Amtran service manual - brakes

ewo1

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So when I bought my bus I was gifted an AMTRAN service manual by the shop manager who said he didn't need it anymore...what a gift!

I have previously posted alot of AMTRAN wiring diagrams in another thread -> https://www.skoolie.net/forums/f49/amtran-re-electrical-diagrams-25055.html

In this thread I am starting out by uploading the INTERNATIONAL/AMTRAN Braking system

As time goes by I will continue to scan the manual and share.


There are 19 files I will be uploading right now.
They are;
  1. Hydraulic caliper disc
  2. Hydromax- Booster and master cyclinder
  3. Air brakes chapter 1 - GOVERNOR
  4. Chapter 2 - Pressure gauges, stop light stitch
  5. Chapter 3- Valves for check protection, pressure
  6. Chapter 4 Brake Valve
  7. Chapter 5 - Quick Release valve
  8. Chapter 6 - Inversion valve
  9. Chapter 7 - Spring brake control valve
  10. Chapter 8 - AIR DRYER
  11. Chapter 9 - ANTI LOCK RELAY VALVE
  12. Reconditioning Rotors
  13. Split air systems
  14. Chapter 1 - System Operation
  15. Chapter 2 - Maintenance checks
  16. Chapter 3 - Troubleshooting
  17. Chapter 4 - Component locations
  18. ANTILOCK relay valve
 

Attachments

  • Hyro Max Booster & Master Cylinder.pdf
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  • Hydraulic- Disc Brakes.pdf
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  • Air Brakes Chapter 5 - Quick Release Valve.pdf
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  • Air Brakes Chapter 4 - Brake Valve.pdf
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  • Air Brakes Chapter 3 - VALVES-Check_protection-pressure.pdf
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  • Air Brakes Chapter 2 - Pressure gauge & switches.pdf
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  • Air Brakes Chapter 1 -GOVERNOR.pdf
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  • Air brakes - Gen info.pdf
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  • Air brakes Chapter 6 - Inversion valve.pdf
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  • Air Brakes chapter 7 - Spring Brake control valve.pdf
    181.9 KB · Views: 64
  • Air brakes Chapter 8 - Air Dryer.pdf
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  • Air brakes chapter 9 - Anti lock relay valve.pdf
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  • Air brakes - Reconditioning rotors.pdf
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  • Air Brakes - split Air systems.pdf
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  • Air Brakes ANTILOCK Chapter 1 - System Operation.pdf
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  • Air Brakes ANTILOCK Chapter 2 - Maintenance checks.pdf
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  • Air Brakes ANTILOCK Relay valve.pdf
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  • Air Brakes ANTILOCK Chapter 4 - Component locations.pdf
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  • Air Brakes ANTILOCK Chapter 3 - Trouleshooting.pdf
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Amtran Service Manual - FRONT AXLE

So here is the section that covers the front axle.
3 files uploaded.

I-Beam type front axle, International by Spicer
  1. Description
  2. Description
  3. Troubleshooting
  4. Precautions
  5. Maximum limits for front axle king pin
  6. King pin bushing replacement
  7. Steering knuckle stop adjustment
  8. Lubrication
  9. Specifications

HUBS, BEARINGS, and SEALS (non-drive axles)
  1. Description
  2. Wheel bearings
  3. Instalation of wheel bearings
  4. Wheel bearing adjustment
  5. Wheel Seals
  6. Hub assembly
  7. Lubrication
  8. Wheel bearing seal and bearing hub cap troubleshooting chart
  9. special tools


Steering general Service Information and front wheel alignment
  1. General Service Information
  2. Troubleshooting
  3. Tie Rod
  4. Drag Links
  5. Steering Knuckle and stop adjustment
  6. Lubrication
  7. Front wheel alignment
  8. King Pin angle
 

Attachments

  • Spicer- I Beam front axle.pdf
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  • Front Axle - General service & Alignement.pdf
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  • Hubs Bearings and seals.pdf
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So here is the section that covers the front axle.
3 files uploaded.




In best USMC Drill Instructor grunt: NEXT


LOL


Great stuff. I hope people are downloading this stuff.

It's funny, quite a number of views but your the only one who thinks this stuff is important enough to save.
This info will pretty much be about the same along all international chassis so you would think...ah...who cares about braking systems.... LOL...


More files coming !
 
Air suspension - leaf springs & shocks

Two more files coming up!


