headlights FORD F750 2010 12.G Owners Manual
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Front of vehicle
Lights:Make sure all lights illuminate and are clean.
Make sure headlights function on both high
and low beams. Make sure reflectors are clean
and unbroken and of proper color (red on
rear, amber elsewhere). Make sure the running
lights are also clean and unbroken.
Steering gear:Look for missing or loose fasteners, power
steering fluid leaks and damage to power
steering hoses.
Steering linkage:Make sure connecting links, arms and rods are
not worn or cracked; joints, sockets and boot
seals are not worn or loose and that there are
no loose or missing cotter keys, nuts or bolts.
Tow hooks:Front and rear tow hooks should be inspected
for damage or loose mounting. This is
particularly important on vehicles where tow
hooks are frequently used.
Front suspension
Spring:Inspect for missing, broken or shifted leaves or
leaves that are in contact, or nearly contacting
a tire, rim, brake drum, frame or body
component.
Spring mount:Inspect spring hangers, bolts, bushings, axle
mounting bolts and nuts for cracks, breaks,
wear, damage and tightness.
Shock absorber:Inspect for cracks, leaks and missing or broken
bolts or bushings.
Note:Never apply grease to spring pads.
WARNING:Do not operate the vehicle if any suspension
conditions listed in theFront suspensionchart are evident.
Loss of steering or suspension could result in property damage,
personal injury or death.
Vehicle Inspection Guide
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2010 F-650/750(f67)
Supplement(supplement), 1st Printing
USA(fus)
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Rear of vehicle
Air/Electric lines:Make sure that air hoses are not cut, cracked,
chafed or worn. Listen for audible air leaks,
Make sure air and electrical lines are not
tangled, crimped or pinched or being dragged
against any truck parts. Electrical line insulation
should not be cut, cracked, chafed or worn.
None of the air or electrical line should be
spliced or taped. Check for corrosion on pins
and in electrical sockets to ensure continuity
and reduced heat build-up potential.
Deck plate:Make sure deck plate is clean, securely bolted
to the frame and clear of loose objects.
Signal/Brake lights:Make sure both brake lights illuminate when the
brake pedal is applied. Also, make sure each
signal flashes. Make sure that four-way flashers
work properly.
Lights, reflectors:Make sure all lights illuminate and are clean.
Make sure headlights function on both high and
low beams. Make sure reflectors are clean and
unbroken and of proper color (red on rear,
amber elsewhere). Make sure the running lights
are also clean and unbroken. Rear running lights
must be checked separately from signal, flasher
and brake lights.
Tractor - coupling system
Mounting bolts:Check for loose or missing mounting brackets,
clamps, bolts or nuts. Both fifth wheel and slide
mounting must be solidly attached.
Platform:Check for cracks or breaks in the platform
structure.
Safety latch:Make sure safety latch is engaged.
Release arm:Make sure safety latch is in the engaged
position and that any safety latch is in place.
Vehicle Inspection Guide
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2010 F-650/750(f67)
Supplement(supplement), 1st Printing
USA(fus)