BUS INSPECTION CROWN MANUAL TRANSMISSION PRESENTED BY LAUSD SAFETY CENTER STAFF CONCEPTUAL CONSULTANT BRIAN LEE LAUSD STATE INSTRUCTOR
SET CLOCK Clock Set time Complete tach chart Insert tach chart Certificates 292 Registration Insurance Maintenance sticker
ENTER BUS CHECK PARKING BRAKE FOR APPLICATION TURN ON RADIO
NEW DAMAGE/FLUID LEVELS Check under bus Leaks Objects that don t belong New body damage All sides Windows Oil level Engine compartment Cleanliness Fan belts
NEW DAMAGE/FLUID LEVELS Fuel Cap Secured Leaks Boot No contraband Doors secured
NEW DAMAGE/FLUID LEVELS Battery/Air Cleaner Corrosion Filter gauge
NEW DAMAGE/FLUID LEVELS Engine Left Side Cleanliness Fan Hoses Belts Power steering fluid level
NEW DAMAGE/ FLUID LEVELS Emergency shut off L pin location Side start switches location
NEW DAMAGE/FLUID LEVELS Radiator Fluid level Shutters New Damage Overall appearance of vehicle Paint Dents Anything out of the norm
DRIVER S COMPARTMENT Driver s seat Seat belt Operational Torn or frayed Adjustment Vertical Horizontal Seat back Upholstery Hole free
DRIVER S COMPARTMENT Start engine Clutch free play Foot brake Foot throttle Low oil light and buzzer All gauges operational
DRIVER S COMPARTMENT Mirrors Proper amount 2 flat, passenger, cross view Adjustment Sun visor Bus rules Visible Head protection
DRIVER S COMPARTMENT Driver s window Windshields Fans Steering wheel Free play Horns Electrical and air
DRIVER S COMPARTMENT Lights Interior Set up bus for interior inspection Exterior Set up bus for first walk around Check indicator lights Wipers Rubber Washer Heaters/defrosters Entrance door
DRIVER S COMPARTMENT Fire extinguisher Size How many required? Gauge Pin Tag Nozzle Shake daily
DRIVER S COMPARTMENT First aid kit Units What s required? Other contents Securement Seal
DRIVER S COMPARTMENT Stop sign Holder Reflector flares Container Content Set up one Rotate each day
DRIVER S COMPARTMENT Front emergency door Operation Directions Glass Handrail Secured Modesty panel Secured Check upholstery Step well Clean Free of obstruction Non-slip surface
PASSENGER COMPARTMENT Ceiling Clean No obstructions Speaker covers Not broken Dome lights Operation Cracks Windows Cracks Latches Dust seals
PASSENGER COMPARTMENT Side emergency exit Signage Instructions Operation Rear emergency exit Signage Instructions Operation Child Check System Operation
PASSENGER COMPARTMENT Passenger seats Upholstery Seat belts Flooring Tears or holes Walls Holes Sharp protrusions
FIRST TRIP AROUND Distress lights lenses School bus sign Clearly visible Warning lamps Flashing intermittently Hoods
FIRST TRIP AROUND Mirrors Secured No cracks Windshield No cracks Secured Windshield wipers Secured Wiper Blade Antenna Secured
FIRST TRIP AROUND Headlights High beam operational secured License Plate Secured Left Turn Signal Lens Bumper/Guards Secured Foot steps functional
FIRST TRIP AROUND Distress lights Windows Not cracked or broken Lettering Proper Left turn signal Not cracked or broken Reflectors Not cracked or broken
FIRST TRIP AROUND Left front tire Tire shroud Tread depth New tire (not retread) Sidewall Rim Valve stem Lug nuts Hub seal (oil) Hub nuts
FIRST TRIP AROUND Left rear dual Tire shroud Mud guard Between tires Tire tread both tires Sidewall Rim Valve stems Lug nuts Axle seal Axle nuts
FIRST TRIP AROUND Left side emergency exit Signage Operation Instructions
FIRST TRIP AROUND Rear Distress Lights operational School Bus Sign Warning Lights operational Rear Emergency Exit Windows Lettering Instructions
FIRST TRIP AROUND Numbers/Lettering Visible Left turn signal Lens Parking brake light Lenses Reflectors Not cracked or broken
FIRST TRIP AROUND License plate light operational License plate Secured Legible Bumper secured Exhaust pipe Must protrude away from vehicle.
FIRST TRIP AROUND Distress lights Windows Not broken Lettering Visible Reflectors Not cracked or broken
FIRST TRIP AROUND Right rear duals Tire shroud Mud guard Tread depth both tires Sidewall both tires Between tires Rim Valve stems Lug nuts Axle seal Axle nuts
FIRST TRIP AROUND Right front tire Tire shroud Mud guard Tire tread New tire (not retread) Side wall Rim Valve stem Lug nuts Hub seal Hub nuts
RE-ENTER BUS Activate clearance light switch Headlights low beam Right turn signal on Transmission in reverse, key off Parking brake off
SECOND TRIP AROUND Distress lights w/clearance lights on Headlights low beam Right turn signal Lens
SECOND TRIP AROUND Distress lights w/clearance lights on
SECOND TRIP AROUND Distress lights w/ clearance lights on operational Right turn signal Lens Tail lights
SECOND TRIP AROUND Distress lights w/ clearance lights on Right turn signal
RE-ENTER BUS Cancel distress lights Activate ignition key Engine off Activate service brake pedal Activate four way hazard lights Indicator
THIRD TRIP AROUND I.D./Clearance lights operational Headlights Low beam 4-way hazard lights
THIRD TRIP AROUND Clearance lights 4-way hazard light
THIRD TRIP AROUND I.D./Clearance lights 4-way hazard lights Service brake lights Back up lights Lenses
THIRD TRIP AROUND Clearance Lights 4-way hazard lights
RE-ENTER BUS Activate parking brake Place transmission in neutral Turn off all lights Prepare for brake inspection
BRAKE INSPECTION Air governor cutout Air loss test (static) Air loss test (applied) Air governor cut-in
BRAKE INSPECTION Low pressure warning devices Emergency stopping system Parking brake test (2) service brake tests 20 m.p.h.