Hydraulic Brakes - Brake Lines, Hoses And Fittings; Driveline Parking Brake; Catalytic Converter - Ford F-750 Owner's Manual

Maintenance and Specifications
To avoid fluid contamination, the following should always be observed:
1. Use only fluids specified (or equivalent) and properly identified.
2. Add fluids only to the following locations:
• Power steering fluid to the power steering fluid pump reservoir
• Brake fluid to the brake master cylinder

Hydraulic brakes - brake lines, hoses and fittings

Inspect these components every 4,000 miles (6,000 km).
• Check lines for kinks, dents, corrosion or rupture.
• Check hoses for abrasions, kinks, soft spots or rupture, collapse,
cracks, twists or loose frame supports. When replacing a hose, be sure
there is adequate clearance to the hose to avoid an abrasion to the
new hose.
• Examine all connections for leaks.
• Repair or replace brake line tubes, hoses or fittings as required.

Driveline parking brake

Parking brake adjustment should only be performed by a qualified
technician, and in accordance with the instructions in the service manual.
Use wheel chocks and exercise caution when inspecting under
the vehicle. A vehicle roll-away could result in property damage,
personal injury or death.

Catalytic converter

If your diesel engine is equipped with a catalytic converter, it is important
to review the maintenance schedule to ensure proper functioning of the
catalytic converter. Also, take precautions not to damage the catalytic
converter when servicing your engine or storing your vehicle.
Note: If your vehicle is equipped with a catalytic converter/muffler, do not
blend waste oil with Diesel fuel. Operate only on low sulfur (less than 500
parts per million sulfur) diesel fuel with a cetane value of 45 or higher.
Note: If your vehicle is equipped with a vertical exhaust pipe, it is very
important to have and maintain a rain cap on the exhaust pipe to
prevent water from entering the exhaust system and catalytic converter.
Any water entering the catalytic converter may damage the catalyst and
affect the function of the converter.
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