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Failure to maintain your vehicle properly may void the warranty, increase
your repair cost, reduce vehicle performance and operational capabilities
and adversely affect driver and passenger safety. Frequent inspection of
vehicle chassis components is recommended if the vehicle is subjected to
heavy off-road usage.
POWER TAKE OFF (PTO) CAPABILITY (IF EQUIPPED)
Some vehicles are equipped with Power Take Off (PTO) capability. These
vehicles have a special transmission case, internal components and
calibration for PTO usage.
The PTO can be used during mobile and stationary
continuous/intermittent applications.
Gasoline engine:
PTO operation is disabled while the vehicle is in Overdrive (the TCIL will
not be illuminated), in N (Neutral), during engine cranking. Transmission
upshift and downshift schedules will be reduced by about 15% and will
have a firmer shift feel during PTO mobile applications.
The PTO cannot be disabled while the transmission is in D (Drive)
(Overdrive position with Overdrive canceled), 2 (Second) or 1 (First).
Refer to the Body Builder’s Layout Book for recommended electrical
installation.
Diesel engine:
The Auxiliary Powertrain Control Module (APCM) will elevate the engine
speed to 1,200 RPM when in PTO mode. PTO operation will be disabled
in stationary drive idle conditions. For more information on the APCM
and PTO operation with the Diesel engine, refer to the APCM manual
supplied with your vehicle.
DRIVING THROUGH WATER
If driving through deep or standing water is unavoidable, proceed very
slowly especially if the depth is not known. Never drive through water
that is higher than the bottom of the hubs (for trucks) or the bottom of
the wheel rims (for cars). Traction or brake capability may be limited
and your vehicle may stall. Water may also enter your engine’s air intake
and severely damage your engine.
Once through the water, always dry the brakes by moving your vehicle
slowly while applying light pressure on the brake pedal. Wet brakes do
not stop the vehicle as quickly as dry brakes. Driving through deep
water where the transmission vent tube is submerged may allow
water into the transmission and cause internal transmission
damage.
2003 F250/350/450/550 (f23)
Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
USA English (fus)
Driving
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