FORD F SERIES MOTORHOME AND COMMERCIAL CHASSIS 1997 10.G Owners Manual

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Circuit Breakers
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If you need to check a circuit breaker that is on
the fuse panel, locate the circuit breaker
according to the instructions on the charts given
earlier in this chapter.
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Since you need diagnostic equipment to check
whether a circuit breaker works and such
equipment comes with instructions, we do not
discuss how to check circuit breakers.
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However, you should know that the circuit
breakers will reset themselves and allow the
electrical parts to work again once the overload
on the circuit is removed. If the circuit breakers
continue to cut off electricity, have your vehicle's
electrical system checked.
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If you replace a circuit breaker, use one with the
same amperage rating. To remove a circuit
breaker mounted in the fuse panel, grip it with
your finger and thumb and pull it straight out
of its socket.
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Changing a Tire
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If you get a flat tire while you are driving, do
not apply the brake heavily. Instead, gradually
decrease the speed. Hold the steering wheel
firmly and slowly move to a safe place on the
side of the road. Park on a level spot, turn off
the ignition, set the parking brake, and turn on
the hazard flashers.
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The Conventional Spare Tire
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With the conventional spare tire, you can use it
as a spare or as a regular tire. This spare tire is
identical to the other tires that come with your
vehicle.
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Preparing to Change the Tire
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NOTE: To lift your vehicle by other than the
front or rear jacking points, be sure to
use only hoist adapters with a wide
contact surface.
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1. Make sure that your vehicle will not move
or roll. Put the gearshift in P (Park). Set the
parking brake and block the wheel that is
diagonally opposite the tire that you are
changing.
[ER10600( FM)01/96]
On F-Super Duty vehicles, the parking brake is
on the transmission. Therefore, the vehicle will
not be prevented from moving when a rear
wheel is lifted, even if the vehicle is in Park and
the parking brake is applied. Be sure to block
both directions of the wheel that is diagonally
opposite to the wheel that is being lifted.
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RWARNING
If the vehicle slips off the jack, you or
someone else could be seriously injured.
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RWARNING
Do not put any part of your body under
the vehicle. Do not start the engine when
your vehicle is on the jack. Never raise
your vehicle by using a bumper jack.
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The jack is only for changing the tire in
emergencies. The Ford F-Super Duty Jack is
recommended. Use safety stands if you want to
service the vehicle.
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If an alternative jack is used, it must have a
curved surface swivel head compatible with the
stripped chassis jacking surfaces and must have
a minimum load rating of 4 tons. Do not use a
button head type jack.
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RWARNING
Use of an improper jack could result in
personal injury if jack slippage occurs.
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2. To raise front wheels, position jack under
bracket in front of axle, as shown.
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3. To raise rear wheels, position jack under
axle, against edge of spring bracket.
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one third page art:0020725-A
Positioning the jack
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NOTE: Remove wheelcover/hubcaps from
wheels as necessary to access the lug
nuts.
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Use a jack to raise the vehicle slightly. Loosen
the wheel lug nuts, but do not remove them
until the tire is raised off the ground.
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Raise the vehicle until the wheel is clear of
the ground. Finish removing the wheel lug
nuts and wheel.
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F-Super Duty Motorhome Chassis uses
two-element swiveling lug nuts (and wheels
designed to accommodate such lug nuts).
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RWARNING
Never use wheels or lug nuts different
than the original equipment as this could
damage the wheel or mounting system.
This damage could allow the wheels to
come off while the vehicle is being
driven.
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RWARNING
Do not use any type of wheel cover that
is installed between the lug nuts and the
wheel. Use of this type of wheel cover can
cause the wheel lug nuts to loosen and
could allow the wheel to come off while
the vehicle is in motion.
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The wheels are attached to the hubs with
integral two-element swiveling lug nuts.
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quarter page art:0020311-A
Dual rear wheel nut
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quarter page art:0020319-C
Lug nut tightening sequence
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Lower the vehicle until the tire touches the
ground, and tighten lug nuts in the same
sequence to the specifications shown in the
chart below.
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Finish lowering the vehicle and replace any
wheel covers, ornaments, or hub caps that
your vehicle has. Make sure that they are
snapped into place.
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Put the tire, jack, and wrench away. (Make
sure jack is securely fastened so it doesn't
rattle when you drive.)
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RWARNING
Make sure the spare tire and jacking
equipment are stowed and secured in the
proper storage location.
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Unblock the wheels.
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Retighten the wheel lug nuts to the specified
torque at 100 miles (160 km), and again at 500
miles (800 km) of new vehicle operation and at
the intervals specified in theMaintenance Schedule
and Recordbooklet.
