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

Owner Maintenance Checks 201
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[BK85600( ALL)04/93]
q
Inspect underbody components for damage.
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[BK85900( ALL)04/93]
q
Check parking brake system.
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[BK86000( ALL)01/95]
q
Check headlamp alignment.
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[BK86200( ALL)06/95]
q
Inspect seatback latches for proper operation.
*
[BK86300( ALL)01/95]
q
Check air pressure in spare tire.
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[BK86400( ALL)01/95]
At least once a year:
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[BK86500( E M)04/93]
q
Lubricate door hinges and checks, and hood
hinges.
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[BK86800( E M)04/93]
q
Lubricate door and hood locks and latches.
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[BK87000( ALL)01/95]
q
Lubricate door rubber weatherstrips.
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[BK87200( ALL)04/93]
q
Clean battery and terminals, check electrolyte
level on low maintenance (auxiliary and
replacement) batteries.
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Update:Thu Dec 12 13:32:30 1996

204 Index
Battery (continued)
proper disposal, recycling....... 120
replacement, specifications....... 147
servicing............... 119
voltage gauge............14±15
when storing your vehicle....... 154
Brake fluid............... 105
brake warning light........... 11
checking and adding......... 105
description.............. 105
specifications...........105, 149
Brakelamp, bulb replacement....... 141
Brakes.................. 45
adjustment............... 45
anti-lock................ 45
applying the brakes........... 47
brake warning light........... 11
fluid, checking and adding....... 105
fluid, refill capacities.......105, 148
fluid, specifications........105, 149
front disc................ 45
if brakes do not grip well......46±47
master cylinder............ 105
new brake linings............ 8
noise.................. 45
parking................ 47
power braking............. 45
servicing............. 46,105
stopping distances.......... 46,73
when storing your vehicle....... 154
Brake-shift interlock.......... 40,52
Break-in period.............. 8
Brights (high beams)............ 17
Bulbs, replacing, specifications...... 141
C
Canada, customer assistance....... 165
Canada, warranty information....... 4
Capacities for refilling fluids....... 148
Carbon monoxide in exhaust........ 42
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214 Index
Starting your vehicle (continued)
starting your vehicle if the battery
is disabled.............. 92
Steering, power.............. 49
Steering wheel
horn.................. 29
locking................. 23
tilting................. 30
Storing your vehicle........... 152
T
Tail lamps, bulb replacement....... 141
Tilt steering wheel............. 30
Tires.................. 121
changing................ 87
checking the pressure......... 121
inspection and maintenance...... 121
replacing............... 124
rotating............... 123
spare tire................ 87
storing your vehicle.......... 154
tire grades.............. 124
treadwear.............. 124
wear bands.............. 124
wheel and tire matching........ 128
Towing a trailer (see Trailer towing).... 56
Towing your vehicle............ 97
with a tow truck............ 97
Trailer towing............... 56
calculating maximum trailer weight . . 56, 62
tips.................. 70
Transmission
automatic operation........... 51
fluid, checking and adding (automatic) . 117
fluid, refill capacities......... 148
lubricant specifications......... 149
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