1997 FORD F SERIES MOTORHOME AND COMMERCIAL CHASSIS Owners Manual

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Checking and Replacing Fuses
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If you need to check a fuse, follow these steps:
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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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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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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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The underside of the cover also contains a
fuse pulling tool in case you need to replace
a blown fuse.
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3. Check the fuse to see if it is blown. Look
through the clear side of the fuse to see if
the metal wire inside is separated. If it is,
the fuse is blown and should be replaced.
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The side view of a fuse
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4. Replace the fuse with one that has the right
amperage rating (see previous chart).
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RWARNING
Always replace a fuse with one that has
the specified amperage rating. Using a
fuse with a higher amperage rating can
cause severe wire damage and could start
a fire.
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5. Put the fuse panel cover back on.
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Even after you replace a fuse, it will continue to
blow if you do not find what caused the
overload. If the fuse continues to blow, have
your electrical system checked.
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Circuit Breakers
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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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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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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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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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Changing a Tire
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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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The Conventional Spare Tire
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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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Preparing to Change the Tire
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NOTE: To lift your vehicle by other than the
front or rear jacking points, be sure to
use only hoist adapters with a wide
contact surface.
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1. Make sure that your vehicle will not move
or roll. Put the gearshift in P (Park). Set the
parking brake and block the wheel that is
diagonally opposite the tire that you are
changing.
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On F-Super Duty vehicles, the parking brake is
on the transmission. Therefore, the vehicle will
not be prevented from moving when a rear
wheel is lifted, even if the vehicle is in Park and
the parking brake is applied. Be sure to block
both directions of the wheel that is diagonally
opposite to the wheel that is being lifted.
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RWARNING
If the vehicle slips off the jack, you or
someone else could be seriously injured.
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RWARNING
Do not put any part of your body under
the vehicle. Do not start the engine when
your vehicle is on the jack. Never raise
your vehicle by using a bumper jack.
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The jack is only for changing the tire in
emergencies. The Ford F-Super Duty Jack is
recommended. Use safety stands if you want to
service the vehicle.
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If an alternative jack is used, it must have a
curved surface swivel head compatible with the
stripped chassis jacking surfaces and must have
a minimum load rating of 4 tons. Do not use a
button head type jack.
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Use of an improper jack could result in
personal injury if jack slippage occurs.
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2. To raise front wheels, position jack under
bracket in front of axle, as shown.
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3. To raise rear wheels, position jack under
axle, against edge of spring bracket.
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Positioning the jack
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NOTE: Remove wheelcover/hubcaps from
wheels as necessary to access the lug
nuts.
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Use a jack to raise the vehicle slightly. Loosen
the wheel lug nuts, but do not remove them
until the tire is raised off the ground.
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Raise the vehicle until the wheel is clear of
the ground. Finish removing the wheel lug
nuts and wheel.
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F-Super Duty Motorhome Chassis uses
two-element swiveling lug nuts (and wheels
designed to accommodate such lug nuts).
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RWARNING
Never use wheels or lug nuts different
than the original equipment as this could
damage the wheel or mounting system.
This damage could allow the wheels to
come off while the vehicle is being
driven.
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RWARNING
Do not use any type of wheel cover that
is installed between the lug nuts and the
wheel. Use of this type of wheel cover 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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The wheels are attached to the hubs with
integral two-element swiveling lug nuts.
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Dual rear wheel nut
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Lug nut tightening sequence
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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.
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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.
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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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Make sure the spare tire and jacking
equipment are stowed and secured in the
proper storage location.
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Unblock the wheels.
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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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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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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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Jump-Starting Your Vehicle
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Your vehicle's battery may die if you leave the
lights on or any electrical equipment on after
you turn the engine off. If this happens, you
may be able to jump-start your vehicle with a
booster battery.
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RWARNING
The gases around the battery can explode
if exposed to flames, sparks, or lit
cigarettes. An explosion could result in
injury or vehicle damage.
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RWARNING
To protect yourself when charging a
battery, always shield your face and eyes.
Make sure that you can breathe fresh air.
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RWARNING
Applying too much pressure on the ends
when lifting a battery could cause acid to
spill. Lift the battery with a carrier or
with your hands on the opposite corners.
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