Ford 2007 F-650 Owner's Manual page 20

Lights, reflectors:
Mounting bolts:
Platform:
Safety latch:
Release arm:
Kingpin/Apron:
Springs:
Spring mounts:
2007 F-650/750 (f67)
Supplement
USA (fus)
Vehicle Inspection Guide
Rear of vehicle
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
Check for loose or missing mounting brackets,
clamps, bolts or nuts. Both fifth wheel and
slide mounting must be solidly attached.
Check for cracks or breaks in the platform
structure.
Make sure safety latch is engaged.
Make sure safety latch is in the engaged
position and that any safety latch is in place.
Make sure kingpin is not bent or worn. Also
make sure that 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.
Rear springs
Check for broken or shifted leaves or leaves
that are in contact, or nearly contacting a tire,
rim, brake drum, frame or body components.
Check for missing or broken leaves in the leaf
spring.
Check for cracked or broken spring hangers,
broken, missing or loose bolts, missing or
damaged bushings, broken, loose or missing
axle mounting parts.
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