2016 - Ohio State Highway Patrol

OHIO SCHOOL BUS INSPECTION MANUAL

2016

OHIO STATE HIGHWAY PATROL Licensing and Commercial Standards

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Revision Date: August/2016

ATTENTION SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS: This is a reference manual for your transportation personnel.

CONTENTS

FOREWORD .................................................................................................................................................. 6 SECTION A: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES.............................................................................................. 7

PROCEDURE FOR OBTAINING IDENTIFICATION NUMBERS .................................................................... 7 OBTAINING REGISTRATION AND IDENTIFICATION NUMBER ................................................................. 7

School Bus Registrations and Identification Number .............................................................................. 7 CANCELLATION OF IDENTIFICATION NUMBER ....................................................................................... 8 PREPARING THE SCHOOL BUS FOR SALE/TRADE ................................................................................... 8 DEFINITION OF A SCHOOL BUS................................................................................................................ 8 SCHOOL BUS TYPES ................................................................................................................................. 8 CHANGES IN SCHOOL BUS DESIGN OR EQUIPMENT .............................................................................. 9 ANNUAL INSPECTION SCHEDULE AND BUS PREPARATION................................................................... 9 INSPECTION PROCEDURE ...................................................................................................................... 10

Communication.................................................................................................................................... 10 Safety................................................................................................................................................... 10 DECAL VALIDATION AND PLACEMENT ..................................................................................................11 OUT-OF-SERVICE NOTIFICATION............................................................................................................11 SPOT INSPECTIONS.................................................................................................................................11 CRASH INSPECTIONS...............................................................................................................................11 OTHER USES OF SCHOOL BUSES............................................................................................................11 SECTION B: SCHOOL BUS INSPECTION PROCEDURES ............................................................................. 12 EXTERIOR ................................................................................................................................................ 12 Bumpers and Attachments................................................................................................................... 12 School Bus Markings ............................................................................................................................ 12 Reflectorized Material .......................................................................................................................... 14 Emergency Door .................................................................................................................................. 14 Emergency Exit Window ...................................................................................................................... 15 Emergency Roof Exit ............................................................................................................................ 15 Body Sheet Metal and Paint ................................................................................................................. 18 Glass and Mounting.............................................................................................................................. 18 Directional Signals................................................................................................................................ 19

Back-up Lamps..................................................................................................................................... 19 Backing Warning Systems .................................................................................................................... 20 Stop and Tail Lamps ............................................................................................................................. 20 Flashing Warning Signal Lamps (Student Pick-up Lamps) .................................................................... 20 Clearance, Marker, Identification Lamps .............................................................................................. 21 White Strobe Light (Optional) .............................................................................................................. 21 Reflectors ............................................................................................................................................. 21 Headlamp Assembly............................................................................................................................. 21 INTERIOR................................................................................................................................................. 22 Service Door Assembly/Entrance/Handrails.......................................................................................... 22 Driver's Seat ......................................................................................................................................... 22 Steering System................................................................................................................................... 23 Clutch Operation .................................................................................................................................. 24 Instruments and Switches .................................................................................................................... 24 Horns ................................................................................................................................................... 25 Windshield Wipers/Washers ................................................................................................................. 25 Defroster and Auxiliary Fans................................................................................................................. 25 Heaters................................................................................................................................................. 25 Mirrors ................................................................................................................................................. 25 Sun Visor .............................................................................................................................................. 26 Emergency Equipment ......................................................................................................................... 26 First Aid Kit........................................................................................................................................... 26 Cleanliness ........................................................................................................................................... 27 Floor and Floor Covering ...................................................................................................................... 27 Ceiling .................................................................................................................................................. 28 Seats .................................................................................................................................................... 28 Emergency Exits................................................................................................................................... 29 ENGINE COMPARTMENT.........................................................................................................................31 Hood Assemblies...................................................................................................................................31 Firewall.................................................................................................................................................. 31 Engine/Drive Train Components............................................................................................................31 Fuel System...........................................................................................................................................33

UNDERCARRIAGE/BRAKE ........................................................................................................................33 Frame .................................................................................................................................................... 33 Batteries................................................................................................................................................33 Front Axle Assembly............................................................................................................................. 34 Shock Absorbers (front and rear).......................................................................................................... 35 Rear Axle Assembly / Differential ......................................................................................................... 35 Springs, Torsion Bars and Torque Rods ................................................................................................ 36 Air Suspension...................................................................................................................................... 36 Brakes (Must comply with FMVSS 571.105 or 571.121.) ..........................................................................37 Exhaust System.................................................................................................................................... 42 Fuel Tank and Shield ............................................................................................................................ 43 Tires, Rims and Wheels......................................................................................................................... 43 Body and Mounting Pads...................................................................................................................... 44 Drive-line, Universal Joints ................................................................................................................... 45

SCHOOL BUSES USED TO TRANSPORT SPECIAL-NEED PUPILS ........................................................... 45 Aisles.................................................................................................................................................... 45 Fastening Devices ................................................................................................................................ 45 Heaters................................................................................................................................................. 45 Identification ........................................................................................................................................ 45 Occupant Restraint ? Wheelchairs........................................................................................................ 45 Power Lift............................................................................................................................................. 46 Regular Service Entrance...................................................................................................................... 47 Seating Arrangements ......................................................................................................................... 47 Special Light......................................................................................................................................... 47 Special Service Entrance ...................................................................................................................... 47 Special Service Entrance Doors ............................................................................................................ 47 Other.................................................................................................................................................... 47

PROPANE FUEL SYSTEM ........................................................................................................................ 48 General ................................................................................................................................................ 48 Tanks ................................................................................................................................................... 48 Fuel Lines ............................................................................................................................................. 49 Fueling Compartment .......................................................................................................................... 49

Relief Valve .......................................................................................................................................... 49 Automatic Shut Off .............................................................................................................................. 49 Decals Stating "Powered by Propane".................................................................................................. 49 Other.................................................................................................................................................... 50 COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS (CNG)...................................................................................................... 50 General ................................................................................................................................................ 50 Fuel Cylinders ....................................................................................................................................... 50 Fuel Lines ............................................................................................................................................. 50 Decals .................................................................................................................................................. 51 Manual Shut-Off Valve ......................................................................................................................... 51 Automatic Shut-Off.............................................................................................................................. 51 HYBRID.................................................................................................................................................... 51 General ................................................................................................................................................ 51 SCHOOL BUS INSPECTION REPORT (HP 32)........................................................................................... 52 Purpose ................................................................................................................................................ 52 Use....................................................................................................................................................... 52 The Form.............................................................................................................................................. 52 Type of Inspection ................................................................................................................................ 53 School Bus Rating System .................................................................................................................... 53 AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS CHECKS ................................................................................................................ 54 Air Brake Supply Line/ Check and Inversion Valve Test Procedure ........................................................ 54 ABS SYSTEM TEST .................................................................................................................................. 55 AIR BRAKE SLACK ADJUSTMENT ........................................................................................................... 55 DOCUMENT REVIEW................................................................................................................................... 58

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