Body Component Maintenance Chart - Blue Bird Q - BUS Owner's Manual

BODY COMPONENT MAINTENANCE CHART

Operation
BUS BODY CARE
Wash
EMERGENCY EXITS
Lubricate Lock Mechanisms
Lubricate Roof Hatch
Lubricate Door Hinge
EMERGENCY EQUIPMENT
Inspect All Mounting Fasteners
DESTINATION SIGNS
Lubricate Hinges
Lubricate Roller Gears
Check & Adjust Curtain
Replace Bulb
WINDOWS
Lubricate Latch
Lubricate Window Slides
HEATERS
Check Heater Hoses
Clean Heater Coil & RH Front
Heater Air Filter
Check Motor Wheels & Fans
Check Heater Panels & Housing
Tighten Heater Hose Clamps
BODY MOUNTING
Inspect Mounting Bolts
MIRRORS
Adjust Mirrors
SEATS
Inspect Mounting Fasteners
Inspect Cushion Attachments
Inspect Upholstery
Lubricate Driver's Seat
Inspect Seat Belts
Inspect Seat Belt Buckles
Lubricate Seat Belt Buckles
Clean Seat Belt Webbing
Service Intervals * Months / Miles Whichever Occurs First
*Service Intervals to be performed on a continuing basis.
Example: 1 / 3,000 means every month or every 3,000 miles.
General Instructions
As required See page 24.
Spray lubricant into lock mechanism. Use Silicon spray.
Spray silicon lubricant into lock mechanism. Work lock handle back & forth to insure
smooth operation. See page 17 & 18. Use Silicon spray.
Spray lubricant into hinge lugs. Use LPS No. 1.
Inspect all emergency equipment mounting bracket fasteners to insure tightness.
Lubricate all hinge lugs. Use lightweight lubricating oil.
Lubricate roller gears where required. Use lightweight grease such as (White Lube).
See page 10.
As Required
Spray lubricant into window latch mechanism. Use Silicon spray.
Spray lubricant into sliding frame of window. Use Silicon spray.
Check hoses for kinks, cracks or other visible signs of damage. See page 29.
Keep air flow passage free of dust & dirt by cleaning w/compressed air or vacuum & a
soft bristle brush. Straighten damaged fins with a fin comb. See page 29.
Check wheels and fans for obstructions or damage by running each fan alone, then
listen and feeling for irregularity. Replace damaged wheels or fans to prevent
vibratory damage. See page 29.
Fasteners which connect and retain structural & access panels should be checked
and tightened as necessary. See page 29.
1st 1,000 Miles and Heater hose clamps are located at the underseat heater coil, behind the access door in
Annually Thereafter the heater hose covering immediately forward of the left front wheelhousing & under the
floor near right front and driver's heaters. See page 29.
See page 19.
As required Loosen adjusting nuts, make adjustment, then retighten nuts.
Tighten fasteners if required.
Weekly Tighten with Phillips-head screwdriver, if required.
Inspect for cuts, tears, wear and soiled areas.
Apply lubricant to all working part joints. Use Aerosol Lithium base grease.
Weekly Inspect for torn or frayed areas.
Weekly Inspect for adjustability and proper operation.
As Required Lubricate buckles to insure ease of operation. Use Graphite-type lubricant.
As Required Clean using warm water and detergent solution.
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