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Summary of Contents for Sigma Y3FE 2015

Page 1: ...COUNT ON BLUE BIRD 2015 D R I V E R S H A N D B O O K Y3FE BLUE BIRD SIGMA...

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Page 3: ...10035741 Edition A Y3FE BLUE BIRD SIGMA C H A S S I S D R I V E R H A N D B O O K...

Page 4: ...he component manufacturer s documentation the manufacturer s documentation prevails In the event of any conflict between the requirements of this publication and any applicable legal requirement the l...

Page 5: ...Diesel Fuel 38 Diesel Engine Starting Procedure 39 Starting With Booster Cables 39 Battery Disconnect Switch 40 Using The Engine As A Brake 40 Exhaust SCR System 42 TRANSMISSION Allison Automatic Tran...

Page 6: ...4 DRIVER HANDBOOK Y3FE...

Page 7: ...Bird quality and congratulate you on your oper ation of one of Blue Bird s newest models the Blue Bird Sigma Y3FE This manual is to acquaint the bus driver with operation of buses built upon the Y3FE...

Page 8: ...those modifications Modifica tion must be accomplished in accordance with all applicable government standards The entity completing modification of this product must certify that all applicable regula...

Page 9: ...ertified to meet or exceed all ap plicable motor vehicle regulations and standards in the as purchased configuration Any modifications are the responsibility of the entity making those modifications B...

Page 10: ...l the body tie downs Check the engine oil level Check the transmission fluid level Check the engine coolant level Check the air pressure in all the tires Check the torque on the driveline universal jo...

Page 11: ...e data on these plates for registration purposes or for re placement part information TheVehicle Identification Number Plate is typically located on the driver s side forward dash panel visible throug...

Page 12: ...10 See Heater and defroster controls 11 Radio with optional PA system 12 Drink cup holder Optional 13 Park brake control applies parking brakes For air brakes only 14 Air conditioning control panel O...

Page 13: ...air warning indicator Air Brakes only 9 Left Warning Bank Cluster of indicator lamps See Warning Bank Indicators 10 Right Warning Bank Cluster of indicator lamps See Warning Bank Indicators 11 Messag...

Page 14: ...ecurrence time out next igni tion or the trigger logic is not satisfied Any lamps associated with the acknowledged message will remain on until the fault is gone or the ignition is turned off If multi...

Page 15: ...essure on compressed natural gas vehicles High Coolant Temp Indi cates coolant temperature out of normal operating range Seat Belt Indicates driver seatbelt not engaged Optional Right Turn Flashes wit...

Page 16: ...eadlight switch is in the ON position In either case the new setting will be stored in memory When the bus is stationary and the park brake is set dimming the instrument cluster is achieved through a...

Page 17: ...reen automatically Backlight Color Adjustment The backlight color can be adjusted to illuminate in any of five different colors Red Green Blue Lt Blue White To change the backlight color set the park...

Page 18: ...t rearview mirror remote con trol Exterior rearview mirror defrost Interior panel dimmer Destination sign Brake interlock override Momentary switch Overrides brake interlock system Variable geometry t...

Page 19: ...NOISE SUPP REAR RH LH LIFT LEFT LAND REAR LAND RIGHT LAND Rear dome lghts Lift Provides power for lift operation Sets Brake Interlocks Lift door open indicator light Emergency door open indicator lig...

Page 20: ...o If this unit is equipped with optional air conditioning the control panel will be located as shown on the upper right side of this panel The air conditioning con trol panel will be defined later in...

Page 21: ...C ARM CANCEL OPEN CLOSE KNEEL LUG DOOR W L W L Air or electric entrance door switch with blue be zel Warning light start with orange bezel Initiates warning light sequence Warning light master Enables...

Page 22: ...ater controls see Heaters under Routine Operation found in ths manual For additional information on optional air conditioning see your Comfort Aire publica tion supplied with your air conditioned bus...

Page 23: ...ols UpperKnobs FanControls LowerKnobs Off Low MediumandHigh ComfortAireElectronic Controls FrontFanControl Off Low MediumandHigh RearFanControl Off Low MediumandHigh DisplaySettingsControl SystemDiagn...

Page 24: ...n lever Pull it out to the first position to adjust tilt Pull to the second position to adjust steering wheel height Releasing the lever clamps the column securely at the position selected Left Switch...

Page 25: ...23 ORIENTATION...

Page 26: ...ushion For lumbar support adjust knob at right side of seat back Premium Driver s Seat 1 Weight and Height Adjustment to adjust push in valve knob to raise seat and pull out to lower When adjusted pro...

