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    							Changing the Set Speed
    •
    Press SET+ or SET- to change the set
    speed in small increments.
    • Press the accelerator or brake pedal
    until you reach the desired speed. Press
    SET+
     or SET-.
    • Press and hold SET+ or SET-. Release
    the control when you reach the desired
    speed.
    Canceling the Set Speed
    Press 
    CNCL or tap the brake pedal.  The
    set speed does not erase.
    Resuming the Set Speed
    Press 
    RSM.
    Switching Cruise Control Off
    Note: You erase the set speed when you
    switch the system off.
    Press 
    OFF when the system is in standby
    mode, or switch the ignition off.
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    							STEERING
    To help prevent damage to the power
    steering system:
    •
    Never hold the steering wheel at its
    furthest turning points (until it stops)
    for more than three to five seconds
    when the engine is running.
    • Do not operate the vehicle with a low
    power steering pump fluid level (below
    the MIN mark on the reservoir).
    • Some noise is normal during operation.
    If excessive, check for low power
    steering pump fluid level before
    seeking service by your dealer.
    • Heavy or uneven efforts may be caused
    by low power steering fluid. Check for
    low power steering pump fluid level
    before seeking service by your dealer.
    • Do not fill the power steering pump
    reservoir above the MAX mark on the
    reservoir, as this may result in leaks
    from the reservoir.
    If the power steering system breaks down
    (or if the engine is turned off), you can
    steer the vehicle manually, but it takes
    more effort.
    Operating the steering system excessively
    at an elevated engine RPM (>1200 rpm)
    for more than 2 minutes can result in
    steering system damage from overheating.
    Move the steering wheel to the full left
    position then full right position at idle
    speed, or stop using the system for 2
    minutes to allow the system to cool down.
    If the power steering system exhibits heavy
    or uneven efforts, check for the following
    before seeking service from your dealer:
    • An improperly inflated tire.
    • Overloading of front suspension.
    • Uneven vehicle loading.
    • Binding suspension components. If the power steering system wanders or
    pulls, check for:
    •
    An improperly inflated tire.
    • Uneven vehicle loading.
    • Uneven tire wear.
    • Loose or worn suspension
    components.
    • Loose or worn steering components.
    • Improper vehicle alignment.
    • High crosswinds.
    If any steering components are serviced or
    replaced, install new fasteners (many are
    coated with thread adhesive or have
    prevailing torque features which may not
    be re-used). Never re-use a bolt or nut.
    Torque fasteners to specifications.
    A high crown in the road or high crosswinds
    may also make the steering seem to
    wander or pull.
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    							LOAD LIMIT
    WARNINGS
    Do not exceed the GVWR or
    the GAWR specified on the
    Safety Compliance Certification
    Label. Do not use replacement tires
    with lower load carrying
    capacities than the original tires
    because they may lower the
    vehicle's GVWR and GAWR
    limitations. Replacement tires
    with a higher limit than the
    originals do not increase the
    GVWR and GAWR limitations. Exceeding any vehicle weight
    rating limitation could result
    in serious damage to the vehicle
    and/or personal injury. Every vehicle manufactured by
    Ford Motor Company is supplied
    with information on the Safety
    Compliance Certification Label,
    located on either the B-pillar or
    the driver
    ’s door edge, listing the
    maximum loading for the vehicle
    (GVWR), and its axle systems
    (GAWR) at the tire to ground
    interface. Example only:
    Under no circumstances should
    your vehicle be loaded in excess
    of the GVWR or GAWR. It is the
    operator
    ’s responsibility to ensure
    that neither the axle capacities,
    spring capacities, tire capacities
    nor the vehicle rated GVWR is
    exceeded.
    Unloaded or Lightly Loaded
    Vehicles WARNING
    When operating empty or
    lightly loaded, sudden or hard
    braking may induce wheel lockup
    with loss of vehicle control and
    the possibility of accident and
    serious injury, especially on wet or
    slippery road surfaces. The braking system has been
    designed to safely stop your
    vehicle when fully loaded to its
    GVWR.
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    							AIR SUSPENSION (If Equipped)
    Note: Do not operate your vehicle without
    air in the suspension springs. Operating your
    vehicle without air in the suspension springs
    damages the suspension, degrades ride
    performance and may cause property
    damage.
    The air suspension system automatically
    adjusts to different loads to maintain a
    constant frame height, allows for ease of
    vehicle loading, provides improved vehicle
    ride, and increased driver comfort.
    Air Suspension Dump Button Note:
    The suspension dumps air when the
    ignition is in the accessory or on position,
    but fills only when the ignition is in the on
    position.
    A button located on the instrument panel
    controls the system. It operates only when
    the ignition is in the accessory or on
    position and the air tanks have sufficient
    pressure to fill the air springs. When you
    turn off the ignition, the suspension
    remains in whatever state it was last set.
