1998 Ford F150 Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 125

Driving • F-150/F-250 4WD Regular Cab long wheelbase • 4.6L or 5.4L engine • Heavy duty service package • Super engine cooling • Heavy duty front suspension package • Automatic transmission with auxiliary automatic transmission fluid cooling • All-terrain tires Do not install a snowplow and plow with your vehicle until it has been driven at least 800 km (500 miles). Installing snowplow Read the following instructions before installing a snowplow: • Front GAWR must not exceed 63% of the GVW. Add ballast weight to the back of the vehicle, if necessary. Refer to the Safety Compliance Certification Label to find Front GAWR. • The Front Axle Accessory Reserve Capacity and the Total Accessory Reserve Capacity listed on the bottom right of the Safety Compliance Certification Label will determine whether or not the addition of a snowplow will overload your vehicle. • The weight of the snowplow and supporting components distributed to the front axle 125