2004 FORD F650 fuel

After the engine starts:
•On some engines, theWait to
startlight should illuminate after
the engine starts. Allow the
engine to idle about three
minutes or until the engine
coolant temperature gauge begins to rise. Maintain idle speed until the
Wait to startlight cycles off to indicate the air intake heater has shut
off (approximately six minutes). Operating the engine at higher
speeds will reduce the effectiveness of the air inlet heater.
•Do not increase engine speed
until the oil pressure gauge
indicates normal pressure.
•Ensure engine oil pressure is
indicated on the gauge within 15
seconds after starting.
•Idle the engine for three to five
minutes before operating with a
full load.
•Try to limit engine idle to 10 minutes. Excessive idling reduces fuel
economy.
•When starting a cold engine, increase the engine speed (RPM) slowly
to make sure adequate lubrication is available to the bearings.
Restarting after running out of fuel
The fuel system may need to be purged of air, refer toRunning out of
fuelin theMaintenance and specificationschapter.
Cold weather operation
Do not use volatile starting aids such as ether, propane or
gasoline in the engine air intake system. Glow plugs may ignite
vapors which can cause engine damage or personal injury.
In order to operate the engine in temperatures of 0°C (32°F) or lower,
read the following instructions:
•Make sure that the batteries are of sufficient size and are fully
charged. Check other electrical components to make sure they’re in
optimum condition.
•Use a permanent-type engine coolant solution to protect the engine
against damage from freezing.
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•If your vehicle is equipped with a water-fuel separator, drain it daily.
Fill the fuel tank at the end of daily operation to prevent condensation
in the fuel system.
•Make sure you use proper cold weather engine oil and that it is at its
proper level.
•At temperatures of–20°C(–4°F) or below, it is recommended that you
use a crankcase-mounted coolant heater to improve cold engine
starting.
•If operating in arctic temperatures of–29°C (-20°F) or lower, consult
your truck dealer for information about special cold weather
equipment and precautions.
Note:Idling in cold weather will not heat the engine to its normal
operating temperature. Long periods of idling in cold weather can cause
a buildup of heavy deposits of carbon and rust on valve stems causing
them to stick which, in turn, can cause valvetrain damage.
The following cold weather idling guidelines must be followed:
•Avoid idling the engine for more than 10 minutes at a time.
•Use a minimum of 45 Cetane Diesel fuel or use Cetane Index
improvers from a reputable manufacturer.
•Maintain a minimum idle of 1250 RPM by using the hand throttle.
Always make sure that the parking brake is applied and the
transmission is in neutral before applying the hand throttle.
•Maintain the engine cooling system properly.
•Do not shut the engine down after an extensive idling period (10
minutes or more). Drive the vehicle under load for several miles at
normal operating temperatures to burn off any accumulated carbon
and varnish.
•Consider using an engine block heater, approved winter fronts and/or
radiator shutters where conditions warrant.
Winter fronts
The use of winter fronts, or other air-restrictive devices mounted in front
of the radiator on vehicles with chassis-mounted charge air coolers, are
not recommended unless extremely cold weather conditions exist. Air
flow restriction can cause high exhaust temperatures, power loss,
excessive fan usage and a reduction in fuel economy. If you insist on
using a winter front, the device should have a permanent opening of at
least 774 sq. cm (120 sq in.) directly in line with the fan hub.
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Hot weather operation
•Keep the engine cooling system filled with a clean, permanent coolant
solution to protect against damage from overheating.
•Fill the fuel tank at the end of daily operation to prevent condensation
in the fuel system.
•Keep external surfaces of the engine, radiator, charge air cooler, A/C
condenser and accessories clean to avoid dirt build-up.
Above normal coolant temperatures could be experienced while driving
in a transmission gear ratio which lugs the engine. To correct this
problem, engine speed should be increased by downshifting in to the
next lower gear to increase engine RPM.
Starting a turbocharged engine with the vehicle on a steep grade
When starting a naturally aspirated Diesel engine when the loaded
vehicle is on a grade, the engine RPM will start to fall slightly when the
clutch is engaged, but quickly recovers as the vehicle begins moving.
Turbocharged Diesel engines act differently; once the clutch is engaged,
the engine RPM will fall significantly. When the engine RPM first falls, do
not disengage the clutch and try to increase engine RPM as this may
damage driveline components. After the initial drop in engine RPM, the
engine will recover by itself and accelerate in a normal manner.
GENERAL OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
•Start the vehicle in motion by using the highest gear speed in the
transmission that will let the engine easily start the load without
slipping the clutch.
•Accelerate smoothly and evenly; rapid acceleration increases fuel
consumption without increasing engine performance.
•When approaching a hill, depress the accelerator smoothly to start the
incline at full power, then shift down as needed to maintain vehicle
speed.
•When going down a hill, or long steep grades, prevent over-speeding
of the engine. The engine governor has no control over engine speed
when it is being pushed by a loaded vehicle.
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The parking brake is not recommended to stop a moving vehicle.
However, if the normal brakes fail, the parking brake can be used to stop
your vehicle in an emergency. Since the parking brake only applies
retardation to the rear wheels, the vehicle’s stopping distance will
increase greatly and the handling of your vehicle will be adversely
affected.