    Pressing and holding the button for two
    seconds exhausts air from the air springs,
    lowering the frame for loading. Pressing
    and holding the button for two seconds
    fills the air springs so your vehicle remains
    at normal ride height. System Indicator Light
    The air suspension indicator light
    illuminates when using the button to
    release air pressure in the rear air springs.
    Never drive your vehicle when the warning
    lamp is illuminated and there is low (or no)
    air pressure in the springs.
    Connecting and Disconnecting a
    Trailer with Air Suspension and Air
    Suspension Dump Button
    When connecting to a trailer:
    •
    Press and hold the button for two
    seconds to exhaust air from the air
    suspension system.
    • Press and hold the button for two
    seconds, and then raise the landing
    gear after making the connection to
    the trailer.
    When disconnecting the trailer:
    • Lower the landing gear, and then press
    and hold the button for two seconds.
    • Disconnect the brake hoses, trailer-side
    and rear light connectors, then pull the
    release lever on the fifth wheel.
    You must fill the air springs before
    operating with a trailer or operating in the
    bobtail mode.
    Suspension Conversions WARNING
    When operating a loaded vehicle, the
    driver must keep all adjustable axles
    on the ground at all times, supporting
    their share of the vehicle ’s load. Failure to
    do so can overload other axles, tires,
    wheels, springs, steering components,
    brakes and frames, resulting in early
    component failure, loss of vehicle control,
    possible property damage and personal
    injury. 141
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    							We do not recommend performing, or
    approve of, suspension conversions.
    However, we understand that, on occasion,
    others install aftermarket add-on
    suspensions on the truck chassis that allow
    operator control for weight transfer from
    other axles (such as air lift axles).
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    							TOWING A TRAILER
    WARNINGS
    Do not exceed the GVWR or
    the GAWR specified on the
    certification label. Towing trailers beyond the
    maximum recommended
    gross trailer weight exceeds the
    limit of the vehicle and could
    result in engine damage,
    transmission damage, structural
    damage, loss of vehicle control,
    vehicle rollover and personal
    injury. Your vehicle may have electrical
    items, such as fuses or relays,
    related to towing.  See Fuses
    (page 165).
    Your vehicle's load capacity
    designation is by weight, not by
    volume, so you cannot necessarily
    use all available space when
    loading a vehicle.
    Towing a trailer places an extra
    load on your vehicle's engine,
    transmission, axle, brakes, tires
    and suspension. Inspect these
    components periodically during,
    and after, any towing operation. Load Placement
    To help minimize how trailer
    movement affects your vehicle
    when driving:
    •
    Load the heaviest items closest
    to the trailer floor.
    • Load the heaviest items
    centered between the left and
    right side trailer tires.
    • Load the heaviest items above
    the trailer axles or just slightly
    forward toward the trailer
    tongue. Do not allow the final
    trailer tongue weight to go
    above or below 10-15% of the
    loaded trailer weight.
    When driving with a trailer or
    payload, a slight takeoff vibration
    or shudder may be present due to
    the increased payload weight.
    Additional information regarding
    proper trailer loading and setting
    your vehicle up for towing is
    located in another chapter of this
    manual.  See 
    Load Limit (page
    140).
    You can also find information in
    the 
    RV & Trailer Towing Guide
    available at your authorized
    dealer, or online. RV & Trailer Towing Guide Online
    http://www.fleet.ford.com/towing-guides/
    Website
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    							RECOMMENDED TOWING WEIGHTS
    Vehicles with gasoline engine
    Maximum GCWR
    Maximum GVWR
    lb (kg)
    Model
    *
    20500–
    26000
    (9299– 11792)
    F-650 Pro-Loader
    (Kick-Up Frame)
    *
    25600–
    29000
    (11612 –13154)
    F-650 Pro-Loader
    (Straight Frame)/F- 650 Straight Frame
    * Specific GCWR and maximum trailer weight applicable your vehicle is
    dependent on many variables including transmission capability. Check
    with your sales consultant for the exact rating on your vehicle. Vehicles with diesel engine
    Maximum GCWR
    Maximum GVWR
    lb (kg)
    Model
    *
    20500–
    26000
    (9299– 11792)
    F-650 Pro-Loader
    (Kick-Up Frame)
    *
    25600–
    29000
    (11612 –13154)
    F-650 Pro-Loader
    (Straight Frame)/F- 650 Straight Frame
    *
    25999– 37000
    (11793– 16783)
    F-750
    * Specific GCWR and maximum trailer weight applicable your vehicle is
    dependent on many variables including transmission capability. Check
    with your sales consultant for the exact rating on your vehicle.
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    							ESSENTIAL TOWING CHECKS
    See Load limits in the Load Carrying
    chapter for load specification terms found
    on the tire label and Safety Compliance
    label and instructions on calculating your
    vehicle's load.
    Remember to account for the trailer
    tongue weight as part of your vehicle load
    when calculating the total vehicle weight.
