PREVOST X3-45 COMMUTER User Manual

SECTION 05: COOLING SYSTEM
DOB 1300-1556 | X3-45 Commuter PA-1648 Maintenance Manual First release Oct 2020
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FIGURE 19: LOCATION OF HEATER LINE SHUT-OFF VALVES IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT
6.5 COOLANT SAMPLING
NOTE
The following procedure is provided for
reference only.
Instructions coming with the laboratory test kit
take precedence over this procedure.
WARNING
Before proceeding with the following steps,
make sure the coolant has cooled down. The
sudden release of pressure from a heated
cooling system can result in loss of coolant
and possible personal injury (scalding) from
the hot liquid.
Sampling should be performed on a cold
engine.
Providing a sample of coolant for lab analysis
may be required at some point in the life of the
vehicle.
Typical material required:
• Hand Vacuum Pump w/ bottle provision
• Sample bottle
• Plastic tube (1/4 “refrigerator” tube)
• Nitrile gloves
• Safety glasses
• Shop Towels

PREVOST X3-45 COMMUTER Specifications

General

Engine	Volvo D13
Transmission	Allison B500
Fuel Type	Diesel
Length	45 ft (13.7 m)
Width	102 in (2.6 m)
Horsepower	500 hp
GVWR	54, 000 lbs
Height	141 in