Hose Inspection; Lubrication; Wheels And Tires - PREVOST H3-45 VIP Owner's Manual

DRIVER'S AREA AIR FILTER GRILL REMOVAL
REMOVING DRIVER'S SECTION AIR FILTER
CAUTION
Be sure not to install filter in inverted position.

HOSE INSPECTION

Inspect hoses for leaks regularly to ensure efficient,
economical and safe operation of the engine and
related equipment. Carefully inspect all fittings,
clamps and ties. To prevent chafing, make sure
hoses are not touching shafts, couplings, heated
surfaces, sharp edges or other parts. Since hose
clamps and ties can vibrate loose or fail over time,
frequently inspect and tighten or replace as
necessary.
Correct leaking hoses immediately. Failure to correct
leaks can cause severe damage to the equipment,
as well as increase operating costs due to lost fluids.
Treat fuel and oil leaks as an immediate fire hazard.
WARNING
Personal injury and property damage may result
from fire caused by leaking flammable fluids.
Hose Service Life
Hoses have a limited service life. Thoroughly
inspect hoses annually. Look for surface damage or
indications of twisted, worn, crimped, cracked or
leaking lines. Replace damaged hoses immediately.
Hoses should be replaced during major overhaul or
after a maximum of seven service years. Be certain
replacement hoses are matching the original
equipment manufacturer's specifications.

LUBRICATION

Grease all lubrication points during scheduled
maintenance. For heavy loads or extended use,
lubricate more often. Refer to the Maintenance
Manual, section 24 for information on lubrication.

WHEELS AND TIRES

Check for loose wheel nuts. Inspect all types of rims
for cracks. Cracks can appear in many places but
typically radiate out from where a load is applied.
Both aluminum alloy and steel wheel nuts should be
tightened to 450 to 500 foot- pounds (610 to 680
N.m.) torque.
Keep the tires inflated to the recommended inflation
pressure to prolong tire life and for safety.
NOTE
The cold tire inflation pressures are found on the
DOT certification plate located under the L.H.
console or behind the driver's seat.
Do not exceed maximum inflation pressure. Incor-
rect tire pressure increases tire wear and could
lead to loss of driving control because of reduced
road handling. Check tire pressure regularly.
If replacement tires are different from those spe-
cified on the certification plate, pressure must be
adjusted
mendations.
On vehicles equipped with the Beru Tire Pressure
Monitoring System (TPMS), it is better to use the
TPMS display as the primary reference to judge
when tire pressure needs adjustment.
PA-1638 Owner's Manual X3-45 VIP
Care and Maintenance 8-13
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