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FBC6124CRS1 Owner's Book
The BCI Cruiser 12
OWNER'S BOOK
bcibus.com.au
Bus and Coach International Pty Ltd
May 2021 issue 1
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  • Page 1 FBC6124CRS1 Owner’s Book The BCI Cruiser 12 OWNER’S BOOK bcibus.com.au Bus and Coach International Pty Ltd May 2021 issue 1 Page 1 of 45...

  • Page 2: Preface

    We believe our product will provide you with a more comfortable and safe service which will add value to your business. Please ensure you operate and maintain the vehicle with care and attention. BCI will not be responsible for any loss caused by improper use of the product.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    FBC6124CRS1 Owner’s Book Table of Contents Front Cover ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Page 1 Preface ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Page 2 Table of Contents ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Pages 3 - 4 Section 1 - Important Items： A) Name Plate Introduction --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Page 5 B) Explanation of the Product Warranty ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Page 5 C) Technical Documents ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Page 5 Section 2 –...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Section 6 - Vehicle Maintenance： Notice ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Page 32 A) Cruiser 12 First Service Schedule 5000km ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Pages 32 - 33 B) Cruiser 12 Service Schedule ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Pages 33 - 34 C) Recommendations for Lubricants ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Pages 34 - 36 Section 7 - Trouble Shooting：...

  • Page 5: Section 1 - Important Items

    Please ensure any warranty repairs required are communicated with your selling Dealer. Should a warranty repair not be able to be carried out at an official BCI Dealership, please ensure an official order number is obtained for the repairs from your selling Dealership, prior to them being carried out at another service center.

  • Page 6: Section 2 - Main Technical Specifications

    FBC6124CRS1 Owner’s Book Section 2 - Main Technical Specifications 2A - Main Technical Specifications of the Vehicle (All figures quoted are approximate): 2A.1 - Body Dimensions (mm): Overall L × W × H 12360 * 2495 * 3815 Wheelbase 6550 Track（front / rear）...
  • Page 7 FBC6124CRS1 Owner’s Book Section 2 - Main Technical Specifications (continued) 2B.3 - Transmission:  Model: ZF 6AP1700B (with retarder for ISL engine) – Diff ratio 4.778 Type: Automatic Mode of operation: Electronic control Speed ratio：First gear：3.487；Second gear：1.846；Third gear：1.409；Fourth gear：1.00；Fifth gear：0.75；Sixth gear：0.62: Reverse gear：5.0 Option: Allison 2B.4 - Drive Shaft Model: Exposed, two universal joints;...
  • Page 8 FBC6124CRS1 Owner’s Book Section 2 - Main Technical Specifications (continued) 2B.11 - Electric equipment: Circuit system: Single wire system, Negative earth Circuit voltage: 24V Alternator: 28V 150A (x 2) Storage battery: 12V-195Ah (× 2) Instrument Panel: Combination instrument panel, rated voltage 24V, including: Odometer, Intelligent signal processor, Voltage meter.
  • Page 9 FBC6124CRS1 Owner’s Book Section 2 - Main Technical Specifications (continued) 2C.8 - Air Conditioning System: Standard: MCC Husky 40; otherwise please refer to the relevant A/C operator’s manual. Option: Thermoking Cooling：Roof mounted independent cooling system 33kw Heating：Floor heaters (optional) Defrost：Water heating defrost。 May 2021 issue 1 Page 9 of 45...

