1996 FORD F SERIES MOTORHOME AND COMMERCIAL CHASSIS ABS

116operate your vehicle. To the extent possible,
avoid breathing vapors while refueling. If fuel
vapors are inhaled in excessive quantities, move
the victim to fresh air and seek medical
attention.
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[SV10220( ALL)03/95]
Fuels can also be harmful if absorbed through
the skin. When refueling, be careful not to
splash fuel on yourself or your clothing. If fuel
is splashed on the skin, promptly remove
contaminated clothing and wash the skin
thoroughly with soap and water.
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[SV10225( ALL)05/95]
Fuels can cause severe eye irritation and possibly
eye damage. If fuel is splashed in the eyes,
remove contact lenses (if worn), flush with large
amounts of water for 15 minutes, and seek
medical attention.
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[SV10230( ALL)05/95]
You should be particularly careful if you are
taking the medication ªAntabuseº or other forms
of disulfiram for the treatment of alcoholism.
There is a possibility that breathing the vapors
of a gasoline-methanol blend, or skin contact
with such a blend, may cause the same kind of
adverse reaction as drinking an alcoholic
beverage. In sensitive individuals, serious
personal injury or sickness could result. Consult
a physician promptly if you experience an
adverse reaction.
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[SV10300( ALL)02/95]
Filling the fuel tank
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[SV10400( ALL)04/94]
RWARNING
Do not overfill the fuel tank. The pressure
in an overfilled tank may cause leakage
and lead to fuel spray and fire.
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[SV39400( ALL)02/95]
If you check the power steering fluid when it is
cold, make sure that the fluid reaches the FULL
COLD range on the dipstick. The reading will
only be accurate if the fluid temperature is
approximately 50 to85ÊF (10 to 30ÊC).
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[SV39405( ALL)06/93]
NOTE: Do not turn the steering wheel of your
vehicle with the engine off. It could
force power steering fluid out from the
reservoir cap or in extreme cases, it
could unseat the cap.
[SV39410( M)06/90]
Suspension and Steering
[SV39420( M)06/90]
Modifications
[SV39430( M)06/90]
The suspension and steering systems on your
vehicle have been designed and tested to
provide both safe, predictable performance
whether loaded or empty as well as durable
load carrying capability. Any modifications to
the suspension or steering systems can reduce
your vehicle's performance capability and
adversely affect driver and passenger safety.
Ford recommends that you do not make
modifications such as adding or removing parts
(like lift kits or stabilizer bars) or by using
replacement parts not equivalent to the original
factory equipment.
[SV39440( M)08/90]
RWARNING
The low pressure gas shock absorbers are
charged with nitrogen gas to 90 psi (620
kPa). Do not attempt to heat, puncture or
open.
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eighteen pica chart:0020966-B
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[SV42200( ALL)06/95]
Checking and Replacing Fuses
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[SV42300( ALL)02/95]
If you need to check a fuse, follow these steps:
[SV42600( M)10/92]
1. Remove the fuse panel cover by squeezing
together the cover release tabs as you apply
a slight pulling motion at the same time. The
underside of the cover contains five spare
fuses and a fuse pulling tool in case you
need to replace a blown fuse.
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[SV43200( M)03/94]
The spare fuses for your vehicle are color coded
as follows: 10 amp Ð red, 15 amp Ð light blue,
20 amp Ð natural, 30 amp Ð light green.
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[SV43300( ALL)06/95]
2. On the fuse panel cover, find the number of
the fuse you want to check. The diagram on
the cover tells you where to locate the fuse
on the panel.
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[SV43350(B FM)10/92]
The underside of the cover also contains a
fuse pulling tool in case you need to replace
a blown fuse.
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[SV50000( ALL)05/95]
Information about your vehicle's emission
control system is on the Vehicle Emission
Control Information decal located on or near the
engine. This decal identifies engine displacement
and gives some tune-up specifications.
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[SV50100( EFM)01/89]
Noise emissions warranty, prohibited
tampering acts
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[SV50200( FM)03/93]
On January 1, 1978, Federal regulations became
effective governing the noise emissions on trucks
with a GVWR of over 10,000 lbs (4,536 kgs). The
following statements concerning prohibited
tampering acts and the noise warranty are found
in theWarranty Information Booklet, and are
applicable to completed F-Series chassis cabs
whose GVWR is over 10,000 lbs (4,536 kgs).
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[SV50400( EFM)01/89]
Do not tamper with the noise control
system
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[SV50500( EFM)01/89]
Federal law prohibits the following acts:
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[SV50600( EFM)01/89]
1. The removal or dismantlement, (by any
person unless for maintenance, repair or
replacement purposes) of any device or
design element incorporated into any new
vehicle to control noise output, prior to its
sale or delivery to the consumer, or while it
is being used, or
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[SV50700( EFM)01/89]
2. Using your light truck after a device or
design element has been removed or
dismantled, by any person.
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[SV50800( EFM)01/89]
The following are some of the acts that are
considered tampering:
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[SV50900( FM)01/89]
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Removing the hood blanket, fender apron
absorbers, fender apron barriers, underbody
noise shields or material constructed to
absorb noise output.
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[SV51100( EFM)01/89]
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Removing or dismantling the engine speed
governor, so that the engine's speed exceeds
the manufacturer's specifications.
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