GENERAL OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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Avoid extended (more than 10 minutes) and unnecessary idling.
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Start the vehicle in motion by using the highest gear speed in the
transmission that will let the engine easily start the load without
slipping the clutch.
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Accelerate smoothly and evenly; rapid acceleration increases fuel
consumption without increasing engine performance.
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When approaching a hill, depress the accelerator smoothly to start the
incline at full power, then shift down as needed to maintain vehicle
speed.
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When going down a hill, or long steep grades, prevent over-speeding
of the engine. The engine governor has no control over engine speed
when it is being pushed by a loaded vehicle.
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Always shift to a lower gear at high altitudes to prevent engine
smoking.
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Operate in a gear that will permit an engine speed not in excess of the
maximum governed speed or high-idle RPM (no load).
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Normally, choose the same gear to descend the hill that you would use
to ascend the hill.
WARNING:
All vehicles have blind spots. To reduce the risk of
severe injury or property damage, never move your vehicle to
the side or rear or change lanes without being sure your way is clear
on both sides and to your rear.
Backing up
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of the possibility of personal
injury while backing the vehicle, always be sure your vehicle’s
path is clear.
Before backing your vehicle, be sure you can do so safely. If anything
behind the cab limits your view, do not rely on mirrors alone to ensure
that your intended path is clear. If other people are in the vicinity, have
someone standing well behind your vehicle and outside of your intended
path (visible through an exterior mirror) guide you as you back up.
2009 F-650/750
(f67)
Supplement
USA
(fus)
Driving
96