  • Page 10: Section 3 - Operating Guide

    FBC6124CRS1 Owner’s Book Section 3 - Operating Guide 3A – ISRI 6860-875 Driver’s seat (figure 3): (Extract from ISRI Seat Brochure) Belt adjustment Armrest adjustment Backrest adjustment Figure 3 Shoulder adjustment Seat climate control Integrated pneumatic system (IPS) Height adjustment (+ memory) Vertical shock absorber (adjustable) Quick release 10) Horizontal isolator...
  • Page 11 FBC6124CRS1 Owner’s Book Section 3 - Operating Guide (continued) 3C.1 - Steering wheel horn buttons (figure 6):  The horn button is located towards the center of the steering wheel. Figure 6  To sound the horn press down highlighted area in fig 6. 3C1.1 –...
  • Page 12 FBC6124CRS1 Owner’s Book Section 3 - Operating Guide (continued) 3C.2 - Headlight & direction indicator control stalk (figure 9): This is located on the left side of the steering column. Figure 9 O F F Both high beam headlight and side lights are turned off. This is the side lights.
  • Page 13 FBC6124CRS1 Owner’s Book Section 3 - Operating Guide (continued) 3C.4 - A/C control panel introduction (figure10): Thermoking ClimaAIRE II 1) Digital display 2) Thermostat control 3) Air mode 4) Speed Figure 10 5) Mode setting 6) Display temperatures 7) Power on / off Note: Please refer to the appropriate A/C operator’s manual for more detailed information 3C.5 - Nearside instrument descriptions (figure 11): 1) N/S electric blind...
  • Page 14 FBC6124CRS1 Owner’s Book Section 3 - Operating Guide (continued) Nearside instrument functions (continued): 3C5.3 TV switch (front) / TV switch (middle): & Press down the lower end to open the cover of the TV, press down the upper end to close. 3C5.4 Note: The TV will automatically close when the passenger door is opened.
  • Page 15 FBC6124CRS1 Owner’s Book Section 3 - Operating Guide (continued) Nearside instrument functions (continued): Driver’s fan switch: 3C5.10 Press down the lower end to switch the driver fan on low, press again for high. Press down the upper end to switch the fan off. 3C5.11 3C6.1 Air / Electric horn switch：...
  • Page 16 NOTE: this will only work with the parking lights on. 3C6.1 – Harine audio (figure 13): Refer to the following document on the BCI Dealers Website: 14ZW - Harine CM1017 10.1 central control player Figure 12 3C7.1 - Transmission operating panel (figure 12): Refer to ZF operator’s manual...
  • Page 17 Section 3 - Operating Guide (continued) 3C.8 - CAN instrument panel operating guide (figure 14): Refer to the following document on the BCI Dealers Website: 13B - Parker DPS70 Menu System Figure 14 3C.9 - Offside instrument descriptions (figure 15):...
  • Page 18 FBC6124CRS1 Owner’s Book Section 3 - Operating Guide (continued) Offside instrument functions (continued): 3C9.2 Engine diagnostic switch: Press to activate engine diagnostics. Indicator light on bottom will alight when switch is activated (applies to all switches) 3C9.3 ZF mode switch: Press to change between Power &...
  • Page 19 FBC6124CRS1 Owner’s Book Section 3 - Operating Guide (continued) Offside instrument functions (continued): 3C9.8 Fire extinguisher switch (fitted to some vehicles): When sensor does not work in engine bay, driver can manually press this button to activate fire extinguisher system. 3C9.9 Kneeling reset switch: Press down switch-the vehicle body return to the normal height.
  • Page 20 FBC6124CRS1 Owner’s Book Section 3 - Operating Guide (continued) 3C.9 Driver’s side console instruments: 3B9.1 Vehicle lights: Turn to desired position for vehicle lights. ‘O’ = off position 1º - position 1 lights off 2º - position 2 lamp activation (standing lights). 3º...
  • Page 21 FBC6124CRS1 Owner’s Book Section 3 - Operating Guide (continued) 3D - Wheelchair loader (figure 19 & 19a): The loader is stowed in a box located on the nearside of the vehicle (Refer to appropriate operating manual for further instructions) Figure 19 3D.1 - MOVEMENT OUT-DOWN (figure 19): ...

  • Page 22: E) Passenger Door Operating Instructions

    FBC6124CRS1 Owner’s Book Section 3 - Operating Guide (continued) 3F - Passenger Door Operating Instructions: 3F.1 - Open and closing the passenger doors, while the driver is INSIDE the vehicle  The driver can operate the passenger door (All Doors) via the passenger door control switch located on the dash (Refer to 3C5.12 above).
  • Page 23 FBC6124CRS1 Owner’s Book Section 3 - Operating Guide (continued) 3F - Emergency exits：There are the following available emergency exits (figures 24a to 24f): 3F.1 - Two windows (offside, these are marked with an emergency exit label) see figure 24a. Figure 243a The emergency windows can be broken using the Figure 24b...

