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PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE MANUAL

Preventative Maintenance Manual Content
Date: March 2017
00.1 Preventive Maintenance Philosophy and Preventive Maintenance Inspection

Standards
00.2 Productive Preventive Maintenance Bay

00.2.1 Preventative Maintenance Bay Tools
00.3 Completion of PMI Report Documentation
00.4 Preventive Maintenance Inspection (PMI) and Servicing Procedures

00.4.1 Heavy Duty Bus PMI and Servicing Procedures
00.4.2 Light Duty Bus PMI and Servicing Procedures
00.6 Preventive Maintenance Inspection, Audit and Quality Control Check Defect
Categorization References

IN ATA/TMC VMRS CODE ORDER:

1.0 Heating. Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC)

2.0 Cab and Sheet Metal (In Development, will include 174.0)

13.0 Brakes Practices and Procedures

13.1 Brake Maintenance Standards

13.2 Brake Adjustment (Slack Adjusters)

13.4 Brake Fluid Testing

13.5 Slack Adjusters

13.6 Air Brake System (Diagram)

15.0 Steering

15.1 Toe-In Setting Procedures

15.2 Steering Axle Geometry/Principles of Front End Align

15.3 Wheel-a-Matic

17.0 Tire Practices and Procedures

17.1 Tire Inflation Practices

17.2 PM Inflation Standards

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17.3 Required Tire Tools
18.0 Wheel, Rims, Hubs and Bearings

18.1 Wheel Bearing Adjustment Procedures
27.0 Transmission – Automatic

27.1 Transmission – Automatic Servicing and Diagnostic Procedures
30.0 Electrical Group

30.1 Heavy Duty Wiring Checks
30.2 Wiring Repair
30.3 Battery Termination, Heavy Duty Wiring Termination and Wiring Repairs
30.4 Terminal Protection
31.0 Charging System
31.1 Charging System Performance Testing
31.2 Charging System Checks for Heavy Duty Coaches
31.3 Charging System Electrical Checks for Gasoline Powered Vehicles
32.0 Battery/Crank Systems
32.1 Battery Checking and Testing
32.2 Crank System Wiring Test
32.3 Heavy Duty Starter Motors and Solenoids
41.0 Air Intake System
41.1 Air Restriction Diesel Engine
41.2 Air Cleaner Element Plugging/Collapsing
42.0 Cooling System
42.1 Cost Effective Cooling System Practices
42.2 Cooling System Service and Maintenance
42.3 Recommended Checks Following Component
44.0 Fuel System
44.1 Diesel Fuel Systems

44.1.1 Davco Self-Venting Drain Valve
44.2 Alternative Fuel Systems

44.2.1 CNG Fuel Cylinders
44.2.2 LNG Fuel Cylinders

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45.0 Engine Power Plant
45.1 Oil Drain Intervals
45.1.1 Oil Analysis
45.2 Tune-Up Procedures for Engine with Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI)
45.3 Belts and Driven Systems
45.3.1 Belt Adjustment
45.3.2 Serpentine Belt Adjustment
45.3.3 Belt Replacement
45.4 Types of Sensors
45.5 Checking Glow Plugs and Solenoid
45.6 Closed Crankcase Ventilation System (CCVS)

174.0 Bus Body

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Forms

Index for Forms - Below is the listing of all Forms use by First Transit.

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OpCo Form No. Name Issue Date
FT 2-0001 -Not Released-
FT 2-0002 Indemnity Agreement
FT 2-0003 -Not Released-
FT 2-0004 Employee Tool Reimbursement Waiver
FT 2-0005 Required Tools for Tech I
FT 2-0006 -Not Released-
FT 2-0007 -Not Released-
FT 2-0008 -Not Released-
FT 2-0009 Key Control Log
FT 2-0010 -Not Released-
FT 2-0011 -Not Released-
FT 2-0012 -Not Released-
FT 2-0013 -Not Released-
FT 2-0014 -Not Released-
FT 2-0015 -Not Released-
FT 2-0016 -Not Released-
FT 2-0017 Wheel Nut Torque Sheet
FT 2-0018 Wheelchair Lift Inspection and Servicing Worksheet
FT 2-0019 -Not Released-
FT 2-0020 -Not Released-
FT 2-0021 -Not Released-
FT 2-0022 -Not Released-
FT 2-0023 -Not Released-
FT 2-0024 -Not Released-
FT 2-0025 Monthly Shop Equipment Audit
FT 2-0026 -Not Released-
FT 2-0027 -Not Released-
FT 2-0028 Employee Tool Inventory
FT 2-0029 -Not Released-
FT 2-0030 -Not Released-
FT 2-0031 -Not Released-
FT 2-0032 Front Axle Wheel Alignment Verification
FT 2-0033 -Not Released-

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OpCo Form No. Name Date
FT 2-0034
FT 2-0035 Out of Service Sign
FT 2-0036 -Not Released-
FT 2-0037 -Not Released-
FT 2-0038 -Not Released-
FT 2-0039 -Not Released-
FT 2-0040 Torque Wrench Calibration Log
FT 2-0041 Work Task/Tool/Equipment Use Risk Assessment
FT 2-0042 Supplier Visitation Sign
FT 2-0043 -Not Released-
FT 2-0044
FT 2-0045 -Not Released-
FT 2-0046 Quality Control Check for PM Inspection
FT 2-0047 Quality Control Check for Servicing and Repair
FT 2-0048 -Not Released-
FT 2-0049 Vehicle Inspection Form
FT 2-0050 -Not Released-
Audit Workbook Summary
FT 2-0051 Preventive Maintenance Inspection and Servicing
FT 2-0052 Worksheet - Heavy Duty
FT 2-0053 Defect and Repair Continuation Worksheet
FT 2-0054 Vehicle Inspector (VI ) Certification
Antifreeze Calculation Worksheet
FT 2-0055 Preventive Maintenance Inspection and Servicing
FT Worksheet - Light Duty
FT F300 Personal Risk Assessment Supplemental Sheet
FT 0-0007 Technical Service Report
FGA Driver Vehicle Inspection Report (DVIR)
0-0008 Fuel Sheet
FGA Bus and Coach Fire Risk Assessment and Inspection
Worksheet
Serious Vehicle Incident Reporting

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ASE ACRONYMS:
CCMTA
CVSA Automotive Service Excellence
DOT Canadian Council of Motor Transport Administrators
DPF Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance
DVIR Department of Transportation
EVIR Diesel Particulate Filter
FMCSR Driver Vehicle Inspection Report
IP use: Electronic Vehicle Inspection Report
KPI Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulation
MRC Injury Prevention
Key Performance Indicator
Maintenance Repair Center

Maintenance Responsible Code*

OpCo Operating Company

PM Preventative Maintenance

PMM Preventive Maintenance Manual

PMI Preventive Maintenance Inspection

PO Purchase Order

PPE Personal Protective Equipment

RMD Region Maintenance Director

RMM Region Maintenance Manager

MM Maintenance Manager

SOP Standard Operating Procedures

VECI Vehicle Emissions Control Information

VI Vehicle Inspector

VMRS Vehicle Maintenance Reporting Standards

FirstBase. Vehicle Maintenance System
InfoSM

WO Work Order

*Applicable to Multi-Maintenance Center Locations

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