1997 FORD F SERIES MOTORHOME AND COMMERCIAL CHASSIS key battery

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[IS06200( ALL)01/96]
This light comes on every time you turn the
ignition to the ON or START position (engine
off). The light should go off when the engine
starts and the alternator begins to charge.
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[IS06300(B FM)01/96]
If the light stays on or comes on when the
engine is running, have the electrical system
checked as soon as possible.
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[IS07100( ALL)01/96]
Battery Voltage Gauge (Voltmeter)
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[IS07200( ALL)01/96]
This gauge shows you the battery voltage when
the ignition key is in the ON position.
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[IS07300( ALL)01/96]
If you are running electrical accessories (when
the engine is off, or idling at a low speed), the
pointer may move toward the lower end of the
normal band. If it stays outside the normal band
area, have your vehicle's electrical system
checked as soon as it is safely possible.
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[IS07400( ALL)01/96]
If the battery is operating under cold weather
conditions, the pointer may indicate in the upper
range of the NORMAL band while the battery is
charging. If you are running electrical accessories
with the engine off or idling at a low speed, or
the battery is not fully charged, the pointer may
move toward the lower end of the NORMAL
band.
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[IS07500( ALL)01/96]
If it stays outside the NORMAL band, have your
vehicle's electrical system checked as soon as it
is safely possible.
[IS07700( E M)01/96]
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Battery voltage gauge
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[MC01600( ALL)01/96]
q
Never get under a vehicle while it is
supported only by a jack. If you must work
under a vehicle, use safety stands.
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[MC01700( ALL)01/96]
q
Keep all lit cigarettes and other smoking
materials away from the battery and all
fuel-related parts.
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[MC01800( ALL)01/96]
If you disconnect the battery, the engine must
ªrelearnº its idle conditions before your vehicle
will drive properly. To find out how the engine
does this, seeBatteryin this chapter.
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[MC01900( ALL)01/96]
Working with the engine off:
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[MC02000( E M)01/96]
1. Set the parking brake fully and make sure
that the gearshift is securely latched in P
(Park).
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[MC02300( ALL)01/96]
2. Remove the key from the ignition after you
turn the engine off.
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[MC02400( ALL)01/96]
3. Block the wheels. This will prevent your
vehicle from moving unexpectedly.
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[MC02500( ALL)01/96]
Working with the engine on:
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[MC02700( E M)01/96]
1. Set the parking brake fully and make sure
that the gearshift is securely latched in P
(Park).
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[MC02800( E M)01/96]
2. Block the wheels. This will prevent your
vehicle from moving unexpectedly.
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[MC03000( ALL)01/96]
RWARNING
Do not start your engine with the air
cleaner removed and do not remove it
while the engine is running.
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