PREVOST X3-45 COMMUTER User Manual

SECTION 06: ELECTRICAL
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DOB 1300-1556 | X3-45 Commuter PA-1648 Maintenance Manual Section 06 revised release October 2021
FIGURE 38: BATTERY BANK
2. Rest the aft batteries against the fold on the
battery deck. Rest the fore batteries against
the aft batteries.
FIGURE 39: PROPER POSITIONING OF THE BATTERIES
3. The upper end of the rods is shaped to match
with the angle (Figure 40).
4. Tighten the rod nut to the following torque:
TORQUE: 45-55 lb-in (5-6 Nm)
FIGURE 40: SHAPE OF THE ROD
5. Align the dowels on the angles with the holes
on the cable guides (Figure 41).
FIGURE 41: DOWEL ON ANGLE
NOTE
When partially disconnecting battery cable
arrangement, wrap the battery terminals and
cable
ends with electric tape to prevent
accidental grounding. The ground cables
should always be disconnected first and
connected last.
NOTE
When reinstalling batteries, battery
connections must be tightened. A torque
wrench is required to ensure an accurate
tightening torque.
5. Connect the battery cables. Tighten the
cable terminal (item 1, Figure 42) nuts to the
following torque:
TORQUE: 170 lb-in (19 Nm)
FIGURE 42: INSTALL THE BATTERY CABLE LUGS
6. Connect the ground cable last (Figure 43).
Tighten the ground cable nut to the following
torque:
TORQUE: 170 lb-in (19 Nm)

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