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Controls

Direction Indicators

Direction Indicator

Right

- Move lever

clockwise

.

Direction Indicator

Left

- Move lever

anticlockwise

.

To operate the lane-change mode,
move the lever against spring pressure.
When part way released, lever will
return to off position.

Headlights: Dipped/Main Beam

Pull lever upwards to change between
Dip and Main Beam.

Headlights: Flash

Pull lever fully upwards towards
Steering Wheel. The Headlight Flash
can also be operated when Turn Signal
lamps are on.

Horn

Press Horn push button on end of
Multifunction Switch.

Multi Function Switch

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Summary of Contents for Trident 2

Page 1: ...Operation Guide TRIDENT...

Page 2: ...2 Publication Number 2256 Trident 2 axle chassis Used on after Chassis No 3158 including 3065 October 2003 10 04...

Page 3: ...tinuous improvement and the right to change specifications and equipment without notice is reserved In all communications quote the relevant V I N and engine number This will ensure prompt attention G...

Page 4: ...Text with this heading and a shaded background refers to special methods features or procedures CAUTION Text with this heading and a shaded background is a reminder of an operation which if not carrie...

Page 5: ...Exhaust Fuel 24 Engine 25 Automatic gearbox 26 29 Transmission Brake Operation 29 Speed Control Humps 29 Guided Busways 29 Stopping 30 Engine Shutdown 30 Engine Emergency Stop 30 Batteries Carrier 31...

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Page 7: ...rs supply the air suspension system and body services such as the doors The hydraulic system is powered by an engine driven tandem pump which supplies the steering box and cooling fan The front and dr...

Page 8: ...1 Series mark Y Build Year G Build Plant X Model 3 Frame type 1234 Serial Number Vehicle details can be identified from the V I N plate a typical example is shown above Please quote the V I N number...

Page 9: ...N No Model Registration No Date into service Engine Type Engine Number Gearbox Type Gearbox Number Wheel Tyre Size Bodywork Bodybuilder Body Type Body Number Operator Company Address Telephone Number...

Page 10: ...10 Control Layout R N BAR BAR 2 150 85 55 km h R R N D 2 3 4 5 6 10 11 12 9 7 8 1...

Page 11: ...witch 18 19 4 Suspension Full Kneel Button 21 5 Suspension Kneel Button 21 6 Suspension Raise Button 21 7 Reverse Interlock Button 20 8 Parking Brake Lever 22 9 Steering Column Adjust Button 22 10 Foo...

Page 12: ...12 Instrument Panel BAR BAR 2 km h Drive can only be selected when the footbrake is depressed CAUTION 1 2 4 8 7 6 5 10 9 3 11...

Page 13: ...ine is running 7 Ferry Lift Switch See Page 19 8 Ignition Switch Off All circuits inoperable except head and side lights horn washer wiper bulb test and hazard lights Run All circuits operable Start S...

Page 14: ...o Start Yellow Illuminates while the inlet manifold is heating gridheater The engine should be started when the light goes out Left Turn Signal Green Flashes to indicate a left turn or if permanently...

Page 15: ...indicated by illumination of the red engine check light High Gearbox Temperature Red Illuminates when the gearbox oil temperature is too high Battery Charging Red Light illuminates then goes out when...

Page 16: ...r Pressure Red illuminates with the flashing master warning and buzzer sounding when the air pressure in the air system is too low Water in Fuel Yellow Illuminates when water is detected in the fuel f...

Page 17: ...lly completed The warning lamp the remains switched off when the dynamic system test has successfully concluded If a wheel speed sensor fault was stored before the last ignition off the warning lamp r...

Page 18: ...rs The Windscreen Wipers are switched on by rotating the body of the Multifunction Switch To select the desired function rotate the body until the symbol aligns with the arrow Off Timed Interval In th...

Page 19: ...ainst spring pressure When part way released lever will return to off position Headlights Dipped Main Beam Pull lever upwards to change between Dip and Main Beam Headlights Flash Pull lever fully upwa...

Page 20: ...range 2 R e s t r i c t e d a u t o m a t i c operating range 1 R e s t r i c t e d a u t o m a t i c operating range Voith Selector D Drive normal a u t o m a t i c o p e r a t i n g range N Neutral...

Page 21: ...handbrake is moved to the OFF position while the front of the vehicle is lowered the suspension will automatically return to normal ride height 1 Kneel Button Black Press and hold until lowering reach...

Page 22: ...before driving is continued The parking brake handbrake is applied by pulling back the lever until it locks into position To release the parking brake the sleeve on the lever must first be lifted then...

Page 23: ...retarder will increase the service life of the brake linings and drums Light braking applications will utilise the retarder first with increasing pedal effort applying both the retarder and service br...

Page 24: ...pressure warning light does not go out within 15 seconds of starting stop the engIne Check that the battery charge warning light goes out Avoid idling the engine for excessive periods more than 10 min...

Page 25: ...ning Look and listen for changes in performance sound or engine appearance that may indicate service or engine repair is needed Do not keep the engine at low idle for long periods Idling for periods l...

