Tires - PREVOST Motorcoach XL Series Operator's Manual

FIGURE 88
XL-45 vehicles have one (1) equalizer ("VANNER"-
100 amps-12 & 24 volts). It is located inside Main
power compartment and is equipped with auto
reset, therefore there is no reset button.

TIRES

Tire pressure
The condition and pressure of the tires can greatly
affect both useful tire life and road safety.
NOTE:
The recommended tire inflation pressures
are given in the "Technical Information" section,
page 5-2. Also, cold tire inflation pressures are
listed on the Department of Transport's certification
plate, affixed below L.H. side control panel in
driver's area. Tire pressure must be adjusted
according to vehicle loading - see table in "Coach
Final Record" (NOT NECESSARILY THE V.I.N.
PLATE).
At regular intervals, verify the tire pressures. Use
an accurate tire pressure gauge when checking
inflation pressures. Never exceed the maximum
tire inflation pressure specified on each tire.
Cold tire inflation pressure means: When a vehicle
has not been driven for at least 3 hours or less than
1 mile (1.6 km).
WARNING:
Incorrect tire pressures cause
increased tire wear and adversely affect road
holding of the vehicle, leading to loss of vehicle
control.
NOTE:
Always include the spare tire during a
pressure verification.
Changing wheels
STARTING AND STOPPING PROCEDURES
Tire failure is a rare event these days, if tires are
properly cared for. In case of a flat tire, move
vehicle a safe distance away from traffic and apply
the parking brake. Remember to switch "ON" the
hazard flashers and according to the highway code
regulations, set up the triangular reflectors (see
"Emergency warning reflectors" on page 3-6) at an
adequate distance to warn incoming motorists.
Spare wheel and tire are stored in the Spare wheel
and tire compartment and are accessible by
lowering the reclining front bumper. Use the wheel
nut wrench to unscrew the two (2) bumper
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retaining bolts.
WARNING:
people do this operation since bumper weighs 100
lbs (45 kg).
CAUTION
designed for storage.
objects in this area since they may interfere with
steering linkage mechanism.
Removing
compartment
To pull out spare wheel and tire, open reclining
bumper according to the previous instructions,
unscrew the wing nut retaining the support and rail
extension assembly (stored on R.H. side of wheel),
then take out the assembly. Install assembly by
matching its two (2) holes to the corresponding
mounting pins located in front center of spare tire
compartment. Unscrew the retaining bracket`s T-
handle to release the wheel and dolly assembly
and pull out bracket. Pull out wheel using strap
then remove tire covering. Separate wheel and tire
from dolly by unscrewing the two (2) mounting
nuts.
CAUTION:
secured, the two (2) retaining bolts should be
checked to make sure that they are tightly
fastened.
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It is recommended that two (2)
: This compartment has not been
Never leave any loose
spare wheel and
After reclining bumper has been
tire from