Warranty Booklet - HIGER

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Warranty Booklet

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Contents

Our Company ...................................................................................................... 3

To Users .............................................................................................................. 4

Higer Bus Warranty Terms ................................................................................... 6

Periodical Maintenance Regulation ................................................................... 12

Appendix 1 Oil, Fluid and Grease ..................................................................... 36

Appendix 2 Vehicle Information Record .......................................................... 37

Appendix 3 Service Station ............................................................................. 38

Appendix 4 Higer Bus Maintenance Records .................................................. 39

Contents

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Our Company

Higer Bus Company Limited, located in the Suzhou Industrial Park jointly established by China and

Singapore, is one of the largest and most powerful bus and coach manufacturers in China.

Higer Bus has total assets of RMB 2.5 billion and 3280 staff, of whom 1100 are engineers and has the

capability of making 22,000 large and medium buses and coaches (including chassis) a year. It has the

post-doctoral station, the provincial R&D center, the highspeed bus R&D center and the modern bus

manufacture base.

With the tile of “Famous Brand in China” authorized by Chinese government, Higer bus has gained

ISO/TS16949, CCC and Exemption from Inspection for Export of China. Higer bus has manufactured 50

series, that is, 300 models of buses and coaches including the series of H, A, V, W, B and star, which cover

coaches, city buses and commuter buses. It has not only been well sold to domestic market, but also

developed rapidly in South Asia, Middle East, Africa, Russia and East Europe.

“Focus on safety” is our brand philosophy. “Higer takes you higher” is what we shall pursue forever.

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To Users

1. This Warranty Booklet shall be delivered together with the relative vehicle. It is the warranty

agreement between Higer Bus and its customers. The users are kindly advised to read the Warranty

Booklet carefully and always keep it with the vehicle. The Warranty Booklet shall not be provided

again in case of loss.

2. Please read the User’s Manual seriously in order to get familiar with the vehicle performance and

operate the vehicle properly.

3. In order to keep the vehicle in good condition and with few malfunctions and ensure the safe and

prolonged use of the vehicle, please do the grade A, B, C and D maintenance according to the

Maintenance Regulation of this Warranty Booklet.

4. Running-in maintenance shall be performed in the Higer Bus authorized service stations after

running for 3000 km or six months after delivery, whichever comes first.

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5. Grade D maintenance shall be performed in the Higer Bus authorized service stations every 10000-

12000 km or four months, whichever comes first.

6. Vehicles without running-in maintenances or maintained not in conformity with the Periodical

Maintenance Regulation of this Warranty Booklet shall result in the refusal of warranty application.

7. If the vehicle is used under harsh conditions such as dusty and extreme weather condition, please

properly add maintenance in reference to the “Periodical Maintenance Regulation”.

8. To ensure that you can use the parts and components approved by Higer Bus, please apply the

maintenance and service in the Higer authorized service stations.

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Higer Bus Warranty Terms

1. Scope

1.1 This warranty applies to the buses, coaches and KD products manufactured by Higer Bus

Company Limited (hereafter “Higer Bus”) and exported to the countries or areas excluding the

mainland of China.

1.2 Based on the terms of the warranty, the overseas service department of Higer Bus shall

supervise its service personnel and authorized overseas service stations to implement this

warranty.

2. Definition

2.1 KD products: The products which are manufactured in the CKD（Completely Knock Down）

or SKD （ Semi Knock Down ） cooperation projects and conform to the design and

manufacture standards of Higer Bus.

2.2 Warranty: Under the operation conditions and within the period regulated by Higer Bus, the

defect parts shall be repaired or replaced free of charge to ensure the normal operation of

the vehicles in case of vehicle or part failure (ineffectiveness) caused by the low material

quality or faults of design, manufacture or assembly.

