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OPERATOR'S GUIDE
SR542
King County Dept.
of Transportation
D60HF 1998

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  • Page 1 OPERATOR’S GUIDE SR542 King County Dept. of Transportation D60HF 1998...
  • Page 2 2303 5FYD2NS00WU019011 2304 5FYD2NS02WU019012 2305 5FYD2NS04WU019013 2306 5FYD2NS06WU019014 2307 5FYD2NS08WU019015 2308 5FYD2NS0XWU019016 2309 5FYD2NS01WU019017 2310 5FYD2NS03WU019018 2311 5FYD2NS05WU019019 2312 5FYD2NS01WU019020 2313 5FYD2NS03WU019021 2314 5FYD2NS05WU019022 2315 5FYD2NS07WU019023 2316 5FYD2NS09WU019024 2317 5FYD2NS00WU019025 2318 5FYD2NS02WU019026 2319 Copyright © 1998 New Flyer Industries Ltd.
  • Page 3 2337 5FYD2NS06WU019045 2338 5FYD2NS08WU019046 2339 5FYD2NS0XWU019047 2340 5FYD2NS01WU019048 2341 5FYD2NS03WU019049 2342 5FYD2NS0XWU019050 2343 5FYD2NS01WU019051 2344 5FYD2NS03WU019052 2345 5FYD2NS05WU019053 2346 5FYD2NS07WU019054 2347 5FYD2NS09WU019055 2348 5FYD2NS00WU019056 2349 5FYD2NS02WU019057 2350 5FYD2NS04WU019058 2351 5FYD2NS06WU019059 2352 5FYD2NS02WU019060 2353 Copyright © 1998 New Flyer Industries Ltd.
  • Page 4 2371 5FYD2NS01WU019079 2372 5FYD2NS08WU019080 2373 5FYD2NS0XWU019081 2374 5FYD2NS01WU019082 2375 5FYD2NS03WU019083 2376 5FYD2NS05WU019084 2377 5FYD2NS07WU019085 2378 5FYD2NS09WU019086 2379 5FYD2NS00WU019087 2380 5FYD2NS02WU019088 2381 5FYD2NS04WU019089 2382 5FYD2NS00WU019090 2383 5FYD2NS02WU019091 2384 5FYD2NS04WU019092 2385 5FYD2NS06WU019093 2386 5FYD2NS08WU019094 2387 Copyright © 1998 New Flyer Industries Ltd.
  • Page 5 Unit Number 5FYD2NS0XXU019468 2402 5FYD2NS01XU019469 2403 5FYD2NS08XU019470 2404 5FYD2NS0XXU019471 2405 5FYD2NS01XU019472 2406 5FYD2NS03XU019473 2407 5FYD2NS05XU019474 2408 5FYD2NS07XU019475 2409 5FYD2NS09XU019476 2410 5FYD2NS00XU019477 2411 5FYD2NS02XU019478 2412 5FYD2NS04XU019479 2413 5FYD2NS00XU019480 2414 5FYD2NS02XU019481 2415 5FYD2NS04XU019482 2416 5FYD2NS06XU019483 2417 Copyright © 1998 New Flyer Industries Ltd.
  • Page 6 2435 5FYD2NS06XU019502 2436 5FYD2NS08XU019503 2437 5FYD2NS0XXU019504 2438 5FYD2NS01XU019505 2439 5FYD2NS03XU019506 2440 5FYD2NS05XU019507 2441 5FYD2NS07XU019508 2442 5FYD2NS09XU019509 2443 5FYD2NS05XU019510 2444 5FYD2NS07XU019511 2445 5FYD2NS09XU019512 2446 5FYD2NS00XU019513 2447 5FYD2NS02XU019514 2448 5FYD2NS04XU019515 2449 5FYD2NS06XU019516 2450 5FYD2NS08XU019517 2451 Copyright © 1998 New Flyer Industries Ltd.
  • Page 7 2469 5FYD2NS01XU019536 2470 5FYD2NS03XU019537 2471 5FYD2NS05XU019538 2472 5FYD2NS07XU019539 2473 5FYD2NS03XU019540 2474 5FYD2NS05XU019541 2475 5FYD2NS07XU019542 2476 5FYD2NS09XU019543 2477 5FYD2NS00XU019544 2478 5FYD2NS02XU019545 2479 5FYD2NS04XU019546 2480 5FYD2NS06XU019547 2481 5FYD2NS08XU019548 2482 5FYD2NS0XXU019549 2483 5FYD2NS06XU019550 2484 5FYD2NS08XU019551 2485 Copyright © 1998 New Flyer Industries Ltd.
  • Page 8 Unit Number 5FYD2NS0XXU019566 2500 5FYD2NS01XU019567 2501 5FYD2NS06XU020374 2502 5FYD2NS08XU020375 2503 5FYD2NS0XXU020376 2504 5FYD2NS01XU020377 2505 5FYD2NS03XU020378 2506 5FYD2NS05XU020379 2507 5FYD2NS01XU020380 2508 5FYD2NS03XU020381 2509 5FYD2NS05XU020382 2510 5FYD2NS07XU020383 2511 5FYD2NS09XU020384 2512 5FYD2NS00XU020385 2513 5FYD2NS02XU020386 2514 5FYD2NS04XU020387 2515 Copyright © 1998 New Flyer Industries Ltd.
  • Page 9 5FYD2NS04XU020406 2534 5FYD2NS06XU020407 2535 5FYD2NS08XU020408 2536 5FYD2NS0XXU020409 2537 5FYD2NS06XU020410 2538 5FYD2NS08XU020411 2539 5FYD2NS0XXU020412 2540 5FYD2NS01XU020413 2541 5FYD2NS03XU020414 2542 5FYD2NS05XU020415 2543 5FYD2NS07XU020416 2544 5FYD2NS09XU020417 2545 5FYD2NS00XU020418 2546 5FYD2NS02XU020419 2547 5FYD2NS09XU020420 2548 5FYD2NS00XU020421 2549 viii Copyright © 1998 New Flyer Industries Ltd.
  • Page 10 2557 5FYD2NS01XU020430 2558 5FYD2NS03XU020431 2559 5FYD2NS05XU020432 2560 5FYD2NS07XU020433 2561 5FYD2NS09XU020434 2562 5FYD2NS00XU020435 2563 5FYD2NS02XU020436 2564 5FYD2NS04XU020437 2565 5FYD2NS06XU020438 2566 5FYD2NS08XU020439 2567 5FYD2NS04XU020440 2568 5FYD2NS06XU020441 2569 5FYD2NS08XU020442 2570 5FYD2NS0XXU020443 2571 5FYD2NS01XU020444 2572 5FYD2NS03XU020445 2573 Copyright © 1998 New Flyer Industries Ltd.
  • Page 11 The information and specifications contained throughout this manual are up to date at the time of publication. New Flyer Industries Ltd. reserves the right to change the content of this manual at anytime without notice.
  • Page 12 To contact NHTSA either call the Auto Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-800-424-9393 (or 366-0123 in the Washington, DC area) or write to: NHTSA, U.S. Department of Transportation, Washington, DC 20590. Other information about motor vehicle safety can be obtained from the Hotline. Copyright © 1998 New Flyer Industries Ltd.

