Blue Bird D3RE 2014 User Manual

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2014 D3RE DRIVERS HANDBOOK

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D3RE

2014

DRIVERS HANDBOOK

APPLIES TO THESE MODELS

ALL AMERICAN REAR ENGINE

TX3 REAR ENGINE

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Table of Contents

Default Chapter5
- Table of Contents5
- Introduction9
- Orientation15
  - Product Identification Information15
Entrance and Exit16
- Outward Opening Door16
- Outward Opening (Air Door)16
- Emergency Pneumatic Door Release17
- Electric Outward Opening Door17
- Emergency Electric Power Door Release17
- Security Lock (Outward Opening Door)18
- Emergency Door Vandal Lock18
- Wheelchair Lifts19
Driver's Area20
- Driver's Compartment20
- Driver's Instrument Panel21
- Left Switch Panel26
- Right Switch Panel28
- Heat and Air Control Panels30
- Steering Column32
- Mirrors and Adjustment34
Seating36
- Standard Driver's Seat36
- Premium Driver's Seat36
- Driver's Seat Belt with Shoulder Harness37
- Passenger Seat Belts (Optional)37
- Child Restraint Seats38
Compartments & Access Panels40
- All American Front Access40
- Engine Access41
- Additional Access Panels42
- Enroute Emergencies43
Emergency Exits44
- Transpec™ Safety Vent44
Emergency Equipment46
- Fire Extinguisher46
- First Aid Kit46
- Body Fluid Cleanup Kit46
- Fire Axe/Crowbar46
- Flare Kit46
- Triangular Warning Devices47
Tire / Wheel Emergencies48
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System (Optional)48
- Spare Tire Location and Removal48
- Damaged Tires49
- Wheel and Rim Safety50
- Jacking Instructions51
- Changing a Flat Tire52
- Schrader Valve52
- Towing or Pushing52
- Releasing Spring Brake Manually54
- Routine Operation55
Pre-Route Inspection56
- Weekly Inspection57
Engine Operation58
- Engine Exhaust Caution (Carbon Monoxide)58
- Diesel Fuel58
- Diesel Engine Starting Procedure59
- Starting with Booster Cables59
- Using the Engine as a Brake60
- Exhaust System61
- DPF Regeneration in Blue Bird Buses62
- Levels of Notification63
- Stationary Regeneration Precautions66
- SCR System in Blue Bird Buses67
Compressed Natural Gas73
- Owner / Operator Responsibilities73
- National Fire Protection73
- Fuel System Description74
- Safety Cautions and Warnings75
- Compressed Natural Gas Fuel77
- Compressed Natural Gas Filters77
- Refueling78
- Specific Gravity79
- Fuel Toxicity and Safety79
- Flammability79
- Antiknock Properties80
- Energy Conversions80
- Vehicle Performance and Emissions80
- Starting Procedure80
- Cold Start81
- Operation and Maintenance of CNG Vehicle Components81
Transmissions82
- Allison Automatic Transmission82
- Allison Model 3000 Series Transmission82
- Allison Model 2000 Series Transmission84
- Range Inhibited Light85
- Check Transmission Light85
- Allison Automatic Transmission Driving Tips86
- Transmission Indicators87
- Transmission Service Prognostics88
- Hydraulic Retarder (if Equipped)89
Braking90
- Air Brakes90
- Antilock Braking System (ABS)91
Heaters92
- Heater Operation92
- Control Panel Outlet Locations93
- Defrosting94
- Heater Defroster Location94
- Driver / Passenger Comfort94
- Temperature Control94
- Standard Heater Cut off Valves95
- Care & Maintenance97
Electrical98
- Interior Lights98
- Exterior Lights98
- Doran Warning Light Monitor99
- Circuit Breakers101
Door Adjustment & Lubrication102
- Outward Opening Door Adjustment102
- Outward Opening (Air Powered) Adjustment102
- Sliding Bolt Vandal Lock103
- Security Lock Lubrication (Outward Opening Door)103
- Access Doors103
Seating Care104
- Seat Belt Inspection and Maintenance104
- Seat Inspection and Maintenance104
Signs & Signals108
- Stop Arms108
- Destination Signs109
Engine & Running Gear110
- Air Intake System Inspection110
- Engine Cooling System111
- Transmission114
- Rear Axle114
Windshield Wipers115
- Washer Solution Reservoir115
- Wiper Assembly Replacement115
Heater Care116
- Annual Maintenance116
- Cleaning Auxiliary Fans117
Cleaning118
- Exterior Cleaning118
- Floor Cleaning120
Maintenance Schedule121
- Maintenance Task Schedule, D3RE121
- Maintenance Locations134
- General Data135

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Blue Bird D3RE 2014 Specifications

General

Brand	Blue Bird
Model	D3RE 2014
Category	Automobile
Language	English

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