Push the palm release lever on the
parking brake handle and push
down as far as possible to release
the brake. Driving with the parking
brake on will cause the brakes to
wear out quickly and reduce fuel
economy.
Burnish procedure (hydraulic brakes with park lever only)
For optimal performance of a new parking brake system/new linings
perform the following procedure:
1. While driving the vehicle at 16 km/h (10 mph) apply the parking brake
(with applicable force to set to approximately 18 kg [40 lbs]). Allow the
vehicle to come to a complete stop.
2. Release the parking brake, drive 16.8 km (1.5 miles) to cool the
brakes.
3. Repeat steps 1 through 2 ten times.
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TWO-SPEED REAR AXLE (IF EQUIPPED)
A two-speed rear axle allows the driver to select a LO range for greater
pulling power and a HI range for greater road speed and fuel economy.
These ranges can also be used to provide additional steps between
transmission shifts when driving on steep grades and/or fuel economy
may be factors.
Note:Do not shift between ranges when the speed control is on.
Never shift a two-speed axle when descending a steep grade as
this may cause loss of vehicle control and result in personal
injury.
Axle shifting
Manual transmissions:
•To downshift,select the next lower gear, release and depress the
accelerator pedal rapidly, or while holding the accelerator pedal down,
release and engage the clutch rapidly.Note:The clutch method is
recommended when driving at slower speeds.
•To upshift,keep the accelerator pedal down, select the next higher
gear, release the accelerator and pause until the axle upshifts.Note:
De-clutch for smoother axle upshifts when driving at slower speeds.
Automatic transmissions:
•Use LO range for when you drive
a fully loaded vehicle on a severe
grade or in congested traffic. To
activate LO range, press the
upper portion of the switch.
•Use HI range for all normal
driving conditions with a lightly
loaded or partially loaded vehicle.
To activate HI range, press the
lower portion of the switch.
Note:You cannot split-shift with an automatic transmission. Also,
downshifting above 64 km/h (40 mph) may result in transmission or axle
damage.
Shifting the axle from LO to HI range - vehicle stopped
Place the transmission in N (Neutral), the press the lower part of the
switch.
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Fuse block - battery junction box
Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingFuse Description
F1 15A* Main light switch
F2 30A* Power seat (driver)
F3 30A* Power seat (passenger)
F4 15A* Washer pump relay, Washer pump motor
F5 15A* Exhaust brake (Caterpillar and Cummins
engine)
F6 15A* Air intake heater (Caterpillar engine)
F7 15A* Stoplamp switches
F8 25A* Fuel heater relay (Caterpillar engine)
20A* Fuel heater relay (6.0L Power Stroke engine)
F9—Not used
F10 15A* Heated drain valve
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Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingFuse Description
F11—Not used
F12—Not used
F13 10A* Parking brake
F14—Not used
F15 7.5A* Body builder - trailer adapter stoplamps
F16 5A* WABCO hydraulic ABS
F17—Not used
F18 10A* Fuel transfer pump
F19—Not used
F20 10A* Engine ECM power relay (6.0L Power Stroke
engine)
F21 10A* Control for Hydro-max motor
F22 10A* V8 engine IDM2 logic power
F23—Not used
F24—Not used
F101 30A** Air ABS relay, Hydraulic modulator relay
F102 20A** Ignition switch to customer access
F103 50A** Ignition switch, Central Junction Box (CJB)
fuses 8, 9, 10, 11, 19, 20, 23, 24, 25, 29, 30,
31
F104 20A** Power point
F105 20A** Door lock switches
F106 30A** Main light switch, Multifunction switch, CJB
fuses 16, 26 and 28, Headlamps, DRL relays
F107 50A** CJB fuses 1, 2, 3, 4, 12, 13, 14, 15
F108 40A** Fuel heater relay (Cummins engine)
F109 40A** Power window relay
F110—Not used
F111 30A** Park lamps relay, Park lamps
F112 40A** Blower motor relay, Blower motor
F113 30A** Heated seats
F114 25A** Hydraulic ABS ECU power
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Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingFuse Description
F115 40A** Ignition switch, CJB fuse 21
F116 30A** Turn relays and back-up lamp relay
F117 20A** Stoplamp relay (Caterpillar and Cummins
engine)
F118 60A** Trailer tow left, right and ABS fuse block
(Hydraulic brake vehicles)
F119/F120 60A** Trailer tow fuse block, Stop/Tail/Marker
lamps
F121/F122 60A** Trailer tow fuse block (Air brake vehicles),
Left, right and ABS, Hydraulic HydroMax
pump motor fuse relay
R1–201—Washer pump relay
R2–202—Wiper speed relay
R3–203—Wiper run-park relay
R4–204—Crank inhibit relay (6.0L Power Stroke
engine)/Exhaust brake relay (Caterpillar and
Cummins engine)
R5–207—Drain valve heater relay
R6–205—RH stop/turn relay
R7–206—LH stop/turn relay
R8–208—Back-up lamps relay
R9–209—ECM ISO relay (6.0L Power Stroke engine)
or Stoplamp relay (Caterpillar and Cummins
engine)
FIR1–301—Fuel heater, Fuel heater-fuel transfer pump
FIR2–302—Park lamp relay
FIR3–303—Blower motor relay
FIR4–304—Air ABS relay, Hydraulic modulator relay
* Mini fuse **Maxi fuse
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