IC Bus Gasoline CE Series, Руководство по эксплуатации и обслуживанию

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Maintenance Instructions
WARNING
To prevent personal injury and / or death,
or property damage, pay strict attention to
Brake Automatic Slack Adjusters (ASAs) this
component does not need to be manually
adjusted in service. ASAs should not routinely
have to be adjusted to correct excessive push
rod stroke.
Excessive stroke indicates that a
problem exists with the foundation brake, ASA,
brake actuator, other brake system components
or their installation or adjustment.
To prevent personal injury and / or death, or
property damage, in the event that a manual
adjustment
must be made (although this
should not be a common practice), a service
appointment and full foundation brake, ASA, and
other brake system component inspection must
be conducted as soon as possible to ensure
the integrity of the overall brake system prior to
returning the vehicle to service.
IC Bus recommends that you establish a regular schedule
for periodic cleaning, lubrication, adjustment and inspection
of brakes, based on the type of vehicle operation.
It is
difficult to predetermine an exact maintenance interval (time or
mileage), since vehicles are used in a variety of applications
and conditions. If you are uncertain of the proper schedule and
procedures for your vehicle, contact your IC Bus dealer.
Periodically, check the push rod travel or brake adjustment.
Check the push rod travel every service interval to determine if
adjustment is necessary. Brake chamber push rods on original
equipment chambers have a stroke indicator (an ORANGE /
RED paint marker / rib near the base of the push rod) to aid
adjustment checks. If the push rod is clean and the brakes
require adjustment, the ORANGE / RED marker can be seen
protruding from the chamber when the brakes are applied.
Check the slack adjusters to ensure proper operation of the
adjuster mechanism. Push rod travel should be at a minimum
without brakes dragging.
This inspection or adjustment should only be performed by
qualified service personnel and must be in accordance with
instructions provided by the IC Bus
® CE Series Service Manual.
At regular intervals, inspect the entire brake system. Check:
• Rubber components for deterioration. Replacement
intervals vary according to environmental severity and
time in service.
• Condition of rotors / drums, brake chambers, and slack
adjusters.
• System for air leaks.
• Hose or pipes for corrosion, damage, deterioration.
• Operation of service and parking brakes.
Periodically, inspect the air brake chamber diaphragm, air
compressor, and air cleaner, and replace if unserviceable. Refer
to Section 2 - Vehicle Inspection Guide as well as the Lubrication
and Maintenance Intervals Chart later in this section.
Inspect brake lining at every maintenance interval. When brake
lining or blocks are worn to within 1/16 in (1.6 mm) of the rivets,
replace the brake lining.
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