  • Page 13: Table Of Contents

    Quarter-Turn Latches ............. 17 Towing Connections ............18 TO ENTER THE VEHICLE ..........19 DRIVER’S CHECK LIST ............ 20 Exterior ................20 Interior ................21 DRIVER’S AREA..............29 Driver’s Window.............. 29 Driver’s Seat ..............31 Copyright © 1998 New Flyer Industries Ltd.
  • Page 14 Fire Suppression System Operation ......83 Passenger Signal System ..........85 WHEELCHAIR SYSTEM............ 87 Wheelchair Lift..............87 Wheelchair Restraint System ......... 97 BIKE-RACK SYSTEM............99 Loading Operation............99 Unloading Operation ............99 NOTES ................100 xiii Copyright © 1998 New Flyer Industries Ltd.
  • Page 15 Copyright © 1998 New Flyer Industries Ltd.

  • Page 16: Introduction

    The information and specifications throughout this manual are up to date at time of publication. New Flyer reserves the right to change the content of this manual at any time without notice.

  • Page 17: Vehicle Specifications

    Front load-carrying capacity........14,600 lb. (6,620 kg) Rear & Center Axle ............Rockwell 61053 Rear & Center load-carrying capacity ....26,000 lb. (11,790 kg) Final Drive Ratio ................4.56:1 Suspension ........... Air Springs & Shock Absorbers Copyright © 1998 New Flyer Industries Ltd.
  • Page 18 BRAKE SYSTEM Mechanical Components......Internal expanded S-Cam type ...............Automatic slack adjusters Service Brake..............Full air operated ................ABS & ATC controlled Parking Brake ..........Spring applied, air released Emergency Brake...........Spring brake applied ............Brake treadle modulated to control Copyright © 1998 New Flyer Industries Ltd.
  • Page 19 ..................3 roof hatches Fire Suppression System ............Amerex Safety Triangles ..........Right front wheelhousing Fire Extinguisher ............5 lb. ABC rating Exit Door ............Emergency release control ............Accelerator and brake interlocks ..................Sensitive edges Copyright © 1998 New Flyer Industries Ltd.

