2005 Ford F350 Diesel Supplement 3rd Printing - Page 47

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Maintenance and Specifications If these checks do not help you correct the engine performance problem you are experiencing, consult an authorized dealer. FUELING Do not use starting fluid such as ether or gasoline in the diesel air intake system. Such fluids can cause immediate explosive damage to the engine and possible personal injury. If you fuel your vehicle at a truck stop, you may notice that the fuel nozzle may shut off every 5-10 seconds. This is due to the flow rates being designed for larger heavy duty trucks. You may have to fuel at a slower rate (don't depress the nozzle trigger fully). Do not run your diesel vehicle out of fuel as this will allow air to enter the fuel system which will make restarting difficult. Longer engine cranking time may be required once air is in the fuel system. If air enters the fuel system (either through running the fuel tank(s) empty or during a fuel filter change), the engine will self-purge the trapped air once it starts running. The engine may run roughly and produce white smoke while air is in the fuel system; this is normal and should stop after a short time. MINOR TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE If the engine won't crank Turn on the headlights. If the lights are dim, do not go on at all or if when the ignition is turned to 5 (START) the lights become dim or go out, the battery connections may be loose or corroded, or the battery may be discharged. If there is a clicking or stuttering sound coming from the engine compartment when you turn the key to 5 (START), this may also indicate a loose or corroded battery connection. Check the battery connections at the battery posts, cable connection to the engine grounding point and at the starter connection. If a discharged battery is suspected, have it checked and corrected. Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds. Wash hands after handling. • For vehicles with manual transmissions, the clutch pedal must be fully depressed in order for the starter to operate. • For vehicles with automatic transmissions, the gearshift lever must be in P (Park) or N (Neutral) in order for the starter to operate. 47 2005 Econoline (eco) Supplement USA (fus)

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If these checks do not help you correct the engine performance problem
you are experiencing, consult an authorized dealer.
FUELING
Do not use starting fluid such as ether or gasoline in the diesel
air intake system. Such fluids can cause immediate explosive
damage to the engine and possible personal injury.
If you fuel your vehicle at a truck stop, you may notice that the fuel
nozzle may shut off every 5–10 seconds. This is due to the flow rates
being designed for larger heavy duty trucks. You may have to fuel at a
slower rate (don’t depress the nozzle trigger fully).
Do not run your diesel vehicle out of fuel as this will allow air to enter
the fuel system which will make restarting difficult. Longer engine
cranking time may be required once air is in the fuel system. If air enters
the fuel system (either through running the fuel tank(s) empty or during
a fuel filter change), the engine will self-purge the trapped air once it
starts running. The engine may run roughly and produce white smoke
while air is in the fuel system; this is normal and should stop after a
short time.
MINOR TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
If the engine won’t crank
Turn on the headlights. If the lights are dim, do not go on at all or if
when the ignition is turned to 5 (START) the lights become dim or go
out, the battery connections may be loose or corroded, or the battery
may be discharged. If there is a clicking or stuttering sound coming from
the engine compartment when you turn the key to 5 (START), this may
also indicate a loose or corroded battery connection.
Check the battery connections at the battery posts, cable connection to
the engine grounding point and at the starter connection.
If a discharged battery is suspected, have it checked and corrected.
Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and
lead compounds.
Wash hands after handling.
For vehicles with manual transmissions,
the clutch pedal
must
be
fully depressed in order for the starter to operate.
For vehicles with automatic transmissions,
the gearshift lever
must be in P (Park) or N (Neutral) in order for the starter to operate.
2005 Econoline
(eco)
Supplement
USA
(fus)
Maintenance and Specifications
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