Blue Bird VISION 2011 Manuals

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Blue Bird VISION 2011 Driver's Handbook Manual (140 pages)

Brand: Blue Bird | Category: Buses | Size: 61 MB

Table of Contents
5
Introduction
9
Blue Bird Authorized Dealers
10
Blue Bird School Bus Support
10
Blue Bird School Bus Training
10
Blue Bird Parts Sales
10
Blue Bird Technical Publications
10
Blue Bird Bus Warranty
11
Reporting Safety Defects
11
Driver Certification
11
About 2010 Emissions Standards
12
Regarding Modifications
13
About this Driver's Handbook
14
Safety Precautions
14
Scope and Content
14
General Specification, Chassis
15
Alternator
15
Axle & Suspension, Front
15
Axle & Suspension, Rear
15
Batteries
15
Braking System
15
Bumpers
16
Controls
16
Cooling System
16
Drive Line
16
Engines
16
Intake
17
Exhaust
17
Frame, Chassis
17
Fuel System
17
Horn
18
Instruments / Gauges
18
Steering
18
Tires
18
Tow Hooks
18
Transmission
18
Wheels
18
Wiring
18
General Specification, Body
19
Panels & Compartments
19
Emergency Doors
19
Entrance Doors
19
Electrical
19
Fans (Optional)
19
Floor
20
Heater/Defroster
20
Insulation
20
Lettering
20
Lights
20
Mirrors
21
Paint
21
Panels, Exterior
22
Panels, Interior
22
Reflectors
22
Rubrails
23
Safety Equipment
23
Seats
23
Stepwell
23
Stop Arm, Crossing Arm
23
Sun Visor
23
Switch Panel
24
Ventilation
24
Windows
24
Windshield
24
Windshield Wipers
24
Wiring
24
Dimensions
25
Driver Orientation
27
Emergency Equipment Locations
27
First Aid Kit
27
Body Fluids Clean-Up Kit
27
Fire Extinguisher
27
Triangular Roadside Hazard Reflector Kit
27
Flare Kit
28
Fire Axe and Crowbar
28
Driver's Area
29
Left Switch Console
30
Radio Switch Panel
31
Upper Left Switch Panel
32
Heater Control Panel
33
Lower Left Switch Panel
34
Right Console Switch Panel
36
Driver's Instrument Panel
37
Instrument Cluster
38
Message Display Center
39
Warning Bank Indicators
40
Set the Clock
42
Dimmer Adjustment
42
Contrast Adjustment
43
Backlight Color Adjustment
43
Heat and Air Controls
44
Heater Valve Lever
45
Heater Filter Panel
45
Steering Column
46
Steering Wheel Position
46
Left Switch Stalk
46
Right Switch Stalk
46
Cruise Control
46
Parking Brake, Units with Air Brakes
48
Parking Brake, Units with Hydraulic Brakes
49
Driver's Seat, Standard
50
Driver Lap & Shoulder Belt
50
Driver's Seat, Air
52
Driver Lap & Shoulder Belt
52
Interior Compartments
54
Passenger Seats
56
Passenger Area Heaters
57
Passenger Windows
58
Emergency Exits
59
Rear Emergency Door
59
Vandal Lock
59
Emergency Pushout Windows
60
Emergency Roof Hatch
61
Entrance Door Emergency Release
62
Exterior Compartments
63
Engine Compartment
63
Battery Compartment
64
Fuel Filler
64
Hazard Rating (NFPA/HMIS)
65
Keeping Your Bus Looking New
65
Rating Scale
65
Wax
66
Bus Downtime Treatment
66
Product Identification Information
68
Federal Vehicle Certification Plate
68
Axle Record and Chassis Service Number Plate
68
Body Serial Number and Service Number Plate
68
Data Plates Reference
69
Pre-Trip Inspection
71
Before Placing the Bus in Service
71
Daily Pretrip Inspection
71
Exterior Walkaround
71
Entrance Area Inspection
74
Engine Compartment Inspection
75
Instrumentation & Driver's Alert Checks
77
Exterior Lights Check
78
Passenger Area Inspection
79
Emergency Equipment Check
79
Prepare for Driveaway
80
Mirrors and Mirrors Adjustment
81
Routine Operation
83
Maneuvering Safety
83
Prior to Starting the Engine
84
Starting the Engine
84
High Idle Function
85
Engine Cooling System
86
Coolant Types
86
Coolant Testing and Replacement
87
Service Brakes
89
About Hydraulic Brakes
89
Parking Brake (with Hydraulic Brakes)
90
About Air Brakes
91
Parking Brakes (with Air Brakes)
91
Parking
92
Allison Automatic Transmissions
93
Allison Model 2000 Bus Series Transmission
93
Allison 2000 Bus Series Transmission Gear Selection
94
Allison Model 3000 Bus Series Transmission
95
Allison Model 3000 Bus Series Transmission Gear Selection
95
Range Inhibit Feature
96
Allison Automatic Transmission Driving Tips
97
Electric Retarder (if Equipped)
98
Transmission Indicator Lights
99
Exhaust System
100
DPF Regeneration in Blue Bird Buses
101
Aftertreatment Terms
101
Levels of Notification
102
Stationary Regeneration Precautions
105
SCR System in Blue Bird Buses
106
DEF Levels of Priority Notification
107
General Propane Tank Filling Procedures
109
Propane Powered Motor Vehicle Filling Procedures
110
Enroute Emergencies
113
Using Triangular Hazard Reflectors
113
Using Booster Cables
114
Starting Problems
115
Jacking and Towing
116
Jack Points
116
Towing
116
Air Tank Schrader Valve
118
Scheduled Maintenance
119
Fluids & Filters
120
Maintenance Task Schedule
122

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