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1.

Inspection Procedures:

Repair (or note) if:

a.

Fire Extinguisher

Check for presence of fire extinguisher and

for the following:

1)

Pressure: check gauge

2)

?

Tag (Inspection Date):

check for

presence of inspection sticker or tag

and inspection date.

3)

?

Mounting: check for accessibility and

secure mounting.

4)

?

Rating:

check for proper UL

(Underwriters Laboratory) rating.

1

Note or replace if inspection will expire (date

since last inspection greater than one year)

before next scheduled inspection.

Bracket mount to panel is loose (repair).

(Continued on Next Page)

No fire extinguisher on bus.

Pressure above or below green zone.

Tag or sticker missing or doesn’t verify

inspection performed within the previous

twelve (12) months. Exception: Buses less

than one year old with original fire

extinguisher.

Fire extinguisher not accessible to driver or

not secured in mounting bracket.

Also “out

of service” if fire extinguisher is mounted in

any lockable compartment not equipped with

operational ignition warning buzzer or

ignition interlock.

Rating is less than:

1)

?

2 1/2lb. minimum, and 10BC rating

for buses purchased before

November 1980.

2)

?

Minimum 2A-10BC for buses

purchased after November 1980.

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1.

Inspection Procedures:

Repair (or note) if:

Out of Service if:

5)

?

Nozzle: check for loose or damaged

parts.

6)

?

Safety Pin:

check for presence of

safety pin and tamper proof seal.

b. First Aid Kit

1)

?

Check box and condition: Buses

purchased before September 1985

should be a Grade A moisture and

dust proof, clearly marked kit. From

September 1985 to present should

have the same requirements, but

have a clear cover.

Check for

presence of tamper proof seal

(starting September 1995).

2)

?

Mounting:

Check accessibility and

mounting of kit. Should be placed in

the driver’s area in such a manner

that it can be easily detached and

made portable.

2

Not labeled (for box without clear cover;

repair).

Tamper proof seal broken or missing

(repair). NOTE: Must check contents if

tamper proof seal is broken or missing.

(Continued on Page 4)

Nozzle loose, missing, or excessive damage

to any parts of extinguisher.

Safety pin is missing or seal is broken.

Tamper proof seal material cannot be

broken.

Box not moisture and dust proof, won’t seal,

won’t stay latched, or contents inaccessible

due to condition of box.

Not equipped with

clear cover (only required for buses

purchased after September 1985).

Loose mounting, not mounted, or not

mounted so as to be portable.

Kit is

mounted in any lockable compartment,

which is not equipped with operational

ignition warning buzzer or ignition interlock.

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CHART 1: FIRST AID KITS

€

BUSES MANUFACTURED FROM 1969 TO 1984

€

DESCRIPTION

QUANTITY

4” bandage compress

2 pkgs.

2” bandage compress

1 pkg.

1” bandage compress (e.g., Band-Aid)

2 pkgs.

40” triangular bandage with 2 safety pins

1 pkg.

Eye dressing packet

1 pkg.

Wire splint

1 pkg.

Tourniquet

1 pkg.

BUSES MANUFACTURED FROM 1985 TO PRESENT

DESCRIPTION

QUANTITY

1” bandage compress (e.g., Band-Aid)

2 pkgs.

40” triangular bandage with 2 safety pins

1 pkg.

4” X 4” sterile gauze pads

6 pkgs.

of 2 each

2” rolled curlex bandage 6 yards in length

2 pkgs.

1” roll adhesive tape 2 1/2 yards in length

1 roll

Eye dressing packet

2 pkgs.

3

€

CHART 1a. BODY FLUID CLEANUP KIT

DESCRIPTION

QUANTITY

An EPA registered germicide

(tuberculicidal) disinfectant

1

A fully disposable wiping cloth

1

A water resistant spatula

1

Step-by-step directions

1

Absorbent material with odor counteractant

1

Latex gloves

2 pairs

Towelettes

1 pkg.

A discard bag (non-labeled paper bag with

plastic liner and twist tie).

his bag shall be

approximately 4” x 6” x 14” and be of a

non-safety color (i.e. not red, orange, or

yellow).

1

T

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Emergency Equipment

3)

Contents: Check that all contents are

intact and sterile. (For contents list, see

Chart 1, page 3.)

c.

Body Fluid Cleanup Kit

Check container for condition, mounting,

and contents (starting November 1992).

Check for presence of tamper proof seal

(starting September 1995).

See Chart

1a, page 3, for list of required contents.

d.

Reflectors

1)

?

Check for proper type and condition

of emergency roadside reflectors.

Band-Aids are missing or incomplete

(repair).

Tamper proof seal broken or missing

(repair). NOTE: Must check contents if

tamper proof seal is broken or missing.

(Continued on Next Page)

Contents are not sealed or sterile. Contents

not of proper type or incomplete (except

Band-Aids) for date/year bus was purchased

(may meet later spec).

Body Fluid Clean Up kit not present.

Kit not secured or loose mounting.

Contents not of proper type, incomplete, or

missing.

Unauthorized ignitable road fuses are

present. Bus manufactured prior to January

1975 is not equipped with self-standing dual

three (3) inch diameter reflectors or later

type.

Bus manufactured starting January

1975 is not equipped with self-standing,

triangular, 17

�

tall reflectors.

Any of the

reflectors are broken, deformed or unusable.

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2.

Registration, Insurance Card

2)

Check quantity: three (3) required.

3)

Check accessibility, mounting and

condition of box. Must be securely

mounted in driver’s area.

4)

Check for presence of tamper proof

seal (starting September 1995).

a.

Registration

Check for a

alid

ida registration

certificate, which is required to be available

in each bus.

b.

Insurance Card

Check for presence of insurance card (if

required to local school board policy).

Tamper proof seal

oken or missing

(repair). NOTE: Must check contents if

tamper proof seal is broken or missing.

Card is invalid or missing (note).

Fewer than three (3) reflectors are present.

Storage box broken or won’t remain latched.

Box is not accessible

not securely

mounted forward

passenger

compartment.

Reflectors are mounted in

any lockable compartment, which is not

equipped

ith

ational warning

buzzer, or ignition inter- lock.

Registration certificate is not on the bus, has

expired, or is not legible.

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Inspection Procedures:

Repair (or note) if:

Out of Service if:

v

Flor

br

or

of

w

oper

an

5

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Inspection Procedures:

Repair (or note) if:

Neutral Safety Switch

Check to determine if automatic

transmission bus has a functional neutral

safety switch that will allow the starter to

operate only in park or neutral.

6

The starter will engage in any gear other

than park or neutral.

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3.

Inspection Procedures:

Repair (or note) if:

a.

Shifter-Automatic Transmission

1)

Check that shifter operates easily.

2)

?

Correctly indicates the gear that the

transmission is in.

3)

?

Has a functional detent mechanism

with a ball, knob (handle) on end of

shift lever.

b.

Shifter-With Park Brake Shifter Option

1)

?

Check that shifter operates in each

gear.

2)

?

Check that rear spring brake applies

when shifter is placed in “P” (Park)

position.

c.

Shifter-Standard Transmission

1)

?

Check that shifter operates easily in

each gear.

7

Does not shift easily into all gears (repair).

Slightly misaligned, but indicates correct

gear (note or repair).

Loose ball or knob (handle), (repair).

Does not shift easily into all gears (repair).

Does not shift easily into all gears (repair).

(Continued on Next Page)

Will not shift into all gear positions.

Indicates the wrong gear.

Detent is non-functional.

Ball or knob

(handle) missing from end of shifter lever.

Will not shift into any gear.

Rear spring brake does not apply when

shifter is placed in “P” (Park) position.