  • Page 24: Section 4 - Startup And Driving

    FBC6124CRS1 Owner’s Book Section 4 - Startup and Driving 4A - Routine checks before and after driving： The vehicle should be parked on level ground before carrying out the pre-driving checks. Figure 25 4A.1 - Check the engine oil level (figure 25) ： ...

  • Page 25: B) Checks Before / After Every One-Week Driving

    FBC6124CRS1 Owner’s Book Section 4 - Startup and Driving (continued) 4A.6 - Check the driver’s seat safety belt： Check the seat belt buckle of the driver’s seat safety belt operates normally or not and ensure that the safety belt is tightly locked when buttoned up in the following cases: ...

  • Page 26: C) Checks Before / After Every Two-Weeks Driving

    FBC6124CRS1 Owner’s Book Section 4 - Startup and Driving (continued) 4B.3 - Inspect: the engine, the gearbox, the drive axle, the steering system and the cooling system as well as the pipelines for any oil and or air leakage. Repair as required 4B.4 - Check the operating condition of the air filter (figure 30): Get rid of any dust in the dust-removable outlets of both the air filter and the air intake box each week manually.

  • Page 27: D) Startup Engine

    FBC6124CRS1 Owner’s Book Section 4 - Startup and Driving (continued) 4D - Startup of engine：  Check the accelerator pedal moves freely.  Please do not load the engine when cold.  Shift the gear selector into neutral gear, insert the starting key into the ignition switch, then turn the ignition switch (rotate clockwise) according to KEY—OFF —...

  • Page 28: F) Shutting Down The Engine

    FBC6124CRS1 Owner’s Book Section 4 - Startup and Driving (continued) Please note the following points for driving in winter conditions:  DO maintain the level of and add the specified coolant to the cooling system.  DO remove the accumulated water in the air tanks after stopping. ...

  • Page 29: G) Spare Wheel

    FBC6124CRS1 Owner’s Book Section 4 - Startup and Driving (continued) 4G - Spare wheel： There is a spare wheel located on a cradle underneath the front end of the vehicle (figure 33a). Spare wheel located Figure 33a underneath the front end of the vehicle To lower the spare wheel：...

  • Page 30: Section 5 - General Maintenance

    FBC6124CRS1 Owner’s Book Section 5 - General Maintenance 5A - General knowledge： The vehicle will remain in good operating condition as long as the correct maintenance and operating procedures are followed. During maintenance, the vehicle should be parked on a level dry surface with the hand-brake in the ‘ON’ position; this is to ensure the vehicle does not move.

  • Page 31: G) Cleaning The Air Filter

    FBC6124CRS1 Owner’s Book Section 5 - General Maintenance (continued) 5G - Cleaning the air filter (figures 35a to 35d): The filter elements should be replaced in following cases:  The filter elements are ‘clogged -up’.  The filter cores have been damaged. ...
  • Page 32 FBC6124CRS1 Owner’s Book Section 5 - General Maintenance (continued) 5H - Changing the air filter (figures 36a to 36m): 5H.1 – The filter sensor will turn on the indicator mounted on the driver’s dash, which indicates when the element needs changing.

  • Page 33: J) Def Tank Remote Breather Filters

    FBC6124CRS1 Owner’s Book Section 5 - General Maintenance (continued) 5H - Changing the air filter (figures 36a to 36m) (continued): 5H.5 – Place the filter cover back on the housing and make sure the dust ejection valve is oriented downward (figure 36k). Twist the cover to the right into the locked position (figures 36l &...

