Check All Interior Lights

• In all positions doors open and closed, switching all, off, right, park.
• Check that the front lights dim with the doors closed and brighten when the doors open.
• Check interior light lenses for cleanliness.
• Report if not working or have dirty lenses.

Wheelchair Area

• Ensure wheelchair restraints and lap/shoulder belts are clean and operational and the flip-up seats are adjusted and latching correctly.
• Check wheelchair chime operation.
• Ensure the wheelchair and priority seating decals are in place and presentable.

Mountings

• Check all stanchions and seat mountings for proper attachment, including the front entrance/stair assist handles.

Rear Door

• Check rear door master switch override operation.
• Ensure that the rear door stays open.
• Check brake interlock (should apply brakes when rear door is energized).
• Check condition of bushings, shafts, pins, arms, brushes, grab handles, glass, and seals.

Chime

• Check chime cord/switch operation at the rear, the rear door, and the front of the bus.
• Note if stop request signs are not lit up or the audible chime does not sound.

Check All Exterior Lights/Reflectors

• Include:
  • High & low beam headlights
  • Destination sign lights
  • Marker lights
  • Backup lights and beeper
  • Turn signal lights
  • Rear run taillights
  • Brake lights
  • Curb and step lights
  • Exterior wheelchair light/ramp
  • Audible beeper

Wiper Blades

• Check condition of wiper blades, wiper arm, and wiper motor mounting tightness.
• Check exterior windshield sealing gaskets.

Bike Rack

• Check bike rack grips for wear.
• Verify proper operation of bike rack.
• Visually inspect the decals to ensure readability.
• Lube pivot points with Triflow.
• Report any damage.

Body Damage

• Check for and report any body damage on body shop worksheet.

Lug Nuts

• Torque all lug nuts on all wheels to 500 foot-pounds (ft-lbs).
• Check for damaged, rusted, or cracked wheels.
• Report any lugs that required tightening to your Supervisor.
• Record the number of lugs at each wheel that required tightening (enter "0" if no tightening was necessary):

Tires

• Thump tires to check for low air pressure.
• Check for uneven wear and damage.
• Record tire wear below:

Batteries

• Check batteries and fill if needed with distilled water. (Part #1003082)
• Check connections in batter & fuse compartment for corrosion and looseness.
• Lubricate battery tray rollers with a Teflon spray lubricant.
• Check battery cable supports, make sure cables are not lying on battery tray slides when batteries are pushed in.