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  • Page 2 MICRO - BIRD TABLE OF CONTENTS Reporting Safety Defects ..............3 Foreward ..................... 4 Bus Body Identification..............5 Daily Check List ................. 6 Quarterly Maintenance Check List ..........8 Annual Maintenance Check List ............. 8 Switch Panel ..................9 Seats & Seat Belts ................10 Driver's Seat Belt Operation ............
  • Page 3 MICRO - BIRD Normal Curent Usage ..............25 Standard Equipment ..............25 Optional Equipment ..............26 Visibility Equipment Required ............28 Preventive Maintenance Check List..........30 Glass Replacement ................32 Split Sash ..................32 Rear Vision................... 34 Entrance Door ................34 Doors ....................

  • Page 4: Reporting Safety Defects

    However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your dealer, or Blue Bird Body Company. To contact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto Safety Hotline toll free at 1-800-424-9393 (or 366-0123 in Washington D.C.
  • Page 5 This Operator’s Manual provides some general, as well as specific information regarding safe operation and maintenance of your Blue Bird bus. It does not address all items or situations that may arise and is not a substitute for proper driver and mechanic training.
  • Page 6 Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards in effect at the date of manufacture. Do not remove or deface this plate. This plate is located over the drivers window. MANUFACTURED BY BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY DATE OF MFR. INC. VEH. MFG. BY DATE...

  • Page 7: Daily Check List

    MICRO - BIRD DAILY CHECK LIST In order to keep your bus in the best operating condition from the standpoint of safety, convenience, service, and operating ex- pense, it is recommended the following inspection procedures be followed on a daily basis. Any malfunctions or defects should be corrected before the next trip.
  • Page 8 MICRO - BIRD With the engine running, check (from driver’s seat): Mirrors, interior and stepwell lights, service door seal. Steering feel OK? Noise? Horn, defroster and heater blower, windshield wiper operation. Brakes - pedal height and feel, gauge reading OK? Parking brake release, reset.

  • Page 9: Quarterly Maintenance Check List

    MICRO - BIRD QUARTERLY MAINTENANCE CHECK LIST Inspect fire extinguisher to see if fully charged. Check first aid kits to see if fully equipped. Oil all hinges and window latches for ease of operation. Lubricate all window channels with silicone or graphite. There is one drain hole in each floor section under windows.

  • Page 10: Switch Panel

    Pilot - Warning light monitor. Clearance lamps. Dome lights. 15 16 17 18 10. Underseat heater. 11. Heater pump. MICRO BIRD 12. Mirror defrost. 13. Auxiliary fan. 12 13 14 14. Strobe Light. 15. Destination sign. 16. Lift. 17. Stop arm / Crossing arm.

  • Page 11: Seats & Seat Belts

    MICRO - BIRD SEATS & SEAT BELTS DRIVER’S SEAT BELT OPERATION For driver’s seat belt operation refer to chassis manual. if you failed to receive such a manual, contact the chassis manufacturer’s closest dealership immediately to obtain one. PASSENGER SEAT BELT OPERATION IF SO EQUIPPED Individual lap belts for passengers are of the non-retracting design.

  • Page 12: Seat Cushion Removal & Installation

    MICRO - BIRD Rotate the swivel clamps so as to clear the front retaining channel frame. Lift the forward edge of the cushion 2 to 3 inches and pull cushion forward to remove. Installation Place the rear edge of the cushion down on the base portion of the seat frame.

  • Page 13: Mirror & Mirror Adjustment

    MICRO - BIRD MIRRORS & MIRROR ADJUSTMENTS WARNING: The vehicle's mirror system has been designed to comply with all field of view requirements, but it is the owner's responsibility to adjust the mirrors properly before plac- ing the vehicle in service and to maintain the adjustment dur- ing the service life of the vehicle.
  • Page 14 MICRO - BIRD 8" DIA. SUPPLEMENTAL OUTSIDE REARVIEW MIRROR Some units may be equipped with two (2) 8" elliptical mirrors, one on the LH side and one on the RH side, which are designed to supplement the view provided by the outside rearview driving mirrors.
  • Page 15 MICRO - BIRD DO NOT USE THE ELLIPTICAL CROSSVIEW MIRRORS TO VIEW TRAFFIC WHILE BUS IS MOVING. AS IMAGES IN SUCH MIRRORS DO NOT ACCURATELY SHOW ANOTHER VEHICLE’S LOCATION. Proper adjustment is necessary for any mirror system to perform as designed. The following adjustment sequence should be used to allow the driver to obtain the maximum viewing area with the mirror system.
  • Page 16 MICRO - BIRD entire surface of any cylinder A thru P (when located as illustrated) not visible by direct view of the driver. The view provided by the elliptical crossview mirrors must overlap the view provided by the outside rearview driving mirror system. 12 FEET FROM FRONT BUMPER 6 FEET FROM...

