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Pre Trip 21 Frame
Frame Inspect the frame next. You are looking for signs of damage. If you see what appear to be welded areas this can be a clue. This also is not the last time you will inspect the frame. Keep this in mind when you are inspecting under the bus. Tip: {SD} “I am inspecting the…
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Pre Trip 20 Steering Linkage
Steering Linkage Tip: {SD} {MH} Note: Make sure you mention any castle nuts and cotter pins that are securing them! There are a number of components I am going to address together. They include: Steering Shaft Pitman Arm Drag Link Steering Knuckle Tie Rod “The steering linkage components I am inspecting include a steering shaft,…
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Pre Trip 31 Under Hood Complete
Under Hood Complete That completes the inspection of the components under the hood. The pre trip continues with an inspection of the exterior of the bus on the door side. Well, there is one area on this side that is inside the bus that you are going to inspect. That is the door and steps.…
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Pre Trip 19 Steering Box
Power Steering Box And Hoses The next of the steering components we address is the steering box. There are mechanical connections to the rest of the steering comments coming up, but for now we inspect the box itself and the hoses that connect it to the power steering pump. Tip: {SM} {SD} {ABC} {NL} “The…
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Pre Trip 18 Engine Power Steering Pump
Power Steering Pump The power steering pump on this bus, like the air compressor, is connected directly to the engine and is gear driven. Tip: {SM} {SD} {ABC} {FA} “The gear driven power steering pump is Securely Mounted and there is no Sign Of Damage. The hoses do not have any Abrasions Bulges Or Cuts…
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Pre Trip 17 Engine Power Steering Reservoir
Power Steering Reservoir Address the steering components. Start with the power steering fluid reservoir. On this bus there is no need to exam a dipstick as the fluid level can be observed from the outside. Tip: {SM} {NL} {SD} {ABC} {FA} “The power steering fluid reservoir is Securely Mounted and Not Leaking. There is no…
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Pre Trip 16 Air Compressor
Air Compressor And Hoses It is important that you identify whether it is belt or gear driven. This air compressor is mounted directly to the side of the engine, indicating it is gear driven. Also, don’t forget to mention the hoses and hose connections. Tip: {SM} {MH} {SD} “Looking at the air compressor I check…
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Pre Trip 15 Engine Oil
Oil The next item is the engine oil. You will describe how you would determine there is a proper amount. “I would check the oil by removing the dipstick, wiping it off with a clean rag, inserting it fully, and once again removing it. The oil level is proper if it is between the add…
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Pre Trip 14 Coolant
Coolant The coolant reservoir and coolant level are the next items addressed. This is one of the items you should mention the hose connections. Tip: {FA} {SD} {NL} {ABC} “This is the coolant reservoir. I am checking for it to be Firmly Attached, no Sign Of Damage, and Not Leaking. The hoses are securely attached…
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Pre Trip 13 Engine Hoses And Wires
Hoses And Wires This is a general observation of the many hoses and wires you will find in the engine compartment. There are some components you will address later the hoses and/or wires connected to them. Tip: {ABC} “I am checking the overall condition of the wires and hoses in the engine compartment. Any Abrasions…
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