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[GF21090(FM)01/96]
Passenger car type tires when installed on light
trucks and multipurpose passenger vehicles are
rated at 10% lower load carrying capacity due to
the differences in vehicle usages.
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[GF21100(F )01/96]
The vehicle must not be loaded to both the front
and rear GAWR because the GVWR will be
exceeded. The GAWR of the front and rear axles
exceeds the GVWR when added together to
allow flexibility in fore and aft loading of cargo.
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[GF21110(FM)03/96]
With the tires inflated to the specified pressure,
the total weight of your vehicle must not exceed
the GVWR and GAWR specified on the Safety
Compliance Certification Label. This includes full
fuel tank(s), vehicle equipment, and occupants as
well as the cargo load.
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[GF21120(FM)01/96]
GCWR (Gross Combined Weight Rating)
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[GF21130(FM)01/96]
GCWR is the maximum combined weight of the
towing vehicle (including passengers and cargo)
and the loaded trailer. The GCWR is specified
by the manufacturer to indicate the combined
maximum loaded weight that the vehicle is
designed to tow.
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[GF21140(FM)01/96]
Maximum Trailer Weight Rating
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[GF21150(FM)01/96]
The maximum trailer weight rating is the
maximum weight of a trailer the vehicle is
permitted to tow. It is specified by the
manufacturer and is determined by subtracting
the vehicle curb weight for each
engine/transmission combination, any required
option weight for trailer towing and the weight
of the driver from the GCWR for the towing
vehicle.
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[GF21440(FM)01/96]
RWARNING
Do not exceed the GVWR or the GAWR
specified on the Safety Compliance
Certification Label.
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[GF21450(FM)05/96]
RWARNING
Towing trailers beyond the maximum
recommended gross trailer weight could
result in engine damage, transmission/axle
damage, structural damage, loss of control,
and personal injury.
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[GF21460(FM)01/96]
Use the Safety Compliance Certification Label to
find the axle code number and the engine type
for your vehicle.
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[GF21470(FM)01/96]
Use the appropriate Maximum Gross Combined
Weight Rating (GCWR) chart to find the
Maximum GCWR for your type engine and rear
axle ratio.
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[GF21480(FM)01/96]
Subtract your Loaded Vehicle Weight from the
Maximum GCWR found in the chart. This is the
maximum trailer weight your vehicle can tow
and must fall below the maximum shown under
Trailer Weight on the chart.
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[GF21690(F )01/96]
Manual Transmissions
[GF21700(F )05/96]
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[GF21770(FM)01/96]
Automatic Transmissions
[GF21780(F )05/96]
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[GF22210(FM)05/96]
Driving While You Tow
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[GF22220(FM)05/96]
Be especially careful when driving while you
tow a trailer. Never drive faster than 45 mph
(70 km/h) when you tow in hilly country on
hot days. Also, anticipate stops so that you can
brake gradually.
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[GF22230(FM)05/96]
If you use the speed control while you are
towing on very long, steep grades, the speed
control may shut off.
[GF22240(F )05/96]
If your vehicle is equipped with an Electronic
4-Speed Automatic (E4OD) transmission, operate
in Overdrive. Refer to the automatic
transmission operation earlier in this chapter.
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[GF22270(FM)03/96]
When descending a steep grade with a trailer,
operate in Drive rather than Overdrive. If
additional braking is needed, shift the automatic
transmission gearshift into the 2 (Second) or 1
(Low) position.
[GF22280(F )01/96]
If your vehicle is equipped with a manual
5-speed transmission, operate in 4th gear.
Overdrive (5th) gear should not be used when
towing.
[GF22290(F )01/96]
If additional braking is needed when descending
a steep grade with a trailer, downshift the
transmission into 3rd gear.
[GF22291(FM)05/96]
Launching or Retrieving a Boat
[GF22292(FM)05/96]
When backing down a ramp during boat
launching or retrieval,
[GF22293(FM)05/96]
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Do not allow the static water level to rise
above the bottom edge of the rear bumper,
and
[GF22294(FM)05/96]
q
Do not allow waves to break higher than 15
cm (six inches) above the bottom edge of the
rear bumper.
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[GF22380(FM)01/96]
When turning, drive slightly beyond the normal
turning point so the trailer wheels will clear
curbs or other obstructions.
