Towing; Lubrication; First Service On New Coach; Daily Inspection - PREVOST H3-41 Manual

JACKING POINTS ON TAG AXLE
Several kinds of hydraulic jacks can be used. Only
jack at the specified jacking points. Jack must
support the following capacities:
Front axle: 13,000 lbs (5 900 kg)
Drive axle: 25,000 lbs (11 365 kg)

TOWING

To prevent damage to the coach, use the two tow
eyes located under each bumper.
solid link tow bar and a safety chain to tow the
coach. If required, connect an auxiliary air supply
to the coach so brakes can be operated while

towing.

WARNING: UNLOAD
BEFORE TOWING.
PASSENGERS IN
TOWING.
CAUTION: TO PREVENT DAMAGE TO THE
DRIVETRAIN COMPONENTS, DISCONNECT
AXLE SHAFTS OR DRIVESHAFT BEFORE
TOWING. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO PUSH- OR
PULL-START THE COACH WITH A MANUAL
TRANSMISSION IN FIRST OR SECOND GEAR.
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO PUSH- OR PULL-START
A COACH EQUIPPED WITH AN AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION.
NOTE: Make sure axle shafts or driveshaft are
installed correctly after towing. Tighten axle shaft
and driveshaft nuts to the correct torque settings.
Do not invert shafts.

LUBRICATION

Lubricate at all lubrication points during scheduled
maintenance. For heavy loads, or extended use,
lubricate more often.
OEH3B764
Use only a
PASSENGERS
DO NOT CARRY
THE COACH WHILE

FIRST SERVICE ON NEW COACH

Engine Oil
Preliminary oil change is not required since the
engine has been test-run at the factory. Change
oil and filter every 12,500 miles (20 000 km).
Automatic Transmission Oil Filter
Replace automatic transmission oil filter cartridge
after first 5,000 miles (8 000 km), and then every
25,000 miles (40 000).
Coolant System Strainer
The coolant system strainer is designed to
recover the soldering residues trapped inside the
coolant lines during their initial assembly. Clean
strainer after first 3,000 miles (5 000 km), and
then every 50,000 miles (80 000 km).
NOTE: If soldering has been performed on
cooling system, clean strainer after 3,000 miles (5
000 km).

DAILY INSPECTION

With Engine Stopped
General
Check for loose nuts and bolts. Visually inspect
security of compartment door latches.
operation of all exterior lights.
Tires and Wheels
Check tire pressures.
nuts. Both aluminum alloy and steel wheel nuts
should be tightened to 450 to 500 foot-pounds
(610 to 680 N.m) torque.
Air Leaks
Check for leaks
compartments.
maintenance personnel.
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CARE AND MAINTENANCE
Check for loose wheel
under coach and
Record and report leaks to
Test
in