Ford F-650/750 (2018 year). Manual - part 44

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

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.

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.

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).