Spare Wheel; Changing A Wheel - PREVOST H3-45 2023 Operator's Manual

FIGURE 11: LIMP-HOME BELT ON TOP ALTERNATOR

SPARE WHEEL

The spare wheel and tire are located in a
compartment behind the reclining front bumper.
In case of a flat tire:
1. Turn ON the hazard flashers;
2. Bring the coach to a stop on the side of the road;
3. Apply the parking brake;
4. Make sure the coach is parked safely away from
traffic;
5. Set up the triangular reflectors in accordance with
applicable highway regulations.

CHANGING A WHEEL

To access the spare wheel compartment, lower
the front reclining bumper.
To do so, pull on the release handle located in the
front electrical and service compartment.
The bumper will lower gradually. When closing
the compartment, be sure the bumper is firmly in
place.
NOTE
The bumper is equipped with spring hinges to
allow handling by one person.
To Remove The Spare Wheel From The Com-
partment:
1. Loosen the screw holding the tire in place (see
image).
2. Remove the wave pin and the clevis pin.
3. Pull the spare wheel out of the compartment using
the strap.
FIGURE 12: REMOVING THE SPARE WHEEL
Installation Of The Spare Wheel
NOTE
The jack and tools are located in the first
baggage compartment.
1. Loosen the wheel nuts about one turn;
2. Raise the vehicle by the closest jacking point (refer
to Maintenance information
points);
3. Remove the wheel nuts and remove the wheel;
4. Mount the spare wheel over the studs, being careful
not to damage the stud threads;
5. Screw in the wheel nuts according to the sequence
shown in the following figure and tighten slightly
more and repeat the sequence a few times to
position the wheel correctly. Once tightening
induces wheel spin, lower the coach for final
tightening;
PA-1652 Operator's Manual H3-45 Coach
Safety Features and Equipment 7-7
MI18- 18 for jacking