IC Bus CE Series, Operation And Maintenance Manual

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Vehicle Inspection Guide
Table 1 Exterior Checks (cont.)
Battery
WARNING
To prevent property damage, personal injury, and / or death, keep lighted tobacco, flames,
sparks or other ignition sources away from the batteries. Gas from the battery cells is
flammable and can ignite and / or explode. This is particularly true when jumper cables
are being used.
Check the batteries for loose wires or corrosion at the terminals to prevent possible battery or starting failure.
Lights and Reflectors Turn ON the exterior lamp check system to make sure all exterior lights are working. For operation of the
system see Section – 5 Lights. Check the operation of the AMBER warning lights, RED warning lights, and
hazard warning lights. If your BE 200 bus has an exterior strobe light, test it as well. Inspect all reflectors,
headlights, turn signals, and emergency flashers. Make certain they are clean, firmly attached, and without
cracks or breaks.
Wheels and Tires
WARNING
To prevent property damage, personal injury, and / or death, if wheels or tires must be
changed, obtain expert tire service help. Mounting and dismounting of tires should only
be performed by qualified personnel using necessary safety procedures and equipment.
Inspect all wheels and tires for any obvious defects, damage, or excessive tread wear. Check tires for the
proper inflation. Check wheel or rim nuts for tightness and condition. If equipped with front oil type wheel
bearings, check for proper oil level.
Rear Axle and Wheel Bearings Check for obvious leaking on outside or inside of wheel. Inspect axle flanges and wheel seals for leaks and
loose mounting hardware, or broken items. Check lube level, if equipped with sight glass.
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