To be sure your vehicle is ready to operate, conduct a pre-trip inspection
at the beginning of each work period. Follow the steps listed in this
section to assure a proper vehicle inspection procedure. The pages in
this section may be produced locally and used on a regular basis.
VEHICLE INSPECTION INFORMATION
Note:
Always make sure the parking brake is applied before starting the
engine.
Engine compartment (with engine stopped)
Engine oil level:
Use the engine oil dipstick to verify that the
engine oil level is between the FULL and ADD
marks.
Engine coolant
level:
Look through the plastic reservoir or the clear
sight glass on the reservoir, depending upon
vehicle equipment, and make sure the fluid is
within the minimum and maximum fluid level
range as marked on the reservoir.
Do not
remove pressure cap until the coolant has
cooled.
Power steering fluid:
Verify that the fluid level is between the full
and refill marks.
Brake fluid (master
cylinder):
Remove the master cylinder caps and inspect
the fluid level. The full mark is at the bottom
of the opening of the port ring.
Hydraulic clutch
fluid:
Check for adequate amount of hydraulic clutch
fluid. Fluid level should be at the step of the
reservoir; refer to
Clutch fluid/linkage
adjustments
in the
Maintenance and
specifications
chapter.
Fan, alternator,
water pump/drive
belt:
Press belt to test that it is snug. Check for
frays, cracks, loose fibers or visible signs of
wear. If it deflects more than 1.25 cm–2 cm
(1/2–3/4 inch), slippage is probably excessive.
Air compressor:
Check belts (if equipped). Same for water
pump.
Refrigerant
compressor:
Check belts (if equipped). Same for water
pump.
2004 F650/750
(f67)
Supplement
USA English
(fus)
Vehicle inspection guide
Vehicle inspection guide
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