Hydraulic Jack; Towing - PREVOST X3-45 VIP 2017 Owner's Manual

7-10 Safety Features and Equipment
REAR SUB-FRAME JACKING POINTS
WARNING
The suspension of the vehicle must be in the
normal ride position before jacking.
JACKING POINTS ON FRONT SUSPENSION
JACKING POINTS ON DRIVE AXLE
WARNING
Always unload or retract the tag axle before
jacking the vehicle from the front and drive
axle jacking points to prevent damage to
suspension components.
JACKING POINTS ON TAG AXLE
WARNING
The jacking points on the tag axle must be
used for raising the tag axle only.
Several kinds of hydraulic jacks can be used.
Only jack at the specified jacking points. Jack
must support the following capacities:
Front axle: 20,000 lb (9 100 kg);
Drive axle: 40,000 lb (18 200 kg).

HYDRAULIC JACK

To raise: turn release valve clockwise. Insert
handle in socket and raise by pumping.
To lower: remove handle and turn the release
valve slowly counterclockwise.
Always keep ram and extension screw retracted
when jack is not in use.
Service: Check oil level when jack fails to raise
to full height. Lower ram completely with release
valve open and jack in upright position, remove
filler plug and refill to level of filler hole with
hydraulic jack oil. Never use brake fluid.
Jack is intended for lifting only. Do not get
under the vehicle or load for any reason
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unless it is properly supported with safety
stands and securely blocked.
Do not load jack above rated capacity. Prevent
"side loading", make sure load is centered on
ram. Do not push or tilt load off jack.
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TOWING

LIFTING FROM THE FRONT
To prevent damage to the vehicle, use the two
tow eyes fixed to the vehicle frame between the
front axle and the front bumper. Use only a solid
link tow bar and a safety chain to tow the
vehicle.
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TOW EYES UNDER VEHICLE
DANGER
DANGER
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