Ford 2012 F-250 Manuel d'utilisateur télécharger pdf (Page 315)

VEHICLE USED AS A STATIONARY POWER SOURCE

Auxiliary equipment called power take-off, or PTO, is often added to the

engine or transmission to operate utility equipment. Examples include a

wheel-lift for tow trucks, cranes, tools for construction or tire service,

and pumping fluids. PTO applications draw auxiliary horsepower from

the powertrain, often while the vehicle is stationary. In this condition,

there is limited cooling air flow through the radiator and around the

vehicle that normally occurs when a vehicle is moving. The aftermarket

PTO system installer, having the most knowledge of the final application,

is responsible for determining whether additional chassis heat protection

or powertrain cooling is required, and alerting the user to the safe and

proper operation.

Ford Super Duty Vehicles are approved for use as a stationary (including

split shaft capability) or mobile power source, within limits and operating

guidelines detailed in the Ford Truck Body Builders Layout Book,

found at www.fleet.ford.com/truckbbas, and through the Ford Truck

Body Builders Advisory Service.

DRIVING THROUGH WATER

If driving through deep or standing

water is unavoidable, proceed very

slowly. Never drive through water

that is higher than the bottom of

the wheel rims (for cars) or the

bottom of the hubs (for trucks).

When driving through water, traction or brake capability may be limited.

Also, water may enter your engine’s air intake and severely damage your

engine or your vehicle may stall. Driving through deep water where

the transmission vent tube is submerged may allow water into the

transmission and cause internal transmission damage.

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

315

2012 F-250/350/450/550 (f23)

Owners Guide, 4th Printing

USA (fus)

1 2 ... 310 311 312 313 314 315 316 317 318 319 320 ... 447 448

Ford 2012 F-250 Manuel d'utilisateur Page 315