  • Page 17: Emergency Equipment

    MICRO - BIRD EMERGENCY EQUIPMENT The fire extinguisher is located in the right front corner of the bus body near the floor. Your unit may be equipped with a 2-1/2, 5 or 6 pound extinguisher. Check quar- terly to make sure it is fully charged. If your unit is supplied with triangular reflectors and fusees, they are located to the left of the driver’s...

  • Page 18: Emergency Exits

    MICRO - BIRD EMERGENCY EXITS Emergency exits are clearly identified by the words “Emer- gency Exit”. Operating instructions are written close to each exit. Some units are equipped with an audible alarm device signifying an emergency exit is open. If when turning the ignition switch on, a buzzer sounds, check emergency exits to see that they are completely closed.

  • Page 19: Stop Arms

    HEATERS GENERAL INFORMATION Blue Bird heaters are hot water type which depend on heat generated by the engine for their function. Heat from the engine is picked up by the engine coolant which is pumped through the heaters inside the body and back to the engine.

  • Page 20: Heater Operation

    MICRO - BIRD Adequate engine (coolant) temperature — this can be altered by thermostat rating, which should never be higher than re- commended by the engine manufacturer, and/or shutters. Adequate coolant flow — this varies with engine speed and can be increased if necessary by the use of an auxiliary water pump.

  • Page 21: Defrosting

    MICRO - BIRD DEFROSTING Windshield fogging and frosting is caused by warm, humid air coming in contact with a cold windshield which causes the moisture in the air to condense and possibly freeze if the wind- shield is cold enough. The warmer the windshield, the less moisture will condense on it.

  • Page 22: Heater Hose Clamp Service

    MICRO - BIRD HEATER HOSE CLAMP SERVICE Tighten heater hose clamps after first 1,000 miles and annu- ally thereafter. Heater hose clamps are located as indicated in diagram.

  • Page 23: Heater Bleeding Instructions

    MICRO - BIRD HEATER BLEEDING INSTRUCTIONS The following procedure must be followed to insure adequate heater bleeding. During the bleeding process, it will be necessary to remove the radiator cap and refill cooling system several times to insure adequate coolant is available to replace purged air and coolant lost when bleeding.

  • Page 24: Circuit Breakers

    Do not drive with exhaust fumes present. CIRCUIT BREAKERS Blue Bird uses circuit breakers and fuses. The circuit breakers are a quick resetting type and are located behind the driver's compartment above the driver's side door. The advantage of circuit breakers is that no replacement (as with fuses) is required.

  • Page 25: Light Bulb Data

    MICRO - BIRD LIGHT BULB DATA Lamp Trade Trade Bulb Description Name Color INTERIOR LIGHTS Dome Weldon 8005 (Standard) Weldon 8010 (Deluxe) Stepwell Arrow Emerg. Door Light Weldon 8025 Switch Panel Pilots Cole Hersee PL19 Dial 41204-1211 Switch Panel Illuminator 2007367 EXTERIOR LIGHTS Directional...

  • Page 26: Standard Equipment

    MICRO - BIRD NORMAL CURRENT USAGE STANDARD EQUIPMENT Constant Load Item No. Items Amps Cluster Lamps 4.14 Clearance Lamps 2.76 Intermediate Side Mkr. 1.38 *Tail Lamp 1.18 Ignition 2.50 Instrument Panel 1.00 Headlamps (Dual Low Beam) 8.40 Parking Lamps 1.18 ^90-FC &...

  • Page 27: Optional Equipment

    MICRO - BIRD OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Note: To figure current draw, add constant load and 35% of intermittent load. Policy Warning light options include lights, standard flasher and pilot light. If optional flasher unit is desired, add current draw of that option. Directional light options include lights and standard thermal flasher.
  • Page 28 MICRO - BIRD Intermittent Load Item Opt. No Amps Directional Lights 1676,1681,1686 1697,1701,1707, 1719,1723, 1727,1731, 2.10 1740 1788,1790 1796,1798 4.20 1820 Dome Lights 1825,1828, 1831** (**Per Lamp) 1832** 1840 7" Stop Lights 1931 4.79 1940 6728 4.20 Warning Lights 1987,1990,1992, 2013,2016,2017 12.50 2025...
  • Page 29 MICRO - BIRD VISIBILITY EQUIPMENT REQUIRED BY FMVSS Front Warning Lamp - 2 Red 4 Lamp System, Optional - 2 Red, 2 Amber Front Identification Lamps - 3 Amber Front Clearance & Side Marker Lamp - 2 Amber Rear Clearance & Side Marker Lamp - 2 Amber Rear Side Reflector - 2 Red Front Side Marker Lamp -...
  • Page 30 MICRO - BIRD Rear Warning Lamp - 2 Red 4 Lamp System, Optional - 2 Red, 2 Amber Rear Identification Lamps - 3 Amber Rear Reflector - 2 Red Rear Tail & Stop Lamp - 2 Red Rear License Plate Lamp - 1 White Combined with Tail Lamp Rear Back-Up Lamp System - Operated by Chassis Furnished Switch...

