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

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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

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
Complete vehicle first.
warranty period 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”.
When the parts in the complete vehicles have been repaired or
Parts warranty replaced based on the warranty terms, the warranty period of the
period 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

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

B: Routine
Before, during and after driving each time.
maintenance

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

D: Complete Every 10000-12000 km. For the vehicles not used often,
maintenance 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
Implement running-in maintenance of the
Subject to Users’ Manual and Warranty Booklet
1 engine according to requirements of the engine
of the engine.
manufacturers.
2 Check and fasten foot pad of the engine. Tighten.
3 Check fuel supply system Check whether the fuel supply system leaks.
Intake system does not leak. Rubber is
Engine and
4 Check intake system of the engine. assembled reliably without loosening and
Auxiliary
interference.
System
Exhaust system does not leak. Exhaust bellow is
5 Check exhaust system of the engine.
located naturally and vertically with expansion.
Cooling system does not leak; level of coolant
6 Check cooling system.
complies with requirement.
Apply maintenance and inspection based on
7 Check fan driver.
regulations.
8 Check and adjust belt tension. 40N, deflection 10~12mm.
It should be with complete disengagement and
9 Check the working of clutch.
stable engagement.
Clutch Check and adjust free stroke of clutch pedal Free stroke of pedal 20~30mm; free stoke of
10
and free stroke of clutch booster. sub-pump 3~5mm.
11 Check clutch pipe and sealing of connectors No leakage.

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Component No. Item Technical Requirement
12 Check level of fluid reservoir. Level is within the range of required level.
Meet the requirements of maintenance of
gearbox. 85W/90 API GL-4 Class; (special tips:
13 Check gearbox fluid and clean vent hole.
replace oil automatic gearbox according to
regulations).
Gearbox and 14 Check and adjust steering control mechanism.
transmission
system 15 Check and fasten supporting parts. Tighten.
Check and fasten connecting bolts and nuts of
16 90~100N.m.
propeller shaft.
Apply grease to each lubrication point of
17 2# high quality general purpose lithium grease.
propeller shaft.
85W/90 API GL-5; (special tips: replace oil of
Replace gear oil of rear axle differential and
18 Meritor rear axle and ZF rear axle according
clean vent hole.
to regulations).
Check and fasten bolts and nuts of all
19 Tighten and no loose
components of front axle.
Front and
Check and fasten bolts and nuts of rear axle
rear axle 20 Tighten and no loose
housing, differential housing and half axle.
2# high quality general purpose lithium grease
and subject to specified torque (special tips:
21 Maintain four wheels and fasten wheel nuts.
implement according to regulations for
Meritor axle and ZF axle).

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Component No. Item Technical Requirement
22 Check air pressure of tyre. Subject to the requirement.
23 Check and adjust free stroke of brake pedal Free stroke: 5~10mm.
Adjust brake clearance as required. Replace
brake shoes if it is needed.
24 Check brake of complete vehicle.
In case of maximum efficiency of brake, pedal
Brake stoke should not exceed 3/4 of total stoke.
Check and fasten nuts of front and rear brake backing
25 Subject to specified torque.
plate.
26 Check brake pipe and sealing of connector. No leakage.

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.
Steering Steering wheel can be rotated at maximum ±10
29 Check working situation of steering system.
degrees of the middle.
Check and fasten connecting bolts and nuts of each
Steering does not interfere; ball is not loose;
30
knuckle of steering mechanism. cotter pin is good.
Check and fasten tightening bolts and nuts
31
connecting body and chassis.
Other
32 Lubricate lubrication points of complete vehicle. 2# high quality general purpose lithium grease.
chassis parts
Shock absorber does not leak and is not locked;
33 Check shock absorber.
bolts are tightened.

