2006 FORD F650 tire pressure

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
(1),(2)
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 and the air filter) for
loose fitting, damaged or
missing componentsExcessive noise emanates from the
engine compartment.
Inspect the tires and check the
air pressure
(3)Poor steering, wandering or excessive
tire wear.
Balance the wheels and the
tiresVibration or abnormal tire wear
indicates imbalance.
Check the front end alignment
(3)Poor steering, wandering or excessive
tire wear.
Check the transmission and
engine mountings
(2)Hard shifting or excessive vibration.
Check and adjust transmission
controls
(2)High effort to shift or noisy
transmission.
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Maintenance Operation Frequency - Observation
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 tiresin the
Maintenance and
SpecificationschapterRequired initially at 500 and 1000
miles (800 and 1600 km). Perform
again at 500 and 1000 mile (800 and
1600 km) intervals after each tire
removal/replacement.
Clean body/door drain holes At least twice annually.
Clean windshield wiper blades As required.
Replace windshield wiper
bladesIf wiping the blades with a clean cloth
and mild detergent and washing with
a cleaner does not restore a clean
wipe.
Lubricate body lock cylinders Noisy or difficult to operate.
Check headlamp alignment Lamp beams in wrong position when
vehicle operating loaded.
Check windshield washer fluid
level; add fluid if requiredIf washes do not spray when operated.
1- 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.
2- Check for (free) linkage action and ensure that (return) spring
force is adequate to maintain pedal free play.
3- Adjust, repair or replace as required with the same or equivalent
parts.
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fluid, refill capacity ................232
fluid, specifications .................218
Power Take-Off (PTO)
operation .................................131
Power Windows ...........................59
R
Radio ..........................33–34, 39, 44
Relays ........................................145
Remote entry system
locking/unlocking doors ...........67
Roadside assistance ..................143
S
Safety belts
(see Safety restraints) .........74–76
Safety defects, reporting ..........162
Safety restraints ....................74–76
belt minder ...............................79
cleaning the safety belts ..........82
extension assembly ..................82
for adults .............................75–76
for children ...............................83
lap belt ......................................77
warning light and chime ....23, 78
Safety seats for children ............86
Scheduled Maintenance
Guide .........................................235
Coolant Change Record .........265
General Maintenance
Information .............................235
Seat belts
(see Safety restraints) ...............74
Seats ............................................68
child safety seats ......................86heated ........................................73
Special notice ................................6
Specification chart,
lubricants ...................................218
Speed control ..............................63
Speedometer ...............................28
Starting your vehicle ..................91
jump starting ..........................151
preparing to start your
vehicle .......................................91
Steering .....................................188
Steering wheel
controls ................................58, 63
tilting .........................................58
Suspension ........................119, 204
T
Tachometer .................................28
Temperature control
(see Climate control) ...........50–51
Tires
checking the pressure ............214
Towing
wrecker ....................................155
Traction control
off light ......................................23
Transmission .....................121, 125
automatic operation ...............121
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .............................192
fluid, checking and adding
(manual) .................................193
fluid, refill capacities ..............232
lubricant specifications ..........218
manual operation ....................125
Turn signal ..................................54
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