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SEATING CARE
Seat Belt Inspection And Maintenance
Inspect seat belts and their attachments, at least weekly. Check seat belt buckles
and adjustability to ensure proper operation. If necessary, lubricate the buckle with a
graphite lubricant. When a buckle is found to be inoperable, replace it immediately.
If there are any defects in the webbing (i.e., torn or frayed), the seat belt must be
replaced immediately to ensure passenger safety. Hand wash webbing with warm
water and mild soap. Rinse thoroughly and dry in the shade. Do not bleach or re-dye,
because such processing may severely weaken the assembly.
[WARNING] Do not bleach or dye the webbing. Such processing may se-
verely weaken the assembly.
Seat Inspection And Maintenance
Blue Bird seats are built to meet Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. In order
to provide a greater margin of safety during passenger transportation, follow these
guidelines:
• Inspect and, if necessary, tighten seat leg and wall side mounting bolts every
90 days.
• Inspect and, if necessary, tighten cushion attachments weekly.
• Inspect upholstery for cuts and tears every 90 days. If upholstery is torn, re-
move it by taking out the staples at the bottom front of seat back or bottom of
cushion and pulling the cover away. For installation of new cover, reverse this
procedure.
• School bus seats are equipped with a special foam back pad. If the pad be-
comes damaged, it should be replaced with an approved part. Aftermarket
suppliers should be checked for compliance with Federal standards.
DRIVER'S SEAT LUBRICATION
Moving parts of the driver's seat require lubrication for ease of operation, as well as
longevity of the seat and prevention of excessive wear.
Currently available is white lithium-based grease in an aerosol can. It gives excel-
lent coverage when carefully directed into moving part joints. The very light coating
of lubrication provided by aerosol-carried solvent-type solution works very well for
penetrating into a joint and cleaning away dirt, but it should only be depended on
for lubrication if it is applied frequently. A common 10W30 or 10W40 motor oil will
provide good lubrication.
Remember that all moving part joints, tilt pivots, slide forward/back adjustment,
and vertical motion pivots (four in all) require lubrication. This should be done every
six months or 6,000 miles, whichever occurs first. The use of lithium-based grease in
aerosol form is recommended.
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