INTERNATIONAL AIR SUSPENSION WITH TAPERED LEAF SPRINGS
  1. description
  2. Height control valve
  3. Air Lines
  4. Cab air release
  5. Tapered Leaf Spring
  6. Shock absorbers
  7. Torque rods
  8. Low Friction spring liners
  9. Remove and install

SPRING ASSEMBLIES AND SHCK ABSORBERS
  1. description
  2. Maintenance
  3. Remove
  4. Disassemble
  5. Clean and inspect
  6. Assemble
  7. Install
  8. shock Absorbers
  9. Troubleshootin
  10. specifications

I have previously posted alot of AMTRAN wiring diagrams in another thread -> https://www.skoolie.net/forums/f49/a...ams-25055.html
 

Attachments

  • Int air suspension with tapered leaf springs.pdf
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  • International spring assembly and shock absorbers.pdf
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It's funny, quite a number of views but your the only one who thinks this stuff is important enough to save.
This info will pretty much be about the same along all international chassis so you would think...ah...who cares about braking systems.... LOL...
More files coming !
Or I'm the only one saying thanks.
Or someone is waiting for the electrical....oooo ooo what's that I see coming....
I have previously posted alot of AMTRAN wiring diagrams in another thread -> https://www.skoolie.net/forums/f49/a...ams-25055.html
And I made sure to download every one of those. Came in very handy when reducing the size of my wiring harness from a 2" loom to about 1". I've pulled several thousand feet of conductors out.
THANK YOU SIR
 
Electrical components

6 more files here.

This post covers the "FUSES" section of the manual.

  1. Fuses and Circuit Breakers
  2. Fuses
  3. Circuit Brakers
  4. Fusible Links

  1. Electrical Circuit Diagrams
  2. Circuit Diagrams
  3. 12 volt distribution
  4. Cab Accessories
  5. Engine Systems
  6. Guages
  7. Warning Lights
  8. Chassis Accessories
  9. Light Systems
  10. Elecrtronic Engines
NOTICE:-> I have previously posted alot of AMTRAN wiring diagrams in another thread -> https://www.skoolie.net/forums/f37/f49/a...ams-25055.html


  1. Electrical - BATTERY
  2. Safety
  3. Description
  4. Battery Application
  5. Battery Function
  6. Types of Batteries
  7. Maintenance (In Vehicle)
  8. Battery Testing
  9. Charging
  10. Emergency (Jumper) Starting
  11. Battery Removal and Installation
  12. Activating Dry Charged batteries

  1. ELECTRICAL - ALTERNATOR
  2. Description
  3. Operation
  4. Troubleshooting
  5. Magnetizing the Rotor
  6. Cleaning
  7. Bearing Replacement
  8. Reassembly
  9. Alternator Bench Test
  10. Specifications

  1. ELECTRICAL STARTING MOTORS
  2. Description
  3. Maintenance
  4. Operation
  5. Troubleshooting
  6. no Load Test
  7. Disassembly
  8. Cleaning
  9. Brushes and Holders
  10. Armature Servicing
  11. Field coil Checks
  12. Field Coil Removal
  13. Solenoid Checks
  14. Reassembly
  15. Lubrication
  16. Pinion clearance
  17. Specifications

  1. ELECTRICAL - INTSRUMENTS
  2. Description
  3. Instrument Cluster
  4. Remove and Install
  5. Speedometer
  6. Tachometer
  7. Seedo and Tach Sensors
  8. Cluster Failure diagnosis
 

Attachments

  • ELECTRICAL - FUSES and CIRCUIT BREAKERS.pdf
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  • ELECTRICAL - CIRCUIT DIAGRAMS.pdf
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  • ELECTRICAL - BATTERY.pdf
    688.5 KB · Views: 66
  • ELECTRICAL - ALTERNATOR.pdf
    788.5 KB · Views: 66
  • ELECTRICAL - STARTING MOTORS.pdf
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  • ELECTRICAL - INTRUMENTS, DASH CLUSTER.pdf
    1.2 MB · Views: 86
Thanks Sir these are great


So when I bought my bus I was gifted an AMTRAN service manual by the shop manager who said he didn't need it anymore...what a gift!

I have previously posted alot of AMTRAN wiring diagrams in another thread -> https://www.skoolie.net/forums/f49/amtran-re-electrical-diagrams-25055.html

In this thread I am starting out by uploading the INTERNATIONAL/AMTRAN Braking system

As time goes by I will continue to scan the manual and share.


There are 19 files I will be uploading right now.
They are;
  1. Hydraulic caliper disc
  2. Hydromax- Booster and master cyclinder
  3. Air brakes chapter 1 - GOVERNOR
  4. Chapter 2 - Pressure gauges, stop light stitch
  5. Chapter 3- Valves for check protection, pressure
  6. Chapter 4 Brake Valve
  7. Chapter 5 - Quick Release valve
  8. Chapter 6 - Inversion valve
  9. Chapter 7 - Spring brake control valve
  10. Chapter 8 - AIR DRYER
  11. Chapter 9 - ANTI LOCK RELAY VALVE
  12. Reconditioning Rotors
  13. Split air systems
  14. Chapter 1 - System Operation
  15. Chapter 2 - Maintenance checks
  16. Chapter 3 - Troubleshooting
  17. Chapter 4 - Component locations
  18. ANTILOCK relay valve
 
Single Speed Rear Axle

Here is the chapter that explains the rear axle.
2 files uploaded

Single Speed Rear Axle
codes 14ADB, 14ADC,14ADD
  1. Axle identification
  2. Gear Set Identification
  3. specifications
  4. Torque Chart
  5. Wheel Bearing Adjustment
  6. Precautions for disassemble and reassembly
  7. Axle components
  8. Carrier removal
  9. Differential removal
  10. Differential carrier assembly
  11. Pinion assembly
  12. Cleaning and Inspection
  13. Pinion assembly
  14. Pinion Position
  15. Pinion setting chart
  16. Differential Assembly
  17. Differential Installation
  18. Ring Gear and Pinion tooth contact Pattern
  19. Installation of Carrier assembly into axle housing


