load capacity FORD F650 2004 11.G Owners Manual

•Canada
Under no circumstances should your vehicle be loaded in excess of the
GVWR or GAWR. It is the operator’s responsibility to assure that neither
the axle capacities, spring capacities, tire capacities nor the vehicle rated
GVWR is exceeded. For tire capacities, refer toMaintenance and
specificationschapter.
Unloaded or lightly loaded vehicles
The braking system has been designed to safely stop your vehicle when
fully loaded to its GVWR.
When operating empty or lightly loaded, sudden or hard braking
may induce wheel lockup with loss of vehicle control and the
possibility of accident and serious injury, especially on wet or slippery
road surfaces.
TRAILER TOWING
Towing a trailer places an additional load on your vehicle’s engine,
transmission, axle, brakes, tires and suspension. Inspect these
components carefully prior to and after any towing operation.
Your vehicle’s load capacity is designated by weight, not by volume, so
you cannot necessarily use all available space when loading a vehicle.
2nd unit bodies are not included in maximum trailer weight ratings. The
weight of the additional“body”must be subtracted from the maximum
trailer weight.
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The amount of Empty Reserve varies and should not be relied
upon to increase driving range. When refueling your vehicle after
the fuel gauge indicates empty, you might not be able to refuel
the full amount of the advertised capacity of the fuel tank due to
the empty reserve still present in the tank.
Filling the tank
For consistent results:
•Use the same fill rate setting (low—medium—high) each time
during filling.
•Allow three automatic click-offs when filling.
•Always use fuel of a known quality, preferably a national brand.
•Have the vehicle loading and distribution the same every time.
•When refueling a vehicle equipped with dual fuel tanks, if the two
tanks are not filled equally, the fuel gauge reading may fluctuate
slightly until the fuel level between the two tanks balance out and
become equal.
Your results will be most accurate if your filling method is consistent.
Note:For vehicles equipped with dual fuel tanks, engine performance
may degrade if fuel is not added to both tanks when refueling.
Calculating fuel economy
1. Fill the fuel tank(s) completely and record the initial odometer
reading (in kilometers or miles).
2. Each time you fill the tank(s), record the amount of fuel added (in
liters or gallons).
3. After at least three to five tank fill-ups, fill the fuel tank(s) and record
the current odometer reading.
4. Subtract your initial odometer reading from the current odometer
reading.
5. Follow one of the simple calculations in order to determine fuel economy:
•Multiply liters used by 100, then divide by total kilometers traveled.
•Divide total miles traveled by total gallons used.
Keep a record for at least one month and record the type of driving (city
or highway). This will provide an accurate estimate of the vehicle’s fuel
economy under current driving conditions. Additionally, keeping records
during summer and winter will show how temperature impacts fuel
economy. In general, lower temperatures give lower fuel economy.
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•Check that torque rod mounting fasteners are tight.
•Check to be sure the suspension alignment is maintained at all time.
•Check U-bolts after the chassis has been operating under load for
1,600 km (1,000 miles) or six months, whichever comes first, the
U-Bolt nuts must be re-torqued. The U-Bolt nuts thereafter must be
re-torqued every 58,000 km (36,000 miles). The U-Bolt and nut
threads and seats should be cleaned and lubricated to assure a“like
new”condition when re-torquing.
Note:See theU-Bolt Nut Torquechart later in this section.
Supporting your vehicle for service
When performing service repairs on your vehicle, first prepare the
vehicle by doing the following:
1. Park the vehicle on a level concrete floor.
2. Set the parking brake and block the wheels to prevent the vehicle
from moving.
3. Select a jack (floor jack preferred) with a rated capacity sufficient to
lift and hold up the vehicle.
4. Raise the vehicle with the jack applied to the axle(s). DO NOT use the
bumper as a lifting point.
5. Support the vehicle with floor stands under the axle(s). If the axle or
the suspension are being serviced, support the vehicle with floor stands
under the frame side-members, preferably between the axles.
Do not use a jack when working under a vehicle. It may give
way, causing the vehicle to fall and result in property damage,
personal injury or death. Always use floor stands to support the
vehicle.
FRAME AND TOW HOOKS
Your vehicles chassis is manufactured with frame rails of either mild
carbon steel, or HSLA steel. Each must be handled in a specific manner
to assure maximum service life. Before attempting frame repair or
modification, consult the service manual or your dealer.
It is important, particularly on vehicles where the tow hooks are used
frequently to inspect the front and rear tow hooks for damage or a loose
mounting.
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TIRE/WHEEL RIM SELECTION AND INFLATION PRESSURES
Tire sizeLoad
rangeApproved
rim widthsAxle capacity
Front - kg
(lbs.)/kPa (psi)Rear - kg
(lbs.)/kPa (psi)
225/70R19.5 F 6.00, 6.753302 (7280) /
655 (95)6196 (13660) /
655 (95)
245/70R19.5 F 6.75, 7.503701 (8160) /
586 (85)7031 (15500) /
586 (85)
245/70R19.5 G 6.75, 7.504123 (9090) /
690 (100)7938 (17500) /
690 (100)
265/70R19/5 G 7.50, 8.254858 (10710) /
827 (120)9199 (20280) /
827 (120)
9R22.5 F 6.75, 7.504082 (9000) /
724 (105)7167 (15800) /
655 (95)
10R22.5 F 6.75, 7.504672 (10300) /
690 (100)8845 (19500) /
690 (100)
10R22.5 G 6.75, 7.505153 (11360) /
793 (115)9526 (21000) /
793 (115)
11R22.5 G 7.50, 8.255602 (12350) /
724 (105)10433 (23000) /
724 (105)
11R22.5 H 7.50, 8.255997 (13220) /
827 (120)10524 (23200) /
758 (110)
12R22.5 H 8.25, 9.006704 (14780) /
827 (120)12247 (27000) /
827 (120)
245/75R22.5 G 6.75, 7.504241 (9350) /
758 (110)8002 (17640) /
758 (110)
255/70R22.5 H6.75, 7.50,
8.254999 (11020) /
793 (115)9199 (20280) /
793 (115)
265/75R22.5 G 7.50, 8.254722 (10410) /
758 (110)8718 (19220) /
690 (100)
275/70R22.5 H 7.50, 8.255997 (13220) /
862 (125)11204 (24700) /
862 (125)
275/80R22.5 G 7.50, 8.255602 (12350) /
758 (110)10297 (22700) /
758 (110)
295/75R22.5 G 8.25, 9.005602 (12350) /
758 (110)10297 (22700) /
690 (100)
295/80R22.5 H 8.25, 9.006704 (14780) /
793 (115)11993 (26440) /
793 (115)
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