MCi Crusader II 1989 Maintenance Manual page 6

Date
January 1989.
INTRODUCTION
This manual contains operation, maintenance and overhaul information on MC-9 Model Coach. Information in this manual pertains_,,,)
to standard and commonly used optional equipment
Vehicle operation from the driver's standpoint is contained in a separate operator's manual. Detroit Diesel engine information is
found in a separate service manual. Allison transmission infonnation is contained in the appropriate vendor service manual which, like
the engine manual, is supplied separately. .
All information contained in this manual is based on the latest product information available at time of publication. We reserve the
right to make publication changes at any time.
HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL
This manual is divided into major sections in the sequence shown on the section index. Ail major sections are divided into
sub-sections containing descriptions, operation, maintenance, replacement, overhaul and specificatipn information on. related
systems and components. A section index appears on the first page of each major' section.
PAGE ANO ILLUSTRATION NUMBER
Manual pages and illustrations are numbered consecutively within each major ~ction.
SPECIFICATIONS
Service data, torque limits and tolerances are listed at the end of most sections under the headi11g "Specificatioris." !'llanufacturer's
model or part numbers are provided where applicable for component identification. Detail service part numbers must
be
obtained from
the MC-9 Model Parts Manual.
SERVICE INFORMATION BULLETINS
Service Bulletins are issued, when required, to supplement or supersede infonnation in this manual. Information in the bulletins
should be noted and filed for future use.
CUSTOMER SERVICE
Universal Coach Parts of Northlake, IL and Motor Coach Industries, Ltd., Service Parts Division of Canada, know your coach best
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and are interested in your complete satisfaction. Both offer genuine factory parts for this MC-9 Model and
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other TMC/MCI Coach
Models. · . . • .
Service departments in both Roswell, N.M. (U.S. service) and in Winnipeg, Canada {all Canadian service) stand ready to serve you.
Their addresses are:
Transportation Manufacturing Corporation
Service Department
P.O. Box 5670 (R.1.A.C.)
Roswell, N.M. 88202-5670
Motor Coach Industries, Ltd.
Service Parts Division of Canada
1149
St Matthews Ave.
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada R3G0J8
Proper maintenance is important to the safe and reliable operation of the
MC-9 Model coach. The service procedures recommended and described in
this manual are effective methods for performing service operations. In so.me
instances, the use of special tools is recommended. These tools iiiould be
used when and as recommended.
Various
WARNINGS,
CAUTIONS and NOTIC_ES. are contained In this
manual. They should be read carefully to m~nimize the risk of personal injury or
the possibility that improper service methods may be used whic,h could
damage the coach and render it-unsafe. It is important to note that these
cautions and notices are not all inclusive. We could not evaluate and· advise
users of all conceivable ways in which service may be done or'ofthe'possible
hazardous consequences of each way. We have not attempted _to· do )his.
Therefore, anyone who uses a service procedure or tool not reconimended'by.
the manufacturer should first satisfy himself that neither his safety rior vehicle
safety will be jeopardized by the particular method he selects. REFER TO
PAGE ii FOR CAUTIONARY INFORMATION PERTAINING TO WELDING.