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

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[GF20905( ALL)01/96]
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GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating)
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[GF20910( ALL)01/96]
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GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)
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[GF20915( ALL)01/96]
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GCWR (Gross Combined Weight Rating)
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[GF20920( ALL)01/96]
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Maximum Trailer Weight Rating
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[GF20930( ALL)01/96]
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Maximum Trailer Weight
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[GF20940( ALL)01/96]
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Trailer Weight Range
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[GF20950( ALL)01/96]
Base Curb Weight
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[GF20960( ALL)01/96]
The Base Curb Weight is the weight of the
vehicle including fuel, coolants, lubricants,
emergency tools, spare wheel and tire. It also
includes any equipment that isstandardon that
model. It does not include passengers, cargo or
optional equipment installed by factory, dealer,
aftermarket supplier or customer.
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[GF20970( ALL)01/96]
Payload
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[GF20980( ALL)01/96]
Payload is the combined, maximum allowable
weight of cargo, occupants and optional
equipment that the truck is designed to carry. It
is Gross Vehicle Weight Rating minus the base
curb weight.
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[GF20990( ALL)01/96]
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
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[GF21000( ALL)01/96]
If you add base curb weight and the weight of a
load (including passengers, cargo and optional
equipment) being carried at a particular time,
you get the Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW).
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[GF21010( ALL)01/96]
It is important to remember that GVWis not a
limit or a specification.If an owner loads up a
vehicle and weighs it, that's the GVW at that
moment. If the owner piles on more of a load
and weighs it again, that becomes the GVW.
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[ER03000( ALL)01/96]
Circuit Breakers
[ER03100( M)01/96]
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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[ER03150( ALL)01/96]
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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[ER03200( ALL)01/96]
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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[ER03250( ALL)01/96]
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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[ER03500( ALL)01/96]
Changing a Tire
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[ER03600( ALL)01/96]
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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[ER03700( ALL)01/96]
The Conventional Spare Tire
[ER03900( M)01/96]
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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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.
[ER17000( M)01/96]
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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.
[ER17200( M)01/96]
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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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[ER17300( M)01/96]
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Make sure the spare tire and jacking
equipment are stowed and secured in the
proper storage location.
[ER17500( M)01/96]
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Unblock the wheels.
[ER17800( M)01/96]
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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[ER17900( ALL)01/96]
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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[ER18000( ALL)01/96]
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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[MC25900( ALL)01/96]
RWARNING
Installing wheels without a good
metal-to-metal contact at the wheel
mounting surface 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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[MC25950( EFM)01/96]
Also retighten at 500 miles (800 km) after any
wheel change or any time the lug nuts are
loosened.
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[MC26150( ALL)01/96]
Tire Rotation
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[MC26200( ALL)01/96]
Because your vehicle's front and rear tires
perform different jobs, they often wear
differently. To make sure your tires wear evenly
and last longer, rotate them at the mileage
shown in theMaintenance Schedule and Record
booklet which came with your vehicle.
[MC26250( M)01/96]
Your front tires should be rotated from side to
side. If the spare tire is used in the rotation, the
pattern should be: left front to right front; right
front to the spare and the spare to left front.
[MC26450( M)01/96]
NOTE: Do not rotate the dual rear tires.
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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
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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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