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Component No. Item Technical Requirement
Check and fasten bolts and nuts of front and rear leaf
34 Subject to specified torque.
springs.
35 Check the retarder. Check differential clearance and install fixed bolt.
Check height of airbag and wash air cleaner of
36 Adjust and wash according to regulations.
protection valve.
37 Check the light and signal device.
Electric device Check whether insulation of wire harness is good
38 Check wire harness.
and whether there are friction and interference.
Do not drive by neutral gear with the engine
39 Correct operation. switched off and do not make the engine operate
at idle speed for long.
According to regulations of regular maintenance
Technical of the vehicle, replace engine oil and diesel filter
training
and apply grease.
40 Correct maintenance
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.
Air clean cartridge, air clean
Each filter should be clean without
cartridge of air compressor,
damages and sealed well. Assembly
2 crankshaft ventilation, Clean or replace
is firm and intake pipe is assembled
engine oil cartridge and fuel
reliably.
cartridge.
Crankshaft fuel level,
3 coolant level and brake fluid Check Compliant with regulations.
level.
Crankshaft ventilator, three
4 Appearance check Complete and not damaged.
way catalyst converter.
Connecting bolts of front and
Bolts and nuts of each connection
rear engine brackets, rubber
part should be fastened. Lock pin,
5 pad, water pump, air Check and tighten
washer and rubber pad should be
compressor, oil pump,
good and effective.
injection pump of the engine
Belts of air compressor,
Check abrasion and aging of the belt and
6 alternator and A/C Compliant with regulations.
adjust the belt tightening.
compressor.

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No. Item Maintenance Technical Requirements
Check level of steering gear and the
sealing; check cross axle of universal
7 Steering system Compliant with regulations.
joint, steering shaft, ball pin and steering
knuckle.
Control mechanism should be
sensitive and reliable. Free stroke
8 Clutch Check and adjust the clutch.
of pedal should comply with
regulations.
Check level and sealing of gearbox and
differential; lubricate universal joint cross
9 Gearbox and differential axle of propeller shaft and intermediate Compliant with regulations.
support; fasten connecting bolts of each
part; clean each vent plug.
Connector of brake pipe does not
leak. support bolt is firm and
Check and fasten each brake pipe; reliable. Brake linkage mechanism
check and adjust free stroke of brake should be sensitive and reliable. Air-
10 Brake system and retarder
pedal and retarder clearance; Check the reserve tank has no accumulated
installation and fixing. water. Free stroke of brake pedal
and retarder clearance comply with
regulations.
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No. Item Maintenance Technical Requirements
Bolts and hooks of each part should
Vehicle frame, body and be firm and reliable without cracks
11 Check and tighten.
accessories and movement. They should be
complete and effective.
Hub and strip washer have no
Check rim and trim strip washer; check cracks or transformation. Air
air pressure of tyres (including spare pressure of tyres should comply
12 Tyre
tyres) and charge them if it is needed; with regulations. Valve nozzle is
check clearance of hub bearing. complete. Bearing clearance is not
loose obviously.
Reliable connection without
13 Suspension Check
damages.
Level of electrolyte should comply
with regulation. Vent hole is smooth.
14 Accumulator Check
Clamp of electrical connection is
clean and firm.
Light, instrument and signal Complete and effective. Firm
15 Check
device assembly.
Lubrication points of Each lubrication point is assembled
16 Lubricate
complete vehicle correctly. Complete and effective.

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No. Item Maintenance Technical Requirements
No oil leakage. No water leakage. No
gas leakage. No electricity leakage.
17 Complete vehicle Check
No dust leakage. various dust covers
are complete and effective.

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3.7 Grade D maintenance and technical requirements

No. Item Maintenance Technical Requirements

1) Specifications and performance index of

lubricating oil comply with regulations.
2) Fluid level complies with regulations.
Engine oil 1) Check and replace lubricating oil.
1 3) Engine oil filter is sealed well without
and oil filter 2) Check and replace engine oil filter.
blocking; complete and effective.
4) Replacement of lubricating oil and filters
should be subject to the User’s Manual.
Check fluid specifications and level of
The replacement period of fluid should be
Check fluid steering gear, gearbox, final drive and fan
2 compliant with the maintenance requirements of
level drive. Add it in case of insufficiency. Replace
the relative assemblies.
them if it is needed.

