General Recommendations - PREVOST X3-45 Commuter 2020 Operating Manual

GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS

Understand the basic principles of vehicle
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operation;
Always maintain the vehicle in good running
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condition;
Do not drive with low fuel. If the fuel tank
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runs dry, the engine will not start until the air
is bled from the fuel system. Refer to
"Maintenance Manual" for more information;
Allow engine to run for at least two minutes
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at normal idle before shutting off;
Engine should be at idle when shifting from
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neutral (N) to forward (D) or from neutral (N)
to reverse (R);
CAUTION
Fast idle should always be turned off before
releasing the parking brake and putting the coach
in gear. Driveline damage can result if the fast idle
switch is always left on.
The automatic transmission does not have a
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park (P) position. Place transmission in
neutral (N) position and apply parking brake
when the vehicle is stopped. A warning
buzzer will sound if the engine is stopped
and the parking brake has not been applied
when foot pressure is removed from the
brake pedal;
Always follow the procedures described in
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this manual;
Unless stated otherwise, shut off the engine
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before performing all servicing, lubrication
and maintenance tasks;
Do not attempt to push or pull- start the
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coach;
The vehicle may be damaged if towed with
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the axle shafts or driveshaft connected;
A 5 lbs chemical fire extinguisher is provided
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with the vehicle. It is located behind the
driver seat (L.H. side) . Instructions for use
are found on the extinguisher.
In case of fire, immediately evacuate all
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occupants. Occupant safety is the first
priority. Do not attempt to extinguish the fire
if there is immediate danger or risk for
personal injury;
When driving on ice and snow, accelerate
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and decelerate gradually;
DOB 1300-1556
WARNING
Report all problems affecting passenger or driver
safety to a Prevost service center. Have problems
corrected immediately.
PA-1639 Operator's Manual 2020 X3-45 Commuter
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