Snowplowing, Driving hints – FORD 2014 F-550 v.1 User Manual

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WARNINGS

Never place floor mats or any other
covering on top of already installed
floor mats. Floor mats should always

rest on top of vehicle carpeting surface and
not another floor mat or other covering.
Additional floor mats or any other covering
will reduce the pedal clearance and
potentially interfere with pedal operation.

Check attachment of floor mats on
a regular basis. Always properly
reinstall and secure floor mats that

have been removed for cleaning or
replacement.

Always make sure that objects
cannot fall into the driver foot well
while the vehicle is moving. Objects

that are loose can become trapped under
the pedals causing a loss of vehicle control.

Failure to properly follow floor mat
installation or attachment
instructions can potentially cause

interference with pedal operation causing
loss of control of vehicle.

To install floor mats, position the
floor mat so that the eyelet is over
the retention post and press down

to lock in.

To remove the floor mat, reverse the
installation procedure.

SNOWPLOWING

Ford recommends that the Super Duty
F-Series used for snow removal includes
the snow plow package option.

Installing the Snowplow

Weight limits and guidelines for selecting
and installing the snowplow can be found
in the Ford Truck Body Builders Layout
Book, snowplow section, found at
www.fleet.ford.com/truckbbas. A typical
installation affects the following:

Certification to government safety laws
such as occupant protection and airbag
deployment, braking, and lighting. Look
for an Alterer’s Label on the vehicle
from the snowplow installer certifying
that the installation meets all
applicable Federal Motor Vehicle
Safety Standards (FMVSS).

The Total Accessory Reserve Capacity
(TARC) is shown on the lower right side
of the vehicle’s Safety Compliance
Certification Label. This applies to
Ford-completed vehicles of 10,000
pounds (4,536 kilograms) GVWR or
less. This is the weight of
permanently-attached auxiliary
equipment, such as snowplow
frame-mounting hardware, that can
be added to the vehicle and satisfy
Ford compliance certification to
FMVSS. Exceeding this weight may
require the auxiliary equipment installer
additional safety certification
responsibility. The Front Accessory
Reserve Capacity (FARC) is added for
customer convenience.

Rear ballast weight behind the rear
axle may be required to prevent
exceeding the FGAWR, and provide
front-to-rear weight balance for proper
braking and steering.

Front wheel toe may require
re-adjustment to prevent premature
uneven tire wear. Specifications are
found in the Ford Workshop Manual.

Headlight aim may require
re-adjustment.

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Super Duty (TFA)

Driving Hints

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