  • Page 20: Vehicle Identification

    INTRODUCTION Vehicle Identification The New Flyer vehicle identification plate is located in the driver’s area, above and to the left of the driver’s seat. The plate lists the Gross Vehicle Weight Ratings (GVWR), the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) and the Gross Axle Weight Ratings (GAWR) for all axles.
  • Page 21 INTRODUCTION Copyright © 1998 New Flyer Industries Ltd.

  • Page 22: Safety Information

    Do not smoke around the fuel storage areas, the fuel filling area or during refueling. Do not smoke in areas where fuel, hydraulic fluid, transmission oil or any other flammable fluid has leaked. Copyright © 1998 New Flyer Industries Ltd.

  • Page 23: Safety Equipment

    To operate an emergency window, pull the red handle down and hold. Push out on the bottom of the window frame. The window will open on hinges at the top of the frame. To close, release the handle and slam window shut. Copyright © 1998 New Flyer Industries Ltd.
  • Page 24 The most effective hatch positions for ventilation are: • Front hatch – forward end open • Rear hatches – rear end open or fully open. Copyright © 1998 New Flyer Industries Ltd.
  • Page 25 4. To close, return the hatch to its full open position. Line up and push the separated hinge halves together. 5. Push up on the hatch to ensure proper engagement. Pull the hatch downwards to close. op1301a.wmf Figure 2: Roof Hatch Copyright © 1998 New Flyer Industries Ltd.

  • Page 26: The Interlock System

    This system applies the brakes and disables the accelerator trea- dle when either of the following occur: • Opening the exit door • Operating the Wheelchair Lift • Exceeding the articulating joint critical angle Copyright © 1998 New Flyer Industries Ltd.

  • Page 27: Exit Door Sensitive Edges

    Once they fully open the doors will again close. NOTE: The inlock system prevents the vehicle from moving until the exit door is fully closed. Copyright © 1998 New Flyer Industries Ltd.

  • Page 28: Important Access Points

    Normal vehicle operating conditions do not require activation of these switches but emergency or fault situations may require their use. For further details refer to the same headings in Section 7: Instrumentation and Controls. Copyright © 1998 New Flyer Industries Ltd.

  • Page 29: Plc Components

    Sander Access Door Wheelchair Lift Access Door Engine Side Access Door Artic Joint Hydraulics Access Door Rear Bench Engine Access Door Fuel Filler Access Door Exit Door I/O Block op3501a.wmf Figure 4: Streetside Access Points Copyright © 1998 New Flyer Industries Ltd.

  • Page 30: Engine Access Doors

    8. Locker Control Switches 3. Sander Access Door 9. Surge Tank Access Door 4. Battery Access Door 10. Main PLC Control Panel 5. Artic Joint Control Unit Access Door op3601a.wmf Figure 5: Curbside Access Points Copyright © 1998 New Flyer Industries Ltd.

  • Page 31: Sander Access Doors

    Open the curbside access door for the artic joint hydraulics components. Open the streetside access door for the artic joint control unit. They are each held open by (2) gas struts and closed by (2) square key latches. Copyright © 1998 New Flyer Industries Ltd.

  • Page 32: Battery Access Door

    To lock or unlock a latch, insert the T-handle key into the latch and turn it 90°. UNLOCK op2902a.wmf Figure 6: Opening Access Doors Copyright © 1998 New Flyer Industries Ltd.

  • Page 33: Towing Connections

    An electrical connector and two towing eyes are located at the front of the vehicle to permit towing. Refer to the General Informa- tion section of your New Flyer Service Manual for towing proce- dures and applicable caution notes. TOWING...

  • Page 34: To Enter The Vehicle

    2. Reach over the side console to the valve handle and turn it to the OPEN position. 3. Open the door manually by pushing on the door panel’s out- side edges. FRONT DOOR OPEN TOGGLE SWITCH op1504a.wmf Figure 8: To Enter the Vehicle Copyright © 1998 New Flyer Industries Ltd.

  • Page 35: Driver's Check List

    Door springs, hinges and bumpers are not missing. • Doors are closed and securely latched (where applicable). Windows • Closed and securely retained in their frames. • Clear of obstructions. • Clean. • Not broken or scratched. Copyright © 1998 New Flyer Industries Ltd.

