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  • Page 1 TRIDENT Operation Guide...
  • Page 2 Publication Number 2256 ~ Trident 2-axle chassis Used on & after Chassis No 3158 (including 3065) October 2003 (10/04)

  • Page 3: Introduction

    Care and attention given at the right This handbook is based on delivered, (including Driver). time will ensure efficient the Trident 2 axle chassis with satisfactory performance. Periodic Euro 3 engine and original Alexander Dennis attention is necessary, and should help equipment...

  • Page 4: Key To Symbols

    Introduction Key to Symbols Buyer's Obligations Options Please take note of the following CAUTION symbols, used throughout this manual imperative that which identify any health hazards or Items marked with this sign are fitted maintenance procedures are instructions to prevent any personal as options.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Introduction ....3 Engine Oil Level Check ..38 Starting and Driving 24 - 31 Key to Symbols .

  • Page 7: General Description

    General Description The Alexander Dennis two axle Trident The front and drive axle suspension are is, powered by a 6 cylinder turbo multilink with anti-roll bars charged diesel engine driving a portal supported by air springs and hydraulic rear axle through a three or five speed dampers.

  • Page 8: Vehicle Identification Plate

    Vehicle Identification Plate Key to Labels ALEXANDER DENNIS LIMITED W.P.O. 52940 Type Approval Number Vehicle Identification VEHICLE TRIDENT 2 Gross Weight TYPE Train Weight ENGINE V.I.N. SFD339BR73GX43065 Axle 1 Weight CUMMINS ISCe 225 30 TYPE Axle 2 Weight 17800 18O00 TYPE Key to V.I.N.

  • Page 9: Vehicle Identification Sheet

    Vehicle Identification Sheet Chassis Bodywork V.I.N. No ........Bodybuilder .

  • Page 10: Controls And Instruments

    Control Layout km/h...
  • Page 11 Control Layout 1. Instruments .....Page 12 - 13 11. Accelerator Pedal ..... 2.

  • Page 12: Instrument Panel

    Instrument Panel Drive can only be CAUTION selected when the footbrake is depressed km/h...
  • Page 13 Instrument Panel Fuel Gauge Master Switch Hazard Warning Switch Shows contents of fuel tanks Operates the master solenoid Operating the switch causes all when Master Switch is on and the which disconnects and connects the direction indicators to flash Ignition Switch is at RUN. the batteries from all circuits simultaneously.

  • Page 14: Warning Lights

    Warning Lights Centre Door (Red) Engine Warning (Yellow) Master Warning (Red) This light illuminates If this light comes on, the Illuminates when the centre continuously when a minor vehicle must be stopped as door is open. fault has occurred which may there is a problem;...
  • Page 15 Warning Lights Parking Brake (Red) High Gearbox Temperature Engine Door (Red) (Red) Illuminates when the Parking Illuminates if the engine rear Brake is applied. door is not closed. Illuminates when the gearbox oil temperature is too high. ABS (Red) Rear Fog Light (Yellow) Illuminates when the ignition is Battery Charging (Red) Illuminates when the rear fog...
  • Page 16 Warning Lights Engine Stop (Red) Low Air Pressure (Red) Transmission Fault (Red) If this light illuminates in illuminates with the flashing Voith Gearbox only Indicates conjuction with the flashing master warning and buzzer transmission master warning light and the sounding, when developed a fault.
  • Page 17 Warning Lights Warning Light Function warning lamp the remains switched off Safety Instruction when the dynamic system test has The warning lamp informs the driver of While the ABS increases the vehicle successfully concluded the system condition and to transmit safety, it is not able to overcome natural blink codes for system and diagnostic physical laws.

  • Page 18: Multi Function Switch

    Controls Multi Function Switch Windscreen Wash Windscreen Wipers Timed Interval The Windscreen Wipers are switched To activate the Wash System, push the In this position the wipers make a on by rotating the body of the body of the Switch towards the Steering single sweep across the windscreen at Multifunction Switch.
  • Page 19 Controls Multi Function Switch Direction Indicators Headlights: Dipped/Main Beam Horn Press Horn push button on end of Pull lever upwards to change between Direction Indicator Right - Move lever Multifunction Switch. Dip and Main Beam. clockwise. Headlights: Flash Direction Indicator Left - Move lever anticlockwise.

  • Page 20: Automatic Gearbox Selector

    Controls Automatic Gearbox Range Selector ZF Selector Voith Selector Reverse Interlock Button If the gearbox selector illumination fails D Drive (normal The yellow reverse interlock button to come on, or flashes and goes out, a a u t o m a t i c must be pressed within 2 seconds of fault is present in the gearbox.