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

1) Fuel tank 1) Connectors have no damages or leakage;

1) Check connectors and sealing.
and pipe firm and reliable.
2) Clean fuel filter or replace it if it is needed.
4 2) Fuel filter 2) Fuel filter works normally.
3) Check fuel pump and replace if it is
3) Fuel 3) Fuel pump works normally; oil pressure
necessary.
pump complies with regulations.

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No. Item Maintenance Technical Requirements

Fuel
evaporation
5 Check and clean; replace if necessary. Operate normally.
controlling
device
Clean and smooth. Reliable connection. No
Crankshaft leakage. Each valve is not blocked or delayed.
6 Check and clean.
ventilator Sensitive and effective. Compliant with
regulations.
1) Radiator and hose have no transformation,
Radiator,
damages or leakage. Connection surface of
expansion
tank cover is good. Rubber pad is not aged.
water tank,
1) Check sealing, pressure valve of tank Starting pressure of pressure valve of tank
shutters,
cover, fluid level and water pump. cover complies with requirements. water pump
water
7 2) Check appearance of the belt and adjust does not leak. No abnormal noise. working
pump,
tightening of the belt. performance of thermostat complies with
thermosta
regulations.
t and
2) Belt has no cracks and over abrasion. The
transmissi
surface has no oil. Belt tightening complies with
on belt
regulations.

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No. Item Maintenance Technical Requirements

1) Intake
and
exhaust
1) Check and fasten. repair welding or
manifolds, 1) No cracks or leakage. Good performance of
replace.
8 muffler and muffler.
2) Fasten cylinder head according to
exhaust 2) Tightening torque complies with regulations.
specified sequence and tightening torque.
pipe
2) cylinder
head
Turbochar
9 ger and Check and clean. Compliant with regulations.
intercooler
Engine Connection is firm without transformation or
10 Check and tighten.
bracket cracks.
1) Atomization of injector is good. No oil
Fuel
Check the injector and pump. If necessary, dripping or leakage. Injecting pressure complies
injector
11 inspect the injection and its pressure and with regulations.
and fuel
adjust the fuel supply advance angle. 2) Fuel supply advance angle complies with
pump
regulations.

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No. Item Maintenance Technical Requirements

Valve
12 Check and adjust. Compliant with regulations.
clearance
Electrical
fuel
injection
13 Check the sealing. Sealing is good. Operate normally.
system
supply
pipeline
Three way Check three way catalyst and replace it if
14 Operate normally.
catalyst necessary.
Check and adjust the free stroke of clutch Free stoke of clutch pedal complies with
15 Clutch
pedal. regulations.
1）Check function of adjusting arm of front
Operate normally.
wheel brake.
2) Disassemble front hub assembly, brake
shoe, anchor pin. wash steering joint,
Clean without grease.
bearing, anchor pin. clean brake backing
16 Front wheel plate.

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No. Item Maintenance Technical Requirements

brake 1) Brake backing plate has no transformation.

tighten the device bolt according to specified
3) Check brake disc and brake camshaft.
torque.
fasten the bolt.
2) Camshaft rotates flexibly without delaying.
axial clearance complies with regulations.
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
4) Check steering joint and bolt, safety piece
leakage.
and oil seal and steering knuckle arm. fasten
2) Matching clearance of steering joint axle
the bolt.
diameter and bearing complies with regulations.
Tightening torque of bolt of steering joint arm
complies with regulations.
Roller support has no breaks. Roller does not
fall off. No cracks, damages or ablation. Inner
5) Check inner and outer bearings.
ring of bearing has no cracks, damages or
ablation.