Rear spring brake applies automatically in

any gear except “P” (Park) position.

Will not shift into any gear.

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3.

Inspection Procedures:

Repair (or note) if:

Out of Service if:

2)

?

Has a ball or knob on end of shifter

lever.

3)

?

Check that shifter (floor) boot is intact

and not damaged.

Loose ball or knob (repair).

Loose boot (repair).

Missing ball or knob.

Boot is torn, damaged, missing, or not

attached to floor.

8

€

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4.

Engine Controls

Inspection Procedures:

a.

Key Switch

1)

?

Check that switch only operates by

key.

2)

?

Should be mounted securely in

O.E.M. location.

3)

?

Should operate freely in each

function; i.e., start, run, off, and

accessory position.

b.

Choke (if cable equipped)

Check that cable moves freely and check for

normal operation of choke.

c.

Accelerator

1)

?

Check that accelerator pedal, control

design, and mounting securement

are O.E.M.

9

Cable is sticking or hard to operate (repair).

Pedal cover (as originally equipped) is worn

out (repair).

(Continued on Next Page)

Key sticks in switch. Switch operates without

key.

Bus is equipped with push button or

other devices rather than key type switch.

Loose or not mounted in O.E.M. location.

Engine will not crank or start. Switch sticks

in any position. Doesn’t function properly in

start, run, off, or accessory position or is

intermittent in any position.

Control knob or entire manual choke

assembly is missing. Cable is disconnected

or broken. Choke doesn’t operate.

Pedal and assembly not mounted securely.

Pedal, control design, and mounting not

O.E.M.

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4.

Inspection Procedures:

Repair (or note) if:

Out of Service if:

2)

?

Inspect pedal assembly and linkage

for loose or missing hardware.

External type must have dual (two)

return springs.

3)

?

Check for smooth operation of pedal

assembly and linkage in the

accelerating and coast position.

4)

?

Inspect for unauthorized built up

pedal, i.e., wooden blocks installed

on pedal

d.

Engine Shutdown

1)

?

Only O.E.M. approved ignition

controlled shutdown acceptable on all

buses.

2)

?

Check for free operation of shutdown

over full range with minimum effort (if

equipped with manual type shutdown

on diesel buses, pre-November 1989.

3)

?

Check operation of key switch type

shutdown (if equipped with

electrically operated shutdown on

diesel buses, required starting

November 1989).

10

Loose or missing hardware.

Missing one

spring or not equipped with dual return

springs (external type).

Accelerator control and linkage sticks or

doesn’t operate freely.

Pedal built up with extender block(s) or not

of O.E.M. design.

Not O.E.M. or O.E.M. approved.

Engine cannot be started, shut down, or

operation is difficult.

Engine shutdown decal missing or

unreadable (Bowden Cable Type).

Bus was originally equipped with ignition

switch type controlled shutdown, but has

been retrofitted with Bowden Cable (manual)

type shutdown.

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5.

?

Inspection Procedures:

Repair (or note) if:

a.

Gauges

Check from driver’s position the visibility,

O.E.M. location, readability, operation,

accuracy, and condition of the following

gauges:

1)

Speedometer and odometer.

2)

Oil pressure.

3)

Temperature.

4)

Fuel.

5)

?

Voltmeter or ammeter (voltmeter only

required starting September 1985).

6)

Air pressure or vacuum.

11

Oil pressure, temperature, fuel, voltmeter or

ammeter gauge is inaccurate, damaged or

difficult to read (repair).

Odometer doesn’t work or is not working

properly (repair).

Odometer is unreadable (repair).

Not equipped with voltmeter for bus

purchased starting September 1985 (repair).

Oil or temperature gauge does not function

or is unreadable.

Speedometer doesn’t work or is confirmed to

be inaccurate.

Speedometer is unreadable or damaged.

Air pressure or vacuum gauge(s) are

inaccurate, unreadable, or not working.

Air

pressure gauge must read within plus or

minus seven (7) p.s.i. (single gauge) at 100

p.s.i.

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5.

?

Inspection Procedures:

Repair (or note) if:

b.

Indicators and Dash Lights

Check for presence and operation of the

following indicators:

1)

?

Air pressure or vacuum gauge or

warning light.

2)

High beam light.

3)

?

Left and right turn signal and 4-way

hazard.

4)

?

Check all dash and control panel

lights for illumination at gauges and

switches.

12

Light bulb for the following gauge or control

is inoperative:

1)

Oil pressure

2)

Temperature

3)

Fuel

4)

Voltmeter

5)

Ammeter

6)

Engine Shutdown (Bowden Cable)

7)

Strobe light

One or more lights for control switches are

inoperative.

One or more panel lights are

inoperative.

(Continued on Next Page)

Light bulb for the following gauge or

indicators is inoperative:

1)

Air pressure or vacuum.

2)

High beam

3)

?

Left or right turn signal or 4-way

hazard.

All dash or control panel lights are

inoperative.

Speedometer light is inoperative.

Shift Indicator light is inoperative.

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5.

?

Inspection Procedures:

Repair (or note) if:

c.

Engine Warning Lights and Buzzer

Check for presence and operation of the

following warning lights and buzzer (or bell).

1)

?

High coolant temperature dash

warning light and buzzer (or bell) on

diesel buses manufactured starting

November 1982.

2)

?

Low oil pressure dash warning light

and buzzer (or bell) on diesel buses

manufactured starting November

1982.

d.

ABS Warning Light

Check condition of ABS warning lamp.

(if

equipped)

Refer to applicable vehicle

service publication for test procedure and

diagnostic information.

13

High water temperature dash warning light or

buzzer (or bell) is inoperative (either

constant or momentary system).

Low oil pressure dash warning light or

buzzer (or bell) is inoperative (either

constant or momentary system).

If lamp stays on or fails to turn off.

If lamp fails to turn on during initial startup

sequence.

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6.

Inspection Procedures:

Repair (or note) if:

a.

Gauge(s)

1)

?

For buses built prior to March 1975,

check for presence of minimum one

air pressure gauge, accurately

showing system air pressure within

�

 

7% (at 100 lbs.

�

7%= 7 lbs.)

2)

?

For buses built after March 1975,

check for presence of two (2) air

pressure gauges (or single gauge

with dual needles). One (1) gauge or

needle should indicate air pressure

available to the front air brake

system, and the other should indicate

air pressure available to the rear air

brake system. Both gauges must be

accurate to within

�

7 lbs.

Any gauge is missing or cannot be read.

Gauge is not accurate to within plus or minus

seven (7) percent (%). Any gauge is not in

O.E.M. location.

More than a 15 p.s.i.

difference in dual air brake system (dual

gauges) with system built up to full pressure

(100-125 p.s.i.).

(Continued on Next Page)

14

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6.

Inspection Procedures:

Repair (or note) if:

b.

Buildup

Air reservoir must be drained thoroughly

before making this check.

Check time

required for system air pressure to build up

from 85 to 100 p.s.i. with engine at fast idle

(approximately 1,200 R.P.M.).

NOTE:

If air brake gauge(s) failed

previous check for accuracy, do not

perform this check until gauge(s) are

c.

Governor

Check air brake system governor operation.

While building up system air pressure, note

pressure at which governor cuts-out

(compressor quits compressing).

With

engine still running, pump brakes to lower air

pressure until compressor cuts-in (starts

compressing again). Note pressure.

NOTE:

If gauge(s) failed previous check

for accuracy, do not perform this check

until gauge(s) are repaired.

15

Cut-out pressure is below 120 p.s.i. (for

buses equipped with air dryer system;

repair).

Air pressure buildup time from 85 to 100 p.s.i.

at fast idle is greater than 40 seconds.