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Also retighten to the specified torque at 500
miles (800 km) of operation after any wheel
change or any time the lug nuts are loosened.
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RWARNING
Failure to retighten wheel lug nuts at
mileages specified could allow wheels to
come off while the vehicle is in motion.
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eight pica chart:0020726-A
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Jump-Starting Your Vehicle
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Your vehicle's battery may die if you leave the
lights on or any electrical equipment on after
you turn the engine off. If this happens, you
may be able to jump-start your vehicle with a
booster battery.
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RWARNING
The gases around the battery can explode
if exposed to flames, sparks, or lit
cigarettes. An explosion could result in
injury or vehicle damage.
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RWARNING
To protect yourself when charging a
battery, always shield your face and eyes.
Make sure that you can breathe fresh air.
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RWARNING
Applying too much pressure on the ends
when lifting a battery could cause acid to
spill. Lift the battery with a carrier or
with your hands on the opposite corners.
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RWARNING
Batteries contain sulfuric acid which burns
skin, eyes, and clothing.
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If the acid touches someone's skin, eyes, or
clothing, immediately flush the area with water
for at least 15 minutes. If someone swallows the
acid, have him or her drink lots of milk or water
first, then Milk of Magnesia, a beaten egg, or
vegetable oil. Call a doctor immediately.
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To avoid damaging your vehicle or your battery,
and to avoid injury to yourself, follow these
directions for preparing your vehicle to
jump-start and connecting the jumper cables in
the order they are given. If in doubt, call for
road service.
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Preparing Your Vehicle
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1. Your vehicle has a 12-volt starting system, so
you need to use a 12-volt jumper system.
You will damage your starting motor,
ignition system, and other electrical parts if
you connect them to a 24-volt power supply
(either two 12-volt batteries in series or a
24-volt generator set).
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2. Do not disconnect the battery of the disabled
vehicle. You could damage the vehicle's
electrical system.
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3. Park the booster vehicle close to the hood of
the disabled vehicle.Make sure the vehicles
do not touch each other.Set the parking
brake on both vehicles and stay clear of the
engine cooling fan and other moving parts.
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4. Check all battery terminals and remove any
excessive corrosion before you attach the
jumper cables.
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5. Turn on the heater fan in both vehicles.
Turning on the fan helps protect the
electrical system from voltage surges. Turn
off all other switches and lights in both
vehicles to prevent possible damage to either
vehicle's electrical systems.
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Connecting the jumper cables
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1. Connect one end of the first jumper cable to
the positive (+) terminal of the discharged
battery. (You can connect either jumper cable
to the positive (+) terminal, as long as you
use the same cable for both positive
terminals.) Most jumper cables have a red
cable and a black cable. The red cable is
generally used for the positive terminals and
the black for the negative ones.
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2. Connect the other end of the first cable to
the positive (+) terminal of the booster
battery.
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3. Connect one end of the second cable to the
negative (S) terminal of the booster battery
Ð NOT to the discharged battery.
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4. Connect the other end of the second cable to
a good metallic surface on the engine or
frame of the disabled vehicle.
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RWARNING
Do not connect the end of the second
cable to the negative (S) terminal of the
battery to be jumped. A spark may cause
an explosion of the gases that surround
the battery.
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one third page art:0020262-C
Attaching jumper cables
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Jump-Starting
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1. Make sure that the jumper cables are not in
the way of moving engine parts, then start
the booster vehicle. Run the engine at a
moderate speed.
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2. Let the discharged battery charge for a few
minutes and then start the disabled vehicle.
It may take a couple of tries before the
vehicle starts. If the vehicle does not start
after several attempts, there may be a
different problem.
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3. When both vehicles are running, let them
idle for a few minutes to charge the
discharged battery.
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Removing jumper cables
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1.Always remove the jumper cables in the
reverse order.Remove the negative (S) end
of the jumper cable from the metallic surface
on the engine or frame of the disabled
vehicle.
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2. Remove the negative (S) cable from the
booster battery.
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3. Remove the positive (+) cable from the
booster battery.
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4. Remove the other end of the positive (+)
cable from the discharged battery.
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After the vehicle is started, let it idle for a while
to let the engine ªrelearnº its idle conditions.
Drive it around for a while with all electrical
accessories turned off to let the battery recharge.
Driveability may be deteriorated slightly until all
drive modes are ªrelearned.ºYou may need to
use a battery charger to fully recharge the
battery.
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If you need to replace your battery, seeBattery
in theMaintenance and Carechapter.
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