Ford Transit VM 430, Handbook

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Maintenance
GENERAL INFORMATION
Have your vehicle serviced regularly to
help maintain its roadworthiness and
resale value. There is a large network
of Ford Authorised Repairers that are
there to help you with their professional
servicing expertise. We believe that their
specially trained technicians are best
qualified to service your vehicle properly
and expertly. They are supported by a
wide range of highly specialised tools
developed specifically for servicing your
vehicle.
In addition to regular servicing, we
recommend that you carry out the
following additional checks.
WARNING
Switch the ignition off before
touching or attempting
adjustment of any kind.
Do not touch the electronic
ignition system parts after you
have switched the ignition on or when
the engine is running. The system
operates at high voltage.
Keep your hands and clothing
clear of the engine cooling fan.
Under certain conditions, the fan may
continue to run for several minutes after
you have switched the engine off.
Daily checks
Exterior lamps. •
Interior lamps. •
Warning lamps and indicators. •
Check when refuelling
Engine oil level. See •
Engine oil
check (page 104).
Brake fluid level. See • Brake and
clutch fluid check
(page 105).
Washer fluid level. See • Washer
fluid check
(page 107).
Tyre pressures (when cold). See •
Technical specifications (page
121).
Tyre condition. See • Tyre care
(page 119).
Monthly checks
Engine coolant level (engine cold). •
See Engine coolant check (page
104).
Pipes, hoses and reservoirs for •
leaks.
Power steering fluid level. See •
Power steering fluid check
(page 105).
Air conditioning operation. •
Parking brake operation. •
Horn operation. •
Tightness of wheel nuts. See •
Technical specifications
(page
121).
Fuel filter service indicator check. •
See Fuel filter service indicator
check
(page 106).