Rear Of Bus Flashcards
Rear of bus steps
- Marker lights
- Wrap around brakes
3: deceleration lights - Brake lights
- Four way flashers/ turn signals
- Taillights
- license plate lights
- Reflectors
- Reverse lights
- Reflector tape
Next I will Open and Check Engine compartment
Marker lights
check that it is clean and in good condition. check that it is not broken, cracked, hanging and is in proper color, which is amber
Wrap around brakes
check that it is clean and in good condition.
check that it is not broken, cracked, hanging and is in proper color, which is red
Brake lights
check that it is clean and in good condition. check that it is not broken, cracked, hanging and is in proper color, which is red
Tail lights
check that it is clean and in good condition. check that it is not broken, cracked, hanging and is in proper color, which is red
4- way flashers/ turn signal
check that it is clean and in good condition. Check that it is not broken, cracked, hanging and is in proper color, which is amber
Reverse lights
check that it is clean and in good condition. check that it is not broken, cracked, hanging and is in proper color, which is white
Reflectors
check that it is clean and in good condition. Check that it is not broken, cracked, hanging and is in proper color, which is red
License plate light
check that it is clean and in good condition. Check that it is not broken, cracked, hanging and is in proper color, which is white
Reflector tape
In good condition, not worn or missing.
Deceleration lights
check that it is clean and in good condition. Check that it is not broken, cracked, hanging and is in proper color, which is amber
Coolant
Indicate location of sight glass (top of fans) if engine is not hot, I would remove radiator cap and check for visible coolant levels.
Two fans
Left fan first, is air cooler
Right fan is radiator
They are both belt driven
Check for snugness and no more than 3/4 inch of play.
Check and point out cracked or frayed belts, and hoses, frayed or damaged wires.
Transmission
Indicate location of dip stick (located on street side)
To check Engine must be ON, remove the dip stick. Wipe the dip stick, clean, with a clean cloth. Reinsert dipstick into the receiver tube. Remove dip stick, again, and check oil level at the end of the dip stick.
Fluid level must be above the refill mark.
Oil
Indicate location of dipstick. On the engine.
remove the dip stick. Wipe the dip stick, clean, with a clean cloth. Reinsert dipstick into the receiver tube. Remove dip stick, again, and check oil level at the end of the dip stick.
Fluid level must be above the refill mark.
Power steering
Indicate location of power steering reservoir. (Curb side)
Check sight glass for proper fluid level, must be above refill mark
Alrernator/generator
Check and point out cracked or frayed belts, and hoses, frayed or damaged wires.
Belt driven
Make sure it’s operating properly, not damaged, wires are connected properly not frayed and mounted properly.
Check gauges to show alternator is charging or that warning light goes off on operators panel.
Water pump
Gear driven
Located on street side
Check and point out cracked or frayed belts, and hoses, frayed or damaged wires.
Make sure it’s mounted properly, working properly and not damaged or leaking, would get a light on operators panel.
Air compressor
Gear driven
Check and point out cracked or frayed belts, and hoses, frayed or damaged wires.
Working properly and no leaks, (air pressure gauge would indicate a low air warning)
Power steering
Gear driven
Check and point out cracked or frayed belts, and hoses, frayed or damaged wires.
Operating properly, not damaged or leaking and mounted properly. (If leaked, steering would start to feel hard)
Crank shaft pulley
Gear driven
Check and point out cracked or frayed belts, and hoses, frayed or damaged wires.
Exhaust pipe
Check for leaks, make sure it’s properly mounted, no cracks, rust or corrosion
Underneath bus
Look for any leaks, hanging objects, no leaning from bus
Steps for Engine check
- Coolant
- Left fan
- Right fan
- Transmission
- Oil
- Alternator
- Power steering
- Water pump
- Air compressor
- Power steering pump
- crank shaft pulley
- exhaust pipe
- Close engine door
- Look under bus
