2004 FORD F650 tires

Prior to re-installing rear aluminum hub-piloted wheels, clean each wheel
locator pad on the hub from all dirt, rust and foreign material. Apply a
light coat of chassis grease, never-seize or disc brake corrosion control
grease, only to the wheel locator pad.
When installing the tire and rim assembly on disc-brake equipped axles,
make sure the tire valve stem clears the brake caliper. The use of a tire
manufacturer’s stem forming tool is the only acceptable method of
obtaining clearance when necessary.
Note:Always observe the following instructions:
•Always loosen rim clamps before complete removal of nut from stud
(cast spoke wheels). With loosened nuts on stud, strike clamps with a
heavy hammer and be sure each clamp is loose.
•Always deflate tires completely before removing locks or side rings.
•Always inflate tires in a safety cage.
•Never mix rim side rings or lock rings of different types,
manufacturers or sizes.
•Never use cracked, bent or badly rusted parts.
•Never re-inflate flat tires on-vehicle; use the spare tire.
•Never add air until each side ring or lock ring is fully seated.
•Never hammer side ring or lock ring on a partially- or fully-inflated
tire.
Failure to follow these instructions could result in property
damage, personal injury or death
Proper torque
It is important to tighten and maintain wheel and rim mounting nuts to
the proper torque. Loose nuts or over-tightened nuts can lead to
premature wear and possible failure of the wheel and/or mounting
hardware.
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Daily Owner Checks Engine system
Check the air filter restriction indicator
Check the engine oil
Inspect the coolant level - for Power Stroke engine (for
Caterpillar and Cummins engines, refer to the Owner’s Manual)
Brake system
Drain the air brake system reservoir - manual valve
Check the air brake system reservoir automatic drain valve
operation
Transmission system
Visually check the automatic transmission for fluid leakage
Steering system
Check the power steering pump fluid level and check the
system for leaks
Check the entire vehicle for evidence of fluid leaks
U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Highway
Administration requirements (ensure that the entire
system is functioning properly)
Check the service brakes
Check the parking brake
Check the steering mechanism
Check the lighting devices and reflectors
Check the tires
Check the horn
Check the windshield wipers
Check the rear vision mirrors
Check the wheels and rims
Check the emergency equipment
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Maintenance Operation Frequency - Observation
Inspect the automatic slack
adjuster functionInsufficient power shown in loaded
practice stop
Check the operation of the
brakes, the clutch, and the
steering (*a,b)Vehicle handling qualities not up to
par
Inspect the vehicle for missing,
damaged, or mislocated noise
shieldsExcessive noise emanates from under
the cab or engine compartment
Check the engine performance
and the engine governorExcessive engine noise
Inspect the fan, the fan shroud,
and the fan clutchEngine overheats, fans runs at high
speed constantly, excessive fan noise,
or fan wobble due to worn bearings
Check for operation of ABS
warning lampAt each engine start up
Inspect the entire exhaust
system (including inlet pipe,
muffler, outlet pipe and all
exhaust clamps and fasteners)
for holes, leakage, breakage,
looseness and corrosive
damageExcessive noise or the smell of fumes
is experienced
Inspect the engine air
induction system (including the
air ducts, the air cleaner, and
the air cleaner element) for
loose fitting, damaged or
missing componentsExcessive noise emanates from the
engine compartment
Inspect the tires and check the
air pressure (*c)Poor steering, wandering or excessive
tire wear
Balance the wheels and the
tiresVibration or abnormal tire wear
indicates imbalance
Check the front end alignment
(*c)Poor steering, wandering or excessive
tire wear
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Maintenance Operation Frequency - Observation
Check the transmission and
engine mountings (*b)Hard shifting or excessive vibration
Check and adjust transmission
controls (*b)High effort to shift or noisy
transmission
Check fuel pump pressure Insufficient full-throttle power or
backfiring
Clean radiator cap seal. Clean
and inspect the cap surface on
the radiatorWhen the cap does not hold pressure
Check the battery terminals for
corrosionWhenever electrical power supply has
diminished
Tighten the wheel mounting
nuts to the specified torque.
Refer toServicing your
wheels and tiresRequired initially at 800 and 1,600 km
(500 and 1,000 miles). Perform again
at 800 and 1,600 km (500 and 1,000
mile) intervals after each tire
removal/replacement.
*a During maintenance and repair, protect the fuel tube and the hose
assemblies, the power steering lines, and the brake lines from the
external heat, the acids and the abrasion that could damage the lines.
*b Check for (free) linkage action and ensure that (return) spring
force is adequate to maintain pedal free play.
*c Adjust, repair or replace as required with the same or equivalent
parts.
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Power point .................................52
Power steering ..........................178
fluid, checking and adding ....179
fluid, refill capacity ................218
fluid, specifications .................207
Power Windows ...........................53
R
Radio ..........................28, 30, 33, 37
Relays ........................................141
Remote entry system
locking/unlocking doors ...........62
Roadside assistance ..................136
S
Safety belts (see Safety
restraints) ..............................68–70
Safety defects, reporting ..........153
Safety restraints ....................68–70
belt minder ...............................73
cleaning the safety belts ..........77
extension assembly ..................77
for adults .............................69–70
for children ...............................78
lap belt ......................................72
warning light and
chime .............................20, 72–73
Safety seats for children ............81
Seat belts
(see Safety restraints) ...............68
Seats ............................................63
child safety seats ......................81
heated ........................................67
Servicing your vehicle ..............226
Special notice ................................5Specification chart,
lubricants ...................................207
Speed control ..............................56
Speedometer ...............................24
Starting your vehicle ..................86
jump starting ..........................143
preparing to start your
vehicle .......................................86
Steering .....................................178
Steering wheel
controls ................................51, 56
tilting .........................................51
Suspension ........................112, 195
T
Tachometer .................................24
Temperature control
(see Climate control) ...........42–43
Tires
checking the pressure ............205
Towing
wrecker ....................................146
Traction control
off light ......................................20
Transmission .....................115, 121
automatic operation ...............115
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .............................181
fluid, checking and adding
(manual) .................................181
fluid, refill capacities ..............218
lubricant specifications ..........207
manual operation ....................121
Turn signal ..................................46
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