Page 26: ...Only when the engine speed is below 900rpm and the accelerator is in the idling position is the gear selected Speed Ranges The transmission will prevent a change into any range at a speed which will...

Page 27: ...lly 2 If the road or traffic conditions make it desirable to prevent the transmission changing into higher gear 2 should be selected to limit the range to 1st and 2nd When conditions improve return th...

Page 28: ...ic During short stops at traffic lights etc the gearbox need not be returned to neutral but the vehicle brake should be applied to prevent the vehicle from creeping forwards During longer stops the ne...

Page 29: ...selected This will prevent the gearbox from shifting back to a higher speed range automatically Speed Control Humps It is important to recognise that there should be a normal maximum speed of operatio...

Page 30: ...the engine to idle for a few moments to allow even cooling Turn the ignition switch to OFF O Turn off the master switch This must not be done before the engine has stopped The emergency stop control i...

Page 31: ...nected to a remote chassis earth point This position should be far enough away from the battery to ensure that any spark generated by disconnection will not reach the gas produced at the battery When...

Page 32: ...t the nozzle to the adaptor and rotate it anticlockwise to lock it in place 4 Pull fuelling trigger towards you and notch lever open The fuelling trigger will return to the closed position when fuelli...

Page 33: ...l Description Operation Daily Engine Check oil level z Check coolant level z Drain fuel water separator z Drain sedimenter z Check for fluid leakage z Check for loose or damaged parts z Visually inspe...

Page 34: ...z Check screen wipers z Wheels Tyres Check wheel nut security z Check tyres for damage z Check tyre pressure z Check tread depth z Body Fittings Check windows mirrors and lamps are clean unobstructed...

Page 35: ...hat all systems are operational z Air Conditioning System Fuel Tank Check that there is adequate fuel for the journey z Maintenance Preventive maintenance begins with a day to day awareness of the con...

Page 36: ...Maintenance Points C C C C U U MAX MIN LEVELS WHEN COLD Coolant Filler Coolant Level Gauge Gearbox Oil Filler Gearbox Oil Dipstick Hydraulic oil Filler Engine Oil Filler Hydraulic oil Sight Level Engi...

Page 37: ...plus parts screwed bolted riveted or glued to the Bodywork Heating System Check all pipe joints for signs of weeping anti freeze Ensure gate valves are capable of being turned on and off and are not...

Page 38: ...mounted on the rear bulkhead next to the gearbox The oil level is visible via a fluid level gauge on the reservoir The oil level should be checked with the engine idling Maintain the level between the...

Page 39: ...d goes off once the vehicle is started and the air pressure builds up Check the satisfactory operation of the parking brake Check that the correct pressure is indicated on the air pressure gauges and...

Page 40: ...90 the level must register in the Hot zone band This check can be carried out immediately after use of the vehicle Voith The gearbox dipstick and filler are situated in the rear engine compartment to...

Page 41: ...ze 12 units See Parts Manual Check the coolant additive concentration regularly with the DCA4 Coolant test kit Fleetguard Pt No CC2602M The concentration should be between 0 3 units per litre Minimum...

Page 42: ...42 Maintenance Lubrication...

Page 43: ...3 Drive Axle 19 5 API GL 5 Texaco Geartex EPB 140 Oil change 18 0 85W 140 4 Cooling System 41 0 Water Antifreeze Texaco Havoline XLC 50 50 Mix ASTM D 4985 5 Power Steering Fan Drive system 17 0 Dexron...

Page 44: ...44 Emergency Repairs Jacking Points C CC CU U...

Page 45: ...ntenance The diagram shows their location Front axle location Position the jack under the jacking location point ensure that the top of the bottle jack is correctly located in the jacking point Drive...

Page 46: ...ith Dacromet studs these can be recognised by their grey silver appearance these studs must not be oiled or greased Under condition of abnormal corrosion a modest amount of lubricant may be applied to...

Page 47: ...ned bus applications as handling could be adversely affected In case of doubt reference should be made to Alexander Dennis Guildford Engineering Department or the Technical Department of the tyre manu...

Page 48: ...the parking brake spring brake must be released Releasing Parking Brake Place chocks behind and in front of the wheels Remove the cap from the end of both drive and auxiliary axle spring actuators Uns...

Page 49: ...hill 29 E Electrical System 39 Emergency Engine Stop 30 Emergency Repairs 46 Engine 24 25 Engine Oil Level Check 38 Engine Shutdown 30 Engine Stop 16 Engine Warning 14 F Ferry Lift 22 Ferry Lift Switc...

Page 50: ...r 13 Steering Column 22 Steering Column Adjust Button 11 Stopping 30 Supplementary Coolant Additive 41 Suspension Full Kneel Button 11 Suspension Kneel Button 11 Suspension Kneeling System 21 Suspensi...

Page 51: ...Alexander Dennis of the vehicle shown described or referred to herein at any time and without prior notice in accordance with the Company s policy of constant product improvement...

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