We'd like to take a moment to welcome the following new employees!

Welcome to Hoglund Bus Co!

Rick Lian - Monticello Service Manager

D: 763.271.2979 - E: Rick.lian@hoglundbus.com

Mike Schmaedeka - Bloomington & Marshalltown Service Manager

D: 612.999.9507 - E: mikes@hoglundbus.com

Tim Takata - MN Parts Salesman

C: 612.812.9421 - E: tim.takata@hoglundbus.com

Gordy Isenberg - MN Parts Salesman

C: 763.355.2921 - E: gordy.isenberg@hoglundbus.com

Mark Braga - Marshalltown Parts Counterperson

D: 641.351.7650 - E: mark.braga@hoglundbus.com

IC U DATES

June 10th - 13th

July 15th - 18th

July 22nd - July 25th

IC Bus University "Maintaining that Momentum" program is a series of five one-week summer training sessions conducted at the Tulsa Bus Plant. Each session brings together school bus technicians to focus on core topics of learning.

Topics:

• IC Bus Tulsa Plant Tour

• Gasoline Engine Training

• Cummins Diesel Engine

• Allison Transmission

• Basic Electrical

• IC Bus Service Portal

• Air Conditioning Training

• Lecce Neville Starter and Alternator Systems

• Bendix ESC and Collision Mitigation

• OnCommand Connection Telematics

• BraunAbility Lift

NEW to the 2019 line up, IC University is offering two ADVANCED training sessions. It will include more hands on training, with more diagnostics and a "Skills Competition Event" during the last day. Please note that these training sessions are only available for those who previously attended in 2017 or 2018. The advanced training is three days at the plant and is limited to 60 attendees.

IC U Advanced Dates: June 24th - 27th and July 8th - 11th

Topics:

• IC Bus Tulsa Plant Tour

• Gas Engine Training and Diagnostic

• Cummins Diesel Engine and Diagnostics

• Allison Transmission and Diagnostic

• Advance Electrical and Diagnostic

• Bendix Electronic Stability Control and Collision Mitigation

• Lecce Neville Starter and Alternator Systems and Diagnostic

• BraunAbility Lift

Hoglund Bus Company's 2 Day Mechanics Training

Save the dates for this summer's 2 Day Mechanics Training! Registration will open soon.

Your monthly inventory, service & parts specials!

Thank you for being a part of our monthly email subscription. Below lists new and used bus inventory, service article(s), parts specials and much more. Our sales department specializes in IC and Collins buses. We offer school buses from 10 to 90 passenger, CE (conventional), RE (rear engine), Type A and lift buses. Hoglund Bus can custom build to your specification as well as offer leasing and financing options. Check out our extensive inventory of new and used buses.

This years Unsung Hero is Brenda Otto!

Congratulations Brenda!

Her peers had to say the following:

Brenda has helped improve processes, is always willing to work positively across depts. She doesn’t just take “because we’ve always done it that way” for an answer. She seeks to understand why and looks for ways to do it better. Brenda is willing to pitch in wherever she can to get buses delivered and has a positive attitude and genuinely cares about the business, her co-workers, and customers.

Our Parts Department carries an extensive inventory of “all makes” products and can supply everything needed to keep your vehicles running smoothly. We also offer daily delivery to local and metro areas in Minnesota. Our goal is to make ordering parts as easy as possible!

Contact Mark today to place your parts order!

IS IT TOO EARLY TO THINK SPRING?

We don't think so! We are planning another fishing theme giveaway in the spring with your parts purchase. Let your salesman know what you’d like to see for a giveaway.

Orders of $250.00 or more will receive free shipping!*

*Freight charges (truck) are excluded

Our Service Department specializes in the repair of medium duty trucks, school buses and commercial buses. We are an authorized Allison, ArbocSV, BraunAbility, Carrier, Collins Bus, Champion Bus, Cummins Engine, IC Bus, International Truck, Glaval Bus, Ricon Lifts and TurtleTop service center. Our technicians are factory trained, ASE Certified, Master Certified and Diamond Certified in order to assist with all repairs and maintenance of your fleet. Our technicians are required to continue with ongoing classes and training.

