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13 MAINTENANCE CHECKLISTS
DAILY MAINTENANCE CHECKLIST
ITEM MAINTENANCE AREA OF BUS
Door Seals Inspect for damage Doors
Rear Emergency Exit Door Check operation - Be sure instructions are
clearly visible
Doors
Door Flop (Panel) Alignment Check and adjust daily or as needed Doors
Passenger Seats Clean - Inspect for damage and loose
fasteners
Seating
Passenger Area Check for damage, misplaced items, &
personal effects left behind by passengers
Floors & Interiors
Carpeting Vacuum - Clean any spills - Check for dam-
age to carpeting (rips, tears, stains, etc.)
Floors & Interiors
Rubber Floor Covering Clean using a warm soap and water solu-
tion - Check for damage to floor rubber
(rips, tears, stains, etc.)
Floors & Interiors
Closures, Access Doors Check for secure latching Exterior
Reflectors Inspect for damage - Clean as needed to
assure the reflectors’ visibility
Exterior
Passenger Seat Belts Check for Damage Seating
Body Exterior Clean body and windows daily or as need-
ed to maintain the appearance of the bus
Exterior
Exterior Finish & Panels Inspect for scratches, dents and cracks -
Retouch and repair as needed
Exterior
Rub Rails Inspect for damage Exterior
Skirt Panels Inspect for damage Exterior
Back-up Alarm Horn Check by listening for the horn while
backing the bus
Exterior
Clearance, Marker and
Identification Lights
Check operation - Clean lenses Exterior
Curb Lights Check operation - Clean lenses Exterior
Directional Lights Check operation - Clean lenses Exterior
Hazard Warning Lights Place hazard switch in on position and
check operation of front, side, & rear lights
Exterior
Electric & Lighting Check high and low beam operation Exterior
Horn Check operation Exterior
Interior Lights Check operation Interior
Step Well Lights Check operation - Clean lenses Interior
Emergency Exit Lights Check operation Interior
Emergency Exit Warning
Lights
Open emergency door or window with
ignition on - Warning should be activated
Interior
Reading Lights Check and repair as needed Interior
Exterior Lights Check operation, mounting, and lenses Exterior
Tires Check cold for proper air pressure - Look
for bulges, knots, cuts, punctures,
abrasions, and separation
Exterior