Changing Wheels - PREVOST H3-41 Manual

WARNING: DO NOT EXCEED MAXIMUM
INFLATION PRESSURE. INCORRECT TIRE
PRESSURE INCREASES TIRE WEAR AND
COULD LEAD TO
CONTROL BECAUSE OF REDUCED ROAD
HANDLING. CHECK
REGULARLY.
NOTE: Always check the spare tire pressure
when checking tire pressures.

CHANGING WHEELS

For a flat tire, turn ON the hazard flashers and
bring the coach to a stop on the side of the road.
Apply the parking brake. Make sure the coach is
parked safely away from traffic.
triangular reflectors in accordance with applicable
highway regulations.
Removing Front Bumper
The spare tire is stored in the compartment
directly behind the front bumper. To gain access
to the spare tire, unscrew the nut located below
each end of the bumper and then push up. With
the help of an assistant, carefully lower the
bumper to the ground.
WARNING: THE BUMPER IS HEAVY. GET
THE HELP OF AN
ATTEMPTING TO RECLINE THE BUMPER.
WARNING: THE
COMPARTMENT IS
STORAGE. DO NOT STORE LOOSE OBJECTS
IN THE SPARE TIRE COMPARTMENT. LOOSE
OBJECTS MAY INTERFERE
STEERING LINKAGE. REMOVE ANY LOOSE
OBJECTS FOUND IN COMPARTMENT.
LOSS OF DRIVING
TIRE PRESSURE
Set-up the
ASSISTANT BEFORE
SPARE TIRE
NOT MADE FOR
WITH THE
Removing Spare Wheel and Tire
From Compartment
To remove the spare wheel and tire from the
compartment, loosen the turn-buckle on the
holding chain to release the wheel and dolly.
Open the front service compartment. Remove the
wing nut holding the support and rail extension
assembly. Remove the support and rail extension
assembly. Attach the assembly to the matching
holes located in the front center of the spare tire
compartment. Remove the spare wheel using the
strap. Remove the tire covering. Remove the two
nuts and separate the spare wheel from the dolly.
CAUTION: BEFORE DRIVING, MAKE SURE
THAT THE SUPPORT AND RAIL EXTENSION
ASSEMBLY IS
WHEEL HAS BEEN SECURED WITH THE
HOLDING CHAIN.
CAUTION: MAKE
BUMPER IS SAFELY HOOKED IN PLACE, AND
THAT THE RETAINING NUTS ARE TIGHT.
NOTE: The jack and wheel nut wrench are
stored in the right side of the R.H. side first
baggage compartment.
NOTE: Check the spare tire inflation pressure
periodically. Inflate the spare tire to the maximum
tire pressure specified in the chart.
NOTE: Periodically check that spare tire is
securely fastened in compartment.
Procedure
Step 1
Apply parking brake and stop engine. Remove
spare wheel and tire from compartment.
Step 2
Remove wheel cover or hub cap
7-15
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
REINSTALLED AND
SURE THAT
THE
THE