Power Steering Fluid Level - PREVOST X3-45 Commuter 2020 Operating Manual

performed. If the fluid level is on or below the
lower line of the COLD RUN band, add fluid until
the level lies within the COLD RUN band. If the
fluid level is above the COLD RUN band, drain
fluid until the level is within the band.
FIGURE 4: TRANSMISSION FLUID LEVEL DIPSTICK
(TYPICAL)
CAUTION
The fluid level rises as fluid temperature rises. Do
not add fluid above the "cold run" band before the
transmission reaches 180
o
104 C).
Hot Check
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Make sure the transmission fluid temperature is
between 160ºF and 200ºF (71ºC and 93ºC)
before performing the hot check. With the engine
idling between 500 and 800 RPM and the parking
brake applied, shift transmission into neutral (N).
Remove and clean dipstick, then check fluid
level. If the fluid level is on or under the lower
HOT RUN line, add just enough fluid to bring up
the level to the middle of the HOT RUN band.
FIGURE 5: TRANSMISSION FLUID LEVEL DIPSTICK
(TYPICAL)
Replace dipstick and tighten the filler tube cap
until the rubber seal is correctly seated.
CAUTION
Do not overfill transmission fluid reservoir.
Severe damage may result.

POWER STEERING FLUID LEVEL

The power steering reservoir is located on the
R.H. side of the engine compartment.
DOB 1300-1556
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F to 220 F (82 C to
PA-1639 Operator's Manual 2020 X3-45 Commuter
Care and Maintenance 8-7
FIGURE 6: POWERSTEERING FLUID TANK
Check fluid level as follows:
1. Stop engine;
2. Open compartment door;
3. Thoroughly clean the reservoir and its
immediate vicinity to protect the fluid from
being soiled by impurities;
4. Check fluid level through the clear bowl and
compare with the MIN & MAX marking
affixed on the bowl;
5. Remove the breather cap and top up level to
"MAX" mark;
6. Reinstall the breather cap.