Aluminum Components
– Clean as needed. Use a mild all purpose cleaner and wipe dry.
Door Seals
– Check daily and replace if damaged or worn. Use a silicone based spray weekly to
lightly coat the door seal surfaces.
Rubber or Neoprene Extrusions
– Check daily for cracks/worn areas, replace as necessary.
Clean regularly using nonabrasive, noncorrosive allpurpose cleaner, followed by vinyl protector.
CAUTION
:
Before each trip, inspect the latches, handles, and mechanical operations
of the Emergency Doors. If these items are not in proper working order and an accident
occurs, someone could be trapped inside the bus resulting in serious injuries and/or death.
Mirrors
Mirrors should be properly adjusted so you can get maximum view around/behind the vehicle.
Manual mirrors need to be adjusted manually at the mirror head.
Power and or heated mirrors can be adjusted by pushing the switch on the interior console.
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Inspect daily to ensure that the mirror’s heads brackets and support arms are secure and the
bolts and mounting brackets are not damaged or loose. Secure or replace items as necessary.
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Adjust daily to ensure there is a clear view for the driver.
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Check power operations mechanisms where applicable. Adjust as necessary.
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Clean glass with standard glass cleaner, the mirror head/brackets with a nonabrasive
detergent.
Exterior Lights/Reflectors
For everyone’s safety it is imperative that all lights such as, emergency directional, hazard,
clearance, marker and other identifying lights, are in working order and that reflectors are intact.
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Review the Chassis Owners Manual for information on circuits, wiring, including headlights,
turn signals, dashboard and drivers area lights, as well as the factory fuse panel.
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Daily inspect all lights and reflectors.
NOTE
: It is recommended to have someone outside the bus to check the operation of each as
someone inside activates each function. If a helper is not available to check, activate the
particular function from the inside and go outside the bus to view.
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Replace any blown or damaged bulbs and/or fixtures and missing reflectors immediately.
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Check at least every 6 months for frayed or damaged wires and or loose connections.
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Clean the lenses and reflectors with window cleaner and/or a nonabrasive detergent.
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CAUTION
:
Driving without the proper warning, marker, clearance, hazard and
directional lights, reflectors, etc. is dangerous. Due to lack of signals or lights could result
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