PREVOST X3-45 Multiplex User Manual

Table of Contents / Safety Note
Instructions on Design, Operation, Maintenance and Inspection
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. Safety note 1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
II. Design and operation 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
III. Servicing work
1 Hints 7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2 Maintenance 8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3 Inspection 10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4 Oil change and bleeding 13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5 Setting the hydraulic steering limitation 17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
IV. Repair of external leakages 22. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
V. Replacing and setting the switch (222) and the potentiometer (232) 23. . . . . . . . .
VI. Removal and re-installation of the steering gear 26. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
VII. Special tools 32. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
VIII. Troubleshooting 34. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
IX. Key to numbers in figures and exploded drawing 46. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Maintenance report 47. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Inspection report 48. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
I. Safety note
Attention: Important safety note for the driver and the workshop personnel,
respectively
If the steering system is in a perfect working order, the steering efforts the driver has to exert on
the steering wheel are low (e.g., 30 N corresponding to approx. 3 kg).
In the event of a failure of the hydraulic assistance (for example owing to lack of oil) the effort
needed to carry out a steering motion will increase considerably (for example to 450 N correspond-
ing to approx. 45 kg).
As this happens very seldom and unexpectedly, the driver may be led to believe, erroneously, that
the steering system cannot be moved at all any longer.
However, even in the event of a failure of the hydraulic assistance, there is always a mechanical
connection between the steering wheel and the road wheel ensuring that manual steering at in-
creased steering efforts can take place.
To avoid damages inside the steering gear and damages to the steering column, the steering effort
at the steering wheel rim must not exceed 700 N (approx. 70 kg) when steering motions are
carried out without hydraulic assistance and at vehicle standstill.

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