Description And Operation; Safety Precautions; Wheels And Tyres - Ford 2002 Bantam Workshop Manual

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DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION

Safety Precautions

WARNING: Do not mix different types of
tyres on the same vehicle such as radial,
bias or bias belted tyres except in
emergencies (temporary spare usage).
WARNING: Never run the engine with one
wheel off the ground, for example when
changing a wheel. The wheel resting on
the ground may cause the vehicle to
move.
WARNING: Aftermarket aerosol tyre
sealants are extremely flammable.
Always question the customer to make
sure that these products have not been
used.
WARNING: Always wear safety goggles
or a face shield when performing any
work with wheel and tyre assemblies.
WARNING: Retighten the wheel nuts at
800 Km after any wheel change or
anytime the wheel nuts are loosened.
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Wheels and Tyres

WARNING: Failure to retighten the wheel
nuts at the specified mileage could
cause the wheels to come off while the
vehicle is in motion.
WARNING: Each individual axle, wheel
and tyre has its own maximum weight or
tyre inflation rating. Do not overload or
over-inflate beyond the capacity of the
lowest rated components of the system.
CAUTION: Do not clean aluminum wheels
with steel wool, abrasive type cleaners or
detergents.
CAUTION: Reduce air pressure as much
as possible by pushing the valve core
plunger in before removing the valve
core.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in
personal injury.
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07/2001 2002 Bantam