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Arkansas Division of Academic Facilities and Transportation
Rules Governing Maintenance and Operations of
Arkansas Public School Buses and Physical Examinations of School Bus Drivers
June 16, 2005
Regulatory Authority
01. These Rules shall be known as the Arkansas Division of Academic Facilities and Transportation Rules Governing Maintenance and Operations of Arkansas Public School Buses and Physical Examinations of School Bus Drivers.
02. These regulations are enacted pursuant to the authority of the State Board of Education under Arkansas Code Annotated §§ 6-11-105, 6-19-101, et. seq., Act 1327 of 2005, and Act 1979 of 2005.
2. Purpose of Regulations
2.01 The purpose of this Rule is to ensure the safe and efficient operation of public school buses in Arkansas and to prescribe the requirements for the physical examination of school bus drivers.
3.0 Definitions
3.01 The term “licensed physician” as used in these Rules shall mean a natural person licensed to practice medicine as a physician in the State of Arkansas pursuant to the Rules and Regulations of the Arkansas State Medical Board.
3.02 The Term “Out of Service” as used in these rules shall mean out of compliance with the safety requirements of this Rule and the Arkansas School Bus Inspection Handbook.
4.0 Written Policies
All public school districts shall establish written policies concerning transportation by a school districts, including, but not limited to:
4.01 Transportation eligibility;
4.02 Student behavior while being transported; and
4.03 Emergency procedures while being transported.
4.03.1 All students who are transported in a school bus shall be instructed in safe riding practices and shall participate in emergency evacuation drills at least twice each school year. Each evacuation drill shall be documented and kept on file.
5. School Bus Drivers
5.01 Each school district shall establish a training program for school bus drivers. The training program must be developed and administered to assure that each driver attains a high degree of competence in and knowledge of his or her duties and responsibilities as a school bus driver.
02. Every school bus driver shall receive a minimum of twenty-four (24) hours of pre-service training for the type or types of school buses that he or she will be driving prior to driving any school bus.
5.03 Every school bus driver shall receive an additional three (3) hours of in-service training annually provided by the Arkansas Division of Academic Facilities and Transportation.
5.04 Each driver shall be issued a school bus driver certificate upon documentation that he/she has successfully completed his or her pre-service driver training. Certification shall be renewed upon completion of the annual three (3) hour in-service.
05. School bus driver files shall contain at a minimum:
5.05.1 Copy of current Commercial Driver’s License;
5.05.2 Physical Examination;
5.05.3 Proof of state and federal background check clearance;
5.05.4 Semi-annual driver record check;
5.05.5 Proof of negative tuberculosis skin test;
5.05.6 Documentation of pre-employment and random drug and alcohol testing.
6.0 Physical Examinations for Bus Drivers
6.01 Each school district shall require all school bus drivers to undergo a physical examination by a licensed physician upon a conditional offer of employment and before they are allowed to drive a school bus. The purpose of such physical examination is to ensure that the employee can perform the job-related duties of a bus driver and to determine if any reasonable accommodations are required. The results of the physical examination shall be reported on the “School Bus Driver Physical Examination Form” (Form) promulgated by the Arkansas Division of Academic Facilities and Transportation, as evidenced by Exhibit A to these rules and which is hereby incorporated by reference into these rules as if fully set forth herein. The results of all physical examinations shall be used in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
02. Each school district shall require all currently employed school bus drivers to undergo and pass a physical examination by a licensed physician at least every two (2) years.
6.03 The physical examination described in §§ 6.01 and 6.02 of these rules, above, shall require the licensed physician performing the examination to make the following determinations:
1. The visual acuity of each eye (must be at least 20/40 with or without corrective lenses);
2. The fit of the driver’s glasses, if applicable;
3. The percentage of field of vision possessed by the driver (with a minimum of 70% necessary to qualify as a “yes” response on the Form);
4. Absence of color blindness, with the specific colors to be tested being red, green and amber;
5. Hearing (with a demonstrated ability to perceive a forced whispered voice from at least five (5) feet away with or without the use of a hearing aid, or average hearing loss in the better ear of less than or equal to forty (40) decibels needed to successfully pass this portion of the physical examination;
6. Indications of cardiovascular disease of such a nature that would interfere with driving a school bus;
7. Abnormalities of the lung that would interfere with driving a school bus;
8. Blood pressure (within normal limits);
9. Amputation of member (arm, hand, leg, or foot)
10. Evidence of epilepsy or seizures;
11. Use of drugs other than those prescribed by a physician; and
12. Diabetes (insulin dependent).
6.04 Upon conclusion of the physical examination, the licensed physician shall indicate on the Form, based upon the determinations made on the areas listed in
§ 6.03 above and the guidelines listed on the Form, whether the driver is physically qualified to drive a school bus. The licensed physician shall date and sign his or her name to the Form.
6.05 Results of physical examinations shall be maintained under strict confidentiality by each district’s central administrative office. Only the following persons shall be allowed access to the results of these physical examinations: supervisors and managers to determine necessary restrictions and accommodations in an
employee’s job duties; first aid and safety personnel should an employee’s disability require emergency treatment; and government officials upon request who are investigating compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
7. Preventive Maintenance Inspections
7.01 The Preventive Maintenance Inspection (PMI) control system is designed to give shop management an improved method for scheduling and controlling the necessary cycles of maintenance inspection performed in local school districts.
7.02 Using the PMI control system will enable the school system to certify, at least once each month, that each school bus used during that month has received the proper safety inspection. Preventive maintenance inspections will be scheduled as follows:
1. Inspection A - Safety Equipment Inspection with Air Brake Adjustment 1,000 miles or monthly.
2. Inspection B - Inspection A plus Oil Change - Gasoline (3,000 miles) or Diesel (6,000 miles or service manual recommendation)
3. Inspection C - Inspection A plus B plus Tune-up (gasoline only) 12,000 miles.
4. Inspection D - Inspection A, B, and C plus Transmission 24,000 miles.
02. School districts shall keep the results of the inspections listed in § 7.02 on forms approved and furnished by the Arkansas Division of Academic Facilities and Transportation.
03. Completed inspection forms shall be kept on file by the school district as long as the district owns the bus.
04. Repair Procedure. Each day, the bus driver will complete a Driver Inspection Report to be turned in to the director or designee at the end of each day so that a work order can be generated if necessary. All repairs will be performed and documented by the signature of the mechanic completing the repair. After repairs are completed, a copy of the work order will be furnished to the driver for verification and a copy will be filed in the individual vehicle file folder.
05. Each school district shall maintain a maintenance file on all school buses owned or operated.
1. Maintenance files shall contain a written record of all mechanical work, service performed, and all parts (which are removed or replaced at periodic preventive maintenance intervals or for any emergency service). Maintenance shall meet or exceed manufacturer’s recommended service interval for each body or chassis component and for all repairs.
2. A maintenance record shall also contain at a minimum the year, make, model, vehicle identification number, mileage, bus number and district, nature and due date of the various inspection and maintenance operations to be performed, a record of all inspections, repairs and maintenance including date and nature.
06. The individual school bus files shall be readily accessible to the Arkansas Department of Education and/or the Division of Public School Academic Facilities and Transportation, and the authorized inspector.
8.0 Annual School Bus Inspections by the Division
8.01 Arkansas Division of Academic Facilities and Transportation inspectors shall inspect all buses and audit school district transportation systems annually, in compliance with the criteria contained in the “Arkansas School Bus Inspection Handbook” (Handbook), as evidenced by Exhibit B to these rules and which is hereby incorporated by reference into these rules as if fully set forth herein.
8.02 School districts shall self-inspect all of their buses on a semi-annual basis, utilizing the criteria found in the Handbook.
