PREVOST H3-45 - Step 6: Front; Step 7: Front Right Side; Step 8: Inside the Vehicle; With Engine Running

8-26 Care and Maintenance
PA-1628Operator's ManualH3-45 COACH
STEP 6: FRONT
l Check for damage and clean if dirty.
l Check windshield wiper arms for proper
spring tension.
l Check wiper blades for any damage, “dead”
rubber and attachment to arm.
l Check clearance and identification lights,
they should be clean.
l Check high and low beams, they should be
clean. If equipped, check fog lights.
l Check left and right directional signals, they
should be clean.
l Check to see that there is no mud, snow, ice
build-up or other obstruction in front of the
ACB radar sensor if applicable.
STEP 7: FRONT RIGHT SIDE
l Check condition of wheel rim. Especially look
for cracks, missing nuts, bent or broken
studs.
l Check condition of tire: properly inflated, no
serious cuts, bulges, tread wear or any signs
of misalignment; valve stem not touching
wheel or rim; valve cap in place.
STEP 8: INSIDE THE VEHICLE
l Check for proper operation of the entrance
door.
l Check steps; clean them if there is any
substance that makes them slippery, which
makes coach entry/exit hazardous.
l Adjust and clean mirrors for adequate rear
view vision.
l Verify proper operation of windshield wiper/
washer.
l Check for fire extinguishers to make sure
they are ready for operation.
l Check that emergency exit windows and roof
escape hatches can be opened then close all
windows and hatches securely.
WITH ENGINE RUNNING
l Start engine and check for proper operation of
all gauges. Perform a telltale light test
(see "TELLTALE LIGHTS" on page35 in
Section 4 Controls and Instruments).
Indicator lights and buzzers should all be OFF
before driving.
l Using the message center display, perform a
system diagnostic to check if error codes and
anomalies were recorded in the vehicle
electronic modules.
l Check for proper operation of electric and air
horns and back-up alarm.
l Check automatic transmission oil level, using
the pushbutton shift selector (see " OIL
LEVEL CHECK USING THE
PUSHBUTTON SHIFT SELECTOR " on
page2 in Appendix C).
l Check that there is enough fuel in the tank.
l Perform a parking brake test. Check both
primary and secondary pressure gauges.
Refer to “Other Verifications” in this section.
l Perform the exterior lighting verification using
the test mode. Refer to "OTHER
VERIFICATIONS" on page11 in this section.
l Walk around the vehicle and listen for air
leaks.
l Check for leaks and listen for unusual sounds
coming from the turbocharger.