PREVOST X3-45 COMMUTER User Manual

SECTION 00: GENERAL INFORMATION
DOB 1300-1556 | X3-45 Commuter PA-1648 Maintenance Manual First release Oct 2020
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CONTENTS
SECTION CHANGE LOG ........................................................................................................................................... 2
1. FOREWORD .................................................................................................................................................... 3
2. SCHEMATICS .................................................................................................................................................. 3
3. SAFETY NOTICE ............................................................................................................................................... 3
3.1 DATA PLATES AND CERTIFICATIONS ............................................................................................................... 4
3.1.1 Engine .................................................................................................................................................... 4
3.1.2 Transmission .......................................................................................................................................... 4
3.1.3 Drive Axle ............................................................................................................................................... 4
3.1.4 Front Axles ............................................................................................................................................. 4
3.1.5 Power Steering Pump ............................................................................................................................. 4
3.1.6 Coach Final Record ................................................................................................................................. 5
3.1.7 Safety Certification................................................................................................................................. 5
3.1.8 DOT Certification Label .......................................................................................................................... 5
3.1.9 Fuel Tank Label ...................................................................................................................................... 5
3.1.10 EPA Engine Label .................................................................................................................................... 5
3.1.11 Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) ...................................................................................................... 5
4. FASTENER ....................................................................................................................................................... 8
4.1 FASTENER STRENGTH IDENTIFICATION .......................................................................................................... 8
4.2 STANDARD TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS ............................................................................................................ 9
4.2.1 SAE ......................................................................................................................................................... 9
4.2.2 Metric ................................................................................................................................................... 11
4.3 SELF-LOCKING FASTENERS .................................................................................................................................. 13
4.4 RECOMMENDATIONS FOR REUSE ......................................................................................................................... 13
4.5 SIX LOBBED SOCKET HEAD ................................................................................................................................. 14
4.6 HOSE CLAMP TORQUE ........................................................................................................................................ 17
5. WELDING PROCESS ....................................................................................................................................... 18
5.1 STEEL – STEEL WELDING ............................................................................................................................... 18
5.2 STEEL WITH STAINLESS OR STAINLESS WITH STAINLESS WELDING .................................................................. 18
5.3 STEEL - STAINLESS STEEL WELDING .............................................................................................................. 19

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