8.03 Arkansas Division of Academic Facilities and Transportation inspectors shall have the authority to take any school bus out of service that is determined to be out of compliance with established safety criteria, and to issue an “Out of Service” notice.
8.04 Each bus shall be issued an inspection sticker upon successfully passing inspection.
8.05 No school district shall operate any school bus declared “Out of Service” until all repairs required by the out of service notice has been completed and the bus is re-inspected by an Arkansas Division of Academic Facilities and Transportation school bus inspector.
9.0 Replacement Cycle for School Buses
9.01 Effective July 1, 2010, no Arkansas public school district shall operate any school bus which is more than twenty (20) years old.
Exhibit A
Arkansas Division of Academic Facilities & Transportation
SCHOOL BUS DRIVER PHYSICAL EXAMINATION FORM
NAME OF DRIVER ___________________________________________ ADDRESS____________________________________________________
PHYSICAL FITNESS:
1. EYES:
VISUAL ACUITY__________________RIGHT__________LEFT__________
GLASSES PROPERLY FITTED: YES___________ NO _____________
FIELD OF VISION: (Minimum of 70%) YES___________ NO _____________
COLOR BLIND (RED-GREEN-AMBER) PASS________ FAIL___________
2. HEARING: PASS ________ FAIL _________
(Must perceive forced whispered voice > 5ft. with or without hearing aid, or average hearing loss in better ear < 40db.)
3. INDICATIONS OF CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE THAT WOULD INTERFERE WITH DRIVING A SCHOOL BUS: YES ___________NO___________
4. ABNORMALITIES OF THE LUNGS THAT WOULD INTERFERE WITH DRIVING A
SCHOOL BUS: YES _________NO __________
5. BLOOD PRESSURE: (WITHIN NORMAL LIMITS) YES_________NO__________
6. AMPUTATION OF MEMBER: ARM_______HAND_______LEG________FOOT________
7. EVIDENCE OF EPILEPSY OR SEIZURES: YES __________ NO____________
8. CLINICAL DIAGNOSIS OF ALCOHOLISM: YES _________ NO ____________
9. USE OF DRUGS OTHER THAN THOSE PRESCRIBED BY A PHYSICIAN:
YES ________NO_________
10. DIABETIES (INSULINE DEPENDENT): YES ___________ NO ____________
11. ELIGIBLITY TO DRIVE A BUS:
QUALIFIED _________ DISQUALIFIED _____________
___________________________________
SIGNED: LICENSED PHYSICIAN
______________________
DATE
*************
The following is intended to provide guidelines that will assist the physician in determining whether the driver is physically qualified to drive a school bus.
1. Eyes –
Visual Acuity – must be at least 20/40 with or without corrective lenses.
Glasses – must be properly fitted.
Field of Vision – if answer is no, then not qualified to drive a school bus.
Color Blind – if answer is fail, then not qualified to drive a school bus.
2. Hearing – if answer is fail, then not qualified to drive a school bus.
3. Cardiovascular Disease – if answer is yes, then not qualified to drive a school bus.
4. Lung Abnormalities – if answer is yes, then not qualified to drive a school bus.
5. Blood Pressure – must be within normal limits.
6. Amputation – if answer is yes to any, must have been granted a Skills Performance Evaluation Certificate.
7. Epilepsy/Seizures – if answer is yes, then not qualified to drive a school bus.
8. Alcoholism – if answer is yes, then not qualified to drive a school bus.
9. Drug Use – if answer is yes, then not qualified to drive a school bus.
10. Diabetes – if insulin dependent, then not qualified to drive a school bus.
Exhibit B
INTRODUCTION
This school bus inspection handbook is a guide for local systems to use when inspecting their buses semi-annually. The guidelines are minimal conditions for the safe operation of school buses. If the buses do not meet these conditions then the vehicle is considered unsafe and will not be operated.
The yearly inspection conducted by the State Department of Education (SDOE) uses these same guidelines to determine the condition of each bus. You are encouraged to make copies of the SDOE Inspection Form and use it for your semi-annual inspection form.
Special attention at the local level should be placed on:
1. Preventive maintenance program
2. Bus driver daily inspections
3. Documentation of gas, oil, daily and monthly inspections, etc.
4. Communication between parents, students, bus driver, transportation supervisors, principals, superintendents and local board members on local board policies concerning transportation.
There may be other circumstances which may arise to cause a bus to be taken off the road until repaired.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION I
SECTION I - PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE 1
Preventive Maintenance 1
SECTION II-BRAKES 2
Service Brake Performance Tests-Roads 2
Leakage-Pedal Reserve – Hydraulic System 3
Hydraulic System 4
Wheel Cylinders and Drums 5
Linings 6
Mechanical 7
Vacuum System 8
Air System – Function 9
Air Leakage and Reserve 10
Air System 11
Emergency System – Function 12
Emergency System – Performance 13
Parking Brakes 14
Definitions 15
SECTION III - TIRES AND WHEELS 16
Tire Inspection 16
Tire and Wheel Inspection 17
SECTION IV – TRANSMISSION/CLUTCH 18
SECTION V – SUSPENSION AND STEERING 19
Binding – Lash 19
Steering Column 20
Wheel Bearings – Linkage Play 21
Chassis Springs and Shocks 22
Power Steering 23
SECTION VI – LIGHTING AND ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 24
Lamps – Function 24
Electrical System 25
Connections - Automatic Transmission Starting 26
SECTION VII – VEHICLE GLAZING 27
Vehicle Glazing 27
SECTION VIII – BODY AND SHEET METAL 28
Outside Rearview and Crossview Mirrors 28
Inside Rearview Mirror 29
Windshield Wipers 30
Windshield Washer 31
Metal - Bumpers - Fenders 32
Doors - Service – Emergency 33
Hood 34
Floor Plan 35
Seats – Stanchions – Rails – Crash Barriers 36
Visors – Defroster 37
Heater – Stepwell – Vents 38
Emergency Equipment Body Fluid Kit 39
SECTION IX – EXHAUST AND FUEL SYSTEM 40
Exhaust System 40
Drive Line 41
Fuel System 42
SECTION X – GENERAL 43
Interior – Cleanliness – Appearance 43
SECTION XI – SPECIAL NEEDS 44
Procedure 44
General Diagram 45
SECTION I – PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE
Before beginning the inspection of a school bus, the inspector should first determine if an adequate preventive maintenance program exists. He must then determine the adequacy of the records which indicate whether or not the program has been followed, and make an overall evaluation. Although this item is considered ADMINISTRATIVE, a practical comparison must be made between the VEHICLE condition and what the RECORD states about it.
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|PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE PROGRAM | |
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|Inspect program for technical adequacy and for compliance with | |
|applicable laws or regulations. | |
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|Inspect vehicle records for compliance with maintenance program | |
|instructions. Each entry should be checked against the actual | |
|condition of the item. | |
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|RECOMMENDED MAINTENANCE PROGRAM | |
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|Each vehicle should be brought to the central shop once each | |
|month for monthly inspection and maintenance. The vehicle should | |
|be checked in the same manner that it is checked by the State | |
|Inspector and all items needing correction be fixed before the | |
|vehicle returns to the route. | |
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SECTION II – BRAKES
SIMPLES TESTS AND VISUAL INSPECTION PROCEDURES – Service brake tests should be conducted on a substantially level, dry, hard, smooth surface road or area that is free from loose material, oil or grease. Tire pressures should be at recommended values. Using the service brake only, the stopping ability of the vehicle should be tested by one of the following methods:
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|PROCEDURE |REJECT VEHICLE |
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|SERVICE BRAKE TEST – | |
|Method (a) – On Road | |
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|At a speed of 20 mph, apply service brake firmly. Vehicle must come |If the vehicle swerves enough for any wheel to leave the 12 foot lane.|
|to a smooth stop within the distance prescribed by state law for its | |
|class, without pulling to the right or left causing it to leave a lane| |
|12 feet wide. Driver should have firm control of the steering wheel | |
|throughout the test. | |
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|(20 MPH = 32 km/h) | |
SECTION II – BRAKES
SIMPLE TESTS AND VISUAL INSPECTION PROCEDURES – recommended for inspection programs which must accommodate a large volume of vehicles. Results will indicate whether or not a vehicle has reasonable safe brakes at the time of inspection. The engine should be running when checking vehicles with vacuum or air assisted hydraulic systems. “Pumping” or repeated application of brake pedal is not permitted.
