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Installation
The engine will not run properly if the fuel filter is not installed
in housing.
1. Apply a coating of clean diesel fuel to the new bevel gasket and install
it onto the fuel filter housing.
2. Install the new fuel filter element onto the cap. Place the new fuel
filter element and cap into the fuel filter housing. Allow fuel to soak into
the fuel filter element.
3. Tighten cap onto the fuel filter housing until cap contacts the housing.
4. Start the engine and check for fuel leaks.
After changing the fuel filter, the engine will purge the trapped air as it
runs. Engine may run roughly and smoke until the air is completely
eliminated.
Fuel filter replacementÐCummins B engine
Refer to your engine operator's manual for service intervals and
procedures.
ESSENTIALS OF GOOD FUEL ECONOMY
Measuring techniques
Your best source of information about actual fuel economy is you, the
driver. You must gather information as accurately and consistently as
possible. Fuel expense, frequency of fillups or fuel gauge readings are NOT
accurate as a measure of fuel economy. We do not recommend taking fuel
economy measurements during the first 1 600 km (1 000 miles) of driving
(engine break-in period). You will get a more accurate measurement after
3 000 km±5 000 km (2 000 miles-3 000 miles).
The advertised fuel capacity of the fuel tank(s) on your vehicle is equal
to the rated refill capacity of the fuel tank(s) as listed inFuel Tank
Capacitiesin theCapacities and Specificationschapter. The
advertised capacity is the amount of the Indicated Capacity and the
Empty Reserve combined. Indicated Capacity is the difference in the
amount of fuel in a full tank and a tank when the fuel gauge indicates
empty. Empty Reserve is the small amount of usable fuel remaining in
the fuel tank after the fuel gauge indicates empty.
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Check every oil
changeOil change
intervals are as
follows:
Powerstroke - 10 000;
Caterpillar - 15 000;
Cummins - 15 000
(refer to the
Caterpillar and
Cummins service
manuals for further
instructions and
information)Clutch system
Lubricate the clutch release cross shaft and all
linkages
Check the clutch fluid
Fuel system
Drain the accumulated water or sediment from
the fuel tank(s)
Steering system
Lubricate the steering shaft(s), U-joints and
splines when equipped with grease fittings
Lubricate the front axle spindle pins
Lubricate the steering linkage when equipped
with grease fittings
Grease the power steering gear output shaft
* Coolant protection checks should be made just prior to the onset of
freezing weather, where applicable. If coolant is dirty or rusty in
appearance, the system should be drained, flushed and refilled with the
prescribed solution of cooling system fluid and water. Use only
permanent type coolant that meets Ford specifications ESE-M97B18-C.
See the engine manufacturer's operating guide for supplimental
corrosion inhibitor specifications.
In addition to the items to be performed daily or at each oil change, the
following need to be completed as specified:
8 000KM / 5 000 MILES
²Initial change Ð change the lubricant in the manual shift transmission
± 5 speed and 6 speed Eaton manual transmission. (Not required
when equipped with optional synthetic lubricant.)
32 000 KM / 20 000 MILES
²Replace the fuel filter.*
50 000 KM / 30 000 MILES
²Replace the engine spin-on coolant filter.*
²Repack and adjust the front wheel bearings Ð grease-filled hubs.
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65 000 KM / 40 000 MILES
²Replace the fuel filter.*
80 000 KM / 50 000 MILES
²Disassemble the single check valve (SC-2) and the automatic drain
valve (DB±2) Ð clean and inspect the valve for wear and
deterioration.
100 000 KM / 60 000 MILES
²Replace the engine spin-on coolant filter.*
²Oil filled front hubsÐ drain oil, adjust bearings and refill the front
hubs with oil. (Not required when equipped with optional synthetic
lubricant.)
²Drain the oil, adjust the bearing and refill with axle lubricant Ð oil
filled hubs.
²Replace the fuel filter.*
²Change the manual transmission oil Ð Eaton 5 and 6 speeds only.
(Not required when equipped with optional synthetic lubricant.)
110 000 KM / 70 000 MILES
²Replace the engine spin-on coolant filter.*
²Replace the engine coolant.* See the engine manufacturer's operating
guide for supplemental corrosion inhibitor specifications.
130 000 KM / 80 000 MILES
²Replace the fuel filter.*
150 000 KM / 90 000 MILES
²Replace the engine spin-on coolant filter*.
²Repack and adjust the front wheel bearings Ð grease-filled hubs.
²Change the lubricant in the manual shift transmission ± 7 speed
Spicer. (Not required when equipped with optional synthetic
lubricant.)
²Change the power steering fluid and filter.
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160 000 KM / 100 000 MILES
²Disassemble the single check valve (SC-3) and the automatic drain
valve (DB±2) Ð clean and inspect the valves for wear and
deterioration.
²Lube the clutch release and the cross shaft lever.
²Replace the fuel filter.*
²Change the rear axle lubricant. (Not required when equipped with
optional synthetic lubricant.)
400 000 KM / 250 000 MILES
²Change the rear axle lubricant when equipped with optional synthetic
lubricant.
500 000 KM / 300 000 MILES
²Disassemble the air dryer, replace the desiccant and check the
mounting of the dryer to the vehicle (if equipped).
Please continue with these scheduled maintenance intervals for your
vehicle.
* Shown intervals are for Powerstroke engine only. Refer to Caterpillar
and Cummins Owner Manuals for intervals for their respective engines.
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Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program ...................................232
D
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ................................21
Driving under special
conditions
through water .........................140
E
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................157
Emission control system ..........208
Engine
check engine/service engine
soon light ..................................15
cleaning ...................................198
coolant .....................................166
Engine block heater .................105
Engine fan .................................168
Engine oil ..................................159
checking and adding ..............159
oil pressure gauge ....................20
recommendations ...................161
Exhaust fumes ..........................106
F
Foglamps .....................................22
Fuel ............................................183
calculating fuel
economy ..........................141, 189
choosing the right fuel ...........185
filling your vehicle with fuel ..183
filter, specifications ........186±187gauge .........................................17
improving fuel
economy ..........................141, 189
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................183
Fuses ..................................143, 145
G
Gas mileage (see Fuel
economy) ...........................141, 189
Gauges .........................................17
battery voltage gauge ...............19
engine coolant temperature
gauge .........................................17
engine oil pressure gauge ........20
fuel gauge ..................................17
odometer ...................................18
speedometer .............................18
tachometer ................................19
trip odometer ............................19
H
Hazard flashers .........................143
Headlamps ...................................21
aiming ......................................195
daytime running lights .............21
flash to pass ..............................66
high beam ...........................13, 66
turning on and off ....................21
warning chime ..........................16
Heating ........................................22
heater only system ...................22
heating and air conditioning
system .......................................24
Hood ..........................................158
Index
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