  • Page 36: Interior

    No cracked or warped wheel rims. • No existing corrosion. • No broken or missing wheel nut studs. Interior General • Farebox is secure and operates correctly. • Interior panels are clean and in good condition. Copyright © 1998 New Flyer Industries Ltd.
  • Page 37 9. Defroster Access Cover 21. Rear Equipment Access Door 10. Wiper Access Cover 22. Engine Side Access Door 11. Washer Fluid Filler 23. Engine Air Intake Grill 12. Curb Lights 542o001a.wmf Figure 9: Front Exterior View Copyright © 1998 New Flyer Industries Ltd.
  • Page 38 Door panels are not bent, torn, or otherwise damaged. Seats • Clean. • Not torn or cut. • No missing parts. • Securely fastened to the floor and structure attaching points. Floor • Clean, no debris. • Not loose or lifting. Copyright © 1998 New Flyer Industries Ltd.
  • Page 39 10. Stop/Tail Lamp 23. Radio Box Access Door 11. Back-up Light 24. Lift Service Access Door 12. Engine Access Door 25. Side Console Access Door 13. License Plate Light 542o002a.wmf Figure 10: Rear Exterior View Copyright © 1998 New Flyer Industries Ltd.
  • Page 40 • Secure in retainers. • Not cracked or broken. • No sharp edges. Stanchions & Grabrails • No missing parts. • Secure in retainers. • Not cracked or broken. • No sharp edges. Copyright © 1998 New Flyer Industries Ltd.
  • Page 41 The High Beam indicator illuminates when the high beam headlights are ON. • The No Gen and Stop Engine indicators illuminate momentarily, then extinguish. • The remaining indicators relate to vehicle operation problems and should be checked by service personnel. Copyright © 1998 New Flyer Industries Ltd.
  • Page 42 Washers spray washer fluid onto windshield. • Wipers operate (on wet windshield) without streaks, scraping or noisy operation. • Brake pedal stops the vehicle (when vehicle is moving). • Accelerator treadle accelerates the engine. Copyright © 1998 New Flyer Industries Ltd.
  • Page 43 105 psi (724 kPa). • Compressor cuts in when the air system pressure drops to approximately 105 psi (724 kPa) and shuts off at approximately 120-125 psi (827-862 kPa). Copyright © 1998 New Flyer Industries Ltd.

  • Page 44: Driver's Area

    (keeping handle pinched) to open the rear portion of the window. Push the handle rearward, pinch and release to close and lock the aft sash. NOTE: This window also functions as an emergency exit. Copyright © 1998 New Flyer Industries Ltd.
  • Page 45 17. Fire Suppression Manual Actuator 8. Gooseneck Microphone 18. Door Manual Control Valve 9. Fire Suppression Monitor Panel 19. Side Console Panel 10. Destination Sign Controller 20. Park Brake Control 542o017a.wmf Figure 11: Driver’s Area General View Copyright © 1998 New Flyer Industries Ltd.

  • Page 46: Driver's Seat

    10. Seat Tilt Control 4. Bellows 11. Seat Belt Clip 5. Fore/Aft Lock Lever 12. Backrest Adjustment Knob 6. Fore/Aft Lock Button 13. Side Bolster Adjustment Handle 7. Bottom Lumbar Adjustment op0921b.wmf Figure 12: Driver’s Seat Copyright © 1998 New Flyer Industries Ltd.
  • Page 47 Side Bolster Adjustment A side bolster adjustment handle is located on the side of the seat back. Turning the handle adjusts the level of side bolster support. Copyright © 1998 New Flyer Industries Ltd.

  • Page 48: Steering Wheel & Horn

    Do not make adjustments to the tilt steering while the vehicle is in motion. CAUTION: DO NOT TURN the steering wheel if the engine is not operating except in emergency situations. op0802a.wmf Figure 13: Steering Wheel Adjustment Copyright © 1998 New Flyer Industries Ltd.

  • Page 49: Public Address System

    Com- ponents of the system include: • A gooseneck microphone. • Ten interior speakers located above the side windows. • An exterior speaker located beside the entrance door. Copyright © 1998 New Flyer Industries Ltd.
  • Page 50 DRIVER’S AREA FRONT FRONT EXTERIOR EXTERIOR SPEAKER SPEAKER INTERIOR INTERIOR SPEAKERS SPEAKERS REAR REAR op1111a.wmf Figure 14: P.A. System Layout Copyright © 1998 New Flyer Industries Ltd.

