IC Bus BE Series Manuals

Manuals and User Guides for IC Bus BE Series. We have 1 IC Bus BE Series manual available for free PDF download: Operation And Maintenance Manual

IC Bus BE Series Operation And Maintenance Manual

IC Bus BE Series Operation And Maintenance Manual (239 pages)

Brand: IC Bus | Category: Buses | Size: 6.64 MB

Table of Contents

Table of Contents
5
Cautions / Warnings / Notes
13
Preface
13
Section 1 - Introduction
13
Vehicle Identification
13
Assistance Guide
14
Component Code Numbers
14
Line Set Ticket
14
Vehicle Storage Instructions
14
- Storage Duration - One Month or Less
  15
- Storage Duration-Over One Month
  15
Reporting Safety Defects
16
- U.S. Registered Vehicles
  16
- Canadian Registered Vehicles
  16
Emission Control Systems
17
- HD-OBD Foreword
  17
- Warranty
  17
- Supplemental Federal Emission Control System
  18
Safety Recalls and Authorized Field Changes
17
Introduction
19
Inspection Check Lists
25
- Exterior Checks
  25
- Front Suspension
  27
- Brakes
  27
- Underhood and Fluid Checks
  28
- Interior Visual and Operational Checks
  30
- Integrated Air Conditioning System (IC Air)
  32
- Emergency Exits and Equipment
  33
- Propane Autogas System Inspection
  34
- Section 3 - Instrumentation
  35
Instrument Panel Gauge Cluster
35
Windshield Wiper / Washer System
59
- Wiper Blade Speed
  59
- Windshield Wiper Speed Control
  59
- Windshield Washer
  59
Steering Wheel and Column
60
Turn Signal
60
Left Console Switch Panel
63
- Rocker Switches and Their Functions
  63
- Power Outlet
  66
Transmission, Parking Brake, and Ignition Switch Panel
66
Right Console Switch Panel
69
- Rocker Switches and Their Functions
  69
Cruise Control
72
- Operation
  72
Mirror Adjustment
72
- Section 5 - Lights
  75
Headlight Switch and Panel Lighting Control
75
- Headlight Switch
  75
- Automatic Headlights
  75
- Panel Lighting Control
  76
Hazard Warning Light Switch
76
Interior (Dome) Lights
76
Turn Signal Switch
76
- Signaling for a Turn
  76
- Lane Change
  77
- HI / lo Beam
  77
Exterior Lamp Check
78
- Switch Location
  78
- Function
  78
- Activation
  78
- Deactivation
  78
- Section 6 - Passenger Control
  79
Strobe Light
78
Door Opening / Closing
79
- Opening / Closing
  79
- Two-Position Door Switch
  80
- Three-Position Door Switch
  80
Opening the Entrance Door
81
- Opening the Entrance Door Manually
  81
- Electric-Actuated Door
  81
- Air-Actuated Door
  81
Traffic Warning System
81
Crossing Gate
84
Flashing Stop Arm
84
Audible Warning Buzzer
85
Driver Visual Warning Lights and Indicators
85
Post-Trip Inspection (no Student Left Behind)
85
- System Purpose
  85
- System Function
  85
- System Activation
  85
- System Deactivation
  86
- Snooze Mode
  86
Wheelchair Lift Operation
87
Emergency Exits
89
- Emergency Door
  89
- Emergency Exit Windows
  90
- Vertical Emergency Exit Window
  90
- Roof Vent / Hatch
  90
- Section 7 - Seating and Safety Restraints
  91
Driver Seat Adjustment
91
- Seat Height Adjustment
  92
Optional Air Suspension Seat
93
Driver Seat Belts
94
Driver's Adjustable Lap and Shoulder (Three-Point) Belt
94
Seat Belt Tether
95
- Tether Adjuster Procedure
  95
Adjusting the Length of the Tether
96
Care of Seat Belts
96
- Inspection of Seat Belts
  97
Passenger Seat Belts
97
- Passenger Two-Point Seat Belt (Lap Belts)
  98