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3. Warranty scope

3.1 On the premise that the vehicles are operated and maintained compliant with the “Higer Bus

Warranty Booklet” and “Higer Bus User’s Manual”, and except the items in the “Warranty

Limitation” and within the warranty period, the service stations authorized by Higer Bus shall

judge the defective parts and components and repair free of charge the ones whose defects

are caused by the low quality of products or poor manufacture so that the products can

recover their normal performance.

3.2 The warranty parts shall be replaced only if repair is unsuccessful.

3.3 The assemblies shall be repaired or replaced only if the repair or replacement of parts is

unsuccessful.

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4. Warranty period

Item Regulation

Complete vehicle

warranty period

1) Warranty time: Within 18 months from the day the vehicle is

legally licenced or 24 months from the day the vehicle leaves

Higer factory (date on the vehicle nameplate) , whichever comes

first.

2) Warranty mileage: within 120, 000 km.

3) The warranty period shall expire whichever of the above two

items comes first.

4) It excludes the items in the “Warranty limitation”.

Parts warranty

period

When the parts in the complete vehicles have been repaired or

replaced based on the warranty terms, the warranty period of the

repaired or new parts shall be the remaining period of the original

ones.

5. Warranty limitation

This warranty shall not apply to any of the following,

5.1 The vehicles, components or parts exceeding the warranty period stipulated herewith.

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5.2 Not presenting this Warranty Booklet, presenting the damaged Warranty Booklet or the

Warranty Booklet with incorrect record while without evidence of being within warranty period.

5.3 No immediate repair of failed odometer resulting in no record of actual running distance.

5.4 Failing to maintain the vehicle regularly in the Higer authorized service stations based on this

Warranty Booklet.

5.5 The components and parts defects caused by improper use, adjustment or maintenance or

modification by users.

5.6 Repair not in the Higer authorized service stations or the components and parts defects by

virtue of installation of parts or components not from Higer Bus.

5.7 The necessary replaced or added auxiliary material and normal wear and tear parts including

all kinds of oil, fluid or grease in the lubrication, cooling and transmission system and oil seal,

belt, rubber strips, brake linings, filters, bulbs, fuse, wiper blades, clutch discs, brake lining,

brake drums, tyres and battery.

5.8 The damages and defects as a result of the Force Majeure including natural disaster such as

flood, earthquake or fire disaster; or terrible climate such as acid rain causing painting

corrosion or body rusty, extreme temperature or high humidity, etc.

5.9 Expense caused other than service and parts replacement including but not limited to operation

loss, compensation, accommodation, towing, vehicle renting, passenger transferring, parking,

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management, insurance, penalty, interest or salary loss, etc.

5.10 Expense of labor and materials caused by regular inspection, adjustment and maintenance

regulated in this Warranty Booklet.

5.11 When the vehicles are used on special conditions such as racing, performance, being stolen or

compulsory requisition.

6. Warranty process

6.1 The customer shall contact the Higer authorized service station or its agent timely when

malfunction and defects occur to the vehicle in the warranty period.

6.2 The customers shall present this Warranty Booklet and relative documents to apply for

warranty.

6.3 The service stations shall approve and implement the warranty only when having inspected

the malfunctions of the vehicles and confirmed the conformity to the warranty terms.

6.4 After repair, the customers shall check and confirm the repair record and the vehicles being

repaired.

7. Supplementary

7.1 In case that this warranty is not in conformity toany local regulations, the local service

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stations or agents shall provide Higer Bus with the written local regulations and Higer shall

reevaluate the conformity to the warranty terms for the areas.

7.2 Higer Bus reserves the right to amend, complement, cancel and explain the warranty terms.

7.3 In case of misunderstanding or dispute of the terms, the English version shall prevail.

7.4 These terms, as a pact between Higer Bus and its customers, shall be effective from the date

of signing sales contract.

Higer Bus Company Limited

Dec.，2010

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Periodical Maintenance Regulation

1. Purpose

Standardize the maintenance regulations, help customers keep the vehicle in good technical condition,

reduce the malfunctions and ensure safe and prolonged use of the vehicles.

