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13 MAINTENANCE CHECKLISTS
DAILY MAINTENANCE CHECKLIST
ITEM MAINTENANCE AREA OF BUS
Driver’s Compartment Clean and inspect Driver’s Area
Driver’s Seat Check operation of adjusting mechanism Driver’s Area
Driver’s Seat Belt Inspect for damage Driver’s Area
Driver’s Window (chassis) Check operation Driver’s Area
Driver’s Door Check alignment, latch and seals Driver’s Area
Windshield, Driver’s Door
Window
Clean & inspect for damage Driver’s Area
Fire Extinguisher Check mounting and charge pressure Driver’s Area
First Aid Kit Check contents - Replenish as needed Driver’s Area
Flare & Reflective Hazard
Sign Kit
Check contents Driver’s Area
Floor Covering Inspect for damage, wear, tears and fas-
teners - Clean with vacuum or damp mop
Driver’s Area
Mirrors (Interior) Inspect for damage - Adjust for good view Driver’s Area
Mirrors (Exterior) Mirrors (Exterior)
Inspect for loose or damaged support
arms and brackets - adjust for good view
Driver’s Area
Front Destination Sign & Ad-
ditional Destination Signs
Inspect for damage and leaks -
Check lights
Driver’s Area
Sun Visor Check to see that visor stays in place -
Tighten as needed
Driver’s Area
Windshield Wipers & Washers Check blades for streaking - Keep washer
fluid reservoir full
Driver’s Area
Defroster & Front Heater
Blowers
Check operation by turning on the fan
and defroster with the engine running
Driver’s Area
Dashboard Warning Lights Warm up the engine - No warning lights
should show and no buzzers should sound
Driver’s Area
Front Heater Check operation with engine running Driver’s Area
Fast Idle Switch Check engine RPMs - Adjust daily or as
needed
Driver’s Area
Roof Escape Hatch Check operation - Then close, latch the
hatch and check seals
Doors
Wheelchair Lift Check operation - Inspect and adjust Doors
Wheelchair Door/Brake
Interlock
Check by trying to move the bus with the
wheelchair lift door open
Doors
Door Switch (Air or Electric
Doors)
Check operation Doors
Doors & Controls Open, then close doors - Observe the
action of the door
Doors
Passenger Door/Brake In-
terlock
Check by trying to move the bus with the
passenger door open
Doors
Passenger Entry Steps Clean and inspect for loose treads Doors
Manual Opener Linkage Observe, lubricate and adjust as needed Doors
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