Blue Bird M380 2003, Owner'S Manual

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M380 Owner’s Manual____________________Maintenance/Service Procedures – Engine, Transmission, Chassis – 5-1
Rev. “F” 5-1-1
5-1 Engine, Transmission and Chassis_
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5-1.1 General Inspection
To ensure safety and convenience and to minimize operating costs, the Operator should establish a
routine inspection regimen. Any suspected malfunctions or defects should be reported to
maintenance personnel and corrected before further operation of the vehicle.
Daily Inspection
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Check fuel level.
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Drain air tanks (cold weather).
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Check engine oil level.
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Check coolant level.
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Check automatic transmission fluid level.
Outside the motor home:
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Clean the windshield, mirrors, front windows, headlights, taillights, directional lights, and stop
lights.
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Check that the exhaust tailpipe is not obstructed.
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Check tire pressure and treads.
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Check for missing wheel lug nuts.
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Ensure that area under the motor home is clear.
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Inspect the general outside appearance for cleanliness. Identifying markings (license plate,
motor home number, etc.) must be clean and clear.
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Ensure that exterior mirrors are clean and properly adjusted.
Inside the motor home:
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Inspect for general cleanliness of seats and floors.
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Make sure steps and aisles are dry and unobstructed.
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Verify that all emergency exits open and close properly.
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Check emergency equipment and first aid kit.
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Make sure that fire extinguisher is in place and properly charged.
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Clean windows and windshield around driver’s area.
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Ensure that exterior mirrors and clean and properly adjusted.
Starting the engine:
1. Be sure parking brakes are on.
2. Put transmission in neutral.
3. With key switched on, check fuel gauge. Check brake warning buzzer or light, and neutral
safety switch.
4. Start engine. Look and listen for trouble signs; check gauges.
With the engine running, check (from driver’s seat):
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Mirrors, interior and stepwell lights, and service door seal.
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Watch for any unusual feeling or sound from steering, brakes, and other controls. See that
brake pedal has normal height and feel and that the brake gauge is reading correctly.
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Check Parking Brake operation by releasing and resetting it.
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Check horn, defroster and heater blowers, and windshield wiper operation.
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Check signals and lights for proper operation before driving away:
- Right and left turn signals in front and rear.
- Flasher warning lights in front and rear.
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Headlight high and low beams.
- Stoplights and taillights.
- Hazard flasher.