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No. Item Maintenance Technical Requirements

1) Brake shoe has no cracks, damages or

6) Check brake shoe and anchor pin.
7) Check reset spring of brake shoe
8) Check front hub, brake drum and outer base
ring of bearing. fasten bolt and inner nut of
type.
obvious transformation. Friction plate is not
broken. Riveting is reliable. Thickness of friction
complies with regulations.
2) Anchor pin has no over abrasion. Matching
clearance of anchor pin and brake shoe
complies with regulations.
Reset spring has no obvious transformation. free
length and tension comply with regulations.
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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No. Item Maintenance Technical Requirements

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
Front wheel 9) Assemble front hub, adjust tightening of
should comply with regulations. No scuffing or
brake front wheel bearing and brake clearance.
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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No. Item Maintenance Technical Requirements

1) Disassemble half axle, hub assembly,

1) Hub vent hole is smooth.
brake shoe, anchor pin. wash each
2) Each component, brake disc, rear axle
component and brake backing plate and axle
bushing are clean without oil.
shaft bushing.
Rear wheel 1) Brake backing plate has no transformation.
brake Fasten the connecting bolt according to
17
2) Check brake backing plate and brake specified torque.
camshaft. fasten connecting bolt. 2) Camshaft rotates flexibly without delaying.
Clearance of axial clearance and radial
clearance complies with regulations.
1) Bushing has no cracks and loosening. No
radial loosening when matched with nut.
3) Check rear half axle bushing, nut and oil
2) Oil seal is good without damages or leakage
seal.
3) Clearance of bushing neck and bearing
complies with regulations.
1) Bearing support has no breaks. Roller does
not fall off. No cracks, damages or ablation.
4) Check inner and outer bearings.
2) Inner ring of bearing has no cracks, damages
or ablation.

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No. Item Maintenance
5) Check brake shoe and anchor pin.
6) Check spring of brake shoe.
7) Check rear hub, brake drum and outer
base ring of bearing. Check and fasten half
axle bolt. Check tyre bolt. Fasten inner nut.
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Technical Requirements
1) Brake shoe has no cracks, damages or
obvious transformation. Friction plate is not
broken. Riveting is reliable. Thickness of friction
complies with regulations.
2) Matching clearance of anchor pin and brake
shoe complies with regulations.
3) Anchor pin has no over abrasion.
Reset spring has no obvious transformation.
Free length complies with regulations. Tension
is good.
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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No. Item Maintenance Technical Requirements

Axle shaft has no obvious bending and does not

8) Check half axle. scrub the bushing without cracks. Spline has no
over abrasion or transformation.
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
9) Assemble front hub. Adjust brake
are clean without oil.
clearance.
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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No. Item Maintenance Technical Requirements

Free rotation of steering wheel complies with

Steering 1) Check working and sealing of
regulations with easy and flexible rotation and
gear and transmission mechanism of steering gear
without delaying and leakage. Vertical arm and
18 steering and fasten bolts of each part.
steering joint have no bending, cracks or
transmission 2) Check and adjust free rotation of steering
damages. Bolt connection of each part is
mechanism wheel
reliable.

19 Toe-in Adjust Compliant with regulations.

Good sealing. Smooth vent hole. Normal control

Gearbox and Check the sealing and operation
20 mechanism without abnormal noise. Movement
differential mechanism. Clean the ventilation hole.
or error shift.
Check clearance of rotor and stator of Clearance of rotor and stator complies with
21 Retarder
retarder. Check fastening of bolts. regulations. Bolt connection is reliable.
1) Dust cover has no cracks or damages. clamp
Drive shaft,
1) Check dust cover. is reliable. Support is not loose.
transmission
2) Check working of universal joint of drive 2) Universal joint is not loose or delayed with
bearing
22 shaft. abnormal noise.
bracket and
3) Check support of transmission bearing. 3) Support of transmission bearing is not loose.
intermediate
4) Check intermediate bearing clearance. 4) Intermediate bearing clearance complies with
bearing
regulations.

