PREVOST X3-45 Multiplex User Manual

Servicing Work
8 Instructions on Design, Operation, Maintenance and Inspection
2 Maintenance
Maintenance intervals:
W
e recommend to carry out the following work within the scope of the general maintenance
work.¡
2.1 Test driving
During the test drive, in particular look out for the following chacteristics:
 r
eturn to neutral
 sticking
 increased friction
 play
2.2 Checking and inspecting for external leakproofness/damages
Check the steering gear (with bellows), the protecting caps, the pumps (engine-driven and ground-
driven), the valves and the steering cylinders, the lines and the screwed connections for leakproof-
ness and damages. The piston rod of the steering cylinder may be covered by a thin oil film but
there must not be any oil drops.
Note:
When cleaning with a high pressure cleaning machine, make sure not to direct the water jet di-
rectly towards the sealing elements of the steering system. Ingressing water and impurities can
cause malfunctions.
2.3 Checking the oil level
Oil grade required: please refer to List of Lubricants TE-ML 09
P
rior to pulling out the oil dipstick, thoroughly clean the oil tank and its immediate vicinity to protect
the hydraulic oil from being soiled by impurities.
Attention:
Too low an oil level may cause malfunctions which can entail a failure of the hydraulic assistance
of the steering system.
¡ see vehicle manufacturer’s instructions

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