Enter coach
Start engine
Check oil pressure gauge and warning light
Check voltage gauge for charging condition
Check air pressure gauge for air build up
Check & adjust mirrors
Check seat adjustment & seat belt
Turn on:
Headlights -- high beam
Emergency flashers
Fast idle switch (if equipped)
Governor cut-out (130 psi. max.)

Exterior Check

Front
Using a Top-to-Bottom, Left-to-Right (TTB-LTR) pattern, check:
Front steps condition
Top clearance lights
Windshield for cracks & cleanliness
Mirror securement
Headlights -- high beam
License plate
Emergency flashers
Wiper blades for condition

Left Side (TTB-LTR)
Front Clearance light and reflector
Left front mirror and mount
Front wheel, tire tread depth (4/32" minimum), oil seal and lug nuts.
Physically check lug nuts for tightness.
Front side turn signal
General appearance -- windows, dents, scratches, lettering
Middle clearance light and reflector (if equipped)
Rear dual tire tread depth (2/32" minimum) and inflation, wheels, oil seals and lug nuts.
Physically check lug nuts for tightness
Rear side turn signal (if equipped)
Rear side clearance light and reflector

Rear (TTB-LTR)
Top clearance lights
Brake lights
Emergency Flashers
License plate & light
Fluid leaks with engine running
Exhaust pipe

Right Side (TTB-LTR)
Rear side clearance light and reflector
Rear dual tire tread depth (2/32" minimum) and inflation, wheels, oil seals and lug nuts.
Physically check lug nuts for tightness
Rear side turn signal (if equipped)
General appearance -- windows, dents, scratches, lettering
Middle clearance light and reflector (if equipped)
Check fuel tank cap
Front tire tread depth (4/32" minimum), wheel, oil seal and lug nuts.
Physically check lug nuts for tightness.
Front side turn signal
Front clearance light and reflector

Re-enter Bus

Interior Check In Driver's Seat:

Turn headlights onto low beam
Turn off emergency flashers
Check parking brake for "On" position
Turn off fast idle (if equipped)
Foot on service brake, place transmission in reverse
Release service brake slowly.
*If bus moves, have brakes inspected/serviced immediately*.
Transmission back in neutral
Fast idle on (if equipped)
Check all gauges
Check wiper operation
Check horn(s)

Exit coach

Check low beam headlamps

Return to driver's seat

Air Brake check:
Governor cut-in (85 psi minimum)
Governor cut-out (130 psi max.)

Static air loss:
Shut off engine, observe air gauge (2 psi/minute max.)
Release parking brake*, observe air gauge (2 psi/minute maximum loss)
Service brake on, observe air gauge (3 psi/minute maximum loss after initial application drop)

Low Air Warning:
Master (ignition) switch ON
Engine OFF
Pump air down, observe air gauge for point at which low air warning light & buzzer comes on (55 - 75 psi.)

Emergency Brake Operation:
Master switch ON, engine OFF, Parking brake OFF.
Pump air down, observe air gauge for point parking brake "pops" on (30 - 45 psi.) (DD3 and spring brakes only)
Start engine, place transmission in Drive, try to move bus. If bus moves, have brakes inspected or serviced immediately.
Push down and hold parking brake knob. Allow bus to roll, release knob. Bus should come to an immediate stop.

Final Checks

Transmission in Neutral
Fast Idle ON (if equipped)
Check all switches for proper operation
Check Emergency equipment:
Fire extinguisher (pressure, seal, date, rating)
Reflectors (3)
Recheck mirror adjustment
Recheck seat adjustment and seat belt
Two service brake stops before leaving yard, or pulling into traffic.

Note:
Be sure to chock wheels before releasing parking brake and leaving driver's seat.

The above pre-trip inspection procedure follows established Federal DOT, California State DMV and DOE guidelines as required by law.

Remember to "CLAP"
An easy way to remember the air brake check is to spell out "CLAP".

C = Compressor: At what psi does the compressor governor cut-in and cut-out?
L = Lines: Are there any leaks in the air lines? (This is the static air loss portion)
A = Alarms: Do the low air pressure warning systems work?
P = Parking: Does the emergency-parking brake work correctly?

Remember to "CLAP" every day before moving your coach!