2. Maintenance classification and period

Classification Period Remark

A: Running-in maintenance

The vehicle has run for 3000km for the first time or six months after the date of delivery (date on the nameplate), which ever comes first.

B: Routine maintenance

Before, during and after driving each time.

C: Elementary maintenance

Every 5000-6000 km. For the vehicles not used often, the longest interval should not be more than two month.

D: Complete maintenance

Every 10000-12000 km. For the vehicles not used often, the longest interval should not be more than four month.

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3 Maintenance

3.1 A: running-in maintenance

Running-in maintenance shall be performed by the Higer authorized service stations, which includes

overall inspection and essential adjustment and maintenance like cleaning, lubrication and tightening so

that the vehicle can keep a good condition.

3.2 B: routine maintenance

Routine maintenance shall be performed by the users. Clean the surface of the vehicle and engine.

Check or fill the oil, grease, fuel, coolant, brake fluid, A/C refrigerant and tyre air pressure. Check the

systems of safety such as brake, steering, transmission, suspension, lamps and signals.

3.3 C: elementary maintenance

Besides the items of the routine maintenance, apply the cleaning, lubrication and tightenting and check

the safety parts such as brake and operation system.

3.4 D: complete maintenance

Complete maintenance shall be performed by Higer authorized service stations. Check and adjust the

safety parts such as steering knuckles, steering rocker arms, brake shoes and suspension systems,

which shall be worn after a period of operation. Check and perform transposition of tyres. Check the

engine and exhaust pollution controlling device.

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3.5 Grade A maintenance and technical requirements

Component No. Item Technical Requirement

Engine and

Auxiliary

System

1

Implement running-in maintenance of the

engine according to requirements of the engine

manufacturers.

Subject to Users’ Manual and Warranty Booklet

of the engine.

2 Check and fasten foot pad of the engine. Tighten.

3 Check fuel supply system Check whether the fuel supply system leaks.

4 Check intake system of the engine.

Intake system does not leak. Rubber is

assembled reliably without loosening and

interference.

5 Check exhaust system of the engine. Exhaust system does not leak. Exhaust bellow is

located naturally and vertically with expansion.

6 Check cooling system. Cooling system does not leak; level of coolant

complies with requirement.

7 Check fan driver. Apply maintenance and inspection based on

regulations.

8 Check and adjust belt tension. 40N, deflection 10~12mm.

Clutch

9 Check the working of clutch. It should be with complete disengagement and

stable engagement.

10 Check and adjust free stroke of clutch pedal

and free stroke of clutch booster.

Free stroke of pedal 20~30mm; free stoke of

sub-pump 3~5mm.

11 Check clutch pipe and sealing of connectors No leakage.

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12 Check level of fluid reservoir. Level is within the range of required level.

Gearbox and

transmission

system

13 Check gearbox fluid and clean vent hole.

Meet the requirements of maintenance of

gearbox. 85W/90 API GL-4 Class; (special tips:

replace oil automatic gearbox according to

regulations).

14 Check and adjust steering control mechanism.

15 Check and fasten supporting parts. Tighten.

16 Check and fasten connecting bolts and nuts of

propeller shaft. 90~100N.m.

17 Apply grease to each lubrication point of

propeller shaft. 2# high quality general purpose lithium grease.

Front and

rear axle

18 Replace gear oil of rear axle differential and

clean vent hole.

85W/90 API GL-5; (special tips: replace oil of

Meritor rear axle and ZF rear axle according

to regulations).

19 Check and fasten bolts and nuts of all

components of front axle. Tighten and no loose

20 Check and fasten bolts and nuts of rear axle

housing, differential housing and half axle. Tighten and no loose

21 Maintain four wheels and fasten wheel nuts.

2# high quality general purpose lithium grease

and subject to specified torque (special tips:

implement according to regulations for

Meritor axle and ZF axle).

