PREVOST X3-45 Multiplex User Manual

SECTION 03: FUEL SYSTEM
PA1562
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CONTENTS
1. FUEL SYSTEM WITH DETROIT DIESEL SERIES 60 ENGINE ..........................................................3
1.1 DESCRIPTION....................................................................................................................................3
1.2 FUEL VALVES....................................................................................................................................3
1.3 FUEL FILTERS...................................................................................................................................4
1.4 RACOR FUEL/WATER SEPARATOR SERVICING....................................................................................4
1.5 SPIN-ON TYPE FUEL FILTER SERVICING (PRIMARY & SECONDARY).....................................................5
1.6 FUEL PUMP INSTALLATION.................................................................................................................6
2. FUEL SYSTEM WITH VOLVO D13 ENGINE .......................................................................................7
2.1 DESCRIPTION....................................................................................................................................7
2.2 FUEL VALVES....................................................................................................................................8
2.3 FUEL FILTERS...................................................................................................................................8
2.3.1 Primary Fuel Filter Replacement.............................................................................................9
2.3.2 Secondary Fuel Filter Replacement......................................................................................10
2.4 PRIMING THE FUEL SYSTEM ............................................................................................................10
2.5 FUEL PUMP REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION........................................................................................11
3. DAVCO FUEL PRO 382......................................................................................................................11
4. FUEL LINES AND FLEXIBLE HOSES...............................................................................................13
5. PREHEATER FUEL FILTER...............................................................................................................13
6. FUEL TANK.........................................................................................................................................13
6.1 TANK REMOVAL ..............................................................................................................................13
6.2 TANK INSTALLATION ........................................................................................................................14
6.3 FUEL TANK VERIFICATION................................................................................................................15
6.4 POLYETHYLENE FUEL TANK REPAIR.................................................................................................15
7. FUEL SPECIFICATIONS ....................................................................................................................15
7.1 FUEL TYPE .....................................................................................................................................15
7.2 BLENDING.......................................................................................................................................16
7.3 BIODIESEL FUELS............................................................................................................................16
8. AIR CLEANER (DRY TYPE)...............................................................................................................16
8.1 PRE-CLEANER SERVICING...............................................................................................................16
8.2 AIR CLEANER SERVICING ................................................................................................................16
8.3 GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS ........................................................................................................17
8.4 AIR CLEANER RESTRICTION INDICATOR............................................................................................17
9. FUEL COOLER – DETROIT DIESEL SERIES 60 ONLY...................................................................17
10. FUEL PEDAL...................................................................................................................................18
10.1 FUEL PEDAL ADJUSTMENT...............................................................................................................18
10.2 POTENTIOMETER REPLACEMENT .....................................................................................................18
11. SPECIFICATIONS...........................................................................................................................19

PREVOST X3-45 Multiplex Specifications

General

Length	45 ft
Width	102 in
Engine	Volvo D13
Horsepower	500 hp
GVWR	54, 000 lbs
Height	146 in
Sleeping Capacity	Varies based on floor plan
Water Capacity	Varies based on floor plan