Misc
Fuel tank (2 items)
AND
fuel cap (2 items)
fuel tank
1: securely mounted
2: not leaking
fuel cap
1: is tight
2: not leaking
Seatbelt
5 items
1: is securely mounted
2: it adjust
3: latches properly
4: and is not ripped or frayed
5: pump the service brake down to 90 psi
Passenger entry:
3 items
1: steps are clear
2: tread is not loose or excessively worn
3: handrail is securely mounted
dashboard indicator lights (3 items)
1. left turn signal, right turn signal
2. 4-way emergency flashers
3. high beams
emergency exits (identify the 5 different emergency exit types)
1. service door
2. side door(s)
3. rear door
4. roof hatches
5. emergency exit windows
critical fluid levels (fill in the blanks)
i see no _____, ________ _________, or _________ on the ________, __________, or _________.
leaks
dripping fluids
puddles
ground
transmission
engine
spring mounts (1 item)
1. are not cracked, broken, or missing any parts
shock absorber (3 items)
1. secure
2. not damaged
3. not leaking
Crossing arm (4 items)
1: is securely mounted to vehicle frame
2: no loose, damaged or broken parts
3: it fully extended earlier
4: it works in conjunction with the stop paddle
DEF fuel tank (2 items)
AND
DEF fuel cap (2 items)
DEF fuel tank
1. securely mounted
2. not leaking
DEF fuel cap
1. is tight
2. not leaking
governor cutoff check (3 items)
1. wheel is chocked
2. inspect the air gauge is building to cut-off approximately 120-140 psi
3. governor cut-out at _________ psi
Safety start:
5 items
1: abs light illuminated then turned off
2: the bus is in neutral
3: parking brake is on
4: my foot is on the service brake
5: start the engine
Windshield:
3 items
1: is clean
2: not damaged
3 no obstructions or illegal stickers
driver’s area (3 items)
1. driver heater fan works
2. driver defroster fan works
3. horn works
passenger monitoring devices (1 phrase, 4 items)
inspecting that all cameras are
1. clean
2. viewable
3. operable
4. adjusted for viewing
hoses (2 items)
1. not damaged
2. or leaking
coil springs (2 items)
1. not broken
2. mounts are not cracked, broken, or any missing parts
brake hoses and lines can supply air (2 items)
1. not cracked, worn, frayed or leaking
2. the fittings and couplings are securely mounted and not leaking
Side reflectors and clearance lights:
3 items
1: are red at the rear and amber elsewhere
2: clean
3:and not missing or broken
front/ rear lights (3 items)
1. clean
2. not missing or broken
3. lenses are the proper color for their locations
battery electrical system (3 items)
1. batteries are secure
2. all connections are tight
3. should not show signs of excessive corrosion
Air leakage test
6 items
1: engine is off
2: fully apply the service brake
3: release the parking brake
4: once the air gauge stabilizes hold the service brake for 1 minute
5: inspect air gauges for pressure drop of no more than 3 psi loss in 1 minute
6: there are no leaks
All 7 mirrors- identify each
(5 items)
1: are clean
2: securely mounted
3: properly adjusted
4: not damaged
5: with no loose fittings or brackets
Fill in the blank:
windshield washers work ________.
AND
wiper arms and blades (3 items)
windshield washers work PROPERLY
wiper arms and blades
1. secure
2. operate smoothly
3. not damaged
seating (3 items)
1. the seat frames are not broken
2. they are securely attached to the floor
3. the seat cushions are securely attached to the frames
critical fluid levels- two items each
1. oil2.coolant
3. power steering fluid
1. oil- checked with a dipstick and between the add and full mark
2. coolant- checked by a sight glass and between the add and full mark
3. power steering fluid- checked with a dipstick and between the add and full mark
leaf springs (4 items)
1. not missing
2. cracked
3. broken
4. or shifted
front brakes
drums and linings (3 items)
1. are not contaminated with;
2. grease or oil
3. no contaminants on the brake linings, pads, drums or disks
entry door (3 items)
1. checking everything i mentioned earlier
2. windows are not damaged
3. no excessive dirt
rear suspension (2 phrases, 5 items)
i would check the rear
1. leaf springs
2. spring mounts
3. shock absorber
4. air ride suspension
5. coil springs
the same as the front
Rear reflectors
1: red
2: clean
3: and not missing or broken
Low air warning devices test:
3 items
1: fanning service brake slowly
2: the low air warning buzzer and light should activate before air pressure drops below 55 psi
3: they activated at ___ psi.