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|PROCEDURE |REJECT VEHICLE |
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|TEST BRAKE HYDRAULIC SYSTEM FOR LEAKAGE AND PEDAL RESERVE | |
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|Hydraulic System with Vacuum Assist | |
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|Test Leakage | |
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|With engine running and vehicle stopped, inspector shall apply a moderate| |
|foot force to brake pedal and maintain for one minute. |If service brake pedal moves slowly in applied direction while foot |
| |pressure is maintained for one minute. |
|Test Pedal Reserve/Pedal Pad Condition | |
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|On vacuum-assisted hydraulic systems with line pressure booster. Apply | |
|moderate foot force and observe remaining available pedal travel and pad | |
|condition. |When less than 50 per cent of the total available pedal travel |
| |remains. Excessively worn or missing pad. |
|Test Back-Up System | |
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|With engine off apply brake pedal, check to see if electric motor | |
|activates. |If motor does not operate. |
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SECTION II - BRAKES
NOTE: It is imperative that the hydraulic system reservoir cover and the surrounding area be thoroughly cleaned before the cover is removed for inspection to assure that No Dirt is mixed with the brake fluid.
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|PROCEDURE |REJECT VEHICLE |
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|HYDRAULIC SYSTEM – Visually inspect condition of hydraulic. | |
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|Inspect hydraulic hoses and tubes for leaks, cracks, chafing, |IF: |
|flattened or restricted sections and improper support. |Hoses or tubing leak, or are cracked, chafed, flattened, restricted or|
| |are insecurely fastened. |
|Inspect master cylinder for leakage and fluid level. (Be sure no dirt | |
|or water gets into reservoir when cover is removed, and that the |Master cylinder leaks. |
|gasket is serviceable.) |The gasket is torn or misshapen. |
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|DUAL HYDRAULIC CIRCUITS – In addition to the above – if vehicle is | |
|equipped with a brake warning light: | |
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|Test for operation of light by turning ignition to start position. | |
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|With ignition switch on and engine running, apply 125 – 150 pounds of |IF: |
|pedal force and observe light. |Light comes on when brake pedal is depressed. |
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SECTION II - BRAKES
It is recommended that wheels and/or drums be removed for inspection of linings on drum brakes if problems are suspected.
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|PROCEDURE |REJECT VEHICLE |
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|WHEEL CYLINDERS – | |
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|Inspect wheel cylinders for leaks. DO NOT DISTURB DUST BOOT! |Wheel cylinder leaks. |
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|BRAKE DRUMS – | |
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|Inspect the condition of the drum friction surface for substantial |IF: |
|cracks extending to the open edge of the drum. (Short hairline heat |There are substantial cracks on the friction surface extending to the |
|check cracks should not be considered.) |open edge. |
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|Inspect for cracks on the outside of the drum. | |
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| |IF: |
|Inspect for mechanical damage. |There are external cracks. |
| |There is evidence of mechanical damage other than wear. |
|Inspect for contaminated friction surface. |Friction surface is contaminated with oil, grease or brake fluid. |
| |Inside diameter of drum is greater than diameter stamped on drum. For |
|Measure inside diameter of drum. |unmarked drums, maximum diameter is usually.090” greater than standard|
| |drum diameter up to and including 14 1/8” nominal diameter for larger |
| |drums maximum diameter is .120”. |
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SECTION II – BRAKES
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|PROCEDURE |REJECT VEHICLE |
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|RIVETED LININGS | |
| |IF: |
|Inspect for loose or missing rivets. |Any rivets are loose or missing. |
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|Measure lining thickness above rivet head |Lining is worn beyond acceptable industry standards. See CDL for |
|at thinnest point. |thickness. |
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|ALL LININGS | |
| |IF: |
|Inspect for broken or cracked linings, and |Lining is broken, cracked, or not firmly and completely attached to |
|parts of linings not firmly attached to shoe. Also inspect for |shoe. |
|contamination and excessively uneven lining wear. |Friction surface is contaminated with oil or grease. |
| |Lining wear is extremely uneven. |
|3. BRAKE ADJUSTMENT | |
| |IF: |
|Check for proper adjustment. |Brake adjustment is incorrect. |
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SECTION II – BRAKES
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|PROCEDURE |REJECT VEHICLE |
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|CONDITION OF MECHANICAL COMPONENTS | |
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|Inspect for worn pins and missing or defective cotter pins. |IF: |
| |Mechanical parts are missing, broken or badly worn. |
|Inspect for broken or missing springs and worn cables, clevis, | |
|couplings, rods and anchor pins. | |
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|Inspect for frozen, rusted, or inoperative connections, missing spring| |
|clips and defective grease retainers. | |
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|Inspect pedal shaft and bearings for high friction, wear and | |
|misalignment. | |
| |IF: |
|Inspect for restriction of shoe movement at backing plate and for bind|There is excessive friction in pedal and linkage, or in brake |
|between brake shoes and anchor pins. |components. |
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| |Pedal levers are improperly positioned or misaligned. |
SECTION II – BRAKES
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|PROCEDURE |REJECT VEHICLE |
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|CONDITION OF VACUUM SYSTEM | |
| |IF: |
|Visually and aurally inspect system for collapsed, broken, badly |Hoses or tubes are leaking, or if collapsed, broken, badly chafed, |
|chafed and improperly supported hoses and tubes, loose or broken hose |improperly supported or loose because of broken clamps |
|clamps and audible leaks. | |
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|OPERATION OF VACUUM SYSTEM | |
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|Determine if system is operating by first stopping engine - then | |
|depress brake pedal several times to destroy all vacuum in system. | |
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|THEN: | |
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|Depress pedal with light force (25 lbs). |IF: |
|While maintaining this force on the pedal, start engine, and observe |Service brake pedal does not move slightly as engine is started while |
|if pedal moves slightly when engine starts. |pressure is maintained on pedal |
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|VACUUM RESERVE AND LOW VACUUM INDICATORS | |
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|Build full vacuum – then shut off engine and make as many full brake |IF: |
|applications as possible. |Vacuum reserve is insufficient to make three full applications after |
|On trucks with low vacuum indicators, build full vacuum – then shut |engine shutoff. |
|off engine and reduce vacuum by making a series of moderate brake |Indicator fails to function when system is reduced to 8 inches Hg |
|applications. A flashing or buzzing signal should function when vacuum|vacuum. |
|reaches 8 inches Hg on gauge. | |
SECTION II – BRAKES
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|PROCEDURE |REJECT VEHICLE |
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|COMPRESSOR – LOW INDICATOR-GOVERNOR | |
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|Check air pressure rate of build-up |If: |
| |System fails to build pressure from 85 – 100 psi within 45 seconds at |
|Observe gauge pressure at which light and buzzer on low pressure |operating RPM |
|indicator comes on. |Low pressure warnings fail to function before pressure is below 60 |
| |psi. |
|Continue running engine and observe gauge pressure when governor cuts | |
|out. |Governor cut-out pressure is higher than 120 psi. |
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|With engine idling, make a series of brake applications and observe |Governor cut-in pressure is lower than 90 psi. |
|gauge pressure when governor cuts in. | |
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|Visually inspect compressor for excessive oil or water leakage, broken|Any of these problems are noted. |
|mounting bolts or cracked flanges or bases. | |
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SECTION II – BRAKES
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|PROCEDURE |REJECT VEHICLE |