Cut-out pressure is too low (below 100 p.s.i.)

or too high (above 130 p.s.i.).

Difference between governor cut-out and cut-

in pressure exceeds 25 p.s.i.

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6.

Inspection Procedures:

Repair (or note) if:

d.

Park Brake

Check for proper operation of park brake as

follows:

With vehicle stopped, apply park brake.

When engine torque is applied by partially

engaging clutch in second gear (manual

transmission) or by placing transmission

selector in “Drive” (automatic

transmission) and accelerating the engine

to a fast idle (approximately 1,200

R.P.M.’s), vehicle should not move

forward.

e.

Adjustment

With engine shut off, park brake released

and air system pressure at 100 p.s.i. or

above:

1)

Note air pressure.

2)

?

Apply

service brakes firmly and

release.

3) Note air pressure drop resulting from

brake application.

SEE NOTE NEXT PAGE

16

NOTE:

Buses equipped with Rear Diesel

Engine and Allison World Transmission

(Continued on Next Page)

Vehicle moves forward after speeding up the

engine (transmission in gear) with park brake

applied.

System pressure drop upon brake application

is greater than 15 p.s.i.

Do not move bus

until brakes have been adjusted. (See “Front

Brake” and “Rear Brake” sections later in this

manual).

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6.

Inspection Procedures:

Repair (or note) if:

Out of Service if:

NOTE:

Water must be drained from

reservoir before performing brake

adjustment check.

This check is to

determine if brake adjustment (pushrod

travel) is excessive before continuing

inspection. Brake adjustment is required

on each monthly Inspection.

Adjustment

procedure will be covered under “Front

Brake” and “Rear Brake” sections later in

f.

Air Leaks

1)

?

Fully charge air system (pressure at

least 100 p.s.i.).

2)

?

Shut off engine and release

emergency brake.

3)

?

With brakes in released position,

check for air pressure leak (pressure

drop) for at least one (1) minute.

Note pressure drop, if any.

4)

?

Firmly apply the service brake.

Do

not release.

Check for air pressure

leak (pressure drop) for at least one

(1) minute.

Note pressure drop, if

any.

17

Air is leaking, but rate is less than two (2)

p.s.i. per minute (brakes released) or three

(3) p.s.i. per minute (with service brake

applied; repair).

(Continued on Next Page)

Pressure leaks more than two (2) p.s.i. per

minute (brakes not applied) or more than

three (3) p.s.i. per minute (with service brake

applied).

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6.

Inspection Procedures:

Repair (or note) if:

Out of Service if:

5)

?

During both checks (brakes released

and applied) listen for any audible air

leaks.

NOTE:

If air brake gauge(s) failed

previous checks, do not perform this test

g.

Low Air Warning

Check operation of low air warning buzzer

and light, by building air pressure up to 100-

125 p.s.i. and perform the following

procedures:

with ignition key switch in run

position, pump air brake pedal to drop air

pressure.

Low air warning buzzer and light

should activate by the time pressure drops to

50 p.s.i.

Start engine and build up air pressure.

Warning buzzer and light should deactivate

by 70 p.s.i.

NOTE:

If air brake gauge(s) failed

previous check for accuracy, do not

perform this check until gauge(s) are

repaired.

18

(Continued on Next Page)

There is any audible air leak.

Light or buzzer is inoperative. Light or buzzer

fails to operate by 50 p.s.i. or continues to

operate above 70 p.s.i.

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6.

Inspection Procedures:

Repair (or note) if:

h.

PP-1

Check for presence (on all buses built since

March 1975) for a PP-1 (pop-off style)

emergency brake control valve.

Check

condition, location, mounting, and type of

valve and knob.

With pressure above 45

p.s.i., apply and release valve to check

operation.

i.

Pop-Off

For buses equipped with pop-off type (PP-1)

park brake control valve, check for

emergency activation of valve by pumping

down brakes (starting with at least 60 p.s.i. in

air system) and noting air pressure at which

valve “pops out”.

j.

Pedal

Check air brake pedal assembly for

adjustment, mounting, condition, operation,

and rubber cover pad (if originally equipped).

Check for presence of prohibited extender

block.

19

Label identifying valve is missing or

unreadable (repair).

Rubber cover pad is worn (repair).

Valve not mounted securely (in original

position).

Knob is missing, broken or cracked.

Park brake pop-off valve automatically “pops

out” (activating park brake) above 50 p.s.i. or

fails to “pop out” between 15 and 50 p.s.i.

Rubber cover pad is missing (if originally

equipped) or worn out.

Any part of pedal and assembly is damaged,

loose, missing, or has been modified.

Pedal is equipped with any type of extender

block.

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7.

Inspection Procedures:

Repair (or note) if:

NOTE:

If bus is not equipped with

hydraulic brakes, proceed to page 32.

Since there are four (4) distinct types of

hydraulic brake systems in use on Florida

school buses, this manual will cover each

system individually. It is imperative that you

know the type of system you will be

inspecting to ensure that the proper

inspection procedure is used.

The four (4)

types of systems are:

a

. Standard Vacuum

Assisted Hydraulic Brakes, page 21;

b

.

Hydraulic Power Assisted Hydraulic Brake

with Accumulator Backup, page 24;

c

.

Hydraulic Power Assisted Hydraulic Brakes

with Electric Pump Backup and Driveshaft

Park Brake Systems, page 27; and

d

.

Hydraulic Power Assisted Hydraulic Brakes

with Spring Set (hydraulically released)

Parking Brakes (Ford Maxibrake), page 29.

20

€

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7.

Inspection Procedures:

Repair (or note) if:

Out of Service if:

a.

?

Standard Vacuum Assisted Hydraulic

Brakes; Inspect for:

1)

?

Any visible leaks in the hydraulic

brake system.

2)

?

a)

Check brake pedal reserve

(distance from floor) upon firm

brake application (engine

running).

b.) Check brake pedal fade (pedal

falls to floor when held down with

engine running and with engine

off) indicating brake system leak.

3)

?

a)

Check vacuum gauge operation (if

equipped) and low vacuum

indicator light and buzzer (if

equipped) with full vacuum below

eight (8) inches of mercury (hg).

Any leaks are found.

Brake pedal (reserve) is less than one (1” )

inch from floor.

There is any brake pedal fade.

Vacuum gauge (if equipped) is inoperative,

inaccurate, or not clearly visible.

Low vacuum indicator light and buzzer does

not come on below eight (8) inches of

mercury (hg).

(Continued on Next Page)

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7.

Inspection Procedures:

Repair (or note) if:

Out of Service if:

b)

?

Check for brake warning light

illumination with ignition key in

“Start” position.

Check to ensure

brake failure warning light is not

on during normal operation (with

and without brakes applied).

c)

?

Check for vacuum drop while

engine is off and brakes are not

applied.

4)

?

Check vacuum assist (booster)

operation.

With engine off apply

brakes several times to exhaust

vacuum. Depress and hold the brake

pedal down while starting the engine.

Pedal should “fall away” slightly,

indicating increased pressure being

applied by the assist unit.

5)

?

Turn engine off, and apply the brakes.

There should be enough reserve in

the vacuum system to allow at least

one (1) power-assisted brake

application.

22

(Continued on Next Page)

Brake failure warning light does not light

when key is moved to the start position.

Brake failure warning light comes on (or

stays on) during normal operation (with or

without brakes applied).

Vacuum reserve drops while engine is off.

Vacuum assist system malfunctions (pedal

does not “fall away” slightly when engine is

started).

Vacuum reserve is insufficient to allow at

least one (1) brake application.

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7.

Inspection Procedures:

Repair (or note) if:

Out of Service if:

6)

?

Check all brake hardware

components inside bus for secure

mounting, routing, and condition,

including:

a)

Pushrod and clevis assembly.

b)

?

