PREVOST X3-45 VIP 2017 Owner's Manual page 149

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 Disconnect driveshaft or remove both drive
axle shafts to prevent damage to the
transmission. Plug axle tube to prevent oil
loss. Refer to Rockwell's "Maintenance
manual no.5" annexed at the end of Section
11: Rear Axle of the maintenance manual.
CAUTION
To prevent damage to the drive train
components,
disconnect
driveshaft before towing. Do not attempt to
push or pull-start a vehicle equipped with an
automatic transmission.
Failure
to
disconnect
remove the drive axle shafts or lift the drive
wheels off the ground before towing can
cause serious transmission damage and
void the warranty.
 The towed vehicle must be lifted from the
front end only. The tow truck must be
equipped with the proper lifting equipment to
reach under the front axle or the front tow
eyes since no other lifting points are
recommended. Lifting and towing from any
other point are unauthorized as it may cause
serious damage to the structure. Do not
unload or raise the tag axle when lifting and
towing to prevent overloading the drive axle.
axle
shafts
or
the
driveshaft,
Safety Features and Equipment
 If required, raise the front of the coach then
install wooden blocks underneath front tires
to allow lifting equipment to reach under the
front axle.s.
 Install axle forks onto tow bar, position axle
forks around beam and into tow eyes.
DANGER
Do not carry passengers while the vehicle is
being towed.
 The vehicle can also be towed by installing
axle forks on the front axle.
AXLE FORKS
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