Warranty Support:

We invite you to contact our Warranty Dept. with any questions you might have. Contact Eric Farber at 763.271.2978 or eric.farber@hoglundbus.com

DID YOU KNOW?

Did you know that Hoglund Bus Company is an Authorized Dealer for Cummins Engine Warranty? This includes all IC, Bluebird and Thomas buses that have Cummins engines.

'07 and Newer Brake Light Operation on HPV with Full Power Brakes

Applies To: HPV Brake Light Full Power Brakes

Description: The Full Power brake system has a unique operation for the brake switch. The ABS ECU receives an input from the brake switch and then provides a signal to the Body Controller for brake light operation.

Symptoms: Diagnostic Trouble Code(s) & Dashboard Indicator Light(s)

Note: It has been identified that using a retarder on ISB equipped vehicles may cause a 597-2 fault code, and kick out the cruise control. A technical service case file will be required to resolve the issue.

Corrective Action for ISB powered vehicle setting 597-2 during retarder use:

These features are NOT dealer programmable

Troubleshooting:

All voltage checks should be made with the connectors plugged in properly. Voltages will change when connectors are unplugged, resulting in incorrect values being recorded. Always use proper troubleshooting techniques, such as a Breakout T. Do not pierce the wiring to make voltage checks.

Note: If the 9511 Connector is unplugged from the ABS ECU and the brake switch is still powered and plugged in, the signal wire from the brake switch to 9511-10 will have 12 volts on it. This is due to the type of brake switch being used, and the ECU providing circuit fault detection.

Signals to Watch:

Use Diamond Logic Builder to make a session from the feature installed for the Full Power Brake System. For assistance in making a session from a feature in DLB, please follow IK2600008 - How to Diagnose Electrical Problems with Diamond Logic Builder



Corrective action for ISB powered vehicles setting 597-2 during retarder use

Remove DLB Feature Apply DLB Feature

Note: The values in the table above were measured on a working truck with DLB. The screen shot below is one example. The value shown in DLB will not match the voltage you measure with the breakout box. The Body Controller uses resistors internally to measure volt drop. That is why the value shown in the session does not match the physical value measured on the wire.

Component Location

Parts Information:

Part #: 2605103C91

Description: Brake Switch

Qty. 1

UNDER THE HOOD:

* See around entire motor making it easier to perform repairs and pre trip inspections

* No locking bar needed to keep hood up – no slam design

* No tool required for replacing the headlights or air cleaner

* Premium hoses and Constant torque clamps - standard

EXTERIOR:

* 16 gauge side sheets – staggered rivet pattern

* 1 piece rub rails with steel formed ends – fully sealed at top

* 3 rub rails at rear of bus for added protection

* No external hinges

* Updated passenger windows

* Flat rear door – hinges at top and bottom – greese-able

* Manual reset circuits – standard

* Full thermo windows in entrance door – standard

* Rubber mud flaps – standard

* Full sound abatement package - standard

UNDER THE BUS:

* Chemguard – metal treatment applied before undercoating

* Steel fuel cage – no matter the fuel

* 10 cross members (8- Blue Bird, 7 – Thomas)

* Updated hydraulic brakes

* Eaton transmission (Cummins) Alison transmission (PSI) 7 year warranty included!

INSIDE THE BUS:

* Switch placement forward of driver

* Step well: Pebble tread with flex coating inside and out. Not built like a spiral staircase – steps are even height and width

* Child check system – not aftermarket

* Light check feature

* Premium drivers chair

* Students seats

* Seat belt ready – upgradable anytime to 2 point, 3 point and child restraint

* Modesty panels left and right – standard

* Full vinyl floor – not rubber

* Clipboard storage and cup holder - standard

* Front bulkhead storage- standard