Ford F 750 Owners Manual

Rear brakes
Inspect for cracked, worn or frayed hoses, and that all coup-
lings are secure.
Hoses
Verify that there are no cracks or dents, and that the cham-
bers are securely mounted.
Brake chambers
Inspect for broken, loose or missing parts.
Slack adjusters
Note: The angle between the push rod and adjuster arm
should be approximately 90 degrees when the brakes are
applied. When pulled by hand, the push rod should not move
more than approximately 
1 in (2.5 cm).
Verify that there are no cracks, dents,...

Inspect the transmission fluid level and
shift linkage for proper operation.
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GENERAL INFORMATION
WARNINGS
Making modifications to various
parts, components and systems of
the vehicle, such as brake and
steering systems, can adversely affect the
quality, reliability and operation of your
vehicle and could result in property
damage, personal injury or death. Such
modifications must be avoided. Failure to properly perform
maintenance and servicing
procedures could result in vehicle
damage, personal injury or death. Take care when performing any
maintenance, system check or
service...

Quality service parts are available through
an authorized dealer. If dealer parts are not
used, make sure the replacement parts are
of equivalent quality.
Working with the Engine Off
1. Set the parking brake and shift to
neutral (N) or park (P).
2. Switch off the engine.
3. Block the wheels.
Working with the Engine On WARNING
To reduce the risk of vehicle damage
and/or personal burn injuries, do not
start your engine with the air cleaner
removed and do not remove it while the
engine is running. 1. Set...

1. Lift and release the hood latches on
both sides of your vehicle. 2. Fully disengage the hood latches on
both sides of your vehicle. 3.
Tilt the hood fully forward until it is held
by the gas struts.
Closing the Hood
1. Push the hood rearward above the grille until fully closed.
2. Engage the hood latches on both sides
of your vehicle.
3. Fully close the hood latches on both sides of your vehicle.
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UNDER HOOD OVERVIEW - 6.8L
Windshield washer fluid reservoir.  See Washer Fluid Check (page 201).
A
Engine coolant reservoir.  See 
Engine Coolant Check (page 189).
B
Automatic transmission fluid dipstick.  See 
Automatic Transmission Fluid
Check (page 198).
C
Brake fluid reservoir.  See 
Brake Fluid Check (page 200).
D
Engine compartment fusebox.  See 
Fuses (page 161).
E
Power steering fluid reservoir.  See 
Power Steering Fluid Check (page 201).
F
Engine oil dipstick.  See 
Engine Oil Dipstick (page...

UNDER HOOD OVERVIEW - 6.7L DIESEL
Windshield washer fluid reservoir.  See Washer Fluid Check (page 201).
A
Secondary Cooling System Reservoir.  See Engine Coolant Check (page 194).
B
Engine coolant reservoir.  See 
Engine Coolant Check (page 194).
C
Automatic transmission fluid dipstick.  See 
Automatic Transmission Fluid
Check (page 198).
D
Secondary fuel filter.  See 
Draining the Fuel Filter Water Trap (page 202).
E
Engine oil separator.  See Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter (page 187).
F
Brake...

ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK - 6.8L
MINA
MAX
B
ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK - 6.7L
DIESEL Minimum.
A
Maximum.
B
ENGINE OIL CHECK - 6.8L
To check the engine oil level consistently
and accurately, do the following:
1. Make sure the parking brake is on. Make
sure the transmission is in park (P) or
neutral (N). 2. Run engine until it reaches normal
operating temperature.
3. Make sure that your vehicle is on level ground.
4. Switch the engine off and wait 15 minutes for the oil to drain into the oil
pan. Checking the engine...

Only use oils certified for gasoline engines
by the American Petroleum Institute (API).
An oil with this trademark symbol
conforms to the current engine and
emission system protection standards and
fuel economy requirements of the
International Lubricants Specification
Advisory Committee (ILSAC).
To top up the engine oil level do the
following:
1. Clean the area surrounding the engine
oil filler cap before you remove it.
2. Remove the engine oil filler cap.  See Under Hood Overview (page 183).
Turn it...

Note:
The oil consumption of new engines
reaches its normal level after approximately
3,100 mi (5,000 km).
Adding Engine Oil WARNING
Do not remove the filler cap when
the engine is running.
Do not use supplemental engine oil
additives because they are unnecessary
and could lead to engine damage that may
not be covered by the vehicle Warranty.
The American Petroleum Institute (API)
service symbol is used to identify the
proper engine oil for your vehicle's engine.
The API service symbol will be...