  • Page 34: Section 6 - Vehicle Maintenance

    For buses operating under arduous conditions, these service intervals must be reduced. Confirm details from the Supplier’s maintenance booklet prior to commencement. FIRST 5000KM CRUISER 12 - ENGINE CHECKS TICK IF OK Air cleaner restriction - check Air compressor mounting - check Charge air cooler + Coolant radiator - check &...
  • Page 35 FBC6124CRS1 Owner’s Book Section 6 - Vehicle Maintenance (continued) FIRST 5000KM CRUISER 12 - OTHER CHECKS TICK IF OK Check driveline for damage or leaks Check engine & transmission mountings for damage and tension Air filter check / clean or replace if necessary...
  • Page 36 FBC6124CRS1 Owner’s Book Section 6 - Vehicle Maintenance (continued) CRUISER 12 – ENGINE CHECKS (contd) BOXES NOT FILLED IN WITH BLACK ARE TO BE ACTIONED IF THEY EVERY EVERY EVERY EVERY LINE-UP WITH THE RELEVANT SERVICE COLUMN A,B,C,D 15000KM 30000KM...

  • Page 37: C) Recommendations For Lubricants

    FBC6124CRS1 Owner’s Book Section 6 - Vehicle Maintenance (continued) CRUISER 12 – ENGINE CHECKS (contd) BOXES NOT FILLED IN WITH BLACK ARE TO BE ACTIONED IF THEY EVERY EVERY EVERY EVERY LINE-UP WITH THE RELEVANT SERVICE COLUMN A,B,C,D 15000KM 30000KM...
  • Page 38 FBC6124CRS1 Owner’s Book Section 6 - Vehicle Maintenance (continued) 6C.4 - Engine coolant: Refer to engine manufacturer’s recommendations for correct product and service intervals. 6C.5 - Lubricant for the chassis: Lithium based Extreme Pressure 2" grease "LX EP-2" should be applied to the various components. 6C.6 - Parker Hydraulic Fan Drive Oil (figures 37a &...

  • Page 39: Section 7 - Trouble Shooting

    Possible adblu / urea tank empty. necessary. May need to have adblu system on dash – Water in fuel. reset, if fluid has run-out. Contact your BCI maintenance level Failed real time clock battery for ECM. Dealer for guidance should you require event assistance.
  • Page 40 Possible binding of brakes freely and brakes are not dragging. If brakes are Engine loss of dragging, stop and call a BCI Dealer for guidance on how to proceed. power Engine has possibly de-rated as a self - protection measure –...
  • Page 41 FBC6124CRS1 Owner’s Book 7A.2 - Rear Axle and Propeller / Tail Shaft Fault Possible causes Trouble shooting Inspect and lubricate grease nipples of propeller Failed or dry propeller shaft universal joints shaft – replace joints if any freeplay is found Low oil level in transmission or rear axle Check oil levels and top-up as necessary Re-tension fasteners of propeller shaft coupling...

  • Page 42: B) Body

    FBC6124CRS1 Owner’s Book 7A.3 – Steering (continued): Fault Possible causes Trouble shooting Incorrect tyre pressures Check and reset tyre pressures Uneven tyre Incorrect wheel alignment settings Re-set wheel alignment wear Failed shock absorbers Check and replace shock absorbers Bus wanders on Incorrect ride height settings Set vehicle to correct ride height road, driver...

  • Page 43: C) Electrical Equipment

    FBC6124CRS1 Owner’s Book 7C - Electrical Equipment: Fault Possible causes Trouble shooting The generator has been damaged. To replace the generator. The power-charging indicator does not go The circuit of the power-charging indicator has a short To check the circuit. out and the vehicle is circuit.

  • Page 44: Section 8 - Appendix

    Section 8 - Appendix 8.1 - CAN instrument panel operating guide: Refer to the following document on the BCI Dealers Website: 13B - Parker DPS70 Menu System 8.2 – ICONS (SYMBOLS MAY VARY): The instrument panel contains alarm indicators (temperature alarm, water-level alarm and so on), operations (left turn, right turn and so on) and states (ABS working indication, retarder working indication).
  • Page 45 FBC6124CRS1 Owner’s Book Section 8 – Appendix (continued) 8.1 - CAN instrument panel (continued) 8.2 – Icons (continued)： Seq. Name Sign Comments Clearance light Water level alarm Fuel filter alarm Engine MIL Engine start light Engine shut-off light Engine warning indicator WC Inadequate water alarm Rear bin door Side kneeling...

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