Ford Low Cab Forward (Ford year). Manual — part 30

Tilting

Remove all loose objects from cab, close doors, and chock wheels.

Refer to the accompanying illustration when following these directions:

1. Raise lever A then raise handle B until it comes to a stop.

2. Pull lever C toward you. Tilt the cab while holding grip E.

3. After tilting, ensure pin on rod F is seated in groove.

Note: Never lower handle B when cab is tilted.

Lowering

Refer to the accompanying illustration when following these directions:

1. Push the cab up using grip E. Pull handle G rearward while holding
grip E.

2. With handle B raised fully, hold grip E and lower the cab until hook D
is locked.

3. Lower handle B securely to its original position.

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WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID

The fluid reservoir is located on the
far right side of the instrument
panel, accessible by opening the
passenger’s door. Add fluid to fill the
reservoir if the level is low. In very
cold weather, do not fill the
reservoir completely.

Only use a washer fluid that meets Ford specification WSB-M8B16–A2.
Refer to Lubricant specifications in this chapter.

State or local regulations on volatile organic compounds may restrict the
use of methanol, a common windshield washer antifreeze additive.
Washer fluids containing non-methanol antifreeze agents should be used
only if they provide cold weather protection without damaging the
vehicle’s paint finish, wiper blades or washer system.

If you operate your vehicle in temperatures below 40°F (4°C),
use washer fluid with antifreeze protection. Failure to use

washer fluid with antifreeze protection in cold weather could result in
impaired windshield vision and increase the risk of injury or accident.

CHANGING THE WIPER BLADES

To prolong the life of the wiper blades, it is highly recommended to
scrape off the ice on the windshield before turning on the wipers. The
layer of ice has many sharp edges and can damage the micro edge of the
wiper element.

The wiper blades should be replaced every six months for optimum
performance.

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1. Pull the wiper arm away from the
windshield and lock into the service
position.

2. Turn the blade at an angle from
the wiper arm. Push the lock pin
manually to release the blade and
pull the wiper blade down toward
the windshield to remove it from the
arm.

3. Attach the new wiper to the
wiper arm and press it into place
until a click is heard.

ENGINE OIL

Checking the engine oil

Refer to the scheduled maintenance information for the appropriate
intervals for checking the engine oil.

1. Park the vehicle on level ground and shut the engine off.

2. Set the parking brake and shift into P (Park).

3. Locate and carefully remove the
engine oil dipstick. The dipstick is
located between the air filter
housing and the back of the cab;
you do not need to tilt the cab to
access it.

4. Wipe the dipstick clean. Insert the dipstick fully, then remove it again.

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• If the oil level is between ADD

and OPERATING RANGE, the
oil level is acceptable. DO NOT
ADD OIL.

• Maintain the oil level between ADD and OPERATING RANGE on the

dipstick by adding oil as required.

• The distance from ADD to OPERATING RANGE on the dipstick

represents 1.0 quart (1.0L).

• Oil levels above OPERATING RANGE may cause engine damage. Some

oil must be removed from the engine by a qualified service technician.

5. Put the dipstick back into the engine and ensure it is fully seated.

Engine oil and filter recommendations

To help achieve proper engine performance and durability, it is important
that you:
• Use only engine oil and oil filters of the proper quality.
• Change the engine oil and filter no later than the recommended

service interval. Refer to the scheduled maintenance information
for the appropriate intervals for changing the engine oil and filter.

• Change your engine oil and filter more frequently if your vehicle

operation includes extended periods of idling or low-speed operation,
driving for a long time in cold temperatures or short driving distances.

Diesel engines require specially formulated oil to resist contamination.
Proper quality oils also provide maximum efficiency of the crankcase
ventilation system which reduces air pollution.

To help achieve acceptable engine performance and durability, it is
important that only engine oils of good quality are used in your diesel
engine and it is changed at the recommended interval. For normal or
severe service, use Motorcraft oil or an equivalent oil conforming to Ford
specification WSS-M2C171–E or API service categories CJ-4 or CJ-4/SM.

It is important to use these oils because they are compatible with the
emission control equipment of your vehicle to meet the more stringent
emission standards.

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