Flexible Hose Maintenance; Lubrication; Fire Extinguishers; Volt In-Station Lighting - PREVOST Motorcoach XL Series Operator's Manual

FLEXIBLE HOSE
MAINTENANCE
The performance of
equipment is greatly affected by the flexible hoses'
ability to carry fluids or gases. Maintenance of
hoses is an important element in ensuring
efficient, econo-mical, and safe operation of your
vehicle.
Pre-starting inspection
Inspect hoses for leaks, and check all fittings,
clamps, and ties carefully. Ensure that hoses are
not resting on or touching shafts, couplings,
heated surfaces including exhaust manifolds, any
sharp edges, or other obviously damaging areas.
Since all machinery vibrates and moves to a
certain extent, clamps and ties can fatigue with
time. To ensure proper support, inspect fasteners
frequently and tighten or replace them as
necessary.
Leaks
Investigate leaks immediately to determine if
fittings have loosened or cracked, and also if
hoses have ruptured or worn through.
corrective action immediately. Leaks are not only
potentially detrimental to machine operation, but
can also result in added expenses caused by the
need to replace lost fluids.
WARNING:
Personal injury and/or property
damage may result from fire due to the leakage of
flammable fluids, such as fuel or lubricating oil.
Service life
A hose has a limited service life which is
controlled by many factors. With this in mind, it is
recommended that all hoses be thoroughly
inspected annually. Look for surface damage or
indications of twisted, worn, crimped, brittled,
cracked, or leaking lines. Hoses having the outer
surface worn through or a damaged metal
reinforcement should be considered unfit for
further service.
It is also recommended that all hoses in this
vehicle be replaced during major overhaul and/or
after a maximum
Replacement hoses and hardware should always
be at least equal in quality to that of the O.E.M.
engine and related
Take
of five service years.

LUBRICATION

A lubrication chart is provided in this section to
give locations of key service points on the vehicle.
Cleaning, removal or disassembly procedures
(required for lubrication purposes) are covered in
the applicable sections of this manual.
Lubrication intervals are based on recommen-
dations for normal operating conditions. Where
more severe service is encountered, more
frequent attention will be required.

FIRE EXTINGUISHERS

In order for fire extinguishers to operate
adequately in emergency situations, we strongly
recommend that all units be inspected on a
monthly basis.
• Check that pressure is adequate and recharge if
required.
• Check that seal on handle is intact.
• Check that hose or nozzle is not restricted.
• Keep fire extinguishers clean.
• Note inspection date
110-120 VOLT IN-STATION
LIGHTING
An optional exterior connection allows the use of a
110-120 volt lighting system when coach is being
serviced or cleaned.
The receptacle for in-station lighting is located
L.H. front side of coach between steering
compartment door and front axle. A power cable
connected at this point will turn on the interior
fluorescent lights. It's circuit breaker, located in
steering compartment, beneath driver's floor must
be reset manually if tripped.
110-120 VOLT IN-STATION
CONNECTORS
The 110-120 volt power connector can be
accessed through the engine oil reserve tank
service door (see pages 2-34/35 for location).
Connect the female extension cord plug to the
vehicle's male connector and the other end of the
extension cord to a 110-120 VAC outlet only.
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