  • Page 21: Suspension Kneeling System

    Controls Suspension System Suspension Kneeling System Kneel Button - Black Press and hold until lowering The Kneeling System may be fitted with reaches required level. options specified by the Bodybuilder but not covered in the following The button is not operative if: paragraph.

  • Page 22: Ferry Lift

    Controls Ferry Lift Parking Brake Steering Column The vehicle lift system is designed to The parking brake (handbrake) is The vehicle is fitted with an air raise the ground clearance of the applied by pulling back the lever until it adjustable steering column.

  • Page 23: Accelerator Pedal

    Controls Accelerator Pedal Brake Pedal The accelerator pedal controls the brake pedal controls engine and bus speed. application of the bus service brake and integral transmission retarder. Use of the retarder will increase the service life of the brake linings and drums. Light braking applications will utilise the retarder first with increasing pedal effort applying both the retarder and service...

  • Page 24: Starting And Driving

    Starting and Driving CRT Exhaust Engine Fuel Requirement Normal Starting Procedure • Avoid idling the engine for excessive periods - more than Vehicles fitted with a CRT exhaust • Ensure the parking brake is in 10 minutes. system (Continuously Regenerating the ON position.

  • Page 25: Engine

    Starting and Driving Engine Engine Operation • If an overheating condition Most failures give an early warning. starts to occur, reduce engine • Do not operate the engine at Look and listen for changes in speed or shift to a lower gear, full throttle below peak torque performance, sound,...

  • Page 26: Automatic Gearbox

    Starting and Driving Automatic Gearbox Speed Ranges NOTE CAUTION The transmission will prevent a change vehicle fitted with At temperatures below -23°C, into any range at a speed which will Gearguard system. When selecting start the engine and warm up cause the engine to over speed.
  • Page 27 Starting and Driving Automatic Gearbox top gear as the speed builds up. When Gearbox Temperature Reverse vehicle slows down, Before selecting Reverse the vehicle transmission will change down into the CAUTION must be completely stopped. When correct gear automatically. excessive changing from Drive to Reverse or temperature is indicated, the Reverse to Drive the Neutral button...
  • Page 28 Starting and Driving Automatic Gearbox On certain gradients the gearbox may Stopping in Traffic Stopping the Engine tend to “hunt”, that is to shift up and During short stops at traffic lights etc The vehicle can be stopped at any down at frequent intervals.

  • Page 29: Transmission Brake Operation

    Starting and Driving Automatic Gearbox Driving Conditions Retarder Driving Downhill Guided Busways The transmission has a convertor Select a suitable gear ratio before Certain buses maybe fitted with guide brake or retarder, and suffers no reaching the downhill gradient and wheels for use in a guided bus way.

  • Page 30: Stopping

    Starting and Driving Stopping Engine Shutdown Emergency Engine Stop • Remove foot from • Apply the parking brake. The emergency stop control is located accelerator pedal. on the electrical connection box in the • Allow the engine to idle for a left hand side...

  • Page 31: Batteries & Carrier

    Batteries & Carrier Battery Jump Starting Method 1 CAUTION Use the boost socket only to connect General The Trident features a slide donor battery to the recipient battery. out battery carrier. After any Direct connection of either slave maintenance has been carried Method 2 batteries or a donor vehicle battery to a out it is essential that the tray...

  • Page 32: Posilock Refuelling

    Posilock Refuelling Refuelling Procedure Remove dust cap from filler neck. Connect the nozzle to the adaptor Rotate the poppet lever clockwise. and rotate it anticlockwise to lock it in place. Rotate the poppet lever clockwise Pull fuelling trigger towards you Disengage nozzle from adaptor until it locks in position.

  • Page 33: Maintenance

    Maintenance Summary Preventive maintenance begins with a day to day awareness of the condition of the vehicle. Description Operation Daily Engine Check oil level Check coolant level Drain fuel / water separator Drain sedimenter Check for fluid leakage Check for loose or damaged parts Visually inspect for loose, chunked, or frayed belts Air Cleaner Check restriction indicator...
  • Page 34 Maintenance Summary Preventive maintenance begins with a day to day awareness of the condition of the vehicle. Description Operation Daily Steering Check for play at steering wheel Hydraulic System Check reservoir fluid level Electrical Check alternator is charging Check battery level Check operation of all lights Check instruments for correct operation Check horn...
  • Page 35 Maintenance Summary Preventive maintenance begins with a day to day awareness of the condition of the vehicle. Description Operation Daily Doors Check the operation of all doors Check emergency door is unlocked Check locker and access door/flaps are secure Heating, Ventilation Check that all systems are operational &...

