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21 Cards in this Set
- Front
- Back
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Front of Bus
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1.Clearance lights, windshield, turn signals, reflectors and headlights all clean not cracked not broken
2. Windshield Wipers: proper tension and in good condition 3. Power steering reservoir: secure, not cracked, broken or leaking and dipstick reads between add and full 4. coolant sight glass: clean, green, not cracked broken or leaking 5. Check under bus for any hanging parts or leaks 6. Mirrors: Secure to the bus, clean, not cracked, not broken |
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Side of the bus and door area
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side of the bus, clearance lights, windows, mid-ship turn signals, and reflectors are all clean, not cracked not broken
2. passenger door: windows are clean, not cracked not broken. Door moves freely, secure not cracked or broken. Steps are free of debris, handrails secure to the bus |
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Fuel Tank
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Fuel tank: capped,strapped and not leaking
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Front Suspension
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1. Spring Mounts and U Bolts: secure, not cracked, not broken
2. Spring Leaves: secure, not cracked, not broken, missing or shifted 3. Shock Absorbers: secure at both ends, not cracked, broken or leaking 4. air ride system: (If we had one) air bags are secure, not cracked, broken, or leaking |
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Front Brakes
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1.Air Hose: Secure, not cracked, broken or leaking
2. Brake chamber: secure, not cracked, broken or leaking 3. Slack Adjuster & pushrod: Secure, not cracked broken or leaking. Pins secure, not cracked, broken, or missing. Slack adjuster does not move more than one inch with parking brake off and wheels chocked 4. Brake Pads: must be at least 1/4 inch thick and not oil soaked 5. Brake Drum: not excessively heat cracked or worn |
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Front Wheel
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Tread Depth: not worn more than 4/32 of an inch
2. sidewall of tire: no cuts, cracks, chords or bulges showing 3. Tire pressure: check with a tire gauge or mallet 4. Rims: no cracks or welds (welded rims are illegal) 5. Lug nuts: all in place and tight, rust streaks indicate looseness 6. Hub seal: secure not cracked, broken or leaking 7. Splash Guard: securely mounted and in good condition |
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Rear Suspension
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1. Spring Mounts and U Bolts: secure, not cracked, not broken
2. Spring leaves: secure, not cracked, not broken, missing or shifted 3. Shock absorbers: secure at both ends, not cracked, broken or leaking 4. Air ride system: (if we had one) air bags are secure, not cracked, broken, or leaking 5. Torque Arm: Secure at both ends and not cracked or broken |
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Rear Brakes
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Air Hose: secure, not cracked, broken, or leaking
2. brake chamber: secure, not cracked, not broken or leaking 3. slack adjuster and push rod: secure, not cracked broken. slack adjuster does not move more than one inch with the parking brake off and wheels chocked. pins are secure, not cracked, broken, or missing 4. Brake pads: must be at least 1/4 inch and not oil soaked 5. brake drum: not excessively heat cracked or worn |
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Rear Wheel
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Tread Depth: no worn more than 2/32 of an inch
2. Duals: Proper spacing and no debris in between tires and spacers are not rusted, cracked or broken 3. sidewall of tire: no cuts, cracks, cords or bulges showing 4.Tire pressure: check with a tire gauge or mallet 5. Rim: no cracks or welds (welded rims are illegal) 6. Lug Nuts: not cracked broken all in place and tight, rust streaks indicate looseness 7. Axle seal: secure not cracked broken or leaking 8. Splash Guard: securely mounted and in good condition |
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Rear of the bus
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1. lift door and emergency hatches are secure, not cracked or broken and lift works properly
2. clearance lights, brake lights, turn signals, backing lights, tail lights and reflectors are all clean, not cracked, not broken |
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Middle of the bus
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drive shaft: secure, not cracked, broken, bent or damaged. U joints are properly greased
2. Frame not cracked, broken or damaged 3. exhaust: secure to the frame not cracked, broken, or leaking |
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Unique Items
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Power steering gear box and hoses: secure, not cracked, broken or leaking, hoses secure not cracked broken or leaking
Pitman Arm, draglink, and steering knuckle: secure not cracked not broken |
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Passenger Area
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Handrails: secure to the ceiling, not cracked or broken
2. Windows: clean, not cracked, not broken 3. Emergency Exits: all properly labeled and open and close properly, when activated, a bussing noise will sound 4. Seats: secure to the floor and bottom of cushions secure to seat frame 5. floor: free of debris 6. safety equipment: 3 reflective triangles, spare electrical fuses, but we don't need them because we have circuit breakers, 10 BC fire extinguisher fully charged, first aid kid fully stocked, and driver safety belt secure to the floor and works properly |
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Engine Compartment
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Alternator: secure not cracked or broken, no frayed wires and is belt driven
Water Pump: secure, not cracked, broken, or leaking and is belt driven Serpentine Belt: drives the alternator and the water pump, it should have proper tension of 1/2 to 3/4 inch play and in good condition Air compressor: secure, not cracked, broken, or leaking and gear driven Power steering pump: secure, not cracked, broken or leaking and its gear driven Oil: check level, it should be between add and full Transmission Fluid: between add and full, checked when the engine is at operating temperature Hoses: securely mounted, not leaking Wires: securely mounted, not frayed |
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Drivers Area
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Start Up (four checks) bus in neutral, parking brake is set, throttle lock is off/released, and all electrical switches are off. start up the bus
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Glass Miscellaneous
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Windshield: clean, not cracked or broken
Mirrors: exterior and interior mirrors set for me, clean, not cracked, not broken Door: locks open and closed Steering Wheel Play: not to have more than 10 degrees of play Horn: works |
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Electrical Board
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Heaters and defrosters: check them all including the drivers heaters and defrosters
Windshield Wipers and washers: check hi and low and fluid |
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dash board lights
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Left turn signal: works
Right turn signal: works Four way hazards: works dash interior lights: to see if these work, put on headlights. check the step light to see if it is on High beam indicator: keep headlights on, turn on high beams to see if they work |
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Gauges
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Amps: charging
speedometer: working when the bus is in motion Fuel: enough for the trip Volts: should be between 12 and 14 Engine Temperature: gradually raises, normal range between 160 and 190 degrees brake pressure: 120 to 125 psi Gears: run freely oil pressure: 20 to 80 psi |
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Air Brake Checks
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Parking Brake test: With the bus running, and the parking brake set, put the bus in drive and slightly accelerate. if the bus does not move the parking brake works
service brake test: push in the parking brake, put the bus in drive, and slowly accelerate till the bus moves, then stop the bus leakage rate test: now turn the bus off, turn the electric on, put your foot over the brake and push in the parking brake. Hold the brake down for one minute. after the initial drop, gauge should not drop more than 3 psi in one minute Warning light and buzzer test: now pump the brake, when the gauge reads around 60 psi the warning light and buzzer will go on Pop out test: keep pumping the brake between 20 and 40 psi the parking brake should pop out |
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Last Step
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I am finished with my pre trip inspections except for checking the exterior lights, can you please check them for me? the lights i will be checking are in the front: clearance lights, headlights, high beams, right turn signal, left turn signal, and four way flashers.
ON the side of the bus the lights i will be checking are my clearance lights: and mid ship turn signals on the rear of the bus the lights i will be checking are clearance lights, right turn signal, left turn signal, four way flashers, running lights, and brake lights |
