SECTION 00 : GENERAL INFORMATION
DOB 1300-1556 | X3-45 Commuter PA-1648 Maintenance Manual First release Oct 2020
1. FOREWORD
This manual includes procedures for diagnosis,
service, maintenance and repair for components
of all series of Prevost coaches and motorhomes
listed on the front cover. This manual should be
kept in a handy place for ready reference by the
technician. If properly used, it will meet the
needs of the technician and owner.
Information provided in Section 1 through 26
pertains to standard equipment items, systems
and components as well as the most commonly
used optional equipment and special equipment
offered on the vehicle models covered by this
manual. At the beginning of each section: a
Table of Contents gives the page number on
which each subject begins.
Vehicle operating information is provided in a
separate Operator’s Manual for coaches or
Owner’s Manual. Audio/Video system operator
instructions are also included in a separate
manual.
More specific information on the engine,
transmission and other systems or components
operating, maintenance, and overhaul
information is contained in the applicable service
manual published by the OEM. Parts information
may be contained in the applicable OEM parts
catalog or service manual published by the
OEM. All information, illustrations and
specifications contained in this manual are
based on the latest product information available
at the time of publication approval. The right is
reserved to make product changes at any time
without notice.
Illustrations in this manual are used for
reference only and may differ slightly from the
actual vehicle, however, key components
addressed in the manual are represented as
accurately as possible.
Prevost occasionally sends Maintenance
Information, Warranty Bulletins, Safety Recalls
or other literature to update users with the latest
service procedures. They are issued, when
required, to supplement or supersede
information in this manual. Update sheet should
be filled out and bulletins should be filed at the
end of their respective section for future
reference.
2. SCHEMATICS
Vehicle pneumatic and electrical schematics can
be found in your technical publications box.
Refer to those schematics for detailed circuit
information and diagnosis.
3. SAFETY NOTICE
This maintenance manual has been prepared in
order to assist skilled mechanics in the efficient
repair and maintenance of PREVOST vehicles.
This manual covers only the procedures as of
manufacturing date.
Safety features may be impaired if other than
genuine PREVOST parts are installed.
Torque wrench tightening specifications must be
strictly observed. Locking devices must be
installed or replaced by new ones, where
specified. If the efficiency of a locking device is
impaired, it must be replaced.
This manual emphasizes particular information
outlined by the wording and symbols:
DANGER
Directs the operator’s attention to unsafe
practices which could result in serious
personal injury or death.
WARNING
Directs the operator’s attention to unsafe
practices which could result in serious
personal injury or severe damage to the
vehicle.
CAUTION
Directs the operator’s attention to unsafe
practices where personal injury is not likely but
damage to vehicle components could occur.
Indicates supplementary information essential
to the proper operation of the vehicle.
Although, the mere reading of such
information does not eliminate the hazard,
understanding of the information will promote
its correct use.