- Passenger Three-Point Seat Belts (Optional)
  98
- Buckling up
  98
- Unbuckling
  99
- 39 Inch Flex Seat
  100
- Integrated Child Restraint Seats (Optional)
  100
- CE White Integrated Child Restraint Seats (Optional)
  104
- Child Restraint Anchorage Systems (Optional)
  105
- Location and Use of Lower LATCH Anchors
  106
- Location of the Tether Anchor (Optional)
  106
- IMMI Seats Tether Installation
  107
- Location and Use of Tether Anchors (BTI Bus Seats)
  107
- Installing Tether
  108
- Location and Use of Tether Anchors
  109
- Xchange Bus Seats)
  109
- Cushion Release Latch
  110
Seat Belt Cutter
97
Track Seat Mounting Seat Type Specific
111
- Section 8 - Climate Controls
  115
Heater System
115
- Driver Heater
  115
- Auxiliary Heaters
  116
Defrost Operating Instructions
116
Integrated Air Conditioning System (IC Air)
116
Circulation Fans
117
Heater Booster Pump
118
Heater Cut-Off Valve
118
- Section 9 - Operation
  119
Starting Procedures
119
- Preparing the Fuel System
  119
- Automatic Transmission Starter Interlock
  120
- Starting the Engine
  120
Engine Features
121
Fuel
122
- Fuel and Blends
  122
- Unacceptable Fuel and Blends
  122
- Fueling Precautions
  123
- Fueling Procedures
  124
Cold Weather Operation
125
- Instructions
  125
Emergencies While Filling with Propane Autogas
125
Restarting after Running out of Fuel
125
Brakes
126
- Downhill Operation
  126
- Hydraulic Brakes
  127
- Using the Full Power Brake System
  127
- Split-System Feature
  128
- Warning Indicators
  128
- Power Parking Brake System
  129
- Air Brakes
  130
- Air Disc Brakes
  131
- 0004Wez)
  131
- Using Air Brakes
  131
- Using the Air Parking Brake
  131
- Parking Brake Indicator Light
  133
- Parking Brake / Wheelchair Lift Interlock and Alarm
  133
- Wheelchair Lift Extension Operation
  133
- Parking Brake / Wheelchair Lift Interlock
  134
- Retracting and Stowing Operation
  134
- Parking Brake / Wheelchair Lift (Optional) Alarm
  134
- Antilock Braking System (ABS)
  134
- Antilock Driving Tips
  135
- ABS Self-Check
  136
- Pedal Adjustment
  137
Hot Weather Operation
126
Turning off the Engine
126
Traction Control (if Equipped)
137
Equipped)
138
International Ride Optimized Suspension (IROS)
138
Automatic Transmission Operation
139
- Standard Allison 1000 PTS Transmission
  139
- Allison Transmission Mechanical Lever Shifters
  140
- Allison Generation IV Push-Button Shift Selector
  140
- Parking the Vehicle
  141
- Parking the Bus with Transmission Shift
  141
- Wheelchair Lift Interlocks
  141
- Wheelchair Lift Extension Operation
  141
- Starting Bus in Motion
  142
- Starting Bus in Motion with Transmission Shift
  142
- Wheelchair Lift Interlocks
  142
- Retracting and Stowing Operation
  142
- Backup Alarms
  142
- Economy Mode
  143
- Automatic Transmission Operating Temperatures
  143
- Section 10 - Roadside Emergencies
  145
Emergency Equipment (Recommended On-Board)
145
- Fire Extinguisher
  145
- First Aid Kit
  146
- Body Fluid Cleanup Kit
  146
- Reflective Triangle
  146
Hazard Warning Switch
145
Fuse / Circuit Breaker Charts
147
- Body Fuse / Circuit Breaker Panel
  151
- Tilt Hood
  155
- Raising the Hood
  155
- Lowering the Hood
  156
- Emergency Starting Using Jumper Cables
  156
Propane Autogas Fuel System Related Emergencies
147
- First Respondent and Operator Warning
  147
