PREVOST X3-45 COMMUTER User Manual

SECTION 24A : LUBRICATION & SERVICING SCHEDULE
DOB 1300-1556 | X3-45 Commuter PA-1648 Maintenance Manual section 24A revised Dec 2021
3
14 STEERING
1
Drag link end ball joints – inspect for corrosion
3

2
Power steering fluid – check fluid condition (color) through visual
inspection and change if required. Check level, add if necessary
22

B
3
Power steering tank filter cartridge – replace
22

4
Tie rod – perform TIE ROD INSPECTION PROCEDURE (tube, ball joint, fine adjustment
sleeve, corrosion)
5

5
Steering system – perform STEERING SYSTEM PLAY INSPECTION
7

6
Power steering fluid – replace
22

B
16 SUSPENSION
1
Air springs– inspect
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18 BODY
1
Front bumper, exterior compartment door latches, grease fittings

K
22 HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING
1
Passengers HVAC unit disposable return air filters (2) – replace

2
Evaporator compartment door fresh air intake filter – replace

3
Parcel rack fans air filter – clean or replace

4
Driver HVAC unit return & fresh air filters – clean or replace

5
A/C compressor – check oil level, add if necessary. Change the oil if it has
darkened.
Refer to Oil Color And Level Check in Maintenance Information
MI18-21
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D
6
A/C receiver tank – check refrigerant level, add if necessary

7
A/C compressor – empty shaft seal oil collection tube

8
Refrigerant moisture indicator – check, replace filter dryer unit according to
moisture indicator

9
Driver’s HVAC units – clean heater & evaporator cores with low-pressure air jet
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10
Passengers’ HVAC unit – clean evaporator & heater cores with a stream of
low-pressure water or low-pressure air jet
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11
Passengers’ HVAC unit – clean condenser core with a stream of low-pressure
water or low pressure air jet

12
A/C compressor – change oil, clean oil filter and magnetic plug every 4 years
(10 000 operating hours approximately)
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23 ACCESSORIES
1
AFSS extinguisher tank – proceed to the verification of the AFSS main
components, to do so, refer to
Checkout Procedure paragraph in Prevost
Maintenance Manual

2
AFSS extinguisher tank –perform a fire system test and service the extinguisher,
refer to System Testing paragraph in Prevost Maintenance Manual

3
AFSS extinguisher tank – have the fire extinguisher rebuilt by a qualified fire
protection equipment company familiar with the extinguisher used
– every 6
years
4
AFSS extinguisher tank – have the fire extinguisher cylinder hydrostatically
tested by a qualified fire protection equipment company – every 12 years
5
Rotogrip snow chains – Inspect all parts for damage. Check all fasteners for
correct torque

6
Rotogrip snow chains – Check air lines, valve and solenoids for leak when the
system is engaged

7
Rotogrip snow chains – Inspect contact ring rubber and chain strands for wear
and replace when wear exceeds 50%

8
Rotogrip snow chains – Inspect inside sidewall of the tires. Tire wear indicates
misalignment or damage to the system.

9
Rotogrip snow chains – Check for proper chain wheel angle and position in
relation to the vertical centerline of the tire
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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