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|AIR LEAKAGE IN SYSTEM | |
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|Inspection for air leakage is to be done in two ways: |Leakage in psi per minute exceeds the following limits: |
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|With fully charged system, strop engine and record pressure drop in |Two (2) psi per minute. |
|psi per minute with brakes released. | |
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|With fully charged system, stop engine and record pressure drop in psi| |
|per minute with brakes fully applied. |Three (3) psi per minute. |
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|COMPRESSED AIR RESERVE | |
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|With fully charged system, turn engine off. Then make a series of | |
|brake applications until low pressure warning signal operates. Then |IF: |
|make one full brake application. |Air reserve is not sufficient to permit one full brake application |
| |after warning signal operates. |
|With fully charged system, stop engine and make one full brake | |
|application. Measure dropping reservoir pressure. |IF: |
| |Reservoir pressure is lowered more than 20 percent of first reading. |
SECTION II – BRAKES
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|PROCEDURE |REJECT VEHICLE |
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|GENERAL CONDITION | |
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|Inspect all air hoses, tubes and connections. Check attachments of all|There are leaks, breaks, crimps, or cracks in the air hoses, tubes or |
|connecting lines and look for proper supporting parts. Be sure lines |connections. |
|are free from contact with frame, axles, exhaust system or other |Lines are being chafed by any item, or are touching the exhaust |
|lines. |system. |
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|Inspect for leaks that may be heard from valves, diaphragms and piston| |
|cups. |Leaks in valve, diaphragms, or piston cups can be heard. |
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|Inspect air pressure relieve valve, tension and condition of |Air pressure relief valve does not operate. |
|compressor drive belts; check air intake cleaner for clogging and |Compressor drive belts are badly worn, frayed or loose. |
|dirt. |Air intake cleaner clogged enough to prevent proper air intake. |
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|BRAKE ADJUSTMENT | |
| |If slack adjuster has too much free travel (over one (1) inch). |
|Check for proper adjustment. | |
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|SLACK ADJUSTERS |If loose, binding, frozen, or if unit has excessive play. |
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|Check for proper operation and conditions. |If automatic and manual slack adjusters are used on same bus. Or are |
| |not of same manufacture. |
|Slack adjusters shall be the same design on all wheels. | |
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SECTION II – BRAKES
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|PROCEDURE |REJECT VEHICLE |
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|EMERGENCY SYSTEM – FUNCTION | |
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|Apply the emergency operating control fully, or – release air pressure| |
|from the spring brake actuators using the manual control valve. | |
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|THEN: | |
|Observe locking and holding feature of the actuating mechanism. |IF: |
| |Operating mechanism fails to hold brakes in applied position without |
|Observe operating mechanism for “bottoming” before brakes are fully |manual effort. |
|applied. | |
| |Operating mechanism “bottoms” before brakes are fully applied. |
|Observe if spring brakes apply when control valve is manually | |
|operated. | |
| |Spring brakes fail to apply when control valve is operated. |
|Inspect for worn, missing, or defective cotter pins, springs, rods, | |
|yokes, couplings or anchor pins and cables. |Mechanical parts are missing, broken or badly worn, or pull cables are|
| |badly worn, stretched, frayed, or not operating freely. |
|Observe if mechanism releases brakes when release control is operated.| |
| |Brakes do not fully release when release control is operated. |
|Observe operation of the emergency valve to determine if automatic | |
|function of valve is met between 20-40 psi. |Valve does not pop-out between 20-40 psi. |
SECTION II – BRAKES
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|PROCEDURE |REJECT VEHICLE |
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|EMERGENCY SYSTEM - PERFORMANCE | |
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|Method (a) | |
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|From stopped position with emergency brakes on put bus in gear and try|If vehicle moves. |
|to move forward. | |
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SECTION II – BRAKES
- An “emergency” brake can also serve as a “parking brake” but a parking brake is not adequate to serve as an emergency brake.
- Most large vehicles with hydraulic systems and large vehicles with air brake systems will have a parking brake located on the propeller shaft. This type of parking brake is usually open and is easily inspected.
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|PROCEDURE |REJECT VEHICLE |
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|PARKING BRAKE | |
| |IF: |
|Set the parking brake firmly to determine the reserve travel of the |There is no reserve travel in the lever (or pedal). |
|hand lever or foot pedal. | |
| |IF: |
| |There is oil or grease on the drum or lining. |
|Inspect the band type parking brake on the propeller (drive) shaft for|The lining is worn through to the steel band. |
|the presence of oil or grease, condition of lining, and tightness. |The lining fails to make proper contact with the drum when brake is |
| |applied. |
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|Inspect condition of lever, linkage and attachment points. |There is missing linkage, cracks, loose or missing mounting |
| |components. |
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SECTION II – BRAKES
ADDITIONAL BRAKING INFORMATION
DEFINITIONS
Deceleration is the rate of reduction of the speed of the vehicle, expressed in feet per second.
Equivalent Braking Ratio is the percentage ratio of sum of the retarding forces developed by each braked wheel to the “as tested” gross weight of the vehicle or combination.
Stopping Distance is the distance traveled by a vehicle from the point of application of force to the brake control to the point at which the vehicle reaches a full stop.
Brake System is a combination of one or more brakes and their related means of operation and control.
Service Brake System is a brake system used for retarding, stopping and controlling the vehicle under normal operating conditions.
Parking Brake System is a brake system used to hold and maintain a vehicle in a stationary position. (A positive mechanical means is employed to hold the brake applied when the vehicle is unattended.)
Emergency Brake System is a brake system used for retarding and stopping the vehicle in the event of a malfunction in the service brake system (This function may be performed by the parking brake system or by a portion of the service brake system or by separate system.)
Pedal Reserve, as applied to hydraulic, mechanical, or power-assisted hydraulic brakes, is the amount of total pedal travel left in reserve when the pedal is depressed to the brake-applied position. (The purpose of the pedal reserve check is to ascertain the degree of the brake adjustment and to demonstrate satisfactory brake actuating system condition.)
SECTION III – TIRES AND WHEELS
Reference is made to the figures in ADDITIONAL TIRE AND WHEEL INFORMATION for visual aid in determining tire wear. This inspection is visual. There will be no regrooving of tires permitted.
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|PROCEDURE |REJECT VEHICLE |
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| |IF: |
|Check tire pressure. |Too much or too little air pressure. |
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|Inspect for tire wear. |You need at least4/32 inch tread depth in every major groove on front |
| |tires. You need 2/32 inch on other tires. No fabric should show |
| |through the tread or sidewall. No recaps on front wheels. |
| | |
| |If tire has an unrepaired fabric break or a break which has been |
| |repaired with a blowout patch or boot that is visible. If tire |
|Inspect for fabric breaks, boots, blowout patches, and exposed or |sidewall has damaged body cords. |
|damaged body cords, and tread separation. | |
| | |
| | |
| |If tire has a reinforcement repair to the tire. |
|All wheel - inspect for reinforcement repairs to the cord body. | |
SECTION III – TIRES AND WHEELS
NOTE: It is suggested that: (a) Radial ply tire should never be on the same axle with a conventional-type tire (bias or belted bias); (b) Tires on significantly different sizes or type, such as one snow tire and one regular tire, should never be used on the same axle; (c) On vehicles under 10,000 lbs. GVW only, bias ply or as belted tires should not be used on rear axle when radial ply tires are used on front axle and, (d) The “safest” condition exists when all four tires are either “conventional” or “radial” and not mixed.
