575 Ind. Admin. Code 1-2.5-20

Current through October 31, 2024
Section 575 IAC 1-2.5-20 - Steering gear

Authority: IC 20-27-3-4

Affected: IC 20-27-9

Sec. 20.

The steering gear must be approved by the chassis manufacturer and designed to assure safe and accurate performance when the bus is operated with a maximum load and at maximum speed. It must provide for lash adjustment for lost motion. The chassis manufacturer must approve an alteration of the steering apparatus. There must be at least two (2) inches between the steering wheel and any other surface. Nothing may be attached to the steering wheel. Power steering is required. If the wear points are not permanently lubricated, the steering gear assembly must be designed so that the wear points can be lubricated.

575 IAC 1-2.5-20

State School Bus Committee; 575 IAC 1-2.5-20; filed Jun 20, 1988, 8:50 am: 11 IR 3847; readopted filed Oct 10, 2001, 3:37 p.m.: 25 IR 938; readopted filed Jun 19, 2007, 10:10 a.m.: 20070704-IR-575070225RFA; readopted filed Nov 12, 2013, 11:21 a.m.: 20131211-IR-575130420RFA