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22 Check air pressure of tyre. Subject to the requirement.

Brake

23 Check and adjust free stroke of brake pedal Free stroke: 5~10mm.

24 Check brake of complete vehicle.

Adjust brake clearance as required. Replace

brake shoes if it is needed.

In case of maximum efficiency of brake, pedal

stoke should not exceed 3/4 of total stoke.

25 Check and fasten nuts of front and rear brake backing

plate. Subject to specified torque.

26 Check brake pipe and sealing of connector. No leakage.

Steering

27 Adjust front wheel toe-in. Radial tyre for 1.5mm; bias tyre for 1.5~3mm.

28 Replace power steering fluid and filter cartridge. Replace steering oil according to specified oil.

29 Check working situation of steering system. Steering wheel can be rotated at maximum ±10

degrees of the middle.

30 Check and fasten connecting bolts and nuts of each

knuckle of steering mechanism.

Steering does not interfere; ball is not loose;

cotter pin is good.

Other

chassis parts

31 Check and fasten tightening bolts and nuts

connecting body and chassis.

32 Lubricate lubrication points of complete vehicle. 2# high quality general purpose lithium grease.

33 Check shock absorber. Shock absorber does not leak and is not locked;

bolts are tightened.

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34 Check and fasten bolts and nuts of front and rear leaf

springs. Subject to specified torque.

35 Check the retarder. Check differential clearance and install fixed bolt.

36 Check height of airbag and wash air cleaner of

protection valve. Adjust and wash according to regulations.

Electric device

37 Check the light and signal device.

38 Check wire harness. Check whether insulation of wire harness is good

and whether there are friction and interference.

Technical

training

39 Correct operation.

Do not drive by neutral gear with the engine

switched off and do not make the engine operate

at idle speed for long.

40 Correct maintenance

According to regulations of regular maintenance

of the vehicle, replace engine oil and diesel filter

and apply grease.

Importance of checking brake and direction daily.

Knowledge of engine maintenance.

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3.6 Grade C maintenance and technical requirements

No. Item Maintenance Technical Requirements

1 Ignition system Check and adjust. Operate normally.

2

Air clean cartridge, air clean

cartridge of air compressor,

crankshaft ventilation,

engine oil cartridge and fuel

cartridge.

Clean or replace

Each filter should be clean without

damages and sealed well. Assembly

is firm and intake pipe is assembled

reliably.

3

Crankshaft fuel level,

coolant level and brake fluid

level.

Check Compliant with regulations.

4 Crankshaft ventilator, three

way catalyst converter. Appearance check Complete and not damaged.

5

Connecting bolts of front and

rear engine brackets, rubber

pad, water pump, air

compressor, oil pump,

injection pump of the engine

Check and tighten

Bolts and nuts of each connection

part should be fastened. Lock pin,

washer and rubber pad should be

good and effective.

6

Belts of air compressor,

alternator and A/C

compressor.

Check abrasion and aging of the belt and

adjust the belt tightening. Compliant with regulations.

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7 Steering system

Check level of steering gear and the

sealing; check cross axle of universal

joint, steering shaft, ball pin and steering

knuckle.

Compliant with regulations.

8 Clutch Check and adjust the clutch.

Control mechanism should be

sensitive and reliable. Free stroke

of pedal should comply with

regulations.

9 Gearbox and differential

Check level and sealing of gearbox and

differential; lubricate universal joint cross

axle of propeller shaft and intermediate

support; fasten connecting bolts of each

part; clean each vent plug.

Compliant with regulations.

10 Brake system and retarder

Check and fasten each brake pipe;

check and adjust free stroke of brake

pedal and retarder clearance; Check the

installation and fixing.

Connector of brake pipe does not

leak. support bolt is firm and

reliable. Brake linkage mechanism

should be sensitive and reliable. Air-

reserve tank has no accumulated

water. Free stroke of brake pedal

and retarder clearance comply with

regulations.

