Lubrication; First Service On New Coach; Daily Inspection - PREVOST H3-41 Manual

CARE AND MAINTENANCE
Caution :
To prevent damage to the drivetrain
components, disconnect axle shafts or driveshaft
before towing. Do not attempt to push- or pull-
start the coach with a manual transmission in first
or second gear. Do not attempt to push- or pull-
start a coach equipped with an automatic
transmission.
Note :
Make sure axle shafts or driveshaft are
installed correctly after towing. Tighten axle shaft
and driveshaft nuts to the correct torque settings.
Do not invert shafts.

LUBRICATION

Lubricate at all lubrication
scheduled maintenance.
extended use, lubricate more often.
FIRST SERVICE ON NEW
COACH
ENGINE OIL
Preliminary oil change is not required since the
engine has been test-run at the factory. Change
oil and filter every 12,500 miles (20 000 km).
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
OIL FILTER
Replace automatic transmission oil filter cartridge
after first 5,000 miles (8 000 km), and then every
25,000 miles (40 000).
COOLANT SYSTEM STRAINER
The coolant system strainer is designed to
recover the soldering residues trapped inside the
coolant lines during their initial assembly. Clean
strainer after first 3,000 miles (5 000 km), and
then every 50,000 miles (80 000 km).
Note :
If soldering has been performed on
cooling system, clean strainer after 3,000 miles
(5 000 km).
points during
For heavy loads or
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DAILY INSPECTION

WITH ENGINE STOPPED
General
Check for loose nuts and bolts. Visually inspect
security of compartment door latches.
operation of all exterior lights.
Tires and Wheels
Check tire pressures.
nuts. Both aluminum alloy and steel wheel nuts
should be tightened to 450 to 500 foot-pounds
(610 to 680 N.m) torque.
Leaks
Check for leaks under
compartments. Record and report leaks to
maintenance personnel.
Doors
Close all exterior doors and windows. Check for
good tightness and fit.
Tools and Spares
Make sure coach is equipped with a wheel nut
wrench, door keys, spare belts, reflectors and
jack.
Air System
To purge water from air and accessory tanks,
open drain cocks. Close Drains when completed.
Refer to heading "Air System" in this chapter.
Water Separator
To purge water separator, loosen bleed screw.
Tighten bleed screw after purging.
Coolant Level
Check coolant level.
when visible in the filler neck of the surge tank. If
coolant level is low, fill system with 50-50 coolant
mixture. Refer to the coach "Maintenance
Manual" for more information.
Test
Check for loose wheel
coach and in
Coolant level is correct