how well does a Alison V-730 handle going down the mountain?
I set the brakes (spring), put the clutch in, put the transmission in first, engage fast idle and as I let the clutch out release the brakes and as soon as the coach begins to move quickly switch off fast idle and get on the foot throttle. It all happens pretty quick and is a very smooth start with no clutch slippage. Maybe this is not the correct way but as I said it works great for me.
RoyJ -Quick - better post what make/model bus you have to give Paul (artvonne) more info to compound his bus search!