Steering; Electrical System; Suspension; Independent Front Suspension - PREVOST X3-45 VIP 2017 Owner's Manual

9-8 Technical Information
(DB) where individual wheel brake applications
are used to improve vehicle traction.
The EC-60 advanced model controller also
provides ABS-based stability features referred to

as ESP Electronic Stability Program.
Refer to Maintenance Manual, Section 12: Brake
and Air System for more information on this
system.
CAUTION
Even with ESP-equipped vehicles, the driver
remains responsible for ensuring vehicle
stability during operation.
DANGER
ESP may reduce
automatically.
ESP can make the vehicle decelerate
automatically. ESP can slow the vehicle with
or without the operator applying the brake,
and even when the throttle is being applied.

STEERING

•
ZF 8098 integral hydraulic assisted steering
gear;
•
Variable assistance in function of speed is
optional.
•
Volvo hydraulic pump gear driven from
engine drive.
•
Hydraulic reservoir and dipstick accessible
from engine compartment.
•
System pressure: 2175 psi (150 bars).
•
Steering wheel diameter 20". Tilt steering
wheel and telescopic steering column;
pneumatically locked with foot operated
switch for adjustment.
•
Number of turns: 5¾.
•
Outside turning radius: See Dimensions and
Weight.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

24 volt, negative ground
o
12 volt exterior lighting
o
the vehicle speed
Three 28 volts, 150 amp, self-regulated,
o
belt-driven, air-cooled
alternators.
Four 12 Volts, group 31 AGM type batteries
o
connected in series/parallel. Each one has a
reserve capacity of 200 minutes and a cold
cranking capacity of 800 amps.
100 amp battery equalizer.
o

SUSPENSION

Goodyear rolling lobe type air springs (bellows)
are used throughout.

INDEPENDENT FRONT SUSPENSION

2 Bellows (14 ) for a G.A.W.R. of 19,000 lb;
"
2 Shock absorbers;
2 Upper V-Links;
2 Lower V-Links;
2 Torque rods;
2 Steering Levers;
1 Leveling valve;
1 sway bar (1¾ diameter).
"

DRIVE AXLE

4 Bellows (11 );
"
4 Shock absorbers;
3 Radius rods;
1 Panhard rod;
2 Leveling valves.

TAG AXLE

2 Bellows (11 );
"
2 Shock absorbers;
3 Radius rods;
1 Lateral Panhard rod.
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