charging FORD F150 2003 10.G Bi Fuel Supplement Manual

1. Turn counterclockwise very slowly to the full OPEN position, if
equipped. Turning the supply valve quickly may activate the excess flow
valve. For more information, refer toCharging the fuel lines of your
LPG fuel systemin this chapter.
•F-150
2. Turn clockwise to the full CLOSED position, if equipped.
•F-150
FUEL QUALITY
Use of poor quality fuel may result in:
•component failure.
•leakage from the fueling point.
•poor vehicle operation.
Use of poor quality fuel may also result in your warranty being
invalidated.
Compressed natural gas (CNG)
Use only a CNG fuel that meets the specification of NFPA-52 and SAE
J1616 in yourCNG Bi-fuelvehicle. Specifications NFPA-52 and SAE
J1616 place limits on particulate contamination and moisture content to
ensure a quality CNG fuel.
The use of a CNG fuel that does not meet specifications NFPA-52 and
SAE J1616 isnot recommendedand may cause engine damage.
Maintenance and care
22

Charging the fuel lines of your LPG fuel system
The following procedure applies only to vehicles that are equipped with
LPG fuel tank(s) which have a manually-actuated supply valve.
If the fuel lines of your LPG fuel system have become empty due to
service or running out of LPG fuel, it may be necessary to“charge”the
fuel lines in order for the LPG fuel system to operate correctly.
Use the following procedure to“charge”the LPG fuel lines using the
manually-actuated supply valve(s), if equipped.
1. Turn the supply valve(s) clockwise to the fully CLOSED position.
•F-150
2. Wait for ten seconds for the excess flow valve (part of supply valve) to
reset.
3. Slowly turn the supply valve(s) counterclockwise to the fully OPEN
position and allow the fuel lines to fill with LPG.
•F-150
If the flow of LPG slows or stops before the fuel lines can be“charged”,
repeat the complete procedure.
Maintenance and care
28