Brake pedal assembly and rubber

cover (if originally equipped).

c)

?

Emergency brake control

assembly.

7)

Parking Brake Operation

With vehicle stopped (engine

running), apply park brake.

When

engine torque is applied by partially

engaging clutch in second gear

(manual transmission) or by placing

transmission selector in gear

(automatic transmission) and

accelerating the engine to a fast idle

(approximately 1,200 R.P.M.’s),

vehicle should not move forward.

23

Brake system components are not routed

properly (repair).

Rubber cover is worn (repair).

Brake pedal assembly, pushrod, and clevis,

or emergency brake control assembly is

insecurely mounted, has loose, missing or

worn hardware or is damaged.

Rubber pedal cover is missing (if originally

equipped) or worn out.

Pedal is equipped

with any type of “extender block.”

Emergency brake control is hard to operate

or doesn’t latch and release properly.

Park brake doesn’t hold or functions

improperly.

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7.

Inspection Procedures:

Repair (or note) if:

Out of Service if:

b.

?

Hydraulic Power Assisted Hydraulic

Inspect for:

1)

?

Any visible leaks in the brake or

hydraulic assist system.

2)

?

a)

Check brake pedal reserve

(distance from floor) upon one (1)

firm brake application is less than

1 1/2 inch, (engine off,

accumulator depleted).

b)

?

Check brake pedal fade (test

minimum 1 1/2 minutes, engine

off). Firmly apply brake pedal and

hold.

3)

?

Check for brake warning light

illumination with ignition key in “Start”

position.

Check to ensure brake

failure warning light is not on during

normal operation (with and without

brakes applied).

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Any brake or hydraulic assist fluid leaks are

found.

Brake pedal does not have at least 1 1/2 inch

reserve (distance from floor).

Pedal falls to floor (fades) when held down

(engine off) indicating brake system leak.

Brake failure warning light does not light

when key is moved to the start position or

stays on during normal operation.

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7.

Inspection Procedures:

Repair (or note) if:

Out of Service if:

4)

Power assist check:

a)

?

W

ith engine off apply the foot

brake several times, then hold

down.

b)

Start the engine.

c)

?

The pedal should fall, then push

back against your foot.

d)

Listen for engine drive belt squeal.

e)

Release brake pedal.

f)

Turn engine off.

g)

Depress brake pedal.

Accumulator should hold enough

pressure to allow two (2) assisted

brake applications.

5)

?

Check all brake hardware

components inside bus for secure

mounting, routing, and condition,

including:

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Brake system components are not routed

properly(repair).

(Continued on Next Page)

Power assist unit is malfunctioning (pedal

doesn’t fall or push back).

Engine drive belt is squealing.

Accumulator will not hold enough pressure

for two (2) brake applications.

Brake pedal assembly, pushrod, and clevis,

or emergency brake control assembly is

insecurely mounted, has loose, missing, or

worn hardware, or is damaged.

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7.

Inspection Procedures:

Repair (or note) if:

Out of Service if:

a)

Pushrod and clevis assembly.

b)

?

Brake pedal assembly and rubber

cover pad (if originally equipped).

c)

Emergency brake control

assembly.

6)

Parking Brake Operation

With vehicle stopped (engine

running), apply park brake.

When

engine torque is applied by partially

engaging clutch in second gear

(manual transmission) or by placing

transmission selector in “Drive”

(automatic transmission) and

accelerating the engine to a fast idle

(approximately 1,200 R.P.M.’s),

vehicle should not move forward.

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Rubber cover pad is worn (repair).

?

Rubber

pedal

cover

pad

is

missing

(if

originally equipped) or worn out.

Pedal is equipped with any type of “extender

block”.

Emergency brake control is hard to operate

or doesn’t latch and release properly.

Park brake doesn’t hold or functions

improperly.

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7.

Inspection Procedures:

Repair (or note) if:

Out of Service if:

c.

?

Hydraulic Power Assisted Hydraulic

driveshaft park brake system, Inspect

for:

1)

?

Any

visible leaks in the brake or

hydraulic assist system.

2)

?

Check brake warning and backup

systems using the appropriate chassis

manufacturer’s procedure in Chart 2,

page 32.

3)

?

a)

Check brake pedal reserve

(distance from floor) upon one (1)

firm brake application (engine off,

hydraulic boost depleted).

b)

?

Check brake pedal fade

(continues to fall to floor after

initial firm application) with engine

off.

3)

?

Check all brake hardware and

components inside the bus for secure

mounting, routing, and condition,

including:

27

(Continued on Next Page)

Any leaks are found in the brake or hydraulic

assist system.

The brake system does not pass entire test in

Chart 2, page 32.

Brake pedal (reserve) is less than one (1)

inch from floor.

There is any brake pedal fade (falling away)

after initial firm application.

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7.

Inspection Procedures:

Repair (or note) if:

Out of Service if:

a)

?

Brake pedal assembly and rubber

cover pad (if originally equipped).

b)

?

Brake pedal pushrod and clevis

assembly.

c)

?

Emergency brake control

assembly.

5)

Check Parking Brake

With vehicle stopped (engine

running), apply park brake.

When

engine torque is applied by partially

engaging clutch in second gear

(manual transmission) or by placing

transmission selector in “Drive”

(automatic transmission) and

accelerating the engine to a fast idle

(approximately 1,200 R.P.M’s),

vehicle should not move forward.

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Brake pedal rubber cover pad is loose or

worn (repair).

Rubber pedal cover pad is missing (if

originally equipped) or worn out.

Pedal is

equipped with any “extender block.”

Brake pedal assembly pushrod and clevis, or

emergency brake control assembly is

insecurely mounted, has loose, missing, or

worn hardware, or is damaged.

Emergency brake control is hard to operate

or doesn’t latch and release properly.

Park brake doesn’t hold or functions

improperly.

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7.

Inspection Procedures:

Repair (or note) if:

Out of Service if:

d.

?

Hydraulic Power Assisted Hydraulic

released).

Parking Brakes (Ford

Maxibrake); Inspect for:

1)

?

Any visible leaks in the brake or

power assist system.

2)

?

Check brake warning and backup

system using Chart 3, page 33.

3)

?

Check brake pedal travel:

Push

brake pedal down as far as possible.

4

)

Check for brake pedal fade.

(Pedal

falls away to floor when held down

with engine running and with engine

off), indicating brake system leaks.

5)

Check Parking Brake System:

a) With engine running, release the

Any leaks are found in either system.

The brake systems do not pass all tests in

Chart 3, page 33.

Brake pedal travels more than half way down.

There is any brake pedal fade.

parking brake.

b)

?

Check to be sure brakes

released (bus will move).

c)

Turn engine off.

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are

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7.

Inspection Procedures:

Repair (or note) if:

Out of Service if:

d)

?

System must maintain pressure

(keep parking brake released) for

at least five (5) minutes.

e)

?

With vehicle stopped (engine

running), apply park brake. When

engine torque is applied by

partially engaging clutch in second

gear (manual transmission) or by

placing transmission selector in

“Drive” (automatic transmission)

and accelerating the engine to a

fast idle (approximately 1,200

R.P.M.’s), vehicle should not

move forward.

6)

?

Check all brake hardware and

components inside the bus for secure

mounting, routing, and condition,

including:

a)

?

Brake pedal assembly and rubber

Brake pedal rubber cover pad is loose or

cover pad (if originally equipped).

worn (repair).

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Parking brake system will not hold pressure

(i.e., release brakes) for at least five (5)

minutes.

Vehicle will move with park brakes applied.

Rubber pedal cover pad is missing (if

originally equipped) or worn out.