  • Page 51: Destination/Route Signs

    A & B SWITCHES NUMBER SWITCHES MESSAGE TEXT MODE MODE SELECT ROUTE DEST A DEST B ENTER MODE "A" THROUGH "F" ENTER (PUBLIC RELATIONS) SWITCH SWITCHES SWITCH SWITCH op1408a.wmf Figure 15: Operator’s Display Keyboard (ODK) Copyright © 1998 New Flyer Industries Ltd.
  • Page 52 P/R — press to enable public relations message code entry. ROUTE — press to enable route number entry. Route number entry may be either coded or be the actual route number for display. Copyright © 1998 New Flyer Industries Ltd.
  • Page 53 If the message code contains a letter(s) press the SELECT key before entering the letter. 3. For each code press the corresponding switches in the 0 though 9 and/or A through F groupings one at a time and in proper sequence. Copyright © 1998 New Flyer Industries Ltd.

  • Page 54: Mirrors

    There are two roller blinds in the driver’s area; one for the front windshield and the other for the side window. To extend a blind, pull on its leading edge and to retract, pull on the release cord. Copyright © 1998 New Flyer Industries Ltd.
  • Page 55 10. Fire Extinguisher Doorway Header Lights 11. Wheelchair Lift Handles Front Step Mirror 12. Front Route Sign Mechanism Access Door 13. Entrance Door Glass Access Door Latches 542o018a.wmf Figure 16: Front Entrance View Copyright © 1998 New Flyer Industries Ltd.

  • Page 56: Fire Suppression System

    In the event of a fire or component failure, the circuit monitor provides warning via LED system status indicators and audible alarm. Check that the “System OK” green LED is illu- minated before operating the vehicle. Copyright © 1998 New Flyer Industries Ltd.
  • Page 57 4. Squib 10. Push to Silence Button 5. Actuation Line (Extinguisher) 11. Fire Ind. LED (red) 6. Actuation Line (Engine Shutdown) 12. System OK Ind. LED (green) op1901a.wmf Figure 17: Fire Suppression Controls Copyright © 1998 New Flyer Industries Ltd.

  • Page 58: Instrumentation & Controls

    Hot Trans Indicator (Red) The Hot Transmission indicator is wired to the transmission con- trol system. This indicator illuminates and a warning buzzer sounds when the temperature sensors detect over-heated trans- mission fluid. Copyright © 1998 New Flyer Industries Ltd.
  • Page 59 The Stop Engine indicator illuminates if the engine protection sys- tem begins the engine shut-down sequence due to a potentially damaging engine fault. As an operation check, the Stop Engine indicator should remain on momentarily when the engine is started. Copyright © 1998 New Flyer Industries Ltd.
  • Page 60 The indicator is accompanied by a warning buzzer and the Engine Fluids indicator. NOTE: If this light remains illuminated, the Engine Protection System engages to initiate an automatic engine shutdown sequence. Copyright © 1998 New Flyer Industries Ltd.
  • Page 61 22. Transmission Temperature Gauge 10. Defroster Fan Control 23. Driver’s Vent Knob 11. Defroster Heat Control 24. Wiper Controller Knob 12. Defroster Air Control 25. Transmission Shift Selector 13. Stow Switches 542o003a.wmf Figure 18: Instrument Panel Copyright © 1998 New Flyer Industries Ltd.
  • Page 62 If the system pressure drops below 65 psi, the rear brakes apply automatically. The Low Air indicator illuminates and a warning buzzer sounds if the air pressure is insufficient for safe vehicle operation. NOTE: Remove the vehicle from service if a fault is detected. Copyright © 1998 New Flyer Industries Ltd.
  • Page 63 A lit headlamp symbolizes the High Beam indicator. It illuminates when the vehicle headlights are in the high beam mode of opera- tion. Pressing the dimmer switch returns the headlights to normal low beam operation. Copyright © 1998 New Flyer Industries Ltd.
  • Page 64 The Lift Safety Disabled indicator illuminates when the safety sys- tem of the wheelchair lift has been disabled. Positioning the Sen- sor Override toggle switch of the Lift Controls group to SENSOR OVERRIDE will illuminate the indicator. Copyright © 1998 New Flyer Industries Ltd.
  • Page 65 A circled letter S symbolizes the indicator and it illuminates each time the service brake or parking brake control valve is applied. If under these circumstances the light does not illuminate, then any or all rear stop lights are malfunctioning. Copyright © 1998 New Flyer Industries Ltd.
  • Page 66 An alarm accompanies indicator activation. NOTE: The interlocks apply to stop the vehicle if motion continues beyond the maximum angle. Copyright © 1998 New Flyer Industries Ltd.
  • Page 67 Override and hold to bypass the sensitive edge safety feature. CAUTION: Unload passengers from the lift before overriding the sensitive edge safety feature. NOTE: For specific operating procedures on the wheelchair lift, refer to Section 9: Wheelchair System. Copyright © 1998 New Flyer Industries Ltd.
  • Page 68 1, 2, 3, and 4 in pounds per square inch (psi) Normal oper- ating system air pressure ranges from 105-125 psi. If either of the gauges registers a pressure below 65 psi, the Low Air indicator illuminates and a warning buzzer sounds. Copyright © 1998 New Flyer Industries Ltd.
  • Page 69 OFF position stows the wipers to one side of the windshield. For a spray of windshield washer fluid, push down on the control knob. NOTE: The windshield washer bottle filler is located near the left head- light. Copyright © 1998 New Flyer Industries Ltd.
  • Page 70 The MODE button is inoperable. CAUTION: Be sure to bring the vehicle to a full stop before shifting from drive [D] to reverse [R] or vice versa. NOTE: A back-up alarm activates when selecting reverse [R]. Copyright © 1998 New Flyer Industries Ltd.

