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, holes, and no loose or
missing bolts and that the brake linings are not worn,
dangerously thin or contaminated by lubricant.
Drums Rear wheels
Check for even separation of dual wheels, and that the tires
are not touching each other.
Spacers
Inspect for damaged or bent rims. They should not have
welding repairs, and there should be no rust trails, which
indicate it is loose on the wheel.
Rims
Verify all lug nuts are present and not loose (look for rust
trails around the lug nuts). There should be no cracks radiating
from the lug bolt holes or distortion of the bolt holes.
Lug nuts
Trailer
If you are pulling a trailer, perform an
inspection of the trailer similar to that of
the tractor. The inspection should follow
trailer manufacturer recommendations
and should include at a minimum: general
condition, landing gear, doors, sides, lights,
reflectors, suspension, brakes, tires,
wheels, cargo placement, stability and
tie-downs. Transmission WARNING
If the unit starts in gear and/or the
neutral start switch is not functioning
correctly, the vehicle may
inadvertently move which could result in
property damage, personal injury or death. Regularly inspect the transmission's
neutral start switch. The engine should
only start in neutral (N) or park (P) (if
equipped with a park position).
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							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 on your vehicle. Some of the
materials may also be hazardous if used,
serviced or handled improperly and could
result in property damage, personal injury
or death. If the owner or operator of the vehicle is a
skilled technician and intends on
performing the vehicle maintenance and
service, he is strongly urged to purchase a
service manual.
Always use care when performing vehicle
maintenance, repairs or system checks.
Improper or incomplete service could result
in your vehicle not working properly which
may result in personal injury or damage to
your vehicle or equipment. It is the
operator
’s responsibility to see that your
vehicle receives proper care and
maintenance. If you have any questions
about performing service, have the service
done by a qualified technician.
To help you service your vehicle, we
provide scheduled maintenance
information which makes tracking routine
service easy.  See Scheduled
Maintenance (page 316). If your vehicle requires professional service,
an authorized dealer can provide the
necessary parts and service. Check your
warranty information to find out which
parts and services are covered.
Use only recommended fuels, lubricants,
fluids and service parts conforming to
specifications. Motorcraft® parts are
designed and built to provide the best
performance in your vehicle.
Servicing Guidelines
WARNING
The use of inferior parts can
adversely affect the quality and
reliability of your vehicle and could
result in property damage, personal injury
or death. When servicing your vehicle:
•
Always wear safety glasses for eye
protection.
• Always set the parking brake or chock
the wheels.
• Always use support stands, not a jack,
when working under a raised vehicle.
• Always turn off the ignition unless a
procedure requires the engine to be
running.
• Always avoid contact with hot metal
parts. Allow the components to cool
before working with, or around, them.
• Always operate the engine in a
well-ventilated area.
• Do not wear loose-fitting clothing,
hanging jewelry, watches or rings.
• Do not smoke.
• Do not work on the brakes or the clutch
unless you take the proper precautions
to avoid inhaling friction material dust.
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							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 the parking brake and shift to
neutral (N) or park (P).
2. Block the wheels
Supporting Your Vehicle for
Service WARNING
Do not use a jack when working
under a vehicle. It may give way,
causing the vehicle to fall and result
in property damage, personal injury or
death. Always use floor stands to support
the vehicle. Prepare your vehicle for service repairs by
doing the following:
1. Park your vehicle on a level, concrete
floor.
2. Set the parking brake and block the wheels to prevent your vehicle from
moving. 3. Select a jack with a rated capacity
sufficient to lift and hold up your
vehicle.
4. Raise your vehicle with the jack applied
to the axle(s). Do not use the bumper
as a lifting point.
5. Support your vehicle with floor stands under the axle(s). When servicing the
axle or the suspension, support your
vehicle with floor stands under the
frame side-members, preferably
between the axles.
OPENING AND CLOSING THE
HOOD WARNINGS
Always set the parking brake fully
before opening the hood. Failure to
follow this warning could result in
serious personal injury or death. Do not stand under the hood when
you raise or lower it. Failure to follow
this warning could result in serious
personal injury or death. If the engine is running while the
hood is open, stay clear of moving
engine components. Failure to follow
this warning could result in serious
personal injury or death. Opening the Hood
Before opening the hood, set the parking
brake fully, shift into park (P) or neutral
(N) and switch the ignition off.
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							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 185).
G
Engine oil filler cap.  See 
Engine Oil Check (page 185).