Pedal is

equipped with any “extender block”.

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7.

Inspection Procedures:

Repair (or note) if:

Out of Service if:

b)

?

Brake pedal pushrod and clevis

assembly.

c)

?

Em

ergency brake control

assembly.

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Brake pedal assembly, pushrod and clevis, or

emergency brake control assembly is

insecurely mounted, has loose, missing, or

worn hardware, or is damaged.

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WARNING LIGHTS/BUZZER

Indicator

MODE

Brake

Lamp

Brk. Elec.

Mtr.

Lamp

Buzzer

1a.

Engine Off/Ignition Off no

brake applied

Off

Off

Off

1b. Engine Off/Ignition Off brake

applied

Off

On

On

2. Engine Off/Ignition

n or

START with or without brake

applied

On

On

On

3. Engine On with or without

Off

Off

Off

O

Normal Operation

MODE

Brake

Warning

Light

Brk. Elec.

Hyd. Boost

Warning

Light

Tone

Alarm

1.

Engine off-ignition off

A. No brake applied

B. Brake apply

Off

On

Off

Off

Off

Off

2.

Engine

f-ignition on

with or without brake

applied (bulb check).

On

On

On

3.

Engine

f-ignition on

start with or w/out brake

applied.

On

Off

On

4. Engine on with or without

brake applied.

Off

Off

Off

of

of

CHART 2 - Brake Failure Warning System Checks

NAVISTAR

CONDITION

NORMAL OPERATION

PARK BRAKE LIGHT

Key switch in START position

w/park brake released -

(Bulb

check).

Light ON

Key switch ON w/park brake

applied.

Light ON

BRAKE PRESSURE LIGHT

Key switch OFF.

Light

OFF,

electric

hydraulic

pump operates when service

brakes are applied.

Key switch in ON position.

Engine

ating (pump

and bulb check).

Light ON and electric hydraulic

pump

ation (some

vehicles) SEE

AVISTAR

MANUAL

Light ON and electric hydraulic

pump operates when service

brakes are applied.

Key switch in ON position and

Engine operating with service

brakes applied.

Light OFF

Key switch in START position.

Light

ON

momentarily

and

electric hydraulic pump

operates.

Key switch in ON position and

engine operating with service

brakes applied.

Light OFF

oper

not

oper

N

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GMC

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CHART 3

€

FORD HYDRAULIC, MAXI BRAKE SYSTEM

€

NORMAL BRAKE SYSTEM CONDITIONS

€

Controls

Controls

Engine

Ignition

Service

Brake

Parking Brake

Service

Brake

Electric*

Pump

Parking

Brake

Off

On

Light

Light

Buzzer

Light

Buzzer**

Off

On

Off

On

Start

Off

On

Part

Rel

Full

Rel

Part

Set

Full

Set

Off

On

Off

On

Off

On

Off

On

Off

On

X

X

X

X

OR

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

OR

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

or

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

or

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

or

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

or

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

or

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

or

X

X

X

X

X

X

*

Whenever the ignition switch is in the START position, the Hydro-Max electric pump will cycle momentarily.

**

Parking brake buzzer will sound momentarily during application of the parking brake in cold ambient conditions.

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8.

Inspection Procedures:

Repair (or note) if:

Out of Service if:

a.

?

Operation

Inspect both wipers for:

1)

?

Swept area field of view and

effectiveness of wiping.

2)

?

Proper operation of both wipers on

high and low speeds and condition

and mounting of switch(es) and

knob(s).

3)

?

Condition and mounting of wiper

motors and linkage.

4)

Inspect for proper washer operation.

b.

Park

Inspect for parked position of wipers when

turned off (electric) or when manually parked

(air).

c.

Blades

Inspect blades for condition, mounting, and

tension.

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Either wiper does not operate on low speed

(repair).

Wiper goes past perimeter of glass (repair).

Washer does not operate or is misadjusted

(repair).

Poor cleaning of windshield (repair).

Either wiper does not effectively clear driver’s

field of vision.

Either wiper does not operate properly at

high speed.

Switch(es) mounting loose or knob(s) missing

or loose.

Either wiper motor or linkage is visibly

damaged or loose.

Electric wipers do not automatically return to

parked position out of driver’s line of sight

when turned off.

Air wipers cannot be manually parked out of

driver’s line of sight using control switch.

Either blade is damaged, deteriorated, loose,

or does not hold proper tension against

windshield.

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9.

Inspection Procedures:

Repair (or note) if:

a.

Heaters

Inspect heater system for:

1)

?

Heating performance and water

control valve (interior).

2)

?

Blower operation, condition, and

control switches.

3)

?

System leakage, condition, and hose

shielding (shielding required starting

November 1980).

4)

Condition of ductwork and heater box.

35

Not producing adequate heat (including any

auxiliary heat; repair).

Water control valve hard to operate (repair).

Heater blowers do not work on all speeds,

are noisy, or vibrate (repair).

Blower switches are damaged, loose, or

blower operates intermittently (repair).

Heater ductwork or heater box components

are missing, damaged, loose, or obstructed

(repair).

(Continued on Next Page)

Heater cores, hoses, or valve leaks (including

any auxiliary heater).

Heater hoses are cracked, swollen, or badly

chafed.

Shielding is missing (starting November

1980) or does not completely cover hoses.

Any portion of heating system within

passenger area creates sharp edges,

projections, or other hazards to passengers.

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9.

Inspection Procedures:

Repair (or note) if:

Out of Service if:

b.

Defrosters

€

Inspect windshield defroster system for:

€

1)

Airflow, heat, and coverage area.

2)

?

Blower operation, condition, and

control switches.

3)

?

Condition of ductwork, diffusers, and

fresh air control (if equipped).

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Any defroster blower does not work on low

speed, is noisy, or vibrates (repair).

Blower switches are damaged or loose

(repair).

Any ductwork or diffusers are loose or

damaged (repair).

Fresh air control (if

function (repair).

equipped) does not

Airflow is not present at all defroster outlets.

Any defroster blower does not work on high

speed.

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9.

Inspection Procedures:

Repair (or note) if:

c.

External Dash Fan(s)

Inspect external dash fan(s) for

1)

?

Presence of fan, mounting and

condition (Type B, C, and D only).

2)

Blade condition.

3)

?

Protective cage mounting and

condition.

4)

Operation and switch

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Fan mounting is loose or fan won’t stay in

adjustment (repair).

Fan blade is damaged (repair).

One (1) speed does not function, or fan is

noisy or vibrates (repair).

Switch is loose or damaged (repair).

Fan is not present.

Protective cage is missing, loose, or

damaged.

Fan does not operate.

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Inspection Procedures:

Repair (or note) if:

Dome and Stepwell Lights

Check dome and stepwell lights for condition

and operation.

Check driver’s compartment dome lights (if

equipped) for condition and operation

(starting September 1995).

38

Any lens is cracked, broken, or dirty (repair).

Any dome light is out (repair).

Stepwell light is on when door is closed

(repair).

Switch mounting is loose, or knob is missing

(repair).

One dome light is out (repair).

Lens(es) broken so that light or fixture is

exposed.

Dome lights are not functioning or two or

more lights are out.

Stepwell light is not functioning.

Stepwell light does not activate when

clearance lights are on and door is open.

Both dome lights do not function.

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Inspection Procedures:

Repair (or note) if:

a.

Operation

Check service door assembly for operation,

adjustment, condition, mounting, and fit.

39

Door does not seal properly or seals are

damaged, ripped, or deteriorated (repair).

(Continued on Next Page)

Door jams, binds, or is difficult to close or

open (a minimum 24") or requires more than

25 lbs. of effort to open or close door.

Glass has been replaced with plexiglass, is

broken, or is cracked.