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No. Item Maintenance Technical Requirements

Air
Clean. Reliable connection. No leakage. Safety
23 compressor Clean and tighten.
valve works normally.
and air tank
1) Check free stoke of brake pedal. 1) Free stroke of brake pedal complies with
Brake valve,
2) Check and fasten brake valve and pipe regulations.
brake
24 connector. 2) Connector of brake valve and pipe is reliable
pipeline and
3) Check whether air exists in hydraulic without leakage.
brake pedal.
brake pipe. 3) No air exists in hydraulic brake pipe.
Parking Check parking brake performance. Check its
25 Comply with regulations and operate normally.
brake free stroke.
No loosening, cracks, broken plates. tighten the
Check, fasten and revise. check height of
26 Suspension bolt according to specified torque. height of
airbag.
airbag complies with regulations.
Air pressure complies with regulations. Clean,
Tyre
Check and fasten. recharge. reposition of undamaged, aged and transformed. Valve
27 (including
tyres. replace tyre in case of serious abrasion. nozzle is good. Tyre bolt is tightened. Assembly
spare tyre)
and application of tyres comply with regulations.

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No. Item Maintenance Technical Requirements

Alternator,
alternator
Clean and lubricate. Compliant with regulations.
regulator
28
and starter
Clean. Firm assembly. Level of electrolyte
Accumulator Check, clean and recharge.
complies with regulations.
Headlamp,
instrument, 1) Functions of headlamp, electric (air) horn,
electric each instrument and signal device is complete,
(pneumatic) effective and compliant with regulations.
Check and adjust. Repair or replace if
29 horn, wiper, 2) The motor of wiper rotates normally.
necessary.
electrical connection of wiper level is reliable.
device circuit 3) Circuit of complete vehicle is tidy with reliable
of complete connection and good insulation.
vehicle
Vehicle
Reliable performance. Work well without
body, frame
30 Check and tighten. transformation, breaks, loose welding.
and safety
Connecting bolts and rivets are tightened.
belt

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No. Item Maintenance Technical Requirements

Interior
31 Check and tighten. The equipment is good and not loose.
decoration
1) Refrigeration system is sealed with good
A/C and Check working and sealing status of air-
32 refrigeration effect.
heater conditioner system.
2) Heating system works normally.
1) The added liquid should be of the same
model as the original one.
Check the level of the antifreeze. Add it in
33 Antifreeze 2) Replace it every two years. The number of
case of insufficiency.
the antifreeze should comply with the local
environmental conditions.
Lubricate all the parts of complete vehicle Lubrication grease nozzle is complete and
34 Greasing
lubricated with lubrication grease 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
Replacement
No. Name Recommended specs. Remark
period
1 Engine oil
2 Gearbox gear oil
Automatic transmission
3
gear oil
Rear axle final drive gear
4
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
Vehicle owner： Service station：
Signature
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

Vehicle
Production serial no.
purchase date
Vehicle classification
Running mileage
口 Coach 口 City bus 口 Commuter bus 口 Other
Company
Company Representative
name
information
Tel. Email

Name Tel.
Driver
information
Addess Email

Note:
Service station signature:

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Appendix 3 Service Station

Higer service mail: service@higer.com

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： Date： Date：

Mileage： km Mileage： km Mileage： km

Stamp of service station： Stamp of service station： Stamp of service station：

Signature： Signature： Signature：

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Date： Date： Date：

Mileage： km Mileage： km Mileage： km

Stamp of service station： Stamp of service station： Stamp of service station：

Signature： Signature： Signature：

Date： Date： Date：

Mileage： km Mileage： km Mileage： km

Stamp of service station： Stamp of service station： Stamp of service station：

Signature： Signature： Signature：

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Date： Date： Date：

Mileage： km Mileage： km Mileage： km

Stamp of service station： Stamp of service station： Stamp of service station：

Signature： Signature： Signature：

Date： Date： Date：

Mileage： km Mileage： km Mileage： km

Stamp of service station： Stamp of service station： Stamp of service station：

Signature： Signature： Signature：

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Date： Date： Date：

Mileage： km Mileage： km Mileage： km

Stamp of service station： Stamp of service station： Stamp of service station：

Signature： Signature： 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: service@higer.com

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