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13 MAINTENANCE CHECKLISTS
BUS MAINTENANCE
The remaining pages contain checklists
that show when certain maintenance
procedures should be completed to
maintain the many systems on the
bus. These checklists are intended
as supplements - not substitutes - for
the maintenance schedules provided
by the manufacturers of the vehicle’s
chassis or other major components.
These checklists focus on bus
maintenance rather than chassis
maintenance. The lists are not
comprehensive and do not cover many
critical areas such as engine or chassis
lubrication.
It is the bus owner’s responsibility to
review the materials assembled in the
Advantage Manuals for information on
keeping your bus in top condition.
Persons responsible for chassis
maintenance should follow the
recommendations on service intervals,
maintenance procedures, lubrication
specifications, and approved service
parts that are provided by the Ford
Owner’s Manuals and maintenance
charts. Failure to do so may void the
chassis manufacturer’s warranties.
The following checklists are organized
into daily, weekly, monthly, semi-
annual, annual, and cyclical tables.
These lists can be printed and kept
in the bus for regular maintenance
inspections.
Regardless of who is responsible for
bus maintenance in your organization,
it is the driver’s responsibility to report
any problems encountered while
operating the vehicle. Anything that
might affect the safe operation of the
bus should be reported promptly.
OPERATORS PAY ATTENTION
It is important that the operators pay
attention and report any systems
malfunctions or unusual conditions
including, but not limited to, the
following:
Steering
Brakes
Lights
Windshield washers and wipers
Tires
Power train (engine, transmission)
Suspension
Doors
Windows
Wheelchair lifts and restraints
Seat latching mechanisms
(reclining, sliding seats)
Seatbelt latching mechanisms
(buckle and tab)
Unusual noises
Unusual vibrations
Unusual exhaust noises or fumes
Unusual odors (burning smells)
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