Service brake check
2 items
1: I will pull forward slowly and apply the service brake
2: the brake works properly and the bus does not pull to either side
emergency equipment (5 items)
1. fire extinguisher- securely mounted, properly charged
2. first aid kit
3. body fluid cleanup kit
4. 3 reflective triangles
5. the bus is equipped with spare fuses
entry door (4 items)
1. not damaged
2. opens smoothly
3. the step light is working
4. closes securely
steering box (4 items)
1. securely mounted
2. not leaking
3. no loose or missing nuts or bolts
4. hoses are not damaged or leaking
air ride suspension system (3 items)
1. are secure
2. not damaged
3. not leaking
lug nuts (4 items)
1. not missing or loose
2. no rust trails around the nuts
3. no cracks radiating from the bolt holes
4. no distortion of the bolt holes
stop paddle (6 items)
1. securely mounted
2. operating properly
3. not damaged
4. fully extended earlier
5. lights operated properly on both sides
6. it works in conjunction with the crossing arm
rear brakes (2 phrases, 3 items)
i would check the rear
1. drums
2. linings
3. brake hoses and lines
the same as the front
Baggage door
1: operates properly
2: not damaged
3: latches securely
Emergency parking brake check:
3 items
1: continuing to tan the service brake
2: the parking brake should activate between 20&45 psi
3: it activated at ___ psi.
Parking brake check:
4 items
1: parking brake is engaged
2: place bus in a low gear and slowly accelerate
3: inspect that the parking brake will hold
4: the parking brake holds.
side emergency exit demo (6 items)
1. lift up the red handle and push to exit
2. the door operates smoothly
3. closes securely
4. is not damaged
5. works properly inside
6. and the warning buzzer sounds
all the gauges (5 parts, 1 phrase)
1. DEF (1 item)
2. Temperature gauge (2 items)
3. oil pressure gauge (2 items)
4. ammeter and voltmeter gauges (2 items)
5. air gauges (1 item)
1. DEF gauge is working properly
2. temperature gauge is working properly, it shows temperature is at or building to normal operating range
3. oil pressure gauge is working properly, it shows pressure is at or building to normal operating range4. ammeter and voltmeter gauges are working properly, they show that the alternator is charging
5. air gauges are working properly
all gauges are working properly. i see no warning lights and hear no buzzers
steering linkage (3 items)
1. the connecting arms, rods, and links from the steering box to the wheel are not worn or cracked
2. the joints and sockets are not worn or loose
3. there are no loose or missing nuts, bolts, or cotter pins
1. check for proper inflation using a tire gauge
2. tread depth must be at least 4/32 of an inch
3. tread is evenly worn
4. no cuts or damage to the tread or sidewalls
5. no bumps or bulges in the sidewall
rims (2 items)
AND
valve stem and cap (3 items)
rims
1. not damaged or bent
2. no welding repairs
valve stem and cap
1. not missing
2. damaged
3. broken
Frame:
3 items
1: there are no cracks, broken welds, holes or other damage in the frame rails
2: the cross members are not bent, cracked, broken, loose or missing
3: there are no holes or cracks in the floor
rear duals (2 phrases, 5 items)
with the exception of the tread, which must be at least 2/32 of an inch, i would check the
1. tires
2. rims
3. lug nuts
4. valve stem and cap
5. hub oil seal
the same as the front