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|PROCEDURE |REJECT VEHICLE |
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|Inspect for bulges, knots or separations. |If tire has visible bulges or knots indicating partial failure or |
| |separation of the tire structure. |
| |IF: |
|On all wheels. |Front tires are incompatible as to type. |
|Inspect for mismatching of tire types (bias, bias belted, radial ply).| |
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|Inspect for mismatching of tire construction (i.e., radial and bias), |Radial and non-radial tires are mixed on same axle. |
|sizes, inflation, and wear on any pair of duels, or on any axle. | |
| | |
|Inspect valve stems for damage of cracks. |IF: |
| |If valve stem is cracked or damaged or shows evidence of wear because |
|Inspect rims and lock rings for improper matching, condition, |of misalignment. |
|tightness of nuts and clamps, (and evidence of slipping with cast |–If rims and rings are mismatched. |
|spoke shells.) |If rims and/or rings are bent, sprung, cracked or otherwise damaged. |
| |If clamps or nuts are loose, damaged or missing. |
|Inspect wheel nuts, studs and/or clamps for tightness, general |-If wheel nuts are loose or have improper thread engagement. |
|condition and thread engagement. |-If wheel nuts, studs and/or clamps are broken, excessively rusted, |
| |missing or mismatched. |
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| | |
|Inspect disc wheels for elongated stud holes. Inspect cast wheels for |Disc Wheels |
|cracks in the casting. |-If stud holes are out-of-round. |
| |-If there are cracks between the hand holes and/or the stud holes in |
| |the disc. |
| |Cast Wheels |
| |-If the casting is cracked or there is evidence of wear in the |
| |clamping area. |
SECTION IV – TRANSMISSION-CLUTCH
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|PROCEDURE |REJECT VEHICLE |
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|STANDARD TRANSMISSION OR CLUTCH | |
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|Check Gearshift Operation | |
| |IF: |
|Check for looseness, binding, and freeplay. |Loose, binding, slipping or excessive play. |
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|Check Clutch Operation. | |
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|Check for correct adjustment. | |
|Check for slippage. | |
| | |
|Check Dust Covers and Clutch Springs. |IF: |
| |Missing or Broken. |
|AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |
| | |
|Check for proper mounting of linkage, switches, filler tubes. |IF: |
| |Any are not properly mounted. |
|Check for loose mounts and or case bolts, worn supports. | |
| | |
|Check for leakage. |Loose or excessively worn supports. |
| | |
|Check for cracks or breaks. | |
| |Excessive leaks. |
| | |
| |Excessive cracks or breaks. |
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SECTION V – SUSPENSION AND STEERING
The steering system of the vehicle must be inspected to determine if excessive wear and/or maladjustment of the linkage and/or steering gear exists. On vehicles equipped with power steering, the engine must be running and the fluid level, belt tension and condition must be adequate before testing.
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|PROCEDURE |REJECT VEHICLE |
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|LASH | |
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|With road wheels in straight ahead position |If a total movement greater than shown in the following table is |
|-turn steering wheel until the turning motion can be observed at the |encountered at the steering wheel rim before the front road wheels |
|road wheels. Align a reference mark on steering wheel with mark on |indicate movement. |
|ruler and slowly turn wheel in opposite direction until front road | |
|wheel motion is again detected. Measure lash at steering wheel. |Steering Wheel Diameter Lash |
| | |
| |16” 2” |
| |18” 2 ¼” |
| |20” 2 ½” |
| |22” 2 ¾” |
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| |If front wheels are incapable of being turned to right and left design|
| |steering stops without binding or interference. |
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SECTION V – SUSPENSION AND STEERING
All vehicles have flexible connection in the steering column located just above the steering gear, usually known by names such as “rag joint,” or “U joint.”
The energy absorbing steering column may be used on light vehicles, but seldom if ever on medium and heavy vehicles. If present, it should be inspected in the same manner as on a passenger car.
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|PROCEDURE |REJECT VEHICLE |
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|STEERING COLUMN | |
| |IF: |
|Inspect flexible couping in steering column (if the vehicle is so |The “pot joint” or “rag joint” is badly misaligned, loose or binding. |
|equipped) for excessive misalignment and tightness of clamp bolt (or |Clamp bolt (nut) or locking roll pin is loose or missing. |
|nut), or locking roll pin. | |
| |Upper or lower mast jacket bearing is loose or missing. |
|Check upper and lower mast jacket bearings. | |
| |Broken or missing. |
| | |
|Check dust boot at firewall. | |
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SECTION V – SUSPENSION AND STEERING
Wheel Bearings – Improperly adjusted front wheel bearings can cause wander, erratic front brake action, and noise from interference of parts.
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|PROCEDURE |REJECT VEHICLE |
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|FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS |If relative movement between drum and backing plate is excessive. |
| | |
|With front end of the vehicle raised properly, attempt to move wheel | |
|relative to the spindle either by grasping front tire top and bottom | |
|or by using a bar for leverage. Bearing maladjustment or wear is | |
|determined by the relative movement between the brake drum (or disc) | |
|and the backing plate (or splash shield). | |
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|“I” BEAM OR TUBE TYPE AXLE | |
| | |
|Check vehicle with weight on axle by moving steering wheel. One man |IF: |
|shaking steering wheel, one checking under vehicle. |Linkage is loose or if joints are not secured with cotter pins or |
|Inspect pitman arm, drag link, and tie rods for looseness and locked |other devices. |
|joints. | |
|Inspect for loose spring “U” bolts, broken center bolt in spring, and | |
|broken spring leaves. |IF: |
|Turn wheels from full right to left and inspect for tire rub on frame |Spring “U” bolts are loose or damaged. |
|steel metal, or other chassis parts. |Spring center bolt is broken or sheared. |
| |Spring leaf is broken or shifted. |
|STEERING SECTOR AND MOUNTING |Steering stops allow a tire to rub on frame, metal or other chassis |
| |parts. |
| | |
| | |
| |E. |
| |Loose, excessive leakage, binding or other improper operation. |
| |Grime cracked at mounting points. |
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SECTION V – SUSPENSION AND STEERING
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|PROCEDURE |REJECT VEHICLE |
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|CHASSIS SPRINGS AND ATTACHMENT | |
| | |
|Inspect for broken or sagging suspension springs. |IF: |
|Inspect spring shackles, spring center bolts, “U” bolts, clips and |A broken spring is detected. |
|other attaching parts. | |
| |Spring attaching parts are loose, badly worn, broken or missing. |
|SHOCK ABSORBERS |Excessive sagging is visible. |
| | |
|Inspect shock absorbers and mountings for oil leakage, condition of |IF: |
|bushings and attachments. |Severe leakage (not slight dampness) is evident. |
| |Rubber bushings are destroyed or missing. |
| |Mountings are loose, broken, or missing. |
| | |
| | |
|BODY BOLTS-BODY TIE DOWNS | |
| |IF: |
|Check for overall condition |Loose, broken or missing. |
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SECTION V – SUSPENSION AND STEERING
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|PROCEDURE |REJECT VEHICLE |
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|POWER STEERING | |
| |IF: |
|Inspect power steering belts for proper condition and tension. |Belts are badly frayed or cracked on the inner edge or have excessive |
| |play. |
|Inspect power steering system including gear, hoses, hose connections,| |
|cylinders, valves, pump and pump mounting for condition, rubbing and |Hoses or hose connections have been rubbed by moving parts, or are |
|leaks. |leaking. |
| |Cylinders, valves or pump show evidence of leakage. |
|Inspect fluid level at operating temperature. | |
| |Fluid is below proper level. |
|Inspect system for excessive free-play. | |
| |Free play is above manufacturers specifications. |