Page 27: ...allow access to engine components such as the oil dipstick engine oil fill transmission fluid dip stick etc To remove the entire engine cover assembly for better ac cess to the engine components cons...

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Page 29: ...r with the location and use of safety devices emergency equipment androadsideproceduresinordertomaintainorder guidepassengersto safety and properly position and secure the bus until assistance arrives...

Page 30: ...ire checked for damage Work on bus wheels requires proper tools safety equipment and special training Only trained people using the proper equipment should service bus tires and wheels When putting ai...

Page 31: ...ath It is very important to determine the size of each component before beginning any assembly operations When replacing tires use the same size load range and construction type as originally installe...

Page 32: ...off the surface the park brake will not function and the bus may move resulting in potential bodily harm or death 3 Place chocks at the front and rear of the tires opposite the wheel or wheels to be l...

Page 33: ...wheel for proper positioning on pilots and proper seating against the flange 10 Tighten the nuts to 450 500 ft lbs 610 678 Nm in the sequence shown 11 Lower the jack and remove it from under the axle...

Page 34: ...forward driveline with tape in order to retain bearings 5 Moving to the rear joint at the axle housing differential remove the cap screws that secure the yoke straps at the hub Carefully lower the dr...

Page 35: ...m the carrying pocket on the brake chamber assembly 2 Remove the access plug from the end of the spring chamber 3 Insert the release stud through the opening in the chamber and into the spring pressur...

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Page 37: ...e sides and in the rear is unobstructed Most accidents occur because the operator did not ensure a clear path before driving Inspection guidelines from applicable governing agencies take precedence ov...

Page 38: ...r Does the rear emergency door open and close Check warning buzzer opera tion Check the wheelchair lift operation if so equipped Check tire pressure and the treads Are the lug nuts in place Drain the...

Page 39: ...n and flashing Are flasher warning lights in front and rear clean and flashing Is stop arm clean and working Check high and low beam headlights Are brake lights and taillights clean and working Is haz...

Page 40: ...here is an inspection of piping and joints Exhaust system clamps are not reusable Clamps suspected of leaking must be replaced with new clamps Do not run the engine in a confined area such as garages...

Page 41: ...res CAUTION Do not race the engine during the warm up period Starting With Booster Cables WARNING Batteries can emit corrosive and potentially explosive fumes Prevent sparks near the batteries Do not...

Page 42: ...it is a good practice to use the engine to retard vehicle speed Reduce speed before the grade and shift into a lower gear with either automatic or manual transmissions being careful to select a gear w...

Page 43: ...41 ROUTINE OPERATION...

Page 44: ...e bus as an aqueous urea solution in a 15 gallon storage tank clearly identified as DEF The storage tank is sized to mini mize operator filling but within packaging and weight constraints of the vehic...

Page 45: ...ied with a single beep DEF Level 2 When the DEF level reaches 5 in the tank a DEF LEVEL CRITICAL warning will appear in Quad 1 of the Message Display this DEF LEVEL CRITICAL warn ing display will flas...

Page 46: ...flash from positive to negative The amber DEF Warning icon will con tinue flashing in the lower left warning bank The amber Engine Warning light will remain illuminated and a red Stop Engine light wil...

Page 47: ...ng will occur DEF system service should be attained within 10 hours or subsequent levels of derating will occur DEF Type Level 3 After 10 Hours at level 2 a DEF SPEED LIMIT warning will appear in Quad...

Page 48: ...he amber Engine Warning light WILL be illuminated and a 25 engine torque derating will occur DEF system service should be attained within 30 hours or subsequent levels of derating will occur SCR Fault...

Page 49: ...ion and shift selector will return to N when engine is stopped and power switched off If it does not return to N or if it starts in any other gear the unit has malfunctioned Seek service immediately T...

Page 50: ...o gear while the bus is moving D Drive When D is selected the vehicle will start to move in first gear and the transmission will upshift automatically through each gear as the speed increases As the v...

Page 51: ...ssion A diagnostic code will be registered when the CHECK TRANSMISSION light is on When the engine is started the CHECK TRANSMISSION light turns on for a few seconds This momentary indication shows th...

Page 52: ...1 C to 7 C the transmission will operate in 1st 2nd or Reverse only If there is no other problem with the transmission the Check Trans mission light will not be illuminated For transmission fluid temp...

Page 53: ...ooling system If the cooling system appears to be functioning properly shift to neutral and accelerate the engine to 1 200 1 500 rpm This will reduce the transmission temperature to operating level wi...

Page 54: ...ashes when a specified service threshold is reached for one of the three prognostic parameters When service is due for Allison 3000 4000 Series transmissions a wrench icon on the shift selector s digi...