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11 Vehicle frame, body and

accessories Check and tighten.

Bolts and hooks of each part should

be firm and reliable without cracks

and movement. They should be

complete and effective.

12 Tyre

Check rim and trim strip washer; check

air pressure of tyres (including spare

tyres) and charge them if it is needed;

check clearance of hub bearing.

Hub and strip washer have no

cracks or transformation. Air

pressure of tyres should comply

with regulations. Valve nozzle is

complete. Bearing clearance is not

loose obviously.

13 Suspension Check Reliable connection without

damages.

14 Accumulator Check

Level of electrolyte should comply

with regulation. Vent hole is smooth.

Clamp of electrical connection is

clean and firm.

15 Light, instrument and signal

device Check

Complete and effective. Firm

assembly.

16 Lubrication points of

complete vehicle Lubricate

Each lubrication point is assembled

correctly. Complete and effective.

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17 Complete vehicle Check

No oil leakage. No water leakage. No

gas leakage. No electricity leakage.

No dust leakage. various dust covers

are complete and effective.

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3.7 Grade D maintenance and technical requirements


1 Engine oil

and oil filter

1) Check and replace lubricating oil.

2) Check and replace engine oil filter.

1) Specifications and performance index of

lubricating oil comply with regulations.

2) Fluid level complies with regulations.

3) Engine oil filter is sealed well without

blocking; complete and effective.

4) Replacement of lubricating oil and filters

should be subject to the User’s Manual.

2 Check fluid

level

Check fluid specifications and level of

steering gear, gearbox, final drive and fan

drive. Add it in case of insufficiency. Replace

them if it is needed.

The replacement period of fluid should be

compliant with the maintenance requirements of

the relative assemblies.

3 Air cleaner Clean air cleaner. Air cleaner is effective with reliable installation.

4

1) Fuel tank

and pipe

2) Fuel filter

3) Fuel

pump

1) Check connectors and sealing.

2) Clean fuel filter or replace it if it is needed.

3) Check fuel pump and replace if it is

necessary.

1) Connectors have no damages or leakage;

firm and reliable.

2) Fuel filter works normally.

3) Fuel pump works normally; oil pressure

complies with regulations.

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5

Fuel

evaporation

controlling

device

Check and clean; replace if necessary. Operate normally.

6 Crankshaft

ventilator Check and clean.

Clean and smooth. Reliable connection. No

leakage. Each valve is not blocked or delayed.

Sensitive and effective. Compliant with

regulations.

7

Radiator,

expansion

water tank,

shutters,

water

pump,

thermosta

t and

transmissi

on belt

1) Check sealing, pressure valve of tank

cover, fluid level and water pump.

2) Check appearance of the belt and adjust

tightening of the belt.

1) Radiator and hose have no transformation,

damages or leakage. Connection surface of

tank cover is good. Rubber pad is not aged.

Starting pressure of pressure valve of tank

cover complies with requirements. water pump

does not leak. No abnormal noise. working

performance of thermostat complies with

regulations.

2) Belt has no cracks and over abrasion. The

surface has no oil. Belt tightening complies with

regulations.

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8

1) Intake

and

exhaust

manifolds,

muffler and

exhaust

pipe

2) cylinder

head

1) Check and fasten. repair welding or

replace.

2) Fasten cylinder head according to

specified sequence and tightening torque.

1) No cracks or leakage. Good performance of

muffler.

2) Tightening torque complies with regulations.

9

Turbochar

ger and

intercooler

Check and clean. Compliant with regulations.

10 Engine

bracket Check and tighten.

Connection is firm without transformation or

cracks.

11

Fuel

injector

and fuel

pump

Check the injector and pump. If necessary,

inspect the injection and its pressure and

adjust the fuel supply advance angle.

1) Atomization of injector is good. No oil

dripping or leakage. Injecting pressure complies

with regulations.

