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Table of Contents5
Introduction9
Blue Bird Authorized Dealers10
Blue Bird School Bus Support10
Blue Bird School Bus Training10
Blue Bird Parts Sales10
Blue Bird Technical Publications10
Blue Bird Bus Warranty11
Reporting Safety Defects11
Driver Certification11
About 2010 Emissions Standards12
Regarding Modifications13
About this Driver's Handbook14
Safety Precautions14
Scope and Content14
General Specification, Chassis15
Alternator15
Axle & Suspension, Front15
Axle & Suspension, Rear15
Batteries15
Braking System15
Bumpers16
Controls16
Cooling System16
Drive Line16
Engines16
Intake17
Exhaust17
Frame, Chassis17
Fuel System17
Horn18
Instruments / Gauges18
Steering18
Tires18
Tow Hooks18
Transmission18
Wheels18
Wiring18
General Specification, Body19
Panels & Compartments19
Emergency Doors19
Entrance Doors19
Electrical19
Fans (Optional)19
Floor20
Heater/Defroster20
Insulation20
Lettering20
Lights20
Mirrors21
Paint21
Panels, Exterior22
Panels, Interior22
Reflectors22
Rubrails23
Safety Equipment23
Seats23
Stepwell23
Stop Arm, Crossing Arm23
Sun Visor23
Switch Panel24
Ventilation24
Windows24
Windshield24
Windshield Wipers24
Wiring24
Dimensions25
Driver Orientation27
Emergency Equipment Locations27
First Aid Kit27
Body Fluids Clean-Up Kit27
Fire Extinguisher27
Triangular Roadside Hazard Reflector Kit27
Flare Kit28
Fire Axe and Crowbar28
Driver's Area29
Left Switch Console30
Radio Switch Panel31
Upper Left Switch Panel32
Heater Control Panel33
Lower Left Switch Panel34
Right Console Switch Panel36
Driver's Instrument Panel37
Instrument Cluster38
Message Display Center39
Warning Bank Indicators40
Set the Clock42
Dimmer Adjustment42
Contrast Adjustment43
Backlight Color Adjustment43
Heat and Air Controls44
Heater Valve Lever45
Heater Filter Panel45
Steering Column46
Steering Wheel Position46
Left Switch Stalk46
Right Switch Stalk46
Cruise Control46
Parking Brake, Units with Air Brakes48
Parking Brake, Units with Hydraulic Brakes49
Driver's Seat, Standard50
Driver Lap & Shoulder Belt50
Driver's Seat, Air52
Driver Lap & Shoulder Belt52
Interior Compartments54
Passenger Seats56
Passenger Area Heaters57
Passenger Windows58
Emergency Exits59
Rear Emergency Door59
Vandal Lock59
Emergency Pushout Windows60
Emergency Roof Hatch61
Entrance Door Emergency Release62
Exterior Compartments63
Engine Compartment63
Battery Compartment64
Fuel Filler64
Hazard Rating (NFPA/HMIS)65
Keeping Your Bus Looking New65
Rating Scale65
Wax66
Bus Downtime Treatment66
Product Identification Information68
Federal Vehicle Certification Plate68
Axle Record and Chassis Service Number Plate68
Body Serial Number and Service Number Plate68
Data Plates Reference69
Pre-Trip Inspection71
Before Placing the Bus in Service71
Daily Pretrip Inspection71
Exterior Walkaround71
Entrance Area Inspection74
Engine Compartment Inspection75
Instrumentation & Driver's Alert Checks77
Exterior Lights Check78
Passenger Area Inspection79
Emergency Equipment Check79
Prepare for Driveaway80
Mirrors and Mirrors Adjustment81
Routine Operation83
Maneuvering Safety83
Prior to Starting the Engine84
Starting the Engine84
High Idle Function85
Engine Cooling System86
Coolant Types86
Coolant Testing and Replacement87
Service Brakes89
About Hydraulic Brakes89
Parking Brake (with Hydraulic Brakes)90
About Air Brakes91
Parking Brakes (with Air Brakes)91
Parking92
Allison Automatic Transmissions93
Allison Model 2000 Bus Series Transmission93
Allison 2000 Bus Series Transmission Gear Selection94
Allison Model 3000 Bus Series Transmission95
Allison Model 3000 Bus Series Transmission Gear Selection95
Range Inhibit Feature96
Allison Automatic Transmission Driving Tips97
Electric Retarder (if Equipped)98
Transmission Indicator Lights99
Exhaust System100
DPF Regeneration in Blue Bird Buses101
Aftertreatment Terms101
Levels of Notification102
Stationary Regeneration Precautions105
SCR System in Blue Bird Buses106
DEF Levels of Priority Notification107
General Propane Tank Filling Procedures109
Propane Powered Motor Vehicle Filling Procedures110
Enroute Emergencies113
Using Triangular Hazard Reflectors113
Using Booster Cables114
Starting Problems115
Jacking and Towing116
Jack Points116
Towing116
Air Tank Schrader Valve118
Scheduled Maintenance119
Fluids & Filters120
Maintenance Task Schedule122

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