Walk-Around Inspection (Before Every Trip) - PREVOST X3-45 COACH 2018 Operator's Manual

WALK-AROUND INSPECTION (BEFORE EVERY TRIP)

NOTE
Inspect the coach in a circular manner as shown in the illustration.
Approaching the Coach

Check under the coach for oil, fuel,
coolant leaks or other signs of damage.

Check exterior body surfaces for signs
of breaks or damage.
Preparation

Drain accumulated
accessory and wet air tanks.

Close air tank drain valves.

Start the engine and let the air pressure
build up to normal. Stop engine.

Switch on hazard warning flashers.

Make sure parking brakes are applied.
Step 1: Front Left Side of the Coach

Check condition of wheel rim. Especially
look for cracks, missing nuts, bent or
broken studs.

Check condition of tire: properly inflated,
no serious cuts, bulges, tread wear or
any signs of misalignment; valve stem
not touching wheel or rim; valve cap in
place.
Step 2: Front of the Coach
water from
PA1627 X3-45 Operator's Manual
Care and Maintenance

Check windshield
washer reservoir fluid level and add if
necessary.

Check for damage and clean if dirty.

Check windshield wiper arms for proper
spring tension.

Check wiper blades for any damage,
"dead" rubber and attachment to arm.

Check to see thst there is no mud,
snow, ice build-up or other obstruction in
front of the ACB radar sensor, if
applicable.

Check clearance
lights, they should be clean, operating
and of the proper color. Refer to
"Exterior Lighting Verification" in Care
and Maintenance chapter.

Turn on headlights. High and low beams
should be operating and lenses clean. If
equipped, check fog lights. Refer to
"Exterior Lighting Verification" in Care
and Maintenance chapter.

Left and right front turn signal lights
clean, operating and proper color. Refer
8-19
and headlights
and identification