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SECTION VI – LIGHTING AND ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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|PROCEDURE |REJECT VEHICLE |
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|VISUAL CHECK OF LAMP FUNCTION | |
| |IF: |
|Turn on night driving lights and visually check the following: |Any bulb or sealed beam unit fails to light. |
|Function of turn signal lights and indicators (tell-tale) when |Turn signals do not properly indicate right and left when so switched.|
|actuated by the control lever – right and left. |Red and amber flasher lamps do not alternate properly. |
|Check function of the following: |Lamp shows color contrary to law. |
|Headlamps – upper and lower beams |Lamp fails to light the proper filament indicated at switch position. |
|Indicator lamps for headlamps |Head lamp that does not direct light properly. |
|Red flasher lamps |Auxiliary equipment is placed on, in or in front of any lamp. |
|Amber flasher lamps |Lamp assembly improperly fastened. Lamp has a cracked, broken, or |
|Indicators for flasher lamps |missing lens. |
|Tail lamps |Lights do not operate properly |
|Stop lamps (apply brake) |Light out or dim |
|Brake warning lamps |Excessive bushing wear |
|Parking lamps |Poor condition or operation of stop arm. |
|Side marker lamps | |
|Clearance lamps | |
|Strobe lamps | |
|Identification lamps | |
|License plate lamps | |
|Reflex reflectors | |
|Stepwell light | |
|Back-up lamps | |
|Emergency Flashers – Check Operation | |
|Stop arm and lights | |
|All other | |
SECTION VI – LIGHTING AND ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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|PROCEDURE |REJECT VEHICLE |
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|INSPECT ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |
| |IF: |
|Horn Button |Loose |
|Should be securely fastened and located as per manufactures |Fails to function properly |
|specification. | |
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|2. Switches |Fails to function |
|Should all function properly. | |
| | |
|3. Wiring |Insulation is worn or rubbed bare |
|Should be well insulated |Shows any evidence of burning or short-circuiting. |
| | |
| |Is broken or excessively corroded |
|4. Battery |Connections are loose or not held down securely. |
|Check general condition and mounting | |
| |Do not operate properly |
| | |
|5. Gauges | |
|Check for proper operation |Loose or improper operation |
| | |
|6. Crossing Gate | |
|If equipped check for proper operation |Not charging properly |
| |Mounting, bolts and brackets, loose or broken. |
|7. Alternator | |
|Proper operation and mounting. | |
SECTION VI – LIGHTING AND ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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|PROCEDURE |REJECT VEHICLE |
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|INSPECT ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |
| |IF: |
|8. Connections |Are loose |
|Should be tight and secure |Show signs of excessive corrosion |
| | |
|9. Automatic Transmission Only | |
|Neutral Safety Starting Switch- |Starter operates with gear selector in any gear other that “P” or “N”.|
|Determine that starter operates with gear selector in “P” or “N” only.| |
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|10. Back Up Alarm (if equipped) | |
|Check for proper operation |It does not operate properly |
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SECTION VII – VEHICLE GLAZING
Automotive safety glazing is marked with the manufacturer’s trademark and the letters “As” followed by a number 1 through 11. Only AS1 (or AS10-Bullet Resistant) may be used in the windshield. Safety glazing for 1966 and later models also has a glass manufacturer’s model number or a DOT code number.
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|PROCEDURE |REJECT VEHICLE |
| |IF: |
|PROPER MARKINGS |Improper or unmarked glazing materials are used for specific |
| |positions. |
|Inspect glass for proper markings |Non-transparent materials such as plywood, etc., are used to replace |
| |glass. |
|SIDE WINDOWS | |
| |Any side window cannot be readily opened to permit at least a 9 inch |
|Determine whether all full side windows can be opened readily to |unobstructed emergency opening. |
|provide at least a 9 x 22 inch emergency opening for each. Also check |Any side window does not close properly. |
|closing. | |
| | |
|STICKERS- TINTING |Glazed surfaces contain any stickers not permitted by law or |
| |regulation. |
|Inspect all glass for unauthorized material or conditions that obscure|Unauthorized tinting material which limits vision has been used. |
|driver’s vision. | |
| |There are cracks, discoloration or scratches to the front, right, left|
|CRAKCKS-CHIPS-DISCOLORATION |or rear of the driver which interferes with his vision. |
| |Any windows are broken or have exposed sharp edges. |
|(The work “discoloration” used below refers to anything which impairs | |
|the transparency of the glazing.) | |
|Inspect windshield and all windows for hazardous cracks, chips, sharp | |
|edges and discoloration of the laminate. | |
| |If any exposed edges of glass are not banded. |
|EDGING |If banding is loose or broken. |
| | |
|Inspect for unbounded exposed edge of glass. | |
SECTION VIII – BODY AND SHEET METAL
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|PROCEDURE |REJECT VEHICLE |
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|EXTERIOR REARVIEW MIRROR |IF: |
| | |
|From the driver’s position, visually inspect exterior mirrors on |Mirrors not mounted on stable support. |
|both sides for clear and reasonably unobstructed views past left |Mirrors protrude and unnecessary amount beyond line offering |
|and right rear of bus. Look for correct location, stable |satisfactory rear vision. |
|mounting, cracks, sharp edges, unnecessary protrusion, and ease |Mirrors obscured by pillars or unwiped portions of windshield. |
|of adjustment. |Mirrors cracked, pitted or clouded to the extent that rear vision|
| |is obscured. |
| |Missing mirror. |
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|CROSSVIEW MIRROR | |
| | |
|From the driver’s position, visually inspect crossview mirrors |Same as above. |
|for clear and unobstructed view. Look for correct location, | |
|stable mounting, cracks, sharp edges, unnecessary protrusion, and| |
|ease of adjustment. | |
SECTION VIII – BODY AND SHEET METAL
Rearview Mirror – Interior
A large interior rearview mirror at least 6 x 30 inches overall for a good view of pupils as well as roadway to the rear.
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|PROCEDURE |REJECT VEHICLE |
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|INTERIOR REARVIEW MIRROR |IF: |
| | |
|From the driver’s position, visually inspect interior mirror for |Mirror is loosely mounted. |
|proper mounting, location, cracks, sharp edges and ease of |Mirror does not provide a clear view of highway at least 200 feet|
|adjustment. |to rear. |
| |Mirror is cracked, broken, has sharp edges or cannot be cleaned –|
| |such that rear vision is obscured. |
| |Mirror is very difficult to adjust or will not maintain a set |
| |adjustment. |
| |Any unauthorized stickers or objects attached to mirror surface |
| |or frame. |
SECTION VIII – BODY AND SHEET METAL
Windshield Wipers
• Vehicle produced after January 1, 1969, must be equipped with wiper systems capable of operating at two or more speeds.
• A CYCLE shall consist of blade movement from one extreme of the wiper pattern to the others and return.
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|PROCEDURE |REJECT VEHICLE |
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|WINDSHIELD WIPERS |IF: |
| | |
|Inspect for satisfactory operation, (If vacuum operated, engine |If vehicles produced after January 1, 1969, do not have two or |
|must be idling and control full on.) Windshield must be free of |more speed systems. |
|bugs, oil film or other foreign matter, and must be continuously |Blades smear or severely streak windshield. |
|wet when tested. | |
| |If blades show signs of physical breakdown of rubber wiping |
|Inspect for damaged, torn or hardened rubber elements of blades. |element. |
| | |
|Inspect for damaged metal parts of wiper blades or arms. |If parts of blade or arms are missing or are severely damaged. |
| | |
|Inspect for proper contact of blades with windshield. Raise arm |If arm fails to return to original position or the blade fails to|
|away from windshield and release. Arm should return to original |contact the windshield firmly. |
|position and wiper blade should contact the windshield firmly. | |
SECTION VIII – BODY AND SHEET METAL
Windshield Washers
Vehicle produced after January 1, 1969, must be equipped with wiper systems capable of operating at two or more speeds.