  • Page 71: Driver's Climate Controls

    Turning the knob from the extreme left (OFF position) to the right provides three fan speed settings; LOW, MEDIUM, and HIGH. op0503a.wmf Figure 19: Driver’s Area Climate Controls Copyright © 1998 New Flyer Industries Ltd.

  • Page 72: Side Console Switch Panel

    ON illuminates the aisle lights. The rear curbside lights extinguish when in the PARTIAL position. The OFF position deactivates the lights. NOTE: The front two light panels and the dome lights illuminate only when the front door is open. Copyright © 1998 New Flyer Industries Ltd.
  • Page 73 10. Door Controller 23. RH Dash Fan Switch 11. LH Remote Mirror Controller 24. Parking Brake Valve 12. Start Push Button 25. Cup Holder 13. Engine Test Switch 542o004a.wmf Figure 20: Side Console Panel Copyright © 1998 New Flyer Industries Ltd.
  • Page 74 Moving the guard back and pushing the switch up will release sand in front of the rear wheels. Releasing the switch will stop the flow of sand. Lower the switch guard when not in use. Copyright © 1998 New Flyer Industries Ltd.
  • Page 75 • Position #5: Entrance door open, rear doors open. Placing the door controller in positions 3, 4, or 5 applies the interlocks and illuminates the Rear Door Open indicator on the instrument panel. Copyright © 1998 New Flyer Industries Ltd.
  • Page 76 Park brake application illuminates the rear stop lights and the instrument panel indicators. Mirror Heater Button This push button powers the heater elements behind the right and left exterior mirrors. The button illuminates to confirm heater ele- ment operation. Copyright © 1998 New Flyer Industries Ltd.
  • Page 77 The Engine Test toggle switch is part of the engine diagnostic sys- tem. Lifting the switch guard and pushing the switch up prompts the engine diagnostic system to flash error codes on the Check Engine indicator light. Copyright © 1998 New Flyer Industries Ltd.
  • Page 78 Horns. • Turn and hazard signals: all respective turn indicators and hazard flashers. • Driver’s seat. • Fire Suppression System. DAY-RUN Position All circuits in STOP-ENGINE plus: • Windshield wipers. • Door mechanisms. Copyright © 1998 New Flyer Industries Ltd.
  • Page 79 Clearance and marker lights. • Destination sign lights • Interior step lights and door header lights. • Door curb lights. • Tail lights. NOTE: In the NIGHT-PARK mode, the engine should shut down. Copyright © 1998 New Flyer Industries Ltd.

  • Page 80: Foot Operated Controls

    Stop Light indicator light. 1. Headlight Dimmer Switch Left Turn Signal Switch Silent Alarm Switch Right Turn Signal Switch Brake Treadle Accelerator Treadle Driver’s Platform Heel Rest 542o007a.wmf Figure 22: Driver’s Foot Controls Copyright © 1998 New Flyer Industries Ltd.

  • Page 81: Miscellaneous Controls

    Miscellaneous Controls Retarder Switch Located behind the driver’s locker access door, this toggle switch controls power to the retarder. Position the switch to OFF to dis- able the retarder and ON to enable it. Copyright © 1998 New Flyer Industries Ltd.
  • Page 82 ABS System. Pulling the switch to BLINK CODE and releasing, activates the blink code diagnostic capabilities. The blink code sequence displays on the instrument panel ABS Fail indicator light. Copyright © 1998 New Flyer Industries Ltd.
  • Page 83 Located above the foot-operated controls and on the side of the side console panel, this valve when opened releases the air con- trolling the doors. This allows the doors to be opened manually. Copyright © 1998 New Flyer Industries Ltd.