H
Air cleaner assembly.  See 
Changing the Engine Air Filter (page 209).
I
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							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 fluid reservoir.  See 
Brake Fluid Check (page 200).
G
Engine compartment fusebox.  See 
Fuses (page 161).
H
Power steering fluid reservoir.  See 
Power Steering Fluid Check (page 201).
I
Air brake compressor.  See 
Brake System Inspection (page 219).
J
Engine oil filler cap.  See 
Engine Oil Check (page 186).
K
Engine oil dipstick.  See 
Engine Oil Dipstick (page 185).
L
Air cleaner assembly.  See 
Changing the Engine Air Filter (page 210).
M
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							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 oil level too
soon after you switch the engine off
may result in an inaccurate reading.
5. Open the hood.  See Opening and
Closing the Hood (page 181).
6. Remove the dipstick and wipe it with a clean, lint-free cloth.  See 
Under
Hood Overview (page 183).
7. Replace the dipstick and remove it again to check the oil level.  See
Engine Oil Dipstick
 (page 185).
8. Make sure that the oil level is between
the maximum and minimum marks. If
the oil level is at the minimum mark,
add oil immediately.  See 
Capacities
and Specifications (page 258).
9. If the oil level is correct, replace the dipstick and make sure it is fully seated.
Note: Do not remove the dipstick when the
engine is running.
Note: If the oil level is between the
maximum and minimum marks, the oil level
is acceptable. Do not add oil.
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.
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							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 counterclockwise and remove
it.
3. Add engine oil that meets Ford specifications.  See 
Capacities and
Specifications (page 258).  You may
have to use a funnel to pour the engine
oil into the opening.
4. Recheck the oil level.
5. If the oil level is correct, replace the dipstick and make sure it is fully seated.
6. Replace the engine oil filler cap. Turn it clockwise until you feel a strong
resistance.
Note: Do not add oil further than the
maximum mark. Oil levels above the
maximum mark may cause engine damage. Note:
Make sure you install the oil filler cap
correctly.
Note: Soak up any spillage with an
absorbent cloth immediately.
ENGINE OIL CHECK - 6.7L
DIESEL
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 oil level too
soon after you switch the engine off
may result in an inaccurate reading.
5. Open the hood.  See 
Opening and
Closing the Hood (page 181).
6. Remove the dipstick and wipe it with a clean, lint-free cloth.  See 
Under
Hood Overview (page 184).
7. Replace the dipstick and remove it again to check the oil level.  See
Engine Oil Dipstick
 (page 185).
8. Make sure that the oil level is between
the maximum and minimum marks. If
the oil level is at the minimum mark,
add oil immediately.  See 
Capacities
and Specifications (page 263).
9. If the oil level is correct, replace the dipstick and make sure it is fully seated.
Note: Do not remove the dipstick when the
engine is running.
Note: If the oil level is between the
maximum and minimum marks, the oil level
is acceptable. Do not add oil.
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							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 displayed
on the oil container you purchase. The API
service symbol displays the oil
performance category in the top half of
symbol and the viscosity grade in the
center of the symbol.
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 184).
Turn it counterclockwise and remove
it. 3. Add engine oil that meets Ford
specifications.  See 
Capacities and
Specifications (page 263).  You may
have to use a funnel to pour the engine
oil into the opening.
4. Recheck the oil level.
5. If the oil level is correct, replace the dipstick and make sure it is fully seated.
6. Replace the engine oil filler cap. Turn it clockwise until you feel a strong
resistance.
Note: Do not add oil further than the
maximum mark. Oil levels above the
maximum mark may cause engine damage.
Note: Make sure you install the oil filler cap
correctly.
Note: Soak up any spillage with an
absorbent cloth immediately.
CHANGING THE ENGINE OIL
AND OIL FILTER WARNINGS
Do not handle a hot oil filter with
bare hands.
Continuous contact with used motor
oil has caused cancer in laboratory
mice. Protect your skin by washing
with soap and water. If your vehicle is equipped with a diesel
engine, an Intelligent Oil Life Monitor™
calculates the proper oil change service
interval. When the information display
indicates: OIL CHANGE REQUIRED, change
the engine oil and oil filter.  See
Information Displays
 (page 62).
The engine oil filter protects your engine
by filtering harmful, abrasive or sludge
particles and particles significantly smaller
than most available will-fit filters.  See
Motorcraft Parts
 (page 254).
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