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BODY TIE-DOWN
Tighten the tie-down clamp bolts and body shear bolts at 1500 miles
and quarterly thereafter to 37-41ft. lbs. of torque.
There are eight shear bolt locations. One shear bolt is located on the
right front outrigger under the body. Another is on the left corner post
tie-down channel under the body. Two shear bolts are located just be-
hind the front suspension, one on each frame rail tie-down angle. The
last four are at the rear of the body floor in the chassis outriggers. The
body is mounted with pads of high-durometer rubber between the floor
and chassis frame rails. The rubber absorbs shock, deadens sound and
maintains tension on the tie-down clamps. Be sure pads are in place when
tightening tie-down bolts.
TIE DOWN BRACKETS
TIE DOWN CLAMP BOLTS
MOUNTING BOLTS AT
REAR NEAR BUMPER
WARNING: Failure to follow the procedures for tightening bolts, either by failure to tighten on schedule
or by failure to conform to the torque poundages, could create a danger of separation of the body and
chassis, thereby causing possible personal injury or death.
TOWING OR PUSHING
CAUTION: Never tow or push a vehicle equipped with Allison automatic transmission, until the rear
drive shaft has been removed, or unless the rear wheels have been raised off the ground. Do not tow by
front axle. Bus may be towed using front or rear bumper brackets. Optional tow hooks are located at the
front and/or rear of the vehicle under the bumper. Tow hooks are designed to tow or pull with both hooks
simultaneously. Do not pull or tow with an individual hook.
CAUTION: Bumpers provided on Blue Bird buses are designed to protect the vehicle and occupants from
front and rear collisions.
WARNING: Extreme caution should be exercised when the drive shaft is removed on a unit equipped
with air brakes. The parking brake becomes inoperative when the drive shaft is disconnected. Do not
leave the bus unattended until appropriate measures have been taken to prevent vehicle movement. Use
only appropriate jack stands supporting frame rails when under bus.
MTG. BOLTS IN OUTRIGGERS
