Approaching The Vehicle; Preparation; Step 1: Right Side; Step 2: Engine Compartment Right Side Area - PREVOST H3-45 2023 Operator's Manual

8-26 Care and Maintenance

APPROACHING THE VEHICLE

Check under the coach for oil, fuel or coolant
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leaks or other signs of damage.
Check exterior body surfaces for signs of
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damage.

PREPARATION

Drain accumulated water from accessories
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air tanks.
Close air tank drain valves.
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Start the engine and let the air pressure build
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up to normal. Stop engine.
Switch on hazard warning flashers.
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Make sure parking brakes are applied.
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STEP 1: RIGHT SIDE

Check that the vehicle is equipped with a
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wheel nut wrench, spare door keys, spare
belts, reflectors and jack.
Check that
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compartment doors are properly latched and
locked.
Check condition of wheels and rims.
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Especially look for cracks, missing nuts, bent
or broken studs.
Check condition of tires: properly inflated, no
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serious cuts, bulges, tread wear or any signs
of misalignment; valve stems not touching
wheels or rims; valve caps in place and no
objects stuck between the wheels.
STEP 2: ENGINE COMPARTMENT RIGHT SIDE
AREA
Drain wet air tank by opening drain cock.
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Close drain cock when completed.
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Check engine and surrounding areas for
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coolant, oil and fuel leaks.
Check primary fuel filter/water separator and
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drain if necessary. Close drain valve after
draining.
Check power steering reservoir fluid level,
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add if necessary.
Check wiring harness for signs of damage.
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STEP 3: ENGINE COMPARTMENT

Check engine and surrounding areas for
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coolant, oil and fuel leaks.
Check wiring harness for signs of damage.
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Check for loose, worn or broken belts.
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Check belts tension adjustment.
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Check engine crankcase oil level, add if
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necessary.
Check Allison transmission fluid level (can
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also be checked from push- button shift
selector), add if necessary.
Check coolant surge tank fluid level, add if
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necessary.
Check air cleaner restriction indicator,
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replace air cleaner when red signal locks in
full view.
Check stop light, tail light, directional signal
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light and back-up light assembly, they should
be clean.

STEP 4: REAR LEFT SIDE

Check condition of wheels and rims.
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Especially look for cracks, missing nuts, bent
or broken studs.
Check condition of tires: properly inflated, no
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serious cuts, bulges, tread wear or any signs
of misalignment; valve stems not touching