Spare Wheel Maintenance - PREVOST H3-41 Maintenance Manual

SECTION 13: WHEELS, HUBS AND TIRES
the triangular reflectors in accordance with
applicable highway regulations.
It is strongly suggested that you do not attempt
to change a wheel, the wheel and tire are very
heavy and there is usually no space available to
put the removed flat. Also, the wheel nuts,
especially those on inner dual, can become very
tight after being on for only a short time. Often a
heavy air wrench will be required to get the nuts
loose. Get help via CB radio or cellular phone,
There are truck tire service enterprises all over
the country that can bring a wheel and make the
change safely.
NOTE
Bus shell vehicles contain no spare wheel.
Access to compartment is obtained by pulling
the release handle located in the front service
compartment.
WARNING
The reclining bumper compartment has not
been designed for storage. Never leave loose
objects in this area since they may interfere
with steering linkage mechanism. Make sure
bumper is safely locked in place after closing
the compartment.

13.5 SPARE WHEEL MAINTENANCE

Maintenance of the spare wheel and tire consists
in ensuring that tire inflation pressure is the
same as the tire on the coach that has the
highest inflation
"Specifications" in
recommended tire inflation pressure). Inspect
rim to ensure that there is no important
corrosion. In addition, check if spare wheel
covering is in good condition and check that
spare tire is securely fastened in compartment.
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