  • Page 84: Vehicle Operation

    Operate the transmission using the fol- lowing procedure: 1. Before starting the engine a. Check that the transmission is in neutral. b. Check that the park brake is on. c. Apply the brake treadle. Copyright © 1998 New Flyer Industries Ltd.
  • Page 85 To upshift or downshift the transmission, use the up or down arrow buttons respectively while in drive [D]. Pressing a button once changes the gear by one. The red LED display will show the upshifts or downshifts as the gear number selected. Copyright © 1998 New Flyer Industries Ltd.

  • Page 86: Retarder Operation

    In poor operating conditions such as slippery roads or inclement weather retarder use is not recommended and should be manually disabled at the Retarder switch. NOTE: The Retarder switch is behind the driver’s locker access door. Copyright © 1998 New Flyer Industries Ltd.

  • Page 87: Anti-Lock Braking System Operation

    After ABS System service the ABS Fail indicator will remain illumi- nated at engine start-up. Driving the vehicle above 4 mph should extinguish the indicator. If the indicator remains illuminated, con- tact the control center. Copyright © 1998 New Flyer Industries Ltd.

  • Page 88: Starting The Engine

    Turn the Master Run switch (on side console) to DAY-RUN or NIGHT-RUN position. This activates the vehicle’s Programmable Logic Control (PLC) System, after a six-second “wake-up” inter- val. Illuminated indicator lights and sounding alarms signify an active PLC System. Copyright © 1998 New Flyer Industries Ltd.
  • Page 89 The engine compartment Master Run switch is in the FRONT position. • The park brake is applied. NOTE: DO NOT crank the engine for more than 14 seconds at a time. Allow a 60-second cooling interval before cranking the starter again. Copyright © 1998 New Flyer Industries Ltd.
  • Page 90 The indicator light on the instrument panel illuminates momen- tarily. The Check Engine indicator light extinguishes before the engine starts. If the Check Engine indicator light remains illumi- nated, DO NOT OPERATE THE VEHICLE. Copyright © 1998 New Flyer Industries Ltd.

  • Page 91: Day-Time Operation

    862 kPa) and the suspension is at full height. The Air System requires a working pressure of 105-120 psi (724-827 kPa). • The No Gen indicator light is off when the engine is operating. • Transmission Selector neutral [N] indicator light stays on. Copyright © 1998 New Flyer Industries Ltd.

  • Page 92: Night-Time Operation

    Headlight operation (high and low beams). • Front and rear identification and marker lights. • Rear stop and turn tail lights. • License plate light. • Panel lights dimmer changes the brightness of instrumentation backlights and panel text. Copyright © 1998 New Flyer Industries Ltd.

  • Page 93: Pre-Trip Brake Test

    After continued multiple light brake treadle applications the low pressure warning devices activate as the air pressure gauge reading falls to 65 psi. b. Release the brake treadle and re-apply the park brake. Copyright © 1998 New Flyer Industries Ltd.

  • Page 94: Moving The Vehicle

    3. Apply the brake treadle and release the parking brake. The parking brake indicator light extinguishes. 4. Shift the Transmission Selector switch into the desired gear. NOTE: The neutral [N] light extinguishes and the appropriate range letter appears in the display. Copyright © 1998 New Flyer Industries Ltd.

  • Page 95: Parking The Vehicle

    5. Open the entrance door by placing the controller in position #2. 6. Exit the vehicle. 7. Locate the front door open switch compartment. 8. Open the compartment access door and move the switch to close the door. Copyright © 1998 New Flyer Industries Ltd.
  • Page 96 The parking brake must be applied when parking the vehicle. When parking downhill, be sure the front wheels are turned into the curb; when park- ing uphill, be sure the front wheels are turned away from the curb. Copyright © 1998 New Flyer Industries Ltd.

  • Page 97: Jump Start Connection

    Continuing in reverse after disengaging the inter- locks, risks damage to the articulating joint. Engine Protection System The New Flyer vehicle is equipped with an automatic shutdown system to prevent engine damage. If the Stop Engine indicator illuminates, the engine protection system will begin the engine shut down sequence.

  • Page 98: Fire Suppression System Operation

    Fire Suppression Operation In a fire situation, heat will cause contacts in heat detectors to close providing an electrical connection to actuate the fire sup- pression system. Manual system activation is possible by pulling Copyright © 1998 New Flyer Industries Ltd.
  • Page 99 When the fire is extinguished and the heat detector contacts reopen, the green “System OK” LED will again illuminate. Both red and green LED`s remain illuminated until the system is ser- viced. Copyright © 1998 New Flyer Industries Ltd.

