Check every oil change
Oil change intervals are as
follows: Powerstroke - 10 000
; Caterpillar - 15 000 ;
Cummins - 15 000 (refer to
the Caterpillar and Cummins
service manuals for further
instructions and information)Engine system
Check the engine cooling system - hoses, clamps and
protection
Inspect the drive belts
Exhaust system
Inspect the entire exhaust system (including the inlet
pipe(s), muffler(s), outlet pipe(s), clamps and fasteners)
for holes, leakage, breakage, corrosive damage and
separation from other components. Adjust, service or
replace with the same or the equivalent part. (Also a noise
emission control service)
Suspension system
Lubricate the front and rear spring pins
Tighten the front and rear spring U-bolts to the specified
torque
Driveline and rear axle system
Lubricate the U-joints and the slip yoke
Brake system
Lube the air brake foot control valve, hinge and roller
Inspect the drum brake linings through the inspection
holes
Lubricate the brake camshafts (air brakes)
Lubricate the brake slack adjuster (air brakes)
Lubricate rear caliper slide rails (F650 SuperCrewzer
only)
Inspect the disc brake pads and the piston boots
(hydraulic brakes)
Clutch system
Lubricate the clutch release cross shaft and all linkages
Check the clutch fluid
Fuel system
Drain the accumulated water or sediment from the fuel
tank(s)
Steering system
Lubricate the steering shaft(s), U-joints and splines when
equipped with grease fittings
Lubricate the front axle spindle pins
Lubricate the steering linkage when equipped with grease
fittings
Grease the power steering gear output shaft
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