  • Page 36: Maintenance Points

    Maintenance Maintenance Points Hydraulic oil Coolant Coolant Filler Hydraulic oil Level Filler Sight Level Gauge LEVELS WHEN COLD Engine Oil Dipstick Gearbox Oil Gearbox Oil Dipstick Filler Engine Oil Filler...

  • Page 37: Body Checks

    Maintenance Body Checks Corrosion Inspection Heating System NOTE Check all pipe joints for signs of When inspecting the underside of the It is important to act quickly in weeping anti-freeze. Ensure gate Vehicle or Bodywork view all the rectifying defects, valves are capable of being turned on understructure which...

  • Page 38: Engine Oil Level Check

    Maintenance Engine Oil Level Check Fuel Sedimenter Hydraulic System ISC - Engine Dipstick Unscrew the plug on the bottom of the The Hydraulic sight glass and filler are sedimenter to drain. situated rear engine The engine oil filter and dipstick are compartment mounted on the rear mounted on the right hand side of the bulkhead next to the gearbox.

  • Page 39: Cooling System

    Maintenance Cooling System Air Braking System Electrical System The header tank filler cap is situated at Check that the low air buzzer comes on Check the operation of all lights, the rear right hand rear side of the with the ignition and goes off once the switches, warning lights, direction vehicle.

  • Page 40: Gearbox Oil Level

    Maintenance Gearbox Oil Level Voith The gearbox dipstick and filler is The gearbox dipstick and filler are situated on the left of the vehicle near situated rear engine the turbocharger. compartment to the left of the centre engine mounting. Engine Cold Run Stopped To check the gearbox oil level the...

  • Page 41: Supplementary Coolant Additive

    Lubricants and Fluids Supplementary Coolant Additive The coolant additive should be used RECOMMENDED CONCENTRATION - DCA4 with heavy duty coolant, having a concentration of 50% antifreeze and CONCENTRATION DCA4 COOLANT 50% water mixture. Minimum - 0.33 units per litre 1 unit per 3 litres Supplemental coolant additive (DCA4) concentration levels are dependent...

  • Page 42: Lubrication Diagram

    Maintenance Lubrication...

  • Page 43: Lubrication Chart

    Maintenance Lubrication Chart Vehicle Capacity Specification Recommended Component in litres Brand Engine 23.6 To a minimum of European Texaco Ursa Classification ACEA E5,15W-40 Super Premium 15W-40 Cummins 20072 Gearbox - Voith 28.0 * Texamatic 7045 * Dexron II D or III Oil change 26.0 Gearbox ZF...

  • Page 44: Emergency Repairs

    Emergency Repairs Jacking Points...
  • Page 45 Emergency Repairs Jacking Points The Trident bus chassis is equipped Front axle location Drive axle location with jacking points on both axles. The Position the jack under the jacking Position the jack under the jacking jacking points should always be used location point, ensure that the top of the location point, ensure that the top of the when...

  • Page 46: Changing Road Wheels

    Emergency Repairs Wheels and Tyres Changing Road Wheels Dacromet stud types, only the Wheel Nut Torque protruding threads of the wheel • Chock the wheels. studs. Do not use penetrating Front & Rear . . .660Nm (487 lbf ft) oil. •...

  • Page 47: Replacement Tyres

    It is recommended that could be adversely affected. tyres from different manufacturers are In case of doubt, reference should be not mixed on a vehicle. made to Alexander Dennis Guildford Engineering Department Technical Department of the tyre manufacturer.

  • Page 48: Towing

    Towing The vehicle should be towed only from • Remove the cap from the end the towing eye. The towing eyes of both drive and auxiliary axle WARNING should be screwed into both of the spring actuators. In this condition the brakes are tapped sockets in the rear or front completely inoperative.

  • Page 49: Alphabetical Index

    Index Accelerator Pedal, 11, 23 Electrical System, 39 Gearbox Oil Level, 40 Air Braking System, 39 Emergency Engine Stop, 30 Guided Busways, 29 Air Pressure Gauges, 13 Emergency Repairs, 46 Automatic Gearbox, 26, 27, 28, 29 Engine, 24, 25 Hazard Warning Switch, 13 Automatic Gearbox Range Selector, Engine Oil Level Check, 38 Headlights Switch, 13...
  • Page 50 Index Steering Column Adjust Button, 11 Emergency Exit, 14 Stopping, 30 Low Coolant, 16 Maintenance, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 42, 43 Supplementary Coolant Additive, 41 Main Beam, 14 Maintenance Points, 36 Suspension Full Kneel Button, 11 Retarder, 16 Master Switch, 13 Suspension Kneel Button, 11...
  • Page 51 Alexander Dennis of the vehicle shown, described or referred to herein at any time and without prior notice in accordance with the Company's policy of constant product improvement.

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