IC Bus CE Series 2020, Operation And Maintenance Manual

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Maintenance
Rear Axle – Inspection and Lubrication
Ensure the axle mounting U-bolt nuts, and attaching or mounting
bolts and nuts are securely tightened. Loose or misaligned rear
axles will affect vehicle alignment, front tire wear, and handling.
Refer to
Axle U-Bolt Nut Torque Chart in the Maintenance
Intervals and Specifications section for torque specifications.
Check the rear axle oil level. Proper oil level minimizes gear
wear, heat and damage to the wheel bearings and seals. The
oil level should be at the lower edge of the level inspection hole
when the vehicle is on level ground. Add oil as necessary.
Refer to the Lubrication and Maintenance Interval Chart
and the Lubricant and Sealer Specifications Chart in the
Maintenance and Intervals section for additional information.
Body
Inspect the undercoating of school buses annually and recoat as
required.
Refer to Section 2 – Vehicle Inspection Guide and
the Lubrication and Maintenance Interval Chart in the
Maintenance Intervals and Specifications section for items
to be inspected / serviced and recommended service intervals.
Brakes
General Information
All new IC Bus ® vehicles are manufactured with non-asbestos
brake linings. However, exposure to excessive amounts of brake
material dust may be a health hazard.
WARNING
To prevent personal injury and / or death, or
damage to property, pay strict attention to the
following:
if your vehicle is equipped with
Automatic Traction Control or any type of
locking or limited slip differential, power will be
transmitted to the opposite wheel should one of
the wheels slip. Both wheels must be raised free
of the ground should it be necessary to operate
one wheel with the vehicle stationary; otherwise,
the wheel that is not raised will pull the vehicle
off its support.
WARNING
To prevent personal injury and / or death, or
damage to property,
avoid breathing brake
lining fiber dust. Always use a respirator
while performing brake maintenance. Follow
precautions listed below.
WARNING
To prevent personal injury and / or death, or
damage to property, always check and maintain
brakes in proper condition and adjustment.
Out-of-adjustment brakes could cause reduced
braking ability.
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