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|PROCEDURE |REJECT VEHICLE |
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|WINDHIELD WASHER |IF: |
| | |
|Inspect for proper operation of hand or foot control and an |System fails to function. |
|effective amount of fluid delivered to the outside of the |Fluid in system is frozen. |
|windshield. |System not capable of cleaning an effective wash area. |
| | |
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|NOTE: | |
|System must function when temperature is both above and below the| |
|freezing point of water. | |
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SECTION VIII – BODY AND SHEET METAL
Body exterior components and sheet metal parts if damaged and/or dislocated so that they protrude from the vehicles to present a safety hazard to occupants, pedestrians or other vehicles, may be cause for rejection of the vehicle.
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|PROCEDURE |REJECT VEHICLE |
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|PROTRUDING METAL |IF: |
| | |
|Inspect for torn metal parts, moldings, rub rails, etc. which may|Torn metal, glass, or other loose or dislocated parts protrude |
|protrude. |from the surface of the vehicle causing a safety hazard to |
| |pedestrians, cyclists, or pupils. |
| | |
| | |
|BUMPERS |Bumper is badly misplaced, loosely attached, or a broken or torn |
| |portion is protruding, creating a hazard. |
|Inspect bumpers for hazardous conditions or unsafe mounting. | |
| | |
|FENDERS |Any fender has been removed. |
| | |
|Inspect for removal of front or rear fenders. | |
| | |
|PAINT AND LETTERING | |
| |Paint and/or lettering is missing, extremely faded or rusted. |
|All paint and lettering to meet Arkansas school bus | |
|specifications. | |
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SECTION VIII – BODY AND SHEET METAL
DOORS – Service door may be split type, sedan type, or jackknife type with vertical closing edges covered with flexible material to protect children’s fingers.
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|PROCEDURE |REJECT VEHICLE |
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|SERVICE DOOR |J. SERVICE DOOR |
| | |
|From driver’s position, inspect function of opening and closing |1. If power or manual opening and closing device shows evidence |
|operation. |of binding, jamming, excessive wear, or malfunction. |
| |2. If flexible material on vertical closing edges of service door|
| |is excessively loose, torn or missing. |
|2. Inspect condition of flexible material on vertical closing | |
|edges. |K. EMERGENCY EXITS |
| | |
| |1. If passageway to emergency door is blocked or restricted in |
|EMERGENCY EXITS |any way, to less than or as required by FMVSS 217. |
| |2. If door release mechanism fails to function positively when |
|1. Inspect for clear passageway to door. |activated, from both inside and outside of bus or if it opens |
| |accidentally or too easily. |
| |3. If slide bar has less than one inch stroke length. |
|2. Inspect inside and outside quick release mechanism. |4. If buzzer fails to function in driver’s compartment when slide|
| |bar is moved. |
| | |
|3. Check length of stroke on slide bar/cam operated lock. |5. If missing or defaced. |
|4. Check function of buzzer indicating door is not fully closed.| |
| |6. If missing or not operating properly. |
|5. Check for proper labeling. | |
| | |
|6. Check device that holds emergency exits in the open position.|7. If release mechanism or warning buzzer fails to operate |
| |properly. |
|7. Check operation of emergency windows and roof hatches. | |
| | |
SECTION VIII – BODY AND SHEET METAL
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|PROCEDURE |REJECT VEHICLE |
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|HOOD | |
| |IF: |
|Open hood and inspect safety catch for proper operation. Close |Hood latch does not securely hold hood in its proper fully-closed|
|hood and inspect for proper full closure. Manually inspect latch|position. |
|or remote control for proper operation. |Secondary or safety catch does not function properly. |
| |Latch release mechanism or its parts are broken, missing or badly|
| |adjusted so that the hood cannot be opened and closed properly. |
|(If engine is rear mounted, make a similar inspection of engine |Hood rusted through at corners or hinge points. |
|compartment door.) | |
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SECTION VIII – BODY AND SHEET METAL
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|PROCEDURE |REJECT VEHICLE |
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|FLOOR PAN |IF: |
| | |
|Inspect floor pan for rusted-out areas or holes which could |Floor pan (or floor) is rusted through sufficiently to cause a |
|permit entry of exhaust gases or which would not support |hazard to an occupant, or so that exhaust gases could enter the |
|occupants properly. |occupant compartment. |
| | |
|Inspect floor covering for cracking, adhesion, and sealing. |Floor covering is cracked, curled, or worn so that it is not |
| |waterproof at the seams, or presents a tripping hazard. |
| | |
SECTION VIII – BODY AND SHEET METAL
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|PROCEDURE |REJECT VEHICLE |
| | |
|SEATS AND SEAT BELTS | |
| |IF: |
|1. Inspect seats to see that they are securely anchored to floor|1. All seats anchor bolts are not securely fastened to floor or |
|pan. |are missing. |
| | |
|2. Inspect seats for condition of frames, springs, and over |2. Cover material is torn, padding broken down or any metal is |
|material. |exposed. |
| | |
|3. Inspect driver’s seat belt for frayed, split or torn webbing;|3. No seat belt is installed for driver. |
|malfunctioning buckles; loose or damaged anchorage’s or floor | |
|pan. | |
| | |
|4. Inspect for torn interior metal trim, etc. which may present |4. Seat belt webbing is frayed, split or torn. |
|a hazard to pupils. |Buckles do no operate properly. |
| |Belt anchorages are loose, badly corroded, or not fastened to |
| |belt. |
| |Belt mounting surfaces are badly damaged, or corroded. |
| | |
| |5. Retractor fails to hold “extended” belt length or fails to |
|5. Inspect seat belts for proper functions. |roll belt back when disconnected. |
| | |
| | |
| | |
| | |
| |O. If any looseness is detected, or fastening parts are missing, |
|STANCHIONS, GUARD RAILS, AND CRASH BARRIERS |or metal showing Cover material is torn, padding broken down, or |
| |any metal is exposed. |
|Inspect all stanchions, guard rails, crash barriers, grab | |
|handles, etc. for tightness and conditions. | |
| | |
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SECTION VIII – BODY AND SHEET METAL
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|PROCEDURE |REJECT VEHICLE |
| | |
|SUN VISOR | |
| |IF: |
|Inspect sun visor for broken, bent or loose parts which prevent |Driver visor is missing or broken. |
|it from being positioned; or for visor which will not stay in a | |
|set position. | |
| | |
|WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER | |
| | |
|Inspect for a properly functioning windshield defroster, if | |
|vehicle is driven under conditions where frost or condensation |Windshield defroster/defogger fails to function properly. |
|might collect on the outside or inside of the windshield. The | |
|device and/or auxiliary fans (etc.) must keep windshield, window | |
|at driver’s left and glass in service door clear of fog, frost, | |
|and snow. | |
| | |
| | |
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SECTION VIII – BODY AND SHEET METAL
| | |
|PROCEDURE |REJECT VEHICLE |
| | |
|INTERIOR HEATERS | |
| |IF: |
|Inspect heater(s) for proper operation. |Heaters do not operate properly. |
|Inspect for leakage and general condition of heating system. |Any leakage or malfunction of heater is detected. |
| | |
| | |
|STEPWELL | |
| | |
|Inspect general condition of stepwell at service door entrance. |Stepwell is blocked, cluttered, open or surface material is |
| |loose. |
|VENTILATION | |
| | |
|Check for function and general condition of ventilating system. | |
| |System fails to furnish proper quantity of fresh air under |
| |operating conditions. |
| | |
SECTION VIII – BODY AND SHEET METAL
A dry chemical-type fire extinguisher with a rating of not less than 10-B:C, labeled by Underwriters Labs., Inc.
