Latch Mechanism Adjustment; Fenders; Rear Fender Removal; Front Fender Removal - PREVOST H3-41 Maintenance Manual

SECTION 18a: H3 SERIES BODY
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FIGURE 77: MAIN POWER COMP. DOOR
2. Move part as shown in figure for "LEFT or
RIGHT" adjustment.
3. Tighten nut (1, Figure 77).
4. Loosen nut (4, Figure 77).
5. Hinge allows the door to be shifted "IN or
OUT".
6. Adjust door panel to have the same gap
space as neighboring panels or refer to
Figure 52 for specified gap space
7. Loosen screws (2, Figure 77). Screws allow
the door to be shifted "UP or DOWN".
8. Adjust the door position.
Tighten the screws.
Check that the door swings freely and closes
properly. It may be necessary to adjust the door
latch to get proper fit and operation.

32.1 LATCH MECHANISM ADJUSTMENT

To adjust the latch mechanism and the striker
pin:
1. Open the door to access the striker pin.
2. Loosen slightly the striker pin.
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3. Using a hammer, adjust the striker pin to
center it in the door latch mechanism.
4. Tighten the striker pin.
Check door fit and operation.

33. FENDERS

On the "H" series vehicle, all fenders are easily
removable for maintenance on brakes and
suspension. Each rear
mechanical spring-loaded holding devices fixing
it to the vehicle's structure.

33.1 REAR FENDER REMOVAL

1. Push the spring type rod sideways so that
the lock disengages.
2. Support or have somebody hold the fender
up.
3. As in 1, repeat to release both remaining
holding devices.
4. Holding the fender firmly, pull it down until
the top edge disengages from the holding
plates.
To reinstall, reverse the procedure.

33.2 FRONT FENDER REMOVAL

1. At the bottom of fender, remove the retaining
screws on one side of the fender.
2. Support or have someone hold the fender
up.
3. Remove the screw on the other side of the
fender.
4. Pull the fender down until the top edge
disengages from the holding plates.
To reinstall, reverse the procedure.

34. REAR CAP

The fiberglass rear cap does not need any
maintenance except painting as needed. For
minor damages, refer to section 4 "Fiberglass
Repair" and section 5 "Painting". If the rear cap
ever has to be replaced:
1. Remove all accessories.
2. Drill out the retaining pop rivets.
3. With a sharp edge blade, cut the seal joint
and remove the rear cap.
fender has three