2) Fuel supply advance angle complies with

regulations.

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12 Valve

clearance Check and adjust. Compliant with regulations.

13

Electrical

fuel

injection

system

supply

pipeline

Check the sealing. Sealing is good. Operate normally.

14 Three way

catalyst

Check three way catalyst and replace it if

necessary. Operate normally.

15 Clutch Check and adjust the free stroke of clutch

pedal.

Free stoke of clutch pedal complies with

regulations.

16

Front wheel

1）Check function of adjusting arm of front

wheel brake. Operate normally.

2) Disassemble front hub assembly, brake

shoe, anchor pin. wash steering joint,

bearing, anchor pin. clean brake backing

plate.

Clean without grease.

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brake

3) Check brake disc and brake camshaft.

fasten the bolt.

1) Brake backing plate has no transformation.

tighten the device bolt according to specified

torque.

2) Camshaft rotates flexibly without delaying.

axial clearance complies with regulations.

4) Check steering joint and bolt, safety piece

and oil seal and steering knuckle arm. fasten

the bolt.

1) Steering joint has no cracks. Thread is good

without radial loosening when matched with nut.

Safety plate works well. Oil seal is good without

leakage.

2) Matching clearance of steering joint axle

diameter and bearing complies with regulations.

Tightening torque of bolt of steering joint arm


5) Check inner and outer bearings.

Roller support has no breaks. Roller does not

fall off. No cracks, damages or ablation. Inner

ring of bearing has no cracks, damages or

ablation.

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6) Check brake shoe and anchor pin.

1) Brake shoe has no cracks, damages or

obvious transformation. Friction plate is not

broken. Riveting is reliable. Thickness of friction


2) Anchor pin has no over abrasion. Matching

clearance of anchor pin and brake shoe


7) Check reset spring of brake shoe Reset spring has no obvious transformation. free

length and tension comply with regulations.

8) Check front hub, brake drum and outer base

ring of bearing. fasten bolt and inner nut of

type.

1) Hub has no cracks.

2) Outer base ring of bearing has no cracks,

spots or ablation.

3) Brake drum has no cracks. Outer edge should

be no higher than working surface. Inspection

hole is complete. Dimension of inner diameter,

circularity error and left and right inner diameters

comply with regulations.

4) Tyre bolt is complete and good with identified

specifications. Fasten according to specified

torque.

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Front wheel

brake

9) Assemble front hub, adjust tightening of

front wheel bearing and brake clearance.

1) Assemble anchor pin. Holes of brake shoe and

anchor pin should be applied with lubricating

grease. Cotter pin or snap spring is complete and

effective.

2) Lubricate the bearing.

3) The surfaces of brake drum and brake plate

are clean without oil.

4) Clearance of brake plate and brake drum

should comply with regulations. No scuffing or

noise in case of rotation. Damper of inspection

hole is complete.

5) Hub rotates flexibly and can be rotated when

measured by tension meter without radial

clearance.

6) Safety is reliable. Dust cover and pad are

good. Bolt washer is complete and firm (with

identified bolt specifications).

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Rear wheel

brake

1) Disassemble half axle, hub assembly,

brake shoe, anchor pin. wash each

component and brake backing plate and axle

shaft bushing.

1) Hub vent hole is smooth.

2) Each component, brake disc, rear axle

bushing are clean without oil.

2) Check brake backing plate and brake

camshaft. fasten connecting bolt.

1) Brake backing plate has no transformation.

Fasten the connecting bolt according to

specified torque.

2) Camshaft rotates flexibly without delaying.

Clearance of axial clearance and radial

clearance complies with regulations.

3) Check rear half axle bushing, nut and oil

seal.

1) Bushing has no cracks and loosening. No

radial loosening when matched with nut.

2) Oil seal is good without damages or leakage

3) Clearance of bushing neck and bearing


4) Check inner and outer bearings.