Page 55: ...els start to lock the ECU signals the modula tor assembly to regulate the brake pressure of each wheel An ABS indicator lamp on the dash see Indicator Light Panel in Instrument Panel section warns the...

Page 56: ...essure is above 60 psi These brakes are in the released position when the control valve is pushed in and in the applied position when the control valve is out In the event there is a loss in air press...

Page 57: ...tion and an ad ditional maximum output position for flash defrosting or extreme conditions All the air from the main heater blower is directed to defrosting when the main outlet and foot warmer outlet...

Page 58: ...window slightly to let the moist air escape Fresh air control knob should be set to full fresh air position counterclockwise for defrosting defogging operation Heater Defroster Location The blower in...

Page 59: ...ns familiarity with the basic tech nical data in this section will enhance the Driver s overall understanding of the vehicle and may serve as a convenient reference for service tech nicians rendering...

Page 60: ...rty air filter element 25 0 inches water 635 mm Cummins Replace the engine air cleaner every 12 months or when the air cleaner service indicator shows restriction of 25 inches of water Do not rely com...

Page 61: ...nt requiring topping off of the coolant should be reported to service personnel responsible for maintenance of the bus WARNING Exercise extreme care when removing the cap from the engine coolant reser...

Page 62: ...ntain compliance with the engine warranty requirements and keeping accurate vehicle specific service records of all coolant system maintenance procedures performed The cost of the testing is the owner...

Page 63: ...me premix type and brand if possible If the proper coolant is not available and water must be used use only de ionized water if possible Ordinary tap water should only be used if proper coolant or de...

Page 64: ...on will overheat If the level is too high the fluid aerates causing the transmission to shift erratically and overheat Fluid may be expelled through the breather or dipstick tube when the fluid level...

Page 65: ...o 450 500 ft lb with calibrated torque wrench Do not over tighten Do not lubricate nuts or studs Operating conditions may require more frequent checks First 1000 Miles Then Every 3 Months or 6000 Mile...

Page 66: ...spect Torque Spring Suspension U Bolts Torque u bolt nuts to 280 310 ft lb First 5000 Miles Then Every 12 Months or 24 000 Miles Transmission Replace Transmission Sump Filter First 11 000 Miles Then E...

Page 67: ...Inspect All Lights Check all running stop marker hazard and warning lights for proper operation Engine Inspect Oil Level Fuel System Inspect Fuel Cap Inspect Water Separator Petcock Drain Check for wa...

Page 68: ...lic Brakes Fluid DOT 3 brake fluid Inspect Hydraulic Brakes Interlock Fluid DOT 5 brake fluid Electrical Inspect Battery Electrolyte Level Replenish with distilled water Every Month or 10 000 Miles Ax...

Page 69: ...67 CARE MAINTENANCE...

Page 70: ...Fuel Lines Inspect for leaks or signs of abrasion Inspect Fuel Tank Vent Inspect for obstruction Intake System Inspect Air Cleaner Filter Element Inspect for proper seating secure lid Replace if soile...

Page 71: ...Lubricate Axle Steering Linkage Tie Rod Ends NLGI 2 EP multipurpose grease rated GC LB or equivalent Lubricate Intermediate Steering Shaft Slip Joint NLGI 2 EP multipurpose grease rated GC LB or equi...

Page 72: ...essor Governor Inspect Hydraulic Brakes Calipers Inspect for signs of leakage or physical damage Cooling System Replace Coolant Filter Lubricate Shutters Pivots Use Never Seize spray lubricant Electri...

Page 73: ...djusters See Haldex lubricant specs in Air Brakes chapter of Service Manual Lubricate Air Brakes Meritor Slack Adjusters See Meritor lubricant specs in Air Brakes chapter of Service Manual Every 6 Mon...

Page 74: ...ng Aid Block Heater Intake System Test Air Restriction Indicator Test indicator with a calibrated vacuum gauge and pump Replace Air Cleaner Filter Element Steering Inspect Hydraulic Pump Body Seals In...

Page 75: ...Chapter Clean Air Brakes Relay Valves See Bendix Appendixes in Air Brakes Chapter Clean Air Brakes Spring Brake Valve See Bendix Appendixes in Air Brakes Chapter Every 24 Months or 225 000 Miles Exhau...

Page 76: ...e only premixed coolant s approved by the engine manufacturer Never mix different types or brands of coolant Engine Replace Oil Filter See Engine operators manual for oil and filter specifications and...

Page 77: ...1 Automatic Transmission 12 Universal Joints 13 Driveline General Data Fluid Capacities In Quarts Crankcase Oil Engine Coolant Auto Trans Fluid Power Steering Fluid Cummins ISBe5 15 w Filter 41 0 Fixe...

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