A Grade A First Aid Kit as set forth in current Bureau of Motor Carrier Safety Regulations.
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|PROCEDURE |REJECT VEHICLE |
| | |
|FIRE EXTINGUISHER | |
| |IF Extinguisher: |
|Inspect for presence of, location, and readiness of the fire |Is missing or not securely fastened |
|extinguisher. It must be a dry chemical-type. |Is not functional |
| |Is not readily accessible to driver |
| |Is not dry chemical-type |
| |Pin is missing |
| |Is not proper size |
|FIRST AID KIT – BODY FLUID KIT | |
| | |
|Inspect for presence of, and general condition of a first aid kit |IF First Aid Kit –Body Fluid Kit: |
|approved by local jurisdiction. |Is missing |
| |Does not contain all required items in good condition |
|REFLECTORS | |
| | |
|Inspect for presence of, location, and general condition. |Is missing, broken or not functioning properly |
| |Is not readily accessible to drive |
| | |
|BELT-CUTTERS (SPECIAL NEEDS BUSES | |
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|Inspect for presence of belt cutters. | |
| | |
| |Is missing |
SECTION IX – EXHAUST AND FUEL SYSTEM
The exhaust system includes the piping leading from the flange of the exhaust manifold to and including the mufflers, resonators and the tail piping.
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|PROCEDURE |REJECT VEHICLE |
| | |
|EXHAUST SYSTEM | |
| |IF: |
|Visually examine muffler, resonators, catalytic converters, tail | |
|pipes, exhaust pipes, heat shields and supporting hardware. |Vehicle has no muffler or tail pipe. |
| |There are loose or leaking joints. |
|Rusted or corroded surfaces should be given particular attention.|There are holes, leaking seams or patches on muffler, or pipes. |
| |Tail pipe end is pinched excessively |
| |Elements of system are not securely fastened. |
| |There is a muffler cut-out or similar device that allows |
| |excessive noise. |
| |If any part of system passes through occupant compartment. |
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SECTION IX – EXHAUST AND FUEL SYSTEM
| | |
|PROCEDURE |REJECT VEHICLE |
| | |
| | |
|DRIVESHAFT, U JOINTS, GUARDS |IF: |
| |Loose, missing, excessive wear. |
| | |
|CENTER BEARINGS | |
| |Loose, missing, excessive wear. |
| | |
| | |
SECTION IX – EXHAUST AND FUEL SYSTEM
The fuel system includes the fuel take, fuel pump and necessary piping to carry the fuel from the tank to the carburetor.
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|PROCEDURE |REJECT VEHICLE |
| | |
| | |
|FUEL SYSTEM |IF: |
| |Any part of system is not securely fastened or supported. |
|Visually examine the fuel tank, fuel tank support straps and |There is fuel leakage at any point in the system. |
|cage, filler tube (rubber, plastic, metal) tube clamps, fuel tank|Fuel tank filler cap is missing. |
|vent hoses or tubes, filler housing drain, overflow tubes, and |There is excessive physical damage caused by aging or chafing. |
|filler cap. | |
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SECTION X – GENERAL
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|PROCEDURE |REJECT VEHICLE |
| | |
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|INTERIOR |IF: |
| | |
|No trash receptacles larger then 12” x 12” |1. Any of the conditions are noted. |
|No loose papers, trash, bottles, cans, coffee cups, etc. | |
|No tobacco products used on bus by driver or students period. | |
|No hazardous or flammable materials (oil, bleach, aerosol cans, | |
|etc.) | |
|Clean and unobstructed drivers compartment. | |
|Interior bus cleanliness, floors, walls, glass and ceiling. | |
|No stickers on any glass except authorized stickers by SDE. | |
|No carry on items on floor of bus. | |
|Absolutely nothing blocking aisle and emergency exits. | |
| | |
|EXTERIOR | |
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|No padlocks | |
|No bumper stickers unless authorized by SDE. | |
SECTION X – SPECIAL NEEDS
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|PROCEDURE |REJECT VEHICLE |
| | |
| | |
|WHEELCHAIR LIFT – EQUIPPED BUSES |REJECT IF: |
| | |
|Check condition of lift, ramp, controls, switches. |Any cracks, loose pins, motion, missing components. |
| | |
|Check for leakage, cracks, alignment, loose or frayed wiring. | |
| |Any excessive leakage of lift or ramp components, loose or frayed |
|Check operation. |wiring. |
| | |
|Check tie downs and restraints |Erratic or Improper operation. |
| | |
|Check impact safety barriers. |Loose or frayed tied downs or restraints. |
| | |
|Check warning light for lift door. |Loose or missing safety barriers. |
| | |
|Check seat belts and child restraints, or infant seats. |Light does not operate. |
| | |
| |Loose or frayed belt, improper latching, or not in safe condition. |
|SUPPORT EQUIPMENT AND ACCESSORIES | |
| | |
|Check if any are present. |REJECT IF: |
| | |
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| |1. Loosely mounted or broken. |
SECTION XI – SPECIAL NEEDS
CRASH BARRIERS – NORMAL POSITIONING CHART
1. Behind drivers seat
2. By entrance door
3. In between lift and any occupant (wheelchair or regular)
4. In between any normal seat and wheelchair position.
GENERAL DIAGRAM
Regular
Barrier Seats
Wheelchair Barrier
Position
Barrier Wheelchair
Position
Barrier
Barrier
Entrance
(General Diagram - maybe configured differently)
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Driver
Lift
______________
Emergency Door
________
________
________
________
________
X X
X X [pic]
X X
X X
X X X X
[pic] X X X X X X
[pic] [pic]
[pic]
GENERAL DIAGRAM
PROCEDURE
INTERIOR – CLEANLINESS-APPEARANCE
FUEL SYSTEM
DRIVE LINE
EXHAUST SYSTEM
EMERGENCY EQUIPMENT BODY FLUID KIT
HEATER – STEPWELL – VENTS
VISORS - DEFROSTER
SEATS – STANCHIONS – RAILS – CRASH BARRIERS
FLOOR PAN
HOODS
DOORS – SERVICE - EMERGENCY
METAL – BUMPERS – FENDERS
WINDSHIELD WASHERS
WINDSHIELD WIPERS
INSIDE REARVIEW MIRROR
OUTSIDE REARVIEW AND CROSSVIEW MIRRRORS
VEHICLE GLAZING
DANGER!
ON GASOLINE/IGNITION ENGINES –Remove center wire from coil or distributor before checking to be sure that engine does not start with vehicle in a running gear. (On Delco Remy High Emergency Ignition systems, disconnect harness connector at distributor on V6 and V8 engines- disconnect at coil on in-line 4 and 6 cylinder HEI engines.)
ON DIESEL ENGINES – Apply parking brakes, fully apply service brakes, and pull engine stop out to No-fuel position before checking.
CONNECTIONS
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION STARTING
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
LAMPS - FUNCTION
POWER STEERING
CHASSIS SPRINGS AND SHOCKS
WHEEL BEARINGS – LINKAGE PLAY
STEERING COLUMN
BINDING - LASH
TRANSMISSION/CLUTCH
TIRE AND WHEEL INSPECTION
TIRE INSPECTION
PARKING BRAKES
EMERGENCY SYSTEM - PERFORMANCE
EMERGENCY SYSTEM - FUNCTION
AIR SYSTEM
AIR – LEAKAGE AND RESERVE
AIR SYSTEM - FUNCTION
VACUUM SYSTEM
MECHANICAL
LININGS
WHEEL CYLINDERS AND DRUMS
HYDRAULIC SYSTEM
LEAKAGE – PEDAL RESERVE – BACK-UP SYSTEM - HYDRAULIC SYSTEM
SERVICE BRAKE PERFORMANCE TESTS - ROADS
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE
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