1) Bearing support has no breaks. Roller does

not fall off. No cracks, damages or ablation.

2) Inner ring of bearing has no cracks, damages

or ablation.

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5) Check brake shoe and anchor pin.

1) Brake shoe has no cracks, damages or

obvious transformation. Friction plate is not

broken. Riveting is reliable. Thickness of friction


2) Matching clearance of anchor pin and brake

shoe complies with regulations.

3) Anchor pin has no over abrasion.

6) Check spring of brake shoe.

Reset spring has no obvious transformation.

Free length complies with regulations. Tension

is good.

7) Check rear hub, brake drum and outer

base ring of bearing. Check and fasten half

axle bolt. Check tyre bolt. Fasten inner nut.

1) Hub has no cracks.

2) Outer base ring of bearing is not loose and

damaged.

3) Brake drum has no cracks. Dimension of

inner diameter, circularity error and left and right

inner diameters comply with regulations. Outer

edge should be no higher than working surface.

Inspection hole of brake drum is complete.

4) Axle shaft bolt is complete and effective.

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8) Check half axle.

Axle shaft has no obvious bending and does not

scrub the bushing without cracks. Spline has no

over abrasion or transformation.

9) Assemble front hub. Adjust brake

clearance.

1) When assembling anchor pin and brake

shoe, holes should be applied with lubricating

grease. Cotter pin or snap spring is complete

and effective.

2) Lubricate the bearing.

3) Apply to engine oil to surface of bushing neck

and then assemble the bearing.

4) The surfaces of brake drum and brake plate

are clean without oil.

5) Clearance of brake plate and brake drum

should comply with regulations. No scuffing or

noise in case of rotation. Damper of inspection

hole is complete and firm.

6) Hub rotates flexibly. Tension complies with

regulations.

7) Tighten the lock nut according to specified

torque.

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18

Steering

gear and

steering

transmission

mechanism

1) Check working and sealing of

transmission mechanism of steering gear

and fasten bolts of each part.

2) Check and adjust free rotation of steering

wheel

Free rotation of steering wheel complies with

regulations with easy and flexible rotation and

without delaying and leakage. Vertical arm and

steering joint have no bending, cracks or

damages. Bolt connection of each part is

reliable.

19 Toe-in Adjust Compliant with regulations.

20 Gearbox and

differential

Check the sealing and operation

mechanism. Clean the ventilation hole.

Good sealing. Smooth vent hole. Normal control

mechanism without abnormal noise. Movement

or error shift.

21 Retarder Check clearance of rotor and stator of

retarder. Check fastening of bolts.

Clearance of rotor and stator complies with

regulations. Bolt connection is reliable.

22

Drive shaft,

transmission

bearing

bracket and

intermediate

bearing

1) Check dust cover.

2) Check working of universal joint of drive

shaft.

3) Check support of transmission bearing.

4) Check intermediate bearing clearance.

1) Dust cover has no cracks or damages. clamp

is reliable. Support is not loose.

2) Universal joint is not loose or delayed with

abnormal noise.

3) Support of transmission bearing is not loose.

4) Intermediate bearing clearance complies with

regulations.

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23

Air

compressor

and air tank

Clean and tighten. Clean. Reliable connection. No leakage. Safety

valve works normally.

24

Brake valve,

brake

pipeline and

brake pedal.

1) Check free stoke of brake pedal.

2) Check and fasten brake valve and pipe

connector.

3) Check whether air exists in hydraulic

brake pipe.

1) Free stroke of brake pedal complies with

regulations.

2) Connector of brake valve and pipe is reliable

without leakage.

3) No air exists in hydraulic brake pipe.

25 Parking

brake

Check parking brake performance. Check its

free stroke. Comply with regulations and operate normally.

26 Suspension Check, fasten and revise. check height of

airbag.

No loosening, cracks, broken plates. tighten the

bolt according to specified torque. height of

airbag complies with regulations.

