Maintenance Operation
Frequency - Observation
Drain the fuel filter/water
separator (HFCM)
Every oil change or as required
when WATER IN FUEL light
(
) in instrument cluster
illuminates
Check fuel pump pressure
Insufficient full-throttle power.
Clean radiator cap seal. Clean and
inspect the cap surface on the
radiator
When the cap does not hold
pressure.
Check the battery terminals for
corrosion
Whenever electrical power supply
has diminished.
Re-torque suspension U-bolts
Re-torque at 1000 miles (1600 km),
and every 30000 miles (48000 km)
thereafter.
Tighten the wheel mounting nuts
to the specified torque. Refer to
Servicing your wheels and tires
Required initially at 500 and 1000
miles (800 and 1600 km). Perform
again at 500 and 1000 mile (800
and 1600 km) intervals after each
tire removal/replacement.
Clean body/door drain holes
At least twice annually.
Clean windshield wiper blades
As required.
Replace windshield wiper blades
If wiping the blades with a clean
cloth and mild detergent and
washing with a cleaner does not
restore a clean wipe.
Lubricate body lock cylinders
Noisy or difficult to operate.
Check headlamp alignment
Lamp beams in wrong position
when vehicle operating loaded.
Check windshield washer fluid
level; add fluid if required
If washes do not spray when
operated.
(1)
During maintenance and repair, protect the fuel tube and the hose
assemblies, the power steering lines, and the brake lines from the
external heat, the acids and the abrasion that could damage the lines.
(2)
Check for (free) linkage action and ensure that (return) spring
force is adequate to maintain pedal free play.
(3)
Adjust, repair or replace as required with the same or equivalent
parts.
2009 Low Cab Forward Truck
(lcf)
Supplement
USA
(fus)
Scheduled Maintenance Guide
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