PREVOST H3-41 Maintenance Manual page 845

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DESCRIPTION
This maintenance information is for towing and hoisting Prevost vehicles.
Tower experience, local rules and regulations apply in conjunction with the procedures outlined in this
document.
Images are for representation purpose only, actual vehicles may differ.
Table of contents
1. HOISTING AND TOWING POINTS ................................................................................................................... 2
JACK STANDS ................................................................................................................................................. 3
AXLE HOISTING POINTS ................................................................................................................................. 4
USING WHEELS AS LIFTING POINTS ............................................................................................................... 6
OPTIONAL CHASSIS HOISTING POINTS .......................................................................................................... 7
2. TOWING ......................................................................................................................................................... 9
PREPARATION BEFORE TOWING ................................................................................................................... 9
2.1.1 Engine compartment emergency air-fill valve ........................................................................................ 10
2.1.2 X Series optional front air supply connections ........................................................................................ 10
2.1.3 Drive Axle Flange Shaft Removal ............................................................................................................ 11
2.1.4 After Towing ........................................................................................................................................... 13
TOWING FROM THE FRONT ........................................................................................................................ 13
2.2.1 First Lift ................................................................................................................................................... 14
2.2.2 Second Lift- Front Tow Eye Pads as Lifting Point for Towing .................................................................. 15
2.2.3 Second Lift- Using I-Beam Front Axle as Lifting Point for Towing .......................................................... 18
X-SERIES RECOVERY USING OPTIONAL REAR TOW EYES ............................................................................. 22
3. EMERGENCY TOWING ...................................................................................................................................23
3.1 REAR TOW USING NON-APPROVED LIFTING POINTS - EMERGENCY ONLY ................................................. 23
3.1.1 PRECAUTIONS ......................................................................................................................................... 23
3.1.2 FIRST LIFT................................................................................................................................................ 24
3.1.3 SECOND LIFT ........................................................................................................................................... 25
3.2 VOLVO I-SHIFT TRANSMISSION TOWING MODE ......................................................................................... 29
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MAINTENANCE
INFORMATION
DATE : June 2018
GENERAL HOISTING AND TOWING PROCEDURES
SUBJECT :
All Prevost vehicles models
Model Year : 2014 - Current
MI18-18
SECTION : 18 BODY
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