Coolant Level Check - PREVOST H3-41 Manual

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CARE AND MAINTENANCE
4.
Add hydraulic fluid until it reaches the FULL
mark on the dipstick (use Dexron II, Dexron IIE,
Dexron III or Mercon fluid type).
5.
Replace and tighten dipstick.
RADIATOR FAN GEARBOX OIL
LEVEL
The radiator fan is belt-driven by the engine
crankshaft pulley through a gearbox and drive
shaft. A dipstick located on the top of the gearbox
is used to check the radiator fan gearbox oil level.
ENGINE COMPARTMENT
OIL LEVEL CHECK
Check oil level as follows:
1.
Stop Engine;
2.
Set battery master switch to OFF position;
3.
Open engine compartment door and place
engine starter switch to OFF position;
4.
Remove the dipstick located on the top of
the gearbox and wipe with a clean rag;
5.
Insert dipstick in gearbox case then remove
again to check mark;
6.
Add, if necessary, MOBIL SHC 634 synthetic
lubricant (or Prevost P/N 18-0185) until it
reaches "FULL" mark;
7.
Reinsert the dipstick;
8.
Place engine control box to NORMAL
position. Close engine compartment door;
9.
Set battery master switch to ON position.
WHEEL BEARING OIL LEVEL
The oil level for the front and tag axle wheel
bearings must be maintained to the level marked
in the cap. A sight glass is provided for
convenient verification of oil level. Oil level
should
be
checked
maintained between the "ADD" and "FULL" level
mark in the sight glass.. Wait at least 15 minutes
before checking the oil level after the coach has
been driven to make sure the bearing oil has
settled. Differential oil is used to lubricate the
drive axle wheel bearings. Maintain the drive axle
wheel bearing oil at the level indicated to ensure
adequate lubrication.
WHEEL BEARING LUBRICATION
Caution : T
he wheel bearing oil fill cap has a
small vent hole in the center to prevent
overpressure in the bearing housing. Clean
occasionally by inserting a needle.

COOLANT LEVEL CHECK

Coolant level is correct when coolant is visible
through the surge tank sight glass when cold. If
coolant level is low, fill system with the same 50-
50 mixture normally used.
ENGINE COMPARTMENT
Warning :
Hot engine coolant is under high
pressure. Allow engine to cool down before
adding coolant.
7-6
daily
and
must
be
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