IC Bus CE Series, Operation And Maintenance Manual

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Operation
WARNING
To prevent property damage, personal injury, and
/ or death, pay strict attention to the following:
Care should be taken to prevent sudden
accelerations when both drive wheels are on a
slippery surface.
This could cause both drive
wheels to spin and allow the vehicle to slide
sideways, resulting in loss of vehicle control.
NOTE: Refer to the Engine Operation and Maintenance
Manual supplied with your vehicle for special starting
procedures.
WARNING
To prevent property damage, personal injury, and
/ or death, do not smoke while in or around the
vehicle. Keep fuel away from flames and sparks.
GOVERNMENT REGULATION: Engine fluid
(oil, fuel, and coolant) may be a hazard to human
health and the environment.
Handle all fluid and
other contaminated materials (such as filters and
rags) in accordance with applicable regulations.
Recycle or dispose of engine fluids, filters, and
other contaminated materials according to applicable
regulations.
The following steps should be completed prior to starting the
vehicle:
1. Roll the key on as you would to start the vehicle normally.
2. The WAIT TO START lamp will illuminate while the fuel
system performs the purging procedure (this may take 5
- 30 seconds depending on engine heat and engine off
time).
3. Once the fuel system purge is complete, the WAIT TO
START lamp will extinguish. The engine is ready to be
started at this time.
CAUTION
To prevent engine damage, if engine fails to
start after 20 seconds of cranking, stop cranking
engine and wait 2 minutes to allow the starter
motor to cool.
Automatic Transmission Starter Interlock
Automatic transmissions must be in Neutral or Park before the
starter will engage.
Starting the Engine
NOTE: Use of the cupholder during operation of the vehicle
should be in accordance with state regulations, school
district guidelines, and bus provider’s operating policies.
NOTE: Before starting a propane autogas powered vehicle,
reference (Propane Autogas System Inspection, page 22)
for a pre-trip inspection list.
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