Fuel Type; Biodiesel Fuel; Wheels And Tires; Recommended Tire Inflation Pressure At Maximum Cold Load - PREVOST H3-45 VIP Owner's Manual

9-8 Technical Information

FUEL TYPE

Your Prevost vehicle is powered by a diesel
engine designed to operate only with Ultra Low
Sulfur Diesel (ULSD) fuel, which can contain no
more than 15 ppm sulfur.
WARNING
ULSD fuel is necessary to avoid fouling the
engine's Exhaust Aftertreatment System. Use of
fuel other than ULSD will reduce the efficiency and
durability of the engine.

BIODIESEL FUEL

Biodiesel with up to a maximum of 5% biofuel (B5)
may be used and will not affect the manufacturer's
mechanical warranty as to engine and emissions
system related components. The biofuel used in
the various blends must conform to ASTM D6751;
therefore B1 to B5 blends conforming to ASTM
D975. Also, any engine performance problem
related to the use of biodiesel fuel would not be
recognized nor considered as Volvo or Prevost's
responsibility.
However, Volvo engines are certified to comply
with U.S. EPA and California emissions standards
based upon the use
specifications established by these regulatory
agencies.
Alternative fuels, including biodiesel, that are not
substantially similar to the required test fuels may
adversely affect engine emissions compliance. As
a result, Volvo does not warrant the engine will
conform to applicable Federal or California
emissions limits when operated on biodiesel or
other alternative fuels that are not substantially
similar to specified test fuels used for certification.
Additional maintenance is required and is covered
in Section 03: FUEL SYSTEM of the maintenance
manual.

WHEELS AND TIRES

WHEELS DIMENSION
Alcoa aluminum wheels (front & tag axles): 10½"
X 22½"
Alcoa super single wheels (drive axle): 14" X 22½"
of test fuels with
PA-1619 Owner's Manual H3-45 VIP
TIRE DIMENSIONS
Front & tag axles: 365/70 R22.5 load range L tires
on both axles
Drive axle: 315/80 R22.5 load range L tires
Drive axle: super single 455/55 R22.5 load range L
tire
RECOMMENDED TIRE INFLATION PRESSURE
AT MAXIMUM COLD LOAD
The recommended tire inflation pressures are
given in the applicable documents supplied with
the vehicle. In addition, cold tire inflation pressures
are listed on the Department of Transport (DOT)
certification plate, affixed on the wall behind the
driver's seat.
For special tire selection, a "Prevost coach special
specification" chart is supplied with the vehicle
and is affixed next to the DOT certification plate.
Vehicles equipped with TPMS: The TPMS target
pressures are factory set to equal the prevailing
tire pressure at delivery time. When tire pressures
are increased to account for higher vehicle weight,
the TPMS set point needs to be increased
accordingly.
NOTE
Before being converted, Bus Shells vehicles are
not at their maximum weight and tire pressures
are adjusted at a lower level value than the
maximum allowed appearing on the DOT plate.
Tire pressure must
converted.
CAUTION
These tire pressures are established in accordance
with the maximum allowable load on each axle. A
lower pressure is recommended if the axle load is
less than the above specifications. Weigh vehicle
fully loaded and pressurize according to tire
manufacturer's recommendations.
standard tire and wheel specifications, see
Prevost tire pressure tabulation in "Coach Final
Record" or special specification chart affixed next
to the DOT certification plate.
be readjusted once
For non-