FORD 2013 F-550 v.3 - Manual (Page 304)

Working with the Engine Off
1. Set the parking brake and shift to P (Park).
2. Turn off the engine and remove the key (if equipped).
3. Block the wheels.
Working with the Engine On
WARNING: To reduce the risk of vehicle damage or personal
burn injuries, do not start your engine with the air cleaner
removed and do not remove it while the engine is running.
1. Set the parking brake and shift to positionP.
2. Block the wheels.
OPENING AND CLOSING THE HOOD
1. Inside the vehicle, pull the hood
release handle located under the
bottom left corner of the instrument
panel.
2. Go to the front of the vehicle to
release the auxiliary latch located
at the top center of the grille.
Slide the handle left to release
the auxiliary latch.
3. Lift the hood until the lift
cylinders hold it open.
BRAKE
HOOD
Maintenance 303
2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23)
Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012
USA (fus)