Blue Bird VISION 2011, Руководство водителя

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Exterior Compartments
engine compartment
The engine compartment hood of the Vision is mounted on a torsion spring hinge
mechanism just above the front bumper, and is retained in its closed position by two
spring latches, one on each side of the hood near the body’s front cowl. The system is
designed for very easy unassisted one-person opening / closing, and unobstructed
access to engine compartment regular service components.
To open the engine hood:
1. Unlatch the right side hood latch. Lift the latch handle and free the elastic
latch from the notches of the cowl-mounted bracket. Repeat this for the latch
on the left side of the bus.
2. At the front of the bus, grasp the handhold above the center of the grille.
Pull lightly backward. The torsion hinge is balanced in such a was as to re-
quire very little effort to lift the hood. Ad the hood raises, control it with the
free hand, especially in windy conditions. Open the hood fully until it stops
slightly beyond vertical. A spring-cushioned cable on the engine compart-
ment side stops the hood at its open position. A latch strut on the right side
of the hood trips to prevent the hood from accidently falling shut after being
opened fully.
To close the engine hood:
1. Standing just forward of the right front tire, grasp the engine hood overhead
with the right hand. With the left hand, rotate the release cam of the hold-
open strut. Slowly lower the hood. The balance of the torsion spring hinge
allows the hood to be lowered in a slow and controlled fashion. There is no
need to suddenly drop the hood to engage a catch. Slowly lower the hood
onto its rear supports.
2. Grasp the handle of the hood hold-down latch and hook the end of the elas-
tic strap into the notches of the cowl-mounted bracket. Then close the latch
handle fully. Similarly secure the latch on the left side of the vehicle.
Release the hood hold-down latches.
Pull forward lightly on the front handhold.
A spring-loaded cable limits the opening range and helps
support the hood in the open position.
The hold-open strut automatically trips to prevent accidental
closure.
Rotate the hold-open cam to release the strut.
Gently lower the hood into position and re-latch the hold-
down latches.
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