NEW IC BUS AE SERIES IS COMING TO NY STATE!
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 The newest model offering from IC Bus is coming to NY State next month. Leonard Bus Sales will be featuring this new and exciting product at the annual NYAPT Trade Show on Monday 7/18 in Saratoga Springs and the NYS Head Mechanics Meeting on Thursday 7/21 in Syracuse.
Some of the highlights of this unit are... - The FIRST fully integrated Type A School Bus
- Heavy Duty Chassis
- Body construction of a CE bus
- Parts commonality with BE, CE, and RE Series
- Full-Tilt Hood for easy accessibility, serviceability, and maintainability.
- MaxxForce 7 Engine
- Allison 1000 Transmission
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TRANS TECH ST AERO
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Trans Tech has recently redesigned their ST (single rear wheel) to be more streamlined and aerodynamic as well as incorporate many of the new features found on the dual rear wheel SST. Trans Tech now offers an industry leading 3yr/60,000 mile warranty standard on all new buses. Every Trans Tech bus is manufactured right here in NY State and we have Trans Tech demo units on the ground today. To see one please call or visit your sales rep at the NYAPT or NYHMA Trade Shows. Also, see the Photo Gallery at www.leonardbus.com |
JUNE PARTS SPECIALS & ROSCO DUAL VISION NYS APPROVAL
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CLICK HERE to view our June Parts Specials.
 Rosco Vision Systems Dual Vision Camera System has been approved for use in NYS. Click here for Installation Guidelines.
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ESPAR MAINTENANCE - TURN IT ON ONCE A MONTH
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It's easy to forget about your ESPAR heaters when the weather is nice. But please make sure you run them at least 15 minutes per month to ensure year round reliability.
Here is an excerpt from the ESPAR operator's manual.
Maintenance Troubleshooting & Repairs 1. Recommended Periodic Maintenance - Remove the glow plug and inspect for carbon build up. Clean or replace.
- Espar recommends the use of non detergent 100% volatile carburetor cleaner and an air gun to remove carbon. Remove loose carbon from the glow plug chamber.
- Check coolant hoses, clamps, and make sure all valves are open. Maintain the engine manufacturers recommended coolant level and ensure that the heater is properly bled after service on or involving the coolant system.
- Run your heater at least once a month during the year (for a minimum of 15 minutes).
- Maintain your batteries and all electrical connections in good condition. With insufficient power the heater will not start. Low and high voltage cutouts will shut the heater down automatically.
- Use fuel suitable for the climate (see engine manufacturers recommendations). Blending used engine oil with diesel fuel is not permitted.
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UNDERCARRIAGE BUS CLEANING
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If you haven't already completed it, now is a great time of year to thoroughly clean the undercarriage of your fleet and touch up any undercoating that may be missing due to normal wear and tear.
When cleaning your fleet remember that a water hose is not an approved method of cleaning the interior bus floor. Use of a water hose inside the bus will damage the wood sub floor and may void that part of your warranty. Instead use a damp mop with warm water and mild soap solution. Use a clear water damp mop rinse to remove soap residue. Remove any excess water remaining on the flooring after the rinse process.
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| MAY RECALLS AND AFCs |
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AFC 11907 - Subject: Improved Engine Recalibration for 2010 Emission MaxxForce® DT, 9, and 10 Engines Identified as CARB ESS (Engine Shutdown System) Compliant. Click Here to download this AFC
No Recalls last month
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www.leonardbus.com
Sincerely,
The Leonard Bus Sales Team GO GREEN...RIDE YELLOW
There are more than 480,000 yellow school buses across the nation transporting an estimated 26 million students to and from school, sparing nearly 2.3 billion gallons of fuel and saving families more than $7.3 billion in fuel costs each year.
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