Blue Bird VISION 2011, Руководство водителя

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VISION
D R I V E R S H A N D B O O K
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Prior to Starting the Engine
For the most complete engine starting details, refer to the engine manufacturer’s
Operator’s Manual. A copy of this manual is provided in the material shipped with
your new Blue Bird bus. The information and/or instructions in the manufacturer’s
manual takes precedence over the more limited information in this manual.
Your Blue Bird bus is equipped with an engine alarm system, designed to help
prevent major damage due to high coolant temperature and/or low engine oil pres-
sure. If so equipped, when the engine coolant temperature exceeds 210º F (99º C)
and/or the engine lubricating oil pressure falls below 6 psi, an alarm will sound.
[CAUTION] The engine must be shut down as soon as safely possible when
the alarm sounds to avoid costly engine damage.
[WARNING] Engine exhaust contains products of combustion that may be
harmful to your health. Always start and operate the bus in a well-ventilated
area. If the engine must be operated in an enclosed area, vent the exhaust to
the outside.
Perform the required, daily, under-the-hood inspection and maintenance. Also per-
form any other periodic maintenance prior to starting the engine. This routine can
help avoid costly major repairs later.
Starting the Engine
[WARNING]
Never use ether as an aid in trying to start the engine.
To start the engine normally:
1. Engage the parking brake and place the transmission in neutral.
2. Turn the keyed ignition switch to the “ON” position.
3. Once the “Wait to Start” light is no longer illuminated, turn the key to “START”,
to crank the engine. The air inlet heater will turn on if the sum of the cool-
ant temperature and the air inlet temperature is less than 109º F (25º C).
The “Wait to Start” indicator time may vary somewhat depending upon the
temperature. Colder temperatures may increase the time the “Wait to Start”
indicator illuminates. Once the engine is started, the Wait to Start indicator
may cycle on/off as the engine warms. It is okay to operate the bus after the
first time the Wait to Start indicator has gone off.