Door glass is fogged more than one (1) inch

in from border, or visibility through glass is

poor.

Door is equipped with any hasp or lock

except factory approved system.

Door assembly is damaged, or mounting is

loose.

Door seals are not present.

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Inspection Procedures:

Repair (or note) if:

b.

Control

1)

?

Check manual service door control

and rod assembly for over-center or

latching device, condition,

mounting,

and operation.

2)

?

Check air or vacuum powered service

door control assembly for leaks,

operation, insecure door in closed

position, and emergency release.

c

.

Overhead Pad

Check bus for pad that is a minimum three

(3) inches wide, high density foam rubber

padded safety cushion, mounted directly

above the inside of the service door.

40

Control, rod hardware, or mounting is loose

(repair).

Door control doesn’t operate freely (repair).

Air or vacuum powered system leaks or does

not operate properly (repair).

Pad is loose, or cover has minor rip(s)

(repair).

Door will not open or close completely.

Manual control will not lock over-center, or

latching mechanism is inoperative.

Door control requires excessive force to

operate (more than 25 lbs. of effort).

Air or vacuum door emergency release does

not function, or control is broken.

Air or vacuum door opens or closes at an

excessive rate or opens too slowly.

Pad is missing or cover is severely ripped,

exposing foam.

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Inspection Procedures:

Repair (or note) if:

Horn(s)

Check for operation of both horns and for

location and condition of horn switch.

41

Horns are not audible at 500 feet.

Horn button is not mounted in original O.E.M.

location.

Horn button sticks, or horn button operates

intermittently such as when steering wheel is

rotated.

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Inspection Procedures:

Repair (or note) if:

a.

Rear-view

Check exterior rearview mirrors for

specifications, condition, mounting, and

adjustment.

(Continued on Next Page)

42

Any exterior rearview mirror is broken,

cracked, or loose in frame.

Either mirror does not give driver a clear view

down to lower outside edge of rear tire at

ground level, on both sides to the rear.

Any bracket is broken or mirror mounting is

insecure.

Reflective surface is deteriorated.

Any mirror does not meet applicable

specification as to type and size: one (1) left

hand, one (1) right hand, 50 square inches,

each, start January 1965, (90 square inches,

start July 1986).

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13. Mirror Adjustment, Condition

Inspection Procedures:

Repair (or note) if:

b.

Convex

Check convex crosswalk and side-view

mirrors for specifications (correct type, size,

and location) condition, mounting, and

adjustment.

Required convex mirrors are not present.

Any mirror is cracked, broken, or loose in

frame.

Any mirror is out of adjustment.

Any mirror reflective surface is deteriorated.

Any portion of mirror mounting system is

loose or broken.

Mirrors do not meet specifications for bus

manufacture dates as shown:

1)

?

one (1) left hand start November

1968.

2)

?

one (1) left hand and one (1) right

hand start November 1978.

3)

?

one (1) left hand and two (2) right

hand start November 1980.

4)

?

two (2) left hand and two (2) right

hand start September 1984.

(Continued on Next Page)

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Inspection Procedures:

Repair (or note) if:

c.

Interior

Check interior rearview mirror for size,

condition, and mounting.

44

5)

?

“No blind-spot” mirror system meeting

new performance specifications start

November 1990 (e.g., Bus Boy-type).

Mirrors do not give driver a clear view of the

area around the front of the bus.

Interior rearview mirror is not at least 6” x 30”

(except Type A shall be minimum 50 square

inches).

Mirror does not have rounded corners and

protected edges.

Any portion of reflective surface is obstructed

by stickers or other items or is deteriorated.

Driver’s view of images in mirror is not clear

due to distortion or other causes.

Mirror mounting is loose.

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Inspection Procedures:

Repair (or note) if:

Driver’s Seat and Belt

Check driver’s seat and belt for specifications

(type and adjustability), condition, mounting,

and operation. Air suspension seat required

on all air brake equipped buses starting

September 1995.

45

Seat adjustment binds or is difficult to

operate (repair).

Seat adjustment is loose or adjustment

hardware is missing (repair).

Seat upholstery or foam is deteriorated or

damaged (repair).

Seat bottom is loose in frame or

mispositioned (repair).

Seat frame is exposed due to deterioration of

upholstery or foam (repair).

Seat belt retractor covers or belt covers are

damaged or loose (repair).

(Continued on Next Page)

Driver’s seat non air type will not adjust four

(4) inches fore and aft, four (4) inches up and

down, or back will not tilt (except Type A shall

be manufacturer’s standard).

Wrong type of seat is installed (high back

seat with cloth insert required starting with

Revised 1989 Specifications).

Seat mounting is unstable, loose at floor, or

seat mounting hardware is missing.

Driver’s seat belt is missing or of wrong type;

shall meet or exceed:

1)

?

Up to October 1982 manufacturer’s

standard.

2)

?

October 1982 to September 1987 -

locking retractor for both portions of

belt.

3)

?

October 1987 to October 1989 -

automatic locking retractor on left side

(locks when belt retracts).

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Inspection Procedures:

Repair (or note) if:

Out of Service if:

4)

?

November 1989 to present-

three (3)

point shoulder harness/lap belt

assembly.

5)

?

Type A-

manufacturer’s standard all

years.

Mounting of retractors or belt guides is

insecure.

Seat belt webbing or stitching is frayed or

damaged.

Seat belt is routed improperly.

Seat belt does not extend or retract freely.

Seat belt buckle and tongue assembly does

not latch or release properly.

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Inspection Procedures:

Repair (or note) if:

a.

Frames

Inspect passenger seat frames for condition

of welds, tubing, and hardware.

Check for presence of non-O.E.M. seat

frames.

Check for presence and condition of

passenger seat belts on Type A buses built

since April 1, 1977.

b.

Mounting

Inspect condition of passenger seat

mounting.

c.

Pads

Inspect seat back foam for specifications and

condition.

(Continued on Next Page)

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Seat frames or welds are broken or cracked.

Any seat back frame is repaired using non-

O.E.M. hardware.

Any seat frame hardware has been added or

modified to result in projections or sharp

edges.

There are any non-O.E.M. seat frames

installed.

Type A buses built since April 1, 1977, must

have a functional seat belt at each passenger

position.

Seat mounting at floor or seat rail is loose.

Seat mounting fasteners are of lower grade

or different type than O.E.M. fasteners for the

specific locations.

Seat back padding is of wrong type for

specific year model bus:

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Inspection Procedures:

Repair (or note) if:

Out of Service if:

1)

?

Up to November 1971, Front side of

seat back must be padded and

covered with vinyl upholstery; back of

seat shall be ribbed metal without

sharp edges.

2)

?

November 1971-March 1977, Front,

rear, and top of seat back must be

padded as follows: front, 1 1/2 inch

thick; rear, one (1) inch thick and top

padded.

3)

?

April 1977 to present-high back

padded seats with padding that

conforms with Federal Motor Vehicle

Safety Standards (FMVSS) 222 (i.e.,

O.E.M. construction specifications).

Original thickness or density of any seat back

foam around frame has been significantly

reduced due to wear, deterioration, or other

factors.

Foam envelope is split, delaminated, or there

is no padding between any portion of seat

back frame and covering.

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15. Passenger Seats

Repair (or note) if:

d.

Cuts (and other upholstery damage).

Inspect seat upholstery for condition and

specifications.

NOTE:

Required fire blocking seat

material must be blue in color starting

September 1995.

NOTE:

Punctures where no material is

missing and no foam is exposed shall not

e. Bottoms

1) Inspect seat bottoms for securement

and condition.

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Seat upholstery is cut, torn, or ripped less

than six (6) inches (buses manufactured

before November 1989; repair).