27

Tyre

(including

spare tyre)

Check and fasten. recharge. reposition of

tyres. replace tyre in case of serious abrasion.

Air pressure complies with regulations. Clean,

undamaged, aged and transformed. Valve

nozzle is good. Tyre bolt is tightened. Assembly

and application of tyres comply with regulations.

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28

Alternator,

alternator

regulator

and starter

Clean and lubricate. Compliant with regulations.

Accumulator Check, clean and recharge. Clean. Firm assembly. Level of electrolyte


29

Headlamp,

instrument,

electric

(pneumatic)

horn, wiper,

electrical

device circuit

of complete

vehicle

Check and adjust. Repair or replace if

necessary.

1) Functions of headlamp, electric (air) horn,

each instrument and signal device is complete,

effective and compliant with regulations.

2) The motor of wiper rotates normally.

connection of wiper level is reliable.

3) Circuit of complete vehicle is tidy with reliable

connection and good insulation.

30

Vehicle

body, frame

and safety

belt

Check and tighten.

Reliable performance. Work well without

transformation, breaks, loose welding.

Connecting bolts and rivets are tightened.

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31 Interior

decoration Check and tighten. The equipment is good and not loose.

32 A/C and

heater

Check working and sealing status of air-

conditioner system.

1) Refrigeration system is sealed with good

refrigeration effect.

2) Heating system works normally.

33 Antifreeze Check the level of the antifreeze. Add it in

case of insufficiency.

1) The added liquid should be of the same

model as the original one.

2) Replace it every two years. The number of

the antifreeze should comply with the local

environmental conditions.

34 Greasing Lubricate all the parts of complete vehicle

lubricated with lubrication grease

Lubrication grease nozzle is complete and

effective. Lubrication is good.

3.8 Note

1. The adjustment and installation shall meet the requirements of Service Manuals of Higer Bus.

2. The users shall plan and implement the maintenance other than the A, B, C and D based on the local

regulations and environment and in reference to Grade C and D maintenance.

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Appendix：

Appendix 1 Oil, Fluid and Grease

No. Name Recommended specs. Replacement

period Remark

1 Engine oil

2 Gearbox gear oil

3 Automatic transmission gear oil

4 Rear axle final drive gear oil

5 Propeller shaft grease

6 Clutch(brake) fluid

7 Fan angle drive gear oil

8 Power steering fluid

9 Coolant

10 A/C refrigerant

11 Glass detergent

Signature Vehicle owner：

Service station：

Note: The vehicle user and the service stations shall make and implement the maintenance plan based on the periodical maintenance regulation, the function of the vehicle and the running environment during running-in maintenance.

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Appendix 2 Vehicle Information Record

Date： NO.

Country Agent

Vehicle model VIN

Production serial no. Vehicle

purchase date

Running mileage Vehicle classification 口 Coach 口 City bus 口 Commuter bus 口 Other

Company information

Company name

Representative

Tel. Email

Driver information

Name Tel.

Addess

Email

Note:

Service station signature:

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Appendix 3 Service Station

Higer service mail: [email protected]

Higer service website: www.myhiger.com

Higer address: No.288 East Suhong Road Suzhou Industrial Park Jiangsu China P.C.：215026

Higer Service Station

Service manager

Tel./Cellphone

Spare parts manager

Tel./Cellphone

Address

Note

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Appendix 4 Higer Bus Maintenance Record

Filled by Higer authorized service stations after maintenance

Date：

Mileage： km

Stamp of service station：

Signature：

Date：

Mileage： km


Signature：

Date：

Mileage： km


Signature：

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Date：

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Date：

Mileage： km


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Mileage： km


Signature：

Date：

Mileage： km


Signature：

Higer Bus Company Limited

Add：No.288 East Suhong Road Suzhou Industrial Park Jiangsu China P.C.：215026

Service website: Http://www.myhiger.com E-mail: [email protected]

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