Monthly Post-Trip Inspection and Maintenance Checklist
Important: Before performing any checks, apply the parking brake and chock the tires.
See Table. for a checklist of the procedures that should be performed monthly, post-trip.
Table 1, Monthly Post-Trip Inspection and Maintenance Checklist
Procedure Performed (check off) |
Monthly Post-Trip Inspections/Checks |
Procedure Reference |
|
_______ |
clean the battery terminals |
1 |
|
Check |
_______ |
fluid level in the hydraulic brake reservoir, if equipped |
2 |
Check |
_______ |
steering wheel play |
3 |
Check |
_______ |
outer surfaces of the hood and body (for visible surface breaks and damage, as well as corrosion and paint condition) |
— |
Inspect |
_______ |
brake lining wear |
4 |
Inspect |
_______ |
driveshaft |
— |
Inspect |
_______ |
condition of floor covering and upholstery |
— |
Check |
_______ |
operation of roof hatches and warning buzzers |
— |
Check |
_______ |
operation and locking of emergency doors |
— |
Inspect |
_______ |
wiper blades |
— |
Inspect |
_______ |
body mounting bolts and clips securely fastened |
5 |
_______ |
clean the bus undercarriage |
6 |
|
Inspector___________________________________________________ Date ________________ |