HUBS, BEARINGS, AND SEALS
  1. Description
  2. Wheel Bearing
  3. Bearing cup (Race)
  4. Wheel Bearing Adjustment
  5. Wheel Seals
  6. Rear Drive Axles
  7. Hub Assembly
  8. Lubrication
  9. Wheel bearing Troubleshooting Chart
  10. Special Tools
 

Attachments

  • Single speed Rear Axle.pdf
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  • Hubs_Bearings_seals.pdf
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So when I bought my bus I was gifted an AMTRAN service manual by the shop manager who said he didn't need it anymore...what a gift!

I have previously posted alot of AMTRAN wiring diagrams in another thread -> https://www.skoolie.net/forums/f49/amtran-re-electrical-diagrams-25055.html

In this thread I am starting out by uploading the INTERNATIONAL/AMTRAN Braking system

As time goes by I will continue to scan the manual and share.


There are 19 files I will be uploading right now.
They are;
  1. Hydraulic caliper disc
  2. Hydromax- Booster and master cyclinder
  3. Air brakes chapter 1 - GOVERNOR
  4. Chapter 2 - Pressure gauges, stop light stitch
  5. Chapter 3- Valves for check protection, pressure
  6. Chapter 4 Brake Valve
  7. Chapter 5 - Quick Release valve
  8. Chapter 6 - Inversion valve
  9. Chapter 7 - Spring brake control valve
  10. Chapter 8 - AIR DRYER
  11. Chapter 9 - ANTI LOCK RELAY VALVE
  12. Reconditioning Rotors
  13. Split air systems
  14. Chapter 1 - System Operation
  15. Chapter 2 - Maintenance checks
  16. Chapter 3 - Troubleshooting
  17. Chapter 4 - Component locations
  18. ANTILOCK relay valve

Thank you for this enormously useful post.
 
Thanks for posting this Ewo1, this is good stuff.

What years does this manual cover? I note your bus is a '99 so if that's the year of the manual I'll have to be careful using it for my '04.

When I have a chance I'll have to have a look at some of the wiring and see if what I have matches the wiring diagram in your manual. That should be a pretty good test.
 
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Thanks for posting this Ewo1, this is good stuff.

What years does this manual cover? I note your bus is a '99 so if that's the year of the manual I'll have to be careful using it for my '04.

When I have a chance I'll have to have a look at some of the wiring and see if what I have matches the wiring diagram in your manual. That should be a pretty good test.

Some of the subject chapter are dated copyright 1991 so I guess it should be good from about 1990 to at least 2000 maybe 2004?

Most of the stuff should be somewhat generic or I hate to say "Standard" when it comes to the axles and brakes....

For wiring I feel that too is somewhat the same thru ought those years. Best way to find out is to take a look at the "Master Wire List", it should be posted in the Amtran RE wiring diagram thread.

All the wires in the international busses should be 1) color coded and 2) have a number imprinted on them.
With the master wire list you can verify the color, number and wire function. It really makes life a whole lot easier !


I also have an '07 bus with a DT466 that I am going to pull out and rebuild. I feel confident that the wiring scheme should just about be the same as in my '99 bus. Sure there might be 1 or 2 things different but the majority should be good!

This manual should be also good for Genesis busses too!
 
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FRAME-Bus

Here is an interesting chapter, talks about the frame.
Alot of times people want to know, can I cut, drill or weld the frame?

This section will help you understand a bit better.

FRAME
  1. Introduction
  2. General Frame Recommendations
  3. Identification of Frame Rail Material
  4. Frame Damage
  5. WELDING and REINFORCEMENT
  6. CORROSION
  7. Frame Alignment
  8. Repair and Reinforcement recommended Procedures
  9. Bolt and Torque info
  10. Drilling
  11. Specifications-bolt torque
 

Attachments

  • FRAME.pdf
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AmTran owners manual

Thanks for doing this!

I have a 2002 AmTran named Periwinkle. She's 28' with a handicap lift.

Baghera, my black kitty, was supervising and wanted to know why I stopped painting. LOL

~Michelle
 

Attachments

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Wow, what a treasure trove of information. THANK YOU!!! I have a 1994 AmTran Genesis and this is hugely helpful. :Thanx:

I will eventually have to replace the radiator and that looks like a super fun job (not), as I think a lot of the front face has to come off first.
 
Here is an interesting chapter, talks about the frame.
Alot of times people want to know, can I cut, drill or weld the frame?

This section will help you understand a bit better.

FRAME
  1. Introduction
  2. General Frame Recommendations
  3. Identification of Frame Rail Material
  4. Frame Damage
  5. WELDING and REINFORCEMENT
  6. CORROSION
  7. Frame Alignment
  8. Repair and Reinforcement recommended Procedures
  9. Bolt and Torque info
  10. Drilling
  11. Specifications-bolt torque


Hey EWO1, was this the last of that manual?
 

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