    Hitches
    Do not use a hitch that either clamps onto
    the bumper or attaches to the axle. You
    must distribute the load in your trailer so
    that 10-15% of the total weight of the
    trailer is on the tongue.
    Safety Chains
    Note: Do not attach safety chains to the
    bumper.
    Always connect the safety chains to the
    frame or hook retainers of your vehicle
    hitch.
    To connect the safety chains, cross the
    chains under the trailer tongue and allow
    enough slack for turning tight corners. Do
    not allow the chains to drag on the ground.
    Trailer Brakes WARNING
    Do not connect a trailer's hydraulic
    brake system directly to your
    vehicle's brake system. Your vehicle
    may not have enough braking power and
    your chances of having a collision greatly
    increase. Electric brakes and manual, automatic or
    surge-type trailer brakes are safe if you
    install them properly and adjust them to
    the manufacturer's specifications. The
    trailer brakes must meet local and federal
    regulations. The rating for the tow vehicle's braking
    system operation is at the gross vehicle
    weight rating, not the gross combined
    weight rating.
    Trailer Lamps
    WARNING
    Never connect any trailer lamp wiring
    to the vehicle's tail lamp wiring; this
    may damage the electrical system
    resulting in fire. Contact your authorized
    dealer as soon as possible for assistance
    in proper trailer tow wiring installation.
    Additional electrical equipment may be
    required. Trailer lamps are required on most towed
    vehicles. Make sure all running lights, brake
    lights, turn signals and hazard lights are
    working.
    Before Towing a Trailer
    Practice turning, stopping and backing up
    to get the feel of your vehicle-trailer
    combination before starting on a trip.
    When turning, make wider turns so the
    trailer wheels clear curbs and other
    obstacles.
    When Towing a Trailer
    •
    Check your hitch, electrical connections
    and trailer wheel lug nuts thoroughly
    after you have traveled 
    50 mph
    (80 km/h).
    • When stopped in congested or heavy
    traffic during hot weather, place the
    transmission in park (P) or neutral (N)
    to aid engine and transmission cooling
    and to help air conditioning
    performance.
    • Turn off the speed control with heavy
    loads or in hilly terrain. The speed
    control may turn off automatically
    when you are towing on long, steep
    grades.
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    							•
    Shift to a lower gear when driving down
    a long or steep hill. Do not apply the
    brakes continuously, as they may
    overheat and become less effective.
    • If your transmission is equipped with
    the Tow/Haul feature, use this feature
    when towing. This provides engine
    braking and helps eliminate excessive
    transmission shifting for optimum fuel
    economy and transmission cooling.
    • Allow more distance for stopping with
    a trailer attached. Anticipate stops and
    brake gradually.
    FIFTH WHEEL OPERATION WARNINGS
    Failure to follow the fifth wheel
    manufacturer
    ’s instructions for
    hooking and unhooking as well as
    sliding the fifth wheel could result in an
    accident, personal injury or death. When the tractor and trailer are
    parked unattended, the trailer brake
    hand control should never be used
    to apply the brake, since air may leak from
    the system, allowing vehicle movement,
    resulting in possible property damage,
    personal injury or death. Before hook-up, make sure:
    •
    The fifth wheel jaws are fully open.
    • The fifth wheel is fully tilted back to
    prevent body damage when the tractor
    is backed under a trailer.
    • You block the trailer wheels and adjust
    and apply the trailer spring brakes.
    Never chase a trailer.
    • The brake hoses and light cords are
    clear of the fifth wheel. Hook-up
    1. Back the tractor squarely under the
    trailer, engaging the fifth-wheel jaws
    on the kingpin. Always back up slowly;
    make sure the trailer is neither too high
    nor too low. Avoid backing under the
    trailer from an angle.
    2. Connect the service and emergency brake hoses and trailer light connector.
    3. Inspect the jaws of the fifth wheel to be sure they have fully closed on the
    trailer kingpin and the trailer plate is
    resting securely on the fifth wheel.
    4. Make sure the coupler release lever is in the locked position.
    5. Charge the trailer brake system. Set the trailer brakes, with either the hand
    valve or tractor protection valve. Pull
    against the trailer for an extra check of
    proper hook-up. Do not pull hard
    enough to damage or strain the
    equipment.
    6. Set the tractor parking brakes and fully
    raise the trailer landing gear.
    7. Check the operation of all trailer lights
    and correct any lights that may be
    faulty.
    Un-hook
    1. Try to keep the tractor and trailer in a straight line.
    2. Apply the parking brakes.
    3. Lower the trailer landing gear, making sure it is on solid, level ground. The
    weight of the trailer is to be on the
    landing gear.
    4. Block the trailer wheels.
    5. Disconnect the brake hoses and light cords. Be sure hoses and cords are
    clear.
    6. Pull coupler release lever to disengage
    the fifth wheel jaws.
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    							7. Release the tractor parking brakes.
    8.
    Pull out from the trailer slowly, allowing
    the landing gear to take the load
    gradually.
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