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Any portion of seat back or bottom upholstery

is missing or repaired improperly, exposing

foam.

Seat upholstery is not repaired properly.

Seat upholstery is cut, torn, or ripped more

than six (6) inches (pre-November 1989

buses).

Any upholstery has been replaced with non-

fire blocking type (starting November 1989)

or is not blue in color (starting September

1995).

Any portion of seat bottom or back upholstery

is cut, torn, or ripped (buses manufactured

starting November 1989).

Any fire-blocking seat fabric is repaired using

unapproved procedures (starting November

1989).

Any seat bottom is not securely anchored to

seat frame.

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Inspection Procedures:

Repair (or note) if:

Out of Service if:

2)

Inspect flip-up type seat bottom at

side emergency door (if equipped) for

proper operation.

Must have clear

access to emergency door with a

minimum aisle width of 12” (inches)

between seats.

f. Modesty Panels and Stanchions

(including Courtesy Panels).

Inspect modesty panels (April 1977 or newer

crash barriers), stanchions, and courtesy

panels for condition, specifications, mounting,

and padding (as required).

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Stanchion or pre-April 1977 modesty panel

mounting is loose (repair).

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Any seat bottom padding or cushion has

significant deterioration or damage.

Any seat bottom has a protruding edge, or

plywood is broken.

Any flip-up type seat bottom will not: raise or

lower; stay in the raised position; or

automatically retract properly when not

occupied.

Does not have a clear minimum 12” (inch)

aisle width to the side emergency door.

Any bus manufactured April 1977 to present

does not have a padded safety barrier in front

of any passenger seat that does not have

another seat in front of it (exception:

pre-

1990 Type A Bus)

Stanchions on pre-April 1977 buses are not

present or are broken.

Right side courtesy panel on pre-April 1977

bus is missing.

Stanchion padding is missing or is damaged

so that metal is exposed.

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Inspection Procedures:

Repair (or note) if:

Out of Service if:

Post April 1977 crash barrier is broken, not

repaired properly or mounted improperly.

Crash barrier foam envelope is split or

delaminated, or there is no padding between

any portion of barrier frame and covering.

Original thickness or density of crash barrier

foam around frame has been significantly

reduced due to wear, deterioration, or other

factors.

Any portion of

missing or not

foam.

crash barrier upholstery is

repaired properly, exposing

g.

?

Optional Infant Seating

(if equipped)

starting September 1995.

Check condition and operation of system.

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Crash barrier upholstery is cut, torn, or

ripped.

Any fire-blocking crash barrier fabric is

repaired or replaced using unapproved

procedures or nonfire-blocking material

(buses manufactured starting November

1989).

Seat does not operate or function properly

according to manufacturer’s operational

procedures.

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Inspection Procedures:

Repair (or note) if:

Out of Service if:

h.

?

Passenger Securement Devices

(if

equipped)

All buses equipped with 2 or 3 point

passenger securement systems shall be

equipped with FMVSS 210 compliant seat

frames and FMVSS 209 compliant belt

assemblies in all passenger seating positions

where passenger securement systems are

installed (starting 2000).

Check condition and operation of passenger

securement devices

i. Webbing Cutter

(if equipped with

passenger securement devices)

Check for presence and condition of a

durable webbing cutter on all buses equipped

with restraining devices or wheelchair

positions. Check for secure mounting in the

driver’s compartment within easy reach of the

driver, and proper type. (starting October

1993).

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Belts knotted, misrouted, retractor covers

damaged or loose.

Will not latch or stay latched, wrong type,

missing, broken, mismatched, improperly

installed, or excessively frayed.

No durable webbing cutter is present (if

equipped with passenger securement

devices), or webbing cutter is broken or

unusable.

Webbing cutter is not securely mounted in

driver’s compartment within easy reach of the

driver.

Wrong type of webbing cutter.

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Inspection Procedures:

Repair (or note) if:

a.

Operation

Inspect for operation and condition of rear

emergency door and side door (buses built

after November 1993), door latch, door hold

open feature (buses built after November

1993), door seal, emergency windows, and

emergency exits/ventilator (roof hatches).

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Rear door opens too far, damaging lights

(repair).

Any exit handle, latch, or mounting hardware

is loose or missing (repair).

Mounting of guard for inside rear door handle

is loose (repair:).

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Any emergency exit door, window, or hatch

latch does not operate smoothly and easily

when closing or opening the door, window, or

hatch.

Door hold open feature (if equipped) does not

function or secure door in the open position.

Inside door handle is not equipped with a

guard (rear door only).

Any emergency exit does not open and close

from the inside and outside easily.

Any emergency door or exit is equipped with

any type of a hasp, lock, or any other locking

device, except for an O.E.M. interlock

system.

Bus will start with any emergency door locked

(O.E.M. interlock system).

Weatherstrip does not seal.

Door does not open at least 150 degrees

(prior to November 1993).

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Inspection Procedures:

Repair (or note) if:

b.

Buzzers

Check operation of buzzers for emergency

door and emergency exit windows.

c.

Labeling and Pad

1)

?

Inspect for label and opening

instructions for emergency door,

emergency windows, and emergency

exit/ventilator (roof hatch).

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Roof hatch seal is damaged or dislodged

(repair)

Buzzer gives false alarms (repair).

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Emergency window latch does not latch

window securely or window does not open

easily.

Roof hatch does not open easily to full

“emergency open” position.

Roof hatch does not open to ventilation

position.

Buzzer system for emergency door or any

exit window does not function or is not

audible at driver’s location.

Buzzer operation is intermittent.

All emergency exits are not clearly labeled

and visible inside and outside the bus as

"Emergency Door” or “Emergency Exit.”

Emergency door does not have readable

instructions for operation on the inside of the

door.

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Inspection Procedures:

Repair (or note) if:

Out of Service if:

2)

?

Inspect emergency door header pad.

Door pad is ripped or has loose mounting

(repair).

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Roof hatches do not have instructions for

operation on the inside of the hatch.

Any emergency exit window does not have

instructions for opening on the inside of the

window.

Door pad is missing or has any protruding

edge.

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Inspection Procedures:

Repair (or note) if:

a.

Glass Cracks

Inspect windshield and all windows for cracks

and other damage.

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There are any cracks in the windshield in the

driver’s direct field of vision or any pock

marks which obstruct the driver’s vision.

There is any crack in the windshield or any

window greater than two (2) inches in length.

There is any glass missing.

There is any laminated windshield or

laminated window glass broken or splintered,

which might cause injury when touched.

There is any window to the side of the driver

or behind the driver’s location which is not

laminated or tempered safety glass or Lexan

or equivalent.

There is any crack in non-laminated safety

glass.

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Inspection Procedures:

Repair (or note) if:

b.

Fogging

Check windshield and windows for fogging,

reduced visibility, or improper level of tinting.

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Glass starting to fog around the edges (repair

or note).

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The windshield or any window is fogged more

than two (2) inches in from the outer border.

Any windshield or window fogging or clouding

results in reduced visibility of a mirror.

There is any reduced visibility through the

windshield or any windows.

There is tinting on the windshield or windows

to the side of the driver which is not 70% light

transmission or clearer.

There are any tinted windows behind the

driver’s location which are not 28% light

transmission or clearer.

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Inspection Procedures:

Repair (or note) if:

c.

Latches and Window Operation

Check latches and windows for condition and

operation.

d

.

Visor

Check drivers sun visor for condition and

operation.

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Latches are hard to operate, or any window

does not move up and down freely (repair).

Windows do not stay closed (repair).

Latches are broken.

Window will not move (full travel) up and

down.

There is loose, damaged, or protruding

window hardware into the passenger

compartment.

