General Recommendations - PREVOST H3-41 Manual

CARE AND MAINTENANCE
Air loss should not exceed 7 psi/minute (48 kPa/
minute).
Brake Test
Release parking and emergency brakes. Pump
brake pedal until air pressure drops to 65 psi
(448 kPa). Make sure the warning buzzer
operates and that the emergency brakes apply
(the control valve knob lifts up). Allow air
pressure to reach 95 psi (655 kPa) Allow air
pressure to reach 95 psi (655 kPa) before
releasing parking brake.
Parking and Emergency Brake
Test
Driving the vehicle while the parking brake is
applied should not be possible.
GENERAL
RECOMMENDATIONS
•
Understand basic
operation;
•
Always maintain the coach in good running
condition;
•
Do not drive coach with low fuel. If the fuel
tank runs dry, the engine will not start until
the air is bled from the fuel system. Refer to
"Maintenance Manual" for more information;
•
Allow engine to run for at least 2 minutes at
slow idle before shutting off;
principles of coach
7-16
•
Engine should be at idle when shifting from
neutral (N) to forward (D) or neutral (N) to
reverse (R);
•
The automatic transmission does not have a
park (P) position.
neutral (N) position and apply parking brake
when coach is stopped. A warning buzzer
will sound if the engine is stopped and the
parking brake has not been applied when
foot pressure is removed from the brake
pedal;
•
Always follow the procedures described in
this manual.
•
Unless stated otherwise, shut-off the engine
before performing all servicing, lubrication
and maintenance tasks;
•
Do not attempt to push- or pull- start a coach
equipped with an automatic transmission;
•
Coaches may be damaged if towed with the
axle shafts or drive shaft connected. Do not
push- or pull-start the coach in first or
reverse gears;
•
Chemical fire extinguishers are stored under
the first L.H. and R.H. seats. In case of fire,
immediately evacuate
Passenger and personal safety is the first
priority. Do not attempt to extinguish the fire
if there is immediate danger of passenger or
personal injury;
•
When driving on ice and snow, accelerate
and decelerate gradually.
Warning :
Report all problems affecting
passenger or driver safety to maintenance
personnel. Have problems corrected immediately.
Place transmission in
all passengers.