  • Page 100: Passenger Signal System

    The sign extinguishes when the entrance or exit doors return to the fully closed position. Stop Request Cord Stop request cords are located on either side of the vehicle inte- rior. Pulling on a cord activates the system. Copyright © 1998 New Flyer Industries Ltd.
  • Page 101 Moving the door control- ler to open a door activates these lights. The lights extinguish as the doors close. NOTE: The exterior exit door lights extinguish after a 5 second delay. Copyright © 1998 New Flyer Industries Ltd.

  • Page 102: Wheelchair System

    The wheelchair system consists of a wheelchair lift and wheel- chair restraint system. Wheelchair Lift The New Flyer vehicle is equipped with a wheelchair lift system to assist passengers in boarding and exiting vehicle. Controls for this feature are located on the instrument panel.
  • Page 103 OFF position and the mode of operation will cease. WARNING: When the ramp is in one of either three modes (STOW/RAISE/LOWER), the brake interlocks are activated. The vehicle will not move until the lift is fully stowed. Copyright © 1998 New Flyer Industries Ltd.
  • Page 104 Lift Power switch is positioned to ON. Sensor Override Switch CAUTION: Do not use the override feature with passengers on the lift platform. The Sensor Override switch allows bypassing the sensitive edge safety feature. Copyright © 1998 New Flyer Industries Ltd.
  • Page 105 5. Activate the Lift Power toggle switch. 6. Move Raise/Lower toggle switch to the LOWER position until the lift comes to rest on the ground. The curbside barrier will lower, forming a ramp to allow passengers to board. Copyright © 1998 New Flyer Industries Ltd.
  • Page 106 [N], and the parking brake is applied. 3. After the platform has reached the vehicle floor, instruct the passenger to unlock the wheelchair brake and proceed to the designated seating area. Copyright © 1998 New Flyer Industries Ltd.
  • Page 107 5. Activate the Lift Power toggle switch. 6. Move Raise/Lower toggle switch to the RAISE position until the roadside barrier lowers to form a bridge to the vehicle floor. The platform is now ready for off-loading. Copyright © 1998 New Flyer Industries Ltd.
  • Page 108 STOP position. 2. Release the Stow switches. 3. Deactivate the Lift Power switch, close the entrance door, and disengage the parking brake to proceed. Copyright © 1998 New Flyer Industries Ltd.
  • Page 109 Manual operation is intended as a temporary measure for unload- ing passengers only. BRIDGE/ BRIDGE/ BARRIER BARRIER BRIDGE BRIDGE RAMP/ RAMP/ BARRIER BARRIER RAMP STOW LOWER RAISE DEPLOY STOW HAND PUMP op2303a.wmf Figure 25: Power/Control Assembly Copyright © 1998 New Flyer Industries Ltd.
  • Page 110 Do not exceed 75 pounds of force on the hand pump handle extension. To Deploy The Lift Pump the hand pump while pressing the manual override on valve “1B”. This will deploy the ramp only. Copyright © 1998 New Flyer Industries Ltd.
  • Page 111 “1A”. When the lift platform is within 12-18" of being fully stowed, check the guide block alignment with the slide channels, raise or lower the lift platform as required. Copyright © 1998 New Flyer Industries Ltd.

  • Page 112: Wheelchair Restraint System

    The aisle side clip is attached to the seat frame of the flip-up seat. 7. Check the belt locks by pulling on each end to be sure they engage. Copyright © 1998 New Flyer Industries Ltd.
  • Page 113 Frt. Wheelchair Tie-down Flip-up Mechanism Release Lever Floor Anchor Stop Request Touch Tape Passenger Lap Belt Passenger Belt Clip Wheelchair Restraint Belts Flip-up Seat Assembly Passenger Shoulder Belt op1620a.wmf Figure 26: Wheelchair Restraint System Copyright © 1998 New Flyer Industries Ltd.

  • Page 114: Bike-Rack System

    3. Lift bike out of wheel slots and set down. 4. If there are no other bikes on the rack, lift it until the rack swings into the lock position against the vehicle. Copyright © 1998 New Flyer Industries Ltd.

  • Page 115: Notes

    NOTES 11.NOTES Copyright © 1998 New Flyer Industries Ltd.
  • Page 116 NOTES Copyright © 1998 New Flyer Industries Ltd.
  • Page 117 NOTES New Flyer Publications Department 25 DeBaets Street Winnipeg, Manitoba R2J 4G5 Tel. (204) 982-8431 Fax (204) 667-5769 http://www.newflyer.com Printed in Canada Copyright © 1998 New Flyer Industries Ltd.

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