Driver’s sun visor is too tight or cannot be

adjusted.

Driver’s sun visor is cracked, damaged,

clouded, dirty, or will not stay in position or

has unauthorized stickers.

Sun visor is missing.

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Inspection Procedures:

Repair (or note) if:

Wheelchair Lift, Door, and Securement

System

1)

?

Operate lift through complete cycle

and inspect for proper operation,

condition, safety features, manual

backup system, fluid leaks, mounting,

barrier operation, warning light,

buzzer operation, and overall

mechanical condition.

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Dome light at inside lift area is inoperative

(repair).

Lift door or latch does not operate smoothly

(repair).

White light at exterior lift area (if originally

equipped) is inoperative (repair).

Lift control cable or wiring is damaged or

routed improperly (repair).

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Lift door warning buzzer or light does not

operate.

Lift door latches, weather stripping, or

securement system is damaged or loose.

Door switch (to prevent lift operation when

the lift door is closed), or other safety

override features do not function.

Lift will not stay in the fully retracted position

(falls against door).

Elevator lift safety chain is missing.

Lift platform end barrier or handrail does not

raise and lower reliably to the proper position.

Barrier does not lock in position, or is

damaged.

Lift does not fold, unfold, raise, and lower

properly, or jerks and binds.

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Inspection Procedures:

Repair (or note) if:

Out of Service if:

There is fluid seepage at the lift (note).

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There is excessive side play (more than two

(2) inches), in the lift mechanism when the

platform is partially or fully extended.

Lift leaks fluid onto or below floor.

Lift is not mounted securely to the vehicle.

The lift jacks the vehicle.

Elevator lift platform is not flush with floor in

“up” position.

Lift on 1989 or later buses (large end barrier-

type lift) is not equipped with frame padding.

Any part of the lift mechanism or hardware is

damaged, missing, or not secure, including

cams, clips, pins, rollers, and platform

fasteners.

Manual backup system does not function

properly.

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Inspection Procedures:

Repair (or note) if:

Out of Service if:

2)

?

Inspect wheelchair and occupant

securement (tie-down) system for

condition, mounting, proper type, and

location.

3)

?

Check for presence of a durable

webbing cutter on all buses equipped

with restraining devices or wheelchair

positions, securely mounted in the

driver’s compartment, and within easy

reach of the driver (starting October

1993).

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Track is filled with dirt (repair).

?

Wheelchair tie down track or fasteners are

loose, broken, or sections of track are not

continuous within each wheelchair position

(pre-1989 only).

Wheelchair or occupant securement straps

are broken, frayed, or will not operate.

Securement system for buses built between

October 1983 and November 1989 is not side

facing track and belt system meeting Florida

Specifications.

Securement systems for buses built after

November 1989 is not forward facing

wheelchair and occupant securement system

meeting Florida specifications.

Wheelchair or occupant securement track is

mounted using lag bolts or sheet metal

screws.

No durable webbing cutter is present (if

equipped).

Webbing cutter is not securely mounted in

driver’s compartment within easy reach of the

driver.

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Inspection Procedures:

Repair (or note) if:

2-Way Radio Operation

Inspect radio and antenna for condition,

mounting and location, routing of wiring, and

perform function check.

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Radio will not transmit or receive (repair).

Mounting is loose (repair).

Driver has to move out of the normal driving

position to operate radio.

Wiring or connectors are un-insulated,

installed improperly, misrouted, or unsecured

so that it could cause a short.

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Inspection Procedures:

Repair (or note) if:

a.

Interior Wiring

Inspect visible wiring for mounting, condition,

chafing or abrasion, corrosion, loose

connectors, or improper repairs.

b.

Cab Hoses

Inspect all hoses for leaks, condition, routing,

abrasion, and presence of heater hose

shielding (shielding required starting

November 1980).

c.

Firewall Seals

Inspect firewall for any cracks, unsealed

openings, and sound insulation material.

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Wiring or connectors are unsecured,

corroded, or improperly routed (repair).

Hose is weathered, cracked, abraded, or

routed improperly (note).

Sound deadening/insulation package is

unsecured or deteriorated (repair).

Any wire or connector is cut or severely

chafed, or conductor is exposed or routed

against a sharp edge, or there is interference

with driver's controls.

Any connection of any connector is not

secure.

There is any unshielded heater hose in the

driver’s compartment (starting November

1980).

There is any open hole or unsealed area in

the firewall.

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Inspection Procedures:

Repair (or note) if:

a.

Floor

Inspect floor covering, plywood sub-floor (if

installed), aisle, and cove molding strips for

condition, adhesion and/or fastening holes or

cracks, and ribbed rubber on aisle.

b.

Stepwell

Check specification and condition of stepwell

and tread.

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Rubber floor covering is loose, deteriorated,

or cracked (repair or note).

Plywood is rotten or soft (repair).

Cove molding is loose or fasteners are

missing (repair).

Step tread is not secure or sealed at inside

edge where it meets next step (repair).

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There are any unsealed holes or cracks

through to underside of bus.

Aisle is not equipped with 12 inch wide ribbed

rubber.

Any aisle molding strip is not securely

fastened to floor or any aisle or cove molding

presents a sharp edge or protrusion.

There is any damage to rubber floor covering

which could cause a tripping hazard.

“Watch Your Step” decal missing or

unreadable (flat floor equipped buses only).

Stepwell tread and leading edge at aisle is

not flush and securely adhered, causing a

tripping hazard.

Stepwell tread ribbing at edge is worn

smooth more than four (4) inches in width.

Stepwell support structure is broken, or

stepwell is rusted through.

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Inspection Procedures:

Repair (or note) if:

c.

Grab Rail(s)

Check for presence and secure mounting of

entrance grab rail(s).

Check handrail(s) for required modification(s)

(if equipped).

If no required modification is

present, perform a NHTSA string and nut

test.

d.

Paneling

Check all interior sidewall, rear, ceiling, and

driver’s area paneling for secure fastening,

projections or sharp edges, and condition.

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There is graffiti or unauthorized stickers on

interior panels (repair).

There are loose or missing attachment

screws on any light bar panel or other

maintenance access panel (repair).

Interior paneling is mildewed, or paint (where

required) is missing or damaged (note).

Any Type C or D bus manufactured starting

December 1990 is not equipped with a three-

step riser having full width steps.

The stepwell area has been damaged or

weakened to the extent that a hazard exists.

Entrance grab rail(s) is missing or not

securely mounted.

Any lift equipped bus does not have a front

and rear grab rail at the entrance stepwell.

Handrail(s) fails NHTSA string and nut test.

Sharp edges, rust-through, or projections

from paneling exist which could cause injury

to passengers or driver.

There are any non-flush mounted speakers

(except trim rings) or any other unauthorized

items affixed to the interior paneling of the

bus in the passenger area.

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Inspection Procedures:

Repair (or note) if:

e.

Broom Mounting

Check securement and location of broom.

f.

Loose Objects Secured

Check to see that all objects within the bus

are secured.

g.

Dog House/Engine Cover

Inspect dog house/engine cover for seals,

sound proofing, weather stripping, prop-rod

and latch operation.

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Soundproofing is not present or deteriorated

(repair).

Broom is not securely mounted in the driver’s

compartment.

Loose objects such as trashcans, oil cans, or

other loose items are present which are not

secured in a glove box or other secured

container.

Any aerosol can(s) or other container(s) or

liquid(s) of flammable or volatile chemical

are on the bus.

Any aerosol or non-aerosol chemical

container present that is not labeled.

Seals or weather stripping allow air/fume

leaks into driver’s compartment.

Prop-rod does not support dog house/engine

cover safely.

Latch is hard to operate or does not secure

dog house/engine cover properly.

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