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TABLE OF CONTENTS
CHART AND FIGURE CONTENTS ------------------------------------------------------------
i
PREFACE ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
ii
FLORIDA STATUTE AND STATE BOARD RULE
iii
SPECIFICATIONS NOTES
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v
INSTRUCTIONS
vi
INSPECTION FORM
ix
SAMPLE OF COMPLETED INSPECTION FORM -----------------------------------------
xi
REPAIR ORDER-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
xiii
SAMPLE OF COMPLETED REPAIR ORDER-----------------------------------------------
xiv
CERTIFICATION PROGRAM
xv
RE-CERTIFICATION PROGRAM---------------------------------------------------------------
xxI
APPLICATION FOR SCHOOL BUS SAFETY INSPECTOR CERTIFICATION ----
xxii
APPLICATION FOR SCHOOL BUS SAFETY INSPECTOR RE-CERTIFICATION
xxiv
INSPECTION PROCEDURES AND CRITERIA
A.INSIDE BUS (Required)
1.
Emergency Equipment------------------------------------------------------------------
1
�
2.
Registration, Insurance Card----------------------------------------------------------
5
€
3.
Neutral Safety Switch, Shifter
6
€
4.
Engine Controls
9
€
5.
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Gauges, Indicators and Dash Lights, ABS Warning Light,
€
Engine Warning Lights, and Buzzers -----------------------------------------------
11
€
6.
Air Brake System
14
€
7.
Hydraulic Brake System ----------------------------------------------------------------
20
€
8.
Windshield Wipers and Washers ----------------------------------------------------
34
€
9.
Heaters, Defrosters, External Dash Fan(s)----------------------------------------
35
€
10.
Dome and Stepwell Lights -------------------------------------------------------------
38
€
11.
Service Door
39
€
12.
Horn(s) --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
41
€
13.
Mirror Adjustment, Condition
42
€
14.
Driver’s Seat and Belt -------------------------------------------------------------------
45
€
15.
Passenger Seats -------------------------------------------------------------------------
47
€
16.
Emergency Doors/Windows/Hatches
53
€
17.
Windshield, Side, and Rear Windows ----------------------------------------------
56
€
18.
Wheelchair Lift, Door, and Securement System
59
€
19.
2 Way Radio Operation-----------------------------------------------------------------
62
€
20.
Interior Wiring, Cab Hoses, and Fire Wall Seals---------------------------------
63
€
21.
General Condition, Bus Interior-------------------------------------------------------
64
€
B.
OUTSIDE BUS (Required)
€
Supp.
€
03-1
€
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1.
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Headlights, Turn Signals, Hazard, Side Marker
€
Brake, Tail, Backup Lights, Backup Alarm, and Park Lights------------------
67
€
2.
Clearance and ID Lights, Reflectors, Strobe Light ------------------------------
72
€
3.
Pupil Warning Lights --------------------------------------------------------------------
75
€
4.
Stop Arm(s), Student Crossing Arm-------------------------------------------------
77
€
5.
General Condition, Bus Exterior------------------------------------------------------
79
€
C.
ENGINE COMPARTMENT (Required)
€
1.
Steering -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
85
€
2.
Batteries ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
96
€
3.
Fluid Levels and Condition-------------------------------------------------------------
100
€
4.
Belts and All Hoses
104
€
5.
Accessory Mounting and Condition -------------------------------------------------
108
€
6.
Wiring----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
110
€
7.
Fuel System and Lines -----------------------------------------------------------------
112
€
8.
Radiator
113
€
D.
UNDERNEATH BUS (Required)
€
1.
Front Suspension-------------------------------------------------------------------------
114
€
2.
Front Brakes
121
€
3.
Engine/Transmission Mounts, Starter Mounting
130
€
4.
Transmission ------------------------------------------------------------------------------
131
€
5.
Fluid Leaks
134
€
6.
Fuel Tank
136
€
7.
Brake Equipment -------------------------------------------------------------------------
138
€
8.
Driveline-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
140
€
9.
Rear Suspension -------------------------------------------------------------------------
143
€
10.
Rear Brakes--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
148
€
11.
Body Securement and Structure -----------------------------------------------------
156
€
12.
Exhaust Systems
158
€
13.
Wheels and Tires-------------------------------------------------------------------------
159
€
E.
LUBRICATION and MAINTENANCE (Optional)
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165
€
F.
ROAD TEST (Required)
€
1.
Brake Performance ----------------------------------------------------------------------
166
€
2.
Engine, Transmission, Driveline------------------------------------------------------
168
€
3.
Steering and Handling ------------------------------------------------------------------
170
€
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Supp.
€
03-1
€