October 2020 – issue 1
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Section 4 - Startup and Driving
ZERO EMISSION CITY BUS Owner’s
Manual
4A - Routine checks before and after driving
：
The vehicle should be parked on level ground before carrying out the pre-driving checks.
4A.1 - Check
electrical appliances
：
Check whether the power supply is ready: Switch on the power master switch (red one) on side console, then turn
ignition key to ON. Instrument panel will be activated, and all information is shown in it.
Check whether there are fault warnings in the instrument panel. If there are any faults, call service.
Check whether various instruments operate normally, especially the front headlights, the indicator lamps, the braking
lamps, the reversing lamp and the emergency hazard lamp.
Check for damage to any lights, light bulbs and switches.
Regularly clean the outside of the various lights and indicators to maintain clarity.
4A.2 - Check
the driver’s seat
safety belt
：
Check the seat belt buckle of the driver’s seat safety belt operates normally or not and ensure that the safety belt is tightly
locked when buttoned up in the following cases:
the body moves abruptly forward
；
the vehicle brakes abruptly or accelerates suddenly
4A.3 - Check,
adjust and clean the rear-view mirror regularly
4A.4 - Check various emergency apparatus
：
Such as the fire extinguisher, emergency exits
4A.5 - Check
whether the speedometer and dash mileage display function normally or not
4A.6 - Discharge
any water in the air tanks (figure 21):
Toggle the drain valve to dispel any grease, dirt and water thoroughly from the air
tanks. If there is too much grease, dirt, or water in the air tanks; check the air dryer
cartridge as it may require replacement. As such, it is recommended that the air tanks
be checked for excess water every two weeks. Pay particular attention to the tank
nearest the engine.
Note: The air drier cartridge MUST be replaced at least once each year.
Figure 21
Pull ring downwards
to dispel any residue
from air tank
4A.7 - Check
whether the foot brake and the hand brake operate normally and if there are any leaks.
4A.8 - Check
the steering box free-play. Steering box free-play allowance should be in the range of ±10º. If the free-play is
larger than these values, please drive to the nearest after-sales service center for adjustment. (The steering has a pneumatic
steering box, push the steering wheel adjustment switch to reduce free-play, try to adjust within 5 seconds)
4B - Checks before / after every one-week driving
：
4B.1 - Check
the wheels & tyres. Before driving the vehicle, please check the air pressure
(760Kpa
) in the tyres, as well as
for any damage to the tyres. Also, carefully check whether the wheel-nuts are securely fastened or not.
Note: After a new vehicle has been operated for about 50 km, re-check the wheel-nuts according to the specified
torque (600Nm for steel rims and 550Nm for alloy rims). The sequence for fastening the wheel-nuts should conform
to the cross-symmetrical one.
