open gas tank LINCOLN BLACKWOOD 2003 Bi Fuel Supplement Manual

SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS
Before you service yourBi-fuelvehicle, read and understand all
information found in theMaintenance and carechapter of your
Owner’s Guide and this supplement.
Refer to your scheduled maintenance guide for service requirements and
intervals.
Do not modify the gaseous fuel injection system configuration or
components. Do not replace the gaseous fuel injection system
components with parts not designed for use with your Bi-fuel vehicle.
Components designed for use in your CNG or LPG Bi-fuel vehicle
consist of special materials and are calibrated especially for your
vehicle. Failure to use the correct components may cause damage to
the engine and fuel system or possible personal injury.
Service to gaseous fuel injection system components must be
conducted only at qualified dealerships by qualified service
technicians. Failure to do so may cause damage to the engine and fuel
system components or possible personal injury.
Any modification to your Gaseous Fuel Injection System voids
the Ford New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
GASEOUS FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM SHUTOFF
When in the gaseous fuel mode under normal operating procedures, the
flow of CNG or LPG (depending upon application) is stopped when the
ignition is turned to the OFF position. The electrically operated control
valve(s) only allow the flow of fuel when the ignition is in the ON
position, with the engine running.
Liquefied petroleum gas (LPG)
If equipped with the manually-actuated supply valve(s), the flow of LPG
to the engine can be stopped by closing the supply valve located on the
LPG fuel tank(s).
If equipped, the manually-actuated supply valve(s) must be in the full
OPEN position for the engine to run on LPG.
Depending upon application, it may be necessary to remove an access
panel to close or open the supply valve(s).
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Use this procedure for both“fast-fill”and“slow-fill”CNG refueling.
1. Open the fuel filler door. Refer to the label on the inside of the fuel
filler door for the pressure rating of your vehicle’s CNG fuel system.
•Look for one of these labels
(depending on application).
2. Remove the protective cap from
the vehicle’s CNG fueling point.
Remove any debris that may be
present.
3. Follow the CNG fueling procedures provided by the natural gas dealer
and dispense the CNG until the fuel tank(s) are full or until the flow of
CNG stops.
4. When refueling is complete, follow the natural gas dispensing
equipment’s operating procedures to shut the flow of natural gas off.
5. Remove the CNG dispensing connector and put the protective cap on
the vehicle’s CNG fueling point. Close the fuel filler door.
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CNG refill capacities — gasoline equivalent
F-Series
Fueling method Standard
Slow-fill 47.3L (12.5 gallons)
Fast-fill 40.1L (10.6 gallons)
Fuel fill procedure — liquefied petroleum gas (LPG)
Refueling aLPG Bi-fuelvehicle involves filling the vehicle’s LPG fuel
tank(s) to the maximum limit of 80%. Refueling your LPG gaseous fuel
injection system is similar in terms of time spent refueling your unleaded
gasoline fuel system.
Your LPG Bi-fuel vehicle is equipped with an automatic stop-fill
device to limit the maximum LPG level in the fuel tank(s) to less
than 80%. Use of the 80% outage valve is required to prevent
overfilling of the LPG fuel tank(s).
Do not attempt to fill the LPG fuel tank(s) without opening the
outage valve. Use of the 80% outage valve is required to prevent
overfilling the LPG fuel tank(s). Failure to follow this warning may
cause damage to the engine and fuel system or possible personal
injury.
The LPG fueling point, or fuel receptacle is located on the driver’s side of
the vehicle.
When refueling, the enginemustbe shut off.
Use caution when refueling your vehicle. Make sure the engine is
turned off and all flammable material is extinguished. Observe all
Dispensing Equipment Safety Standards and Operating Procedures.
Use the following procedure when refueling yourLPG Bi-fuelvehicle.
NOTE:LPG vehicles are typically fueled by the propane gas dealer not
the vehicle operator.
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1. Locate and remove the protective
cap from the vehicle’s LPG fueling
point.
2. Remove any debris that may be
present at the fueling point.
3. Open the outage valve.
Depending upon application, it may
be necessary to remove an access
panel to reach the outage valve.
Wear protective gloves when
operating the outage valve
to protect your hands from
possible freeze burns.
4. Follow the LPG fueling procedures provided by the propane gas dealer
and dispense the LPG until the fuel tank(s) are full or until liquid
propane spits out of the outage valve.
5. When refueling is complete, follow the propane gas dispensing
equipment’s operating procedures to shut the propane gas flow off.
6. Close the outage valve. If
removed, replace the access panel.
Wear protective gloves when
operating the outage valve
to protect your hands from
possible freeze burns.
7. Remove the LPG dispensing
connector and put the protective cap on the vehicle’s LPG fueling point.
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