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[GF22400(F )01/96]
When stopped in traffic for long periods of time
in hot weather, place the gearshift selector lever
in P (PARK) to increase the engine idle speed.
This aids in engine cooling and air conditioner
efficiency. If the engine overheats, move the
function selector knob to VENT to stop the
compressor and increase the engine speed for a
short time.
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[GF22410(FM)01/96]
Vehicles with trailers should not be parked on a
grade. However, if you must park on a grade,
place wheel chocks under the trailer's wheels as
follows:
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[GF22420(FM)01/96]
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Apply the brake pedal and hold.
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[GF22430(FM)01/96]
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Have another person place the wheel chocks
under the trailer wheels.
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[GF22440(FM)01/96]
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With the chocks in place, release the brake
pedal, making sure the chocks are holding.
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[GF22450(F )01/96]
q
For automatic transmissions Ð apply the
parking brake by pressing the service brake
pedal down firmly with your right foot while
applying the parking brake pedal with your
left foot.
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[GF22470(F )01/96]
For manual transmissions Ð apply the
service brake and shift into N (NEUTRAL)
while still maintaining pressure on the service
brake pedal. Set the parking brake fully.
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[GF22480(F )01/96]
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Shift an automatic transmission into Park (P).
Put the gearshift of a manual transmission in
Reverse. If your vehicle is equipped with
four-wheel drive make sure the transfer case
is not in Neutral.
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[GF22500(FM)01/96]
To start, after being parked on a grade:
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[GF22510(FM)01/96]
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Apply the brake pedal and hold.
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[GF22520(FM)01/96]
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Start the engine.
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[GF22530(FM)01/96]
q
Shift transmission into gear and release the
parking brake.
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[GF22540(FM)01/96]
q
Release the brake pedal and move the vehicle
uphill to free the wheel chocks.
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[GF22550(FM)01/96]
q
Apply the brake pedal and hold while
another person retrieves the chocks.
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[GF22560(F )01/96]
Snowplowing
[GF22610(F )04/96]
Commercial snow removal applications should
utilize F-350 Regular Cab 4x4 vehicles which are
much more conducive to the rigors of long
hours of plow operation.
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Snowplowing and the Heavy Duty Front
Suspension Package
[GF22670(F )04/96]
If you plan to use your vehicle for plowing
snow, it should be equipped with the Heavy
Duty Front Suspension option. After adding the
snowplowing equipment, check the front-end
alignment and if necessary reset to prevent
uneven tire wear. If the snowplowing equipment
is later removed, check the front-end alignment
again.
[GF22680(F )04/96]
If you add equipment to your vehicle, which
will not ordinarily be removed when not in use,
such as heavy-duty winches, snowplow
components, brush guards, etc, then the
following index cannot be exceeded.
[GF22690(F )04/96]
NOTE: Diesel equipped vehicles not
recommended for snow plowing.
[GF22700(F )04/96]
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Front axle curb weight must not exceed 63%
of the total vehicle curb weight.
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[GF22770(F )01/96]
RWARNING
Do not exceed the GVWR or the GAWR
specified on the Safety Compliance
Certification Label.
[GF22780(F )04/96]
Vehicle Operation On the Road
[GF22790(F )04/96]
When operating on the road, your engine may
run at a temperature higher than normal because
the attached snowplow blade will restrict airflow
to the radiator. So if you are driving more than
15 continuous miles (24 km), at temperatures
above freezing, angle the plow blade either full
left or full right to provide maximum airflow to
the radiator. Shorter trips of 15 miles (24 km) in
cold weather may be made at speeds up to
40 mph (64 km/h) without paying special
attention to plow blade position.
[GF22800(F )04/96]
Vehicle Operation While Plowing
[GF22810(F )04/96]
Guard against transmission and drivetrain
damage. When plowing small areas or heavy
snow, operate with the transfer case in 4L and a
vehicle speed of 0-5 mph (8 km/h). When
plowing larger areas or light snow, at higher
speeds, operate with the transfer case in 4H and
do not exceed 15 mph (24 km/h).
[GF22820(F )04/96]
Do not shift the transmission from forward to
reverse until the engine is at idle and the wheels
are stopped.
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