  • Page 31: Preventive Maintenance

    MICRO - BIRD PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE CHECK LIST Page Item Ref. Fire Extinguisher First Aid Kit Lubricate Window Latches & Seal Lubricate Exterior Hinges Lubricate Interior Hinges 35-36 Lubricate Door Control Hardware 35-36 Lubricate Upper Door Control Rod Sweep Floor Covering Clear Drain Holes Clean All Rubber Door Seals &...
  • Page 32 MICRO - BIRD 1000 Miles, 2000 Miles Daily Quarterly Annually 30 Days & Yearly Thereafter...

  • Page 33: Glass Replacement

    MICRO - BIRD GLASS REPLACEMENT The glass used in your bus meets Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards 201 and 217. Therefore, when a glass is broken, it should be replaced with identical glass. The following instructions are for replacing glass in the side split sash window, rear and rear side vision, entrance door.
  • Page 34 MICRO - BIRD Fig. 3 Fig. 4 Fig. 5 WINDOW SHOWN WITH FRAME DISASSEMBLED...

  • Page 35: Rear Vision

    MICRO - BIRD REAR VISION Remove filler strip from channel in glazing rubber. Apply pressure against glass from the outside of the bus starting at a corner, push glass and glazing rubber off of metal flange. Remove glazing rubber from around glass. Replace glass and place glazing rubber on new glass.

  • Page 36: Doors

    MICRO - BIRD Wrap a cord around the glazing rubber and rest glass on the bottom flange from the inside of bus. Pull cord slowly and work glazing rubber onto metal flange Apply pressure to glass from inside of bus to insure proper seal.
  • Page 37 A four inch wide pad is mounted to the header cover over the opening. The manual control is the Blue Bird cover over center locking type with built-in saf-latch. The door ease-of-operation facilitates use of a short handle arm.

  • Page 38: Floor Covering

    MICRO - BIRD FLOOR COVERING Good floor covering maintenance is essential for long service. The covering should be swept daily, if at all possible, to avoid dirt from being ground into the covering. Do not use sweeping compounds as this may cause a deterio- ration of the covering.

  • Page 39: Keeping Your Vehicle Looking New

    MICRO - BIRD KEEPING YOUR VEHICLE LOOKING NEW WASHING YOUR VEHICLE The best way to preserve your vehicle’s finish is to keep it clean by frequent washings. Wash the vehicle in lukewarm or cold water. Do not use hot water or wash in the direct rays of the sun. Do not use strong soap or chemical detergents.

  • Page 40: Jacking Instructions

    MICRO - BIRD JACKING INSTRUCTIONS See the manual provided by the chassis manufacturer for proper jacking instructions, procedures and locations. WARNING: Due to unitized chassis frame construction, never lift the rear of the vehicle by the rear bumper. WARNING: Never idle engine in closed area. Never sit in a parked or stopped vehicle for any extended amount of time with the engine running.

  • Page 41: Keeping Your Vehicle Looking New

    MICRO - BIRD INDEX Annual Maintenance Check List ............. 8 Bus Body Identification..............5 Circuit Breakers................23 Current Usage .................. 25 Daily Check List ................. 6 Defrosting ..................20 Destination Signs ................37 Door Control Maintenance & Adjustment ........35 Drain Holes ..................
  • Page 42 MICRO - BIRD Light Bulb Data Chart ..............24 Lubrication - Windows, Hinges & Locks ........36 Mirror & Mirror Adjustment ............12 Mirror, 8" Dia. Supplemental Rearview ........13 Mirrors, Inside .................. 12 Mirrors, Outside................13 Preventive Maintenance Check List ..........30 Rear Vision Glass Replacement .............
  • Page 43 Part Number: 1974559 Blue Bird Corporation • P.O. Box 937 • Fort Valley, GA 31030...

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