Steering; Electrical System; Axles; Front Axle - Independent Front Suspension ( Ifs) - PREVOST H3-45 VIP Owner's Manual

feature. Bendix refers to it as ESC Electronic
Stability Control.
The Bendix ESC system is an ABS- based
stability system that enhances vehicle stability by
both reducing engine throttle and by applying
vehicle braking based on actual vehicle dynamics
Refer to Maintenance Manual, Section 12: Brake
and Air System for more information on this
system.
CAUTION
Even with ESC- equipped vehicles, the driver
remains responsible for ensuring vehicle stability
during operation.
DANGER
ESC may reduce
automatically.
ESC can make the
automatically. ESC can slow the vehicle with or
without the operator applying the brake, and
even when the throttle is being applied

STEERING

ZF 8098 integral hydraulic assisted steering gear
Hydraulic pump gear driven from engine .
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ZF Servocomtronic variable ratio and
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variable assistance in function of vehicle
speed available.
Hydraulic reservoir and dipstick accessible
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from engine compartment.
System pressure: 2320 psi (160 bars).
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Steering wheel diameter 18". Tilt steering
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wheel and telescopic
pneumatically locked with foot- operated
switch for adjustment.
Number of turns: 5¾.
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Outside turning radius: see Dimensions and
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Weight table.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

24-volt, negative ground;
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12-volt exterior lighting;
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the vehicle speed
vehicle decelerate
steering column;
PA-1619 Owner's Manual H3-45 VIP
Technical Information 9-11
Various arrangements of 24V-150A and 12V-
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200A , self-regulated, belt-driven, air-cooled
Bosch alternators;
Four 12 Volts, group 31 AGM type batteries
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connected in series/parallel. Each one has a
reserve capacity of 200 minutes and a cold
cranking capacity of 800 amps.
100 amp battery equalizer.
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AXLES

FRONT AXLE - INDEPENDENT FRONT
SUSPENSION ( IFS)
Prevost independent front suspension with
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calibrated air springs for improved comfort
19 000 lbs capacity (loading limit could be
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less depending on the wheel and tire
selection)
Wide apart double V -arm design mounted on
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ball joints with torque link
Double sealed taper roller bearings bell crank
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and idler steering arm
Unitized wheel bearing (maintenance- free
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bearing)
Factory pre-adjusted caster
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DRIVE AXLE

Meritor model RC23-165 full banjo type dual
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tire drive
Meritor RC23-165 with Allison transmission
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ratio: 3.91 (standard), 3.58 & 4.10 (optional)
Oil lubricated wheel bearings on Meritor
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RC23-165
Factory pre-adjusted caster
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TAG AXLE
Prevost hollow square beam
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FAG Unitized wheel bearings (maintenance
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free)
Tag axle may be lifted to provide better
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traction in snow, mud and reduce the turning
radius and tire scrub at low cornering speed