Power Steering Fluid Level - PREVOST H3-45 VIP Owner's Manual

FIGURE 4: TRANSMISSION FLUID LEVEL DIPSTICK
(TYPICAL)
CAUTION
The fluid level rises as fluid temperature rises. Do
not add fluid above the "cold run" band before the
transmission reaches 180
o
104 C).
Hot Check
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Make sure the transmission fluid temperature is
between 160ºF and 200ºF (71ºC and 93ºC) before
performing the hot check. With the engine idling
between 500 and 800 RPM and the parking brake
applied, shift transmission into neutral (N).
Remove and clean dipstick, then check fluid level.
If the fluid level is on or under the lower HOT RUN
line, add just enough fluid to bring up the level to
the middle of the HOT RUN band.
FIGURE 5: TRANSMISSION FLUID LEVEL DIPSTICK
(TYPICAL)
Replace dipstick and tighten the filler tube cap
until the rubber seal is correctly seated.
CAUTION
Do not overfill transmission fluid reservoir. Severe
damage may result.

POWER STEERING FLUID LEVEL

The power steering reservoir is located on the
R.H. side of the engine compartment.
On H series vehicles it is fixed on the main power
compartment wall, accessible by the R.H.
compressor door.
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F to 220 F (82 C to
PA-1619 Owner's Manual H3-45 VIP
Care and Maintenance 8-7
FIGURE 6: POWER STEERING RESERVOIR H3-SERIES
FIGURE 7: POWERSTEERING FLUID TANK
Check fluid level as follows:
1. Stop engine;
2. Open compartment door;
3. Thoroughly clean the reservoir and its
immediate vicinity to protect the fluid from
being soiled by impurities;
4. Check fluid level through the clear bowl and
compare with the MIN & MAX marking affixed
on the bowl;
5. Remove the breather cap and top up level to
"MAX" mark;
6. Reinstall the breather cap.