Towing Instructions
157
Surface Cleaning
161
- General Cleaning, All Surface Types
  161
- ABS / Plastic
  162
- Glass
  162
Interior
162
- Interior Light Bar Cleaning
  162
- Upholstery Care
  162
- Flooring
  163
Exterior
163
- Waxing or Polishing Vehicles
  164
- Crossing Arm Cleaning
  164
- Section 12 - Maintenance
  165
Maintenance Guidelines
165
Preface
165
Chassis Lubrication
167
Pre-Trip and Post-Trip Inspections
167
Supporting Your Vehicle for Service
167
Engine Compartment Fluid Check Points
168
Air-Operated Passenger Door Adjustments
169
Axles
170
- Front Axle - Inspection and Lubrication
  170
- Front Axle - Normal Maintenance
  171
- Front Axle - Alignment
  171
- Rear Axle - Inspection and Lubrication
  171
- Body
  172
Brakes
172
- General Information
  172
- Air Brakes
  173
- Brake Inspection and Adjustment
  173
- Air Dryer
  175
- Air Dryer Desiccant Replacement
  175
- Air Dryer Purge Valve
  175
- Air Dryer Heater
  175
- Air Reservoir / Tanks Moisture Draining
  175
- ABS Connections and Sensors
  176
- Hydraulic Full Power Brakes
  176
- Brake Inspection and Adjustment
  176
- Brake Fluid Level
  176
- Fluid Precautions
  177
- Brake Lines, Hoses, and Fittings
  177
- Hydraulic Brake Fluid Accumulators
  177
- ABS Connections and Sensors
  177
- Chassis Inspection
  177
Electrical
178
Engine
178
- General
  178
- PSI 8.8L LPG Engine
  179
- Scheduled Maintenance
  179
- Air Induction System
  179
- Air Cleaner Element Service
  180
- Air Restriction Gauge Service
  180
- Chassis-Mounted Charge Air Cooler and Radiator
  182
- Core Inspection and Cleaning
  182
- Cooling System
  183
- Gravity-Fill Coolant Method (PSI 8.8L LPG Engine)
  183
- Filling Instructions
  183
- Coolant Concentration
  184
- Contamination of Coolant
  185
- Fan Clutch
  185
- Replacement Guide
  185
- Engine Oil
  186
- SAE Oil Viscosity Grades
  186
- Fuel System
  186
- Heater System
  187
- Integrated Air Conditioning (IC Air) System
  187
- Drive Shaft
  187
- Suspension (Air and Steel Springs)
  188
- Frame and Optional Tow Hooks
  188
Steering
189
- General
  189
- Tightening Steering Intermediate Shaft Joint Bolts
  189
- Lubrication Points
  189
- Power Steering
  190
- Transmission
  191
- Transmission Fluid Level
  191
Tires
192
- Tire Warnings
  192
- Tire Maintenance
  193
- Checking Inflation
  193
- Underinflation
  194
- Inspection
  194
- Loads
  194
- Dual Tires Matching
  195
- Dual Tires Mixing
  195
- Rotation
  195
- Rotation Is Advisable
  195
- Tire Replacement
  195
- Wheel and Tire Balancing
  196
- Wear
  196
- Irregular Wear
  196
- Use of Tire Chains
  196
Wheels
197
Windshield Wiper
199
- Wiper Blade Assembly Replacement
  199
Wiper Arm Removal / Replacement
200
- Removal
  200
- Installation
  200
- Maintenance Intervals
  201
Unit Refill Capacities
212
- Air Conditioner Refrigerant
  212
- Cooling System Refill Capacities
  212
- Engine Crankcase
  212
- Full Power Brakes - Brake Fluid
  212
- Rear - Axle
  212
- Power Steering System
  212
- Transmission
  213
Tire and Rim Combinations
214
Lubricant and Sealer Specifications
215
Torque Specification Charts
222
Filter List
224
- Section 13 - Customer Assistance
  225
Navistar, Inc., Warranty Program
225
Service Information
225

Advertisement

Advertisement

Related Products

IC Bus Categories

More IC Bus Manuals