Misc
Fuel tank
1: securely mounted
2: not leaking
Seatbelt
4 items
1: is securely mounted
2: it adjust
3: latches properly
4: and is not ripped or frayed
Windshield:
3 items
1: is clean
2: not damaged
3 no illegal stickers
Water pump:
5 items
1: is securely mounted
2: operating properly
3: not damaged
4: is not leaking
5: belt driven, not cracked, worn or frayed. The belt deflects no more than 1/2 to 3/4
Side reflectors and clearance lights:
3 items
1: are red at the rear and amber elsewhere
2: clean
3:and not missing or broken
Baggage door
1: operates properly
2: not damaged
3: latches securely
Safety start:
5 items+ 3 phrases
DOUBLE JEOPARDY
1: the bus is in neutral
2: parking brake is on
3: my foot is on the service brake
4: abs light illuminated then turned off
5: start the engine
The psi is below 90 and building, the cutout range is between 120-140 psi, the governor cut out at ___ psi.
Passenger entry:
3 items
1: steps are clear
2: tread is not loose or excessively worn
3: handrail is securely mounted
Power steering unit
6 items
1: is securely mounted
2: operates properly
3: not damaged
4: not leaking
5: it is gear driven
6: the fluid is checked with a dipstick and is above the refill mark
Crossing arm:
5 items
1: is securely mounted
2:operating properly
3: not damaged
4: it fully extended earlier
5: it works in conjunction with the stop paddle
Mud Flap
1:Securely mounted
2:Not damagedEmergency parking brake check:
3 items
1: continuing to tan the service brake
2: the parking brake should activate at approximately 40 psi
3: it activated at ___ psi.
All 7 mirrors
1: are clean
2: securely mounted
3: properly adjusted
4: not damaged
5: with no loose fittings or brackets
Steering linkage:
3 items
DOUBLE JEOPARDY
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
Drive shaft:
2 items
1: is not bent, twisted or cracked
2: the u-joints are secure and free of foreign objects
Rear reflectors
1: red
2: clean
3: and not missing or broken
Low air warning check:
3 items
DOUBLE JEOPARDY
1: fanning service brake slowly
2: the low air warning buzzer and light should activate at or above 55 psi
3: they activated at ___ psi.
Service brake hold 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
Lug nuts:
4 items
1: are not missing or loose
2: there are no rust trails around the nuts
3: there are no cracks radiating from the bolt holes
4: and no distortion of the bolt holes
Exhaust system
5 items
1: is securely mounted
2: tightly connected
3: there’s no loose clamps
4: no signs of leaks such as rust or carbon soot
5: no cracks, holes or severe dents.
Budd spacing
1: the dual tires are evenly spaced
2: not damaged
3: free of debris
Air supply system check:
7 items
1: engine is off
2: fully apply the service brake
3: release the parking brake
4: hold service brake for 1 minute
5: check air gauge for no more than 3 psi loss in 1 minute
6: I am listening and looking for air leaks
7: there are no leaks
Parking brake hold check:
4 items
1: parking brake is engaged
2: place bus in a low gear
3: slowly accelerate, bringing the RPMs to 200 above idle.
4: the parking brake holds.
Drums:
4 items
1: they are not cracked or dented
2: there are no holes
3: no loose or missing bolts
4: no contaminants such as oil or grease
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