2001 FORD F650 ignition

Choosing the right fuel
At operating temperatures below 0ÉC (32ÉF), use a blend of No. 1D and
No. 2D Diesel fuels, also known as winterized No. 2D.
Do not use diesel fuel blended with waste oil in engines equipped with a
catalytic converter-muffler. Blending waste oil in with the fuel will plug
the catalytic converter-muffler, resulting in a significant loss of engine
power. Your emissions warranty will be voided if blending waste oil with
diesel fuel is practiced.
Use low sulfur (less than 0.05% by weight) fuel as required by the EPA
for emission compliance.
Do not mix diesel fuel with gasoline, gasohol or alcohol. This
could cause an explosion resulting in personal injury.
Do not use starting fluid such as ether or gasoline. Such fluids
can cause immediate explosive damage to the engine and
possible personal injury.
Running out of fuel
Avoid running out of fuel as this will allow air to enter the fuel system,
which will make restarting the vehicle difficult.
If you have run out of fuel:
²If your vehicle is equipped with dual fuel tanks,add at least
15±19 liters (4±5 gallons) of fuel to each tank before attempting to
restart the engine.
²If your vehicle is equipped with the Caterpillar 3126 B engine,
the fuel system must be primed before attempting to restart the
engine. Refer to the engine operator's manual for instructions on
priming the engine.
²Use caution not to overheat and damage the starterby cranking
the engine for an excessive period of time. You may need to crank the
engine for a longer time than normal. If the engine fails to start in 30
seconds, turn the ignition to the OFF position and wait for two
minutes before cranking the engine again.
²Any remaining trapped air will self-purge from the fuel system once
the engine starts running.
²
The engine may run rough and produce white smoke while air is in the
fuel system. This is normal and should stop after a short period of time.
Maintenance and care
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OWNER MAINTENANCE
You can do much of the maintenance your vehicle requires yourself, if
you have the time and a reasonable amount of mechanical ability. If you
prefer to have this work done professionally, your authorized dealer
stands ready to help you.
All mechanical components and attachments are important in that they
could affect the performance of vital components and systems. If
replacement becomes necessary, they must be replaced with parts having
the same part number or with equivalent parts. Torque values of the
attaching parts must be used as specified during any reassembly
procedure to assure proper retention.
EMISSIONS CONTROL SYSTEM
To assure the emissions control systems operate effectively, you should
have the services listed in the maintenance schedule performed at the
specified time and km/mileage intervals. You should avoid running out of
fuel or turning off the ignition while the vehicle is in motion, especially
at high speeds.
Because of high engine compartment and exhaust system
temperatures resulting from emissions equipment, do not park,
idle or operate your vehicle in dry grass or other dry ground cover
where the possibility of ground fire exists.
Do not make unauthorized modifications to the engine or vehicle.
Modifications causing increased amounts of unburned fuel to reach the
exhaust system can significantly increase the temperature of the engine
compartment and/or the exhaust system.
Avoid driving your vehicle if it does not operate properly. If the engine
diesels (more than five seconds of engine run-on after shut-off), misfires,
surges, stalls or backfires, see your dealer. Be alert for fluid leakage,
odor, smoke, loss of oil pressure, or charge indicator or over temperature
warning.
Do NOT use diesel fuel blended with waste oil in engines equipped with
a CATALYTIC CONVERTER-MUFFLER. Waste lube oil blending in fuel
will plug the CATALYTIC CONVERTER-MUFFLER, resulting in a
significant loss of engine power.
General maintenance information
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I
Ignition
removing the key ....................130
Infant seats (see Safety seats) ..97
Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................199
cluster ......................................199
lighting up panel and
interior .......................................21
location of components ............10
J
Jump-starting your vehicle ......157
K
Keys
key in ignition chime ...............16
removing from the ignition ....130
L
Lamps ..........................................74
bulb replacement
specifications chart ................195
cargo lamps ...............................21
daytime running light ...............21
fog lamps ...................................22
headlamps .................................21
headlamps, flash to pass ..........66
instrument panel, dimming .....21
interior lamps ...........................74
replacing bulbs ...............192±194
Lane change indicator (see
Turn signal) .................................65
Lights, warning and indicator ....10
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ....13, 108
brake ....................................10±11charging system ........................11
check coolant ......................14, 16
high beam .................................13
safety belt .................................15
service engine soon ..................15
turn signal indicator .................12
Lubricant specifications ...........201
M
Maintenance and Care ..............211
Manual transmission .................126
Mirrors .........................................77
heated ........................................74
O
Odometer .....................................18
P
Panic alarm feature, remote
entry system ................................79
Parking brake ............110, 113, 116
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................148
Power door locks ........................76
Power steering ..................124±125
fluid, checking and adding ....168
R
Radio ............................................28
Refill capacities for fluids ........200
Relays ................................143, 152
Remote entry system ...........78±79
illuminated entry ......................79
locking/unlocking doors ...........78
Index
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