IC Bus CE Series 2020, Operation And Maintenance Manual

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Vehicle Inspection Guide
Front / Rear Suspension
Location Description
WARNING
To prevent personal injury and / or death, or damage to property, do not operate vehicle if there is a loss of steering or
suspension, which could result in a loss of vehicle control.
Springs
Look for missing, broken or shifted leaves, or leaves that are in contact or nearly in contact
with the tire, wheel, brake drum, brake chamber, frame or body.
Spring Mounts
Check the spring hangers, bolts, bushings, axle mounting U-bolts and nuts for cracks,
breaks, wear, damage, tightness, and missing hardware. For proper torque, refer to the
torque charts in the Maintenance section .
Shock Absorbers Check for cracks, leaks, and missing or broken mounting bolts or bushings.
Brakes
Location Description
Drum or Rotor and Brake Linings
Check to see that there are no cracks, dents or holes and no loose or missing bolts. Check
to see that the brake linings, where visible, are not worn thin or contaminated by lubricant.
Hoses Check for secure couplings and for cracked, worn or frayed hoses.
Chamber (Air Brakes Only)
Check to see that the brake chambers are not cracked or dented and that they are securely
mounted.
Slack Adjuster (Air Brakes Only)
Check for broken, loose or missing parts: angle between push rod and adjuster arm should
be approximately 90 degrees when the brakes are applied.
Air Wet Tank (Air Brakes Only) Drain water daily.
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