Engine Start

Question 1

Steps for safe start

Answer 1

1. Check that parking brake is engaged.
2. Point out insurance and registration
3. Check driver seat
4. Check seat belt
5. Close door
6. Engine/master control switch on
   - check for abs light
7. Allow psi to build to manufacturer’s specification which is 120 psi

Question 2

How to check for parking brake

Answer 2

Pull up on knob

Question 3

Check insurance/reg

Answer 3

Above windshield/drivers seat

Question 4

Check seatbelt

Answer 4

• Securely mounted
• adjusts and latches properly
• no rips or frays
• put on seat belt

Question 5

Close door

Answer 5

Toggle Door switch

Question 6

Start engine/ master control switch

Answer 6

1. Master control switch toggle two clicks for lights
2. Check for Abs light to toggle on and then off
3. When bus is ready, holding down the service brake, start the engine

Question 7

Build Psi

Answer 7

Allow psi to build to manufacturers specification which is 120 psi

If I were to toggle the idle switch, i must inform examiner “I am turning on the fast idle because the bus is equipped with a cut off switch at approximately 3 minutes.”

it will make it faster to build but I must remember to turn idle switch off when air gauge reaches 120 psi.