Preventive Maintenance Intervals for Transit Buses (2010)

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60 Capital Metro Transportation Authority, Austin, TX PMI Checklist Developed for Optima Buses Section I: Road Test Last Update 11/20/08 DRAFT COPY PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE INSPECTION OPTIMA Unit No: _________________ Inspector/ID No: ___________________/_______ Date: _________________ Inspector/ID No: ___________________/_______ Miles: _________________ Repair Mech./ID No: ___________________/_______ W/O No: _________________ Repair Mech./ID No: ___________________/_______ Instructions: • Inspect the vehicle and compare to listed standards. Check the appropriate Pass or Fail box for each inspection item. If a component fails an inspection, describe in detail only how it failed. Do not suggest what needs to be fixed. On the write-up sheet, record the step number that corresponds to the failure. • Each section must be completed entirely by the same inspector. Explanation of Terminology • “No loose parts” should be taken to mean that the entire assembly is secure with no loose, damaged, or missing fasteners. • The terms “obvious” and “excessive” are used when a subjective assessment of condition must be made. Short Repairs When the repair can be made with the general tools and if the total repair time is less than 10 minutes. If the short repair brought the inspection step into compliance, record what was repaired on the defect sheet. Small repairs include, but are not limited to: Tightening screws, replacing a bulb or ground strap, etc. Repetitive Procedures The mechanic inspecting the vehicle should coordinate the repetitive procedures with the inspection. However, care must be taken not to let the two procedures interfere with each other. For example, do not lubricate the U-joint before checking it for play. Special Test Equipment • Hunter Brake Tester • Wheel chocks to prevent vehicle movement • Cooling system pressure tester Recent Revisions APPENDIX F Sample Preventive Maintenance Inspection Checklist—Capital Metro DATE REVISION 11/20/08 Drain Moisture from Fuel Tank

61 I Road Test the Vehicle Road test will monitor vehicle engine and transmission performance while driving road test route. The operator will view the dash gauges, air conditioning system performance and braking operation. 1. Inspect for obvious fluid leaks in parking spot Pre-trip unit for road test. 2. Clean radiator and Charge Air Cooler, if needed. 3. Steam clean, if needed: engine compartment, access door interiors, undercarriage 4. Clean batteries if needed Use cool water 5. Inspect insurance card Card not expired/legible/pouch not torn 6. Inspect State Inspection Sticker Date not expired 7. “Oil Pressure” light illuminates when ignition is turned on & remains on until started 8. Listen for back-up alarm when backing Audible from driver’s seat 9. Observe speedometer gauge accuracy Check speed with electronic speed monitor in bus yard [±3 mph] 10. Test power of bus on Oltorf Dr. hill Achieve speed of at least 20 mph up hill 11. Test parking brake operation on Burton Dr. hill Inspect parking brake knob Brakes hold/no air leaks/pin is centered/No cracks in knob/securely attached 12. Test doors interlock on Burton Dr. hill With door controller in the “front open,” “Rear open,” and “Both open” positions: Brakes must hold/accelerator must be disabled/no air leaks 13. Inspect frame alignment for dog tracking Inspect only if safety allows Bus should track straight Completed  Completed  Completed  Pass Fail   Pass Fail   Pass Fail   Pass Fail   Pass Fail   Pass Fail   Pass Fail   Pass Fail   Pass Fail  

62 The above section was completed by _________________________ / ___________ Mechanic ID 14. Observe performance of: Suspension—No bouncing/no noise/no knocking/no leaning Brakes—Smooth stop/no popping/no noise/no pulling Steering—No pulling/no noises/no play/no wandering Retarder—Operational 15. Listen for tightness of body components: fare box, doors, modesty panels, grab rails, etc. No rattling/no loose parts 16. Inspect AC operation Must achieve 68° and 78° on road test No Trouble indicator lights on/good air flow/no unusual noise/fresh air duct opens and closes 17. Measure braking efficiency using Hunter brake Tester Record Results:______________ Efficiency 70% or greater 18. Measure emergency brake efficiency using Hunter brake Tester Record Results:______________ Efficiency 20% or greater 19. Check Transmission fluid level with engine hot Level full 20. Take Engine Oil Sample using Probilizer Engine must be hot and running Pass Fail   Pass Fail   Pass Fail   Pass Fail   Wet Dry   Pass Fail   Pass Fail   Completed