New Flyer SR542 - Moving the Vehicle

VEHICLE OPERATION
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4. Allow the air system to fully re-charge.
5. Stop the engine and proceed as follows.
a. Release the park brake.
b. Apply the brake treadle fully, hold and check the following:
i. Upon treadle application the air pressure gauge reading
does not drop more than 18 psi.
☞ NOTE:
Tap the gauge to be sure the needle is not stuck.
ii. The air pressure does not drop more than 3 psi per
minute.
iii.There are no audible air leaks.
c. Release the brake treadle and apply the park brake.
6. Re-start the engine.
a. Set the Fast Idle switch FAST to re-charge the air system.
b. When the reading levels off at 120-125 psi, switch off the
fast idle.
c. Remove the wheel blocks.
d. Release the park brake.
7. Move the vehicle slowly and test brake response.
Moving the Vehicle
1. Fasten driver’s seat-belt (as required by law).
2. Close the doors by turning the door controller handle to posi-
tion #1. The Rear Door Open indicator light should be off.
3. Apply the brake treadle and release the parking brake. The
parking brake indicator light extinguishes.
4. Shift the Transmission Selector switch into the desired gear.
☞ NOTE:
The neutral [N] light extinguishes and the appropriate range letter
appears in the display.