEH3B762
CAUTION
Always unload or retract the tag axle before
jacking the vehicle from the front and drive
axle jacking points to prevent damage to
suspension components.
FIGURE 54: 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).
7.1 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.
8. TOWING THE VEHICLE
8.1 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.