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    							Engine starting (with parking brake applied)
    Check the gauge (diesel engine) or indicator light (gasoline
    engine) to verify the alternator is charging.
    Voltmeter
    Inspect for excessive free play in the steering linkages. The
    steering wheel should have less than 2 in (5 cm) of free play
    at its rim.
    Steering linkage free play
    Verify the parking brake holds the vehicle by gently trying to
    pull forward with the parking brake applied.
    Parking brake
    Verify operation using the following procedure. Chock the
    wheels, if necessary. Push in the parking brake and, on
    tractors, push in the tractor parking brake knob:
    Air brakes
    1. Verify the air compressor or governor cutout pressure is
    approximately 120 psi (827 kPa).
    2. Turn off the engine, and then turn the key back to the on
    position (without starting the engine).
    3. Without the brake pedal applied, note the air pressure drop
    for one minute. It should be less than 2 psi (14 kPa) for single
    vehicles and 
    3 psi (21 kPa) for combination vehicles.
    4. Press and hold the brake pedal with 
    90 psi (621 kPa) or
    more. Make sure there is no more than a 3 psi (21 kPa) per
    minute leak for single vehicles and a 4 psi (28 kPa) minute
    leak for combination vehicles.
    5. Pump the brake pedal to deplete the system of air pressure.
    The warning light and tone should turn on at 57 psi (393 kPa).
    6. Pump the brake pedal and make sure the parking brake
    and trailer parking brake knobs pop out at 
    20 psi (138 kPa)
    or higher.
    Verify that the fluid level is in the proper operating range.  See
    Automatic Transmission Fluid Check
     (page 203).
    Automatic transmission
    fluid Front of vehicle
    Verify all exterior lights illuminate and are clean.
    Lights
    Check headlights function on high and low beam.
    Verify reflectors are clean, unbroken and of proper color (red
    on rear, amber elsewhere).
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    							Front of vehicle
    Verify running lights are clean and unbroken.
    Inspect for any missing or loose fasteners, power steering
    fluid leaks and damage to power steering hoses.
    Steering gear
    Verify connecting links, arms and rods are not worn or cracked.
    Steering linkage
    Verify joints, sockets and boot seals are not worn or loose.
    Verify cotter keys, nuts and bolts are not loose or missing.
    Inspect front and rear tow hooks for damage or loose
    mounting. This is particularly important on vehicles that use
    them frequently.
    Tow hooks Front suspension
    Inspect for missing, broken or shifted leaves, or leaves that
    may be in contact with (or nearly contacting) a tire, rim, brake
    drum, frame or body component.
    Springs
    Note: Never apply grease to spring pads.
    Make sure there the following items are properly tightened
    and that there are no cracks, breaks, wear, damage to spring
    hangers, bolts, bushings, axle mounting bolts, and nuts.
    Spring mounts
    Inspect for any cracks, leaks, or missing or broken bolts or
    bushings.
    Shock absorbers
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    							Front 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 Front wheels
    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
    Inspect wheel hub oil seal for leaks and, if sight glass if
    present, verify the oil level is adequate.
    Hub oil seals
    Inspect for proper lubrication level if the hubcap has a trans-
    parent window. If the hubcap does not have a transparent
    window, remove the rubber fill-plug and inspect for proper
    level.
    Oil-lubricated front
    wheel bearings Fuel area
    Verify the tank(s) and cap(s) are secure and that there are
    no leaks from the tank(s).
    Fuel tank(s)
    Inspect for leaks from the tank(s).
    Leaks
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    							Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) area
    Verify the tanks and caps are secure and that there are no
    leaks from the tanks.
    DEF tanks
    Inspect for leaks from the tanks.
    Leaks Underbody
    Verify that the driveshaft is not bent or cracked and that all
    driveshaft couplings are secure.
    Driveshaft
    Verify that the visible outside parts are securely mounted and
    that there are no cracks, holes or severe dents.
    Exhaust system
    Inspect for cracks or bends in longitudinal frame members.
    Verify there are no loose, cracked, bent, broken or missing
    crossmembers or crossmember fasteners.
    Frame Rear of vehicle
    Verify there are no cuts, cracks, chafing or wear on the air
    hoses and electrical line insulation. Listen for audible air leaks.
    Air hoses and electrical
    lines
    Verify air and electrical lines are not tangled, crimped or
    pinched or being dragged against any truck parts. None of
    the air or electrical line should be spliced or taped.
    Inspect for corrosion on pins and in electrical sockets to verify
    continuity and reduced heat build-up potential.
    Verify the deck plate is clean, bolted securely to the frame
    and is clear of loose objects.
    Deck plate
    Verify that both brake lights illuminate when the pedal is
    applied, each signal flashes and that the four-way flashers
    work properly.
    Turns signals, brake
    lights and flashers
    Verify all exterior lights illuminate and are clean.
    Lights and reflectors
    Verify reflectors are clean, unbroken and of proper color (red
    on rear, amber elsewhere).
    Verify running lights are clean and unbroken.
    Note: Inspect rear running lights separately from signal,
    flasher and brake lights.
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    							Tractor-coupling system
    Inspect for loose or missing mounting brackets, clamps, bolts
    or nuts. Verify solid attachment of both fifth wheel and the
    slide mounting.
    Mounting bolts
    Inspect for cracks or breaks in the platform structure.
    Platform
    Verify engagement of the safety latch.
    Safety latch
    Verify the safety latch is in the engaged position, and that
    any safety latch is in place.
    Release arm
    Verify the kingpin is not bent or worn, the apron lies flat on
    the fifth-wheel skid plate and that the visible part of the apron
    is not bent, worn, cracked or broken.
    Kingpin and apron Rear suspension
    Inspect for missing, broken or shifted leaves, or leaves that
    may be in contact with (or nearly contacting) a tire, rim, brake
    drum, frame or body component.
    Springs (if equipped)
    Inspect for any cracked or broken spring hangers; broken
    missing or loose bolts; missing or damaged bushings; broken,
    loose or missing axle mounting parts.
    Spring mounts (if
    equipped)
    Verify torsion arm is not cracked, broken or missing.
    Torsion arm and shock
    absorbers
    Inspect the shock absorber for cracks or leaks. There should
    be no missing or broken mounting bolts or worn bushings.
    Inspect for missing, broken or leaking components.
    Air suspension (if
    equipped) Inspect for any cracked, broken or loose bolts; missing or
    damaged bushings; broken, loose or missing axle mounting
    parts.
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    							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 320). 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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