While Driving; Pto Valve Switch - Ford F-MAX User Manual

OPERATION

While driving

PTO valve switch

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Control unit is used for lowering the bed
in dump trucks. Button #12 is used for
slow lowering, button #13 is used for fast
lowering operation. Use the 'PTO (power
take-off )' button in the panel to raise the
bed.
WARNING
The driving, braking and manouvering
behaviour of the vehicle varies according
to the type, weight of the load, and the
location of the center of gravity.
Make sure that the vehicle is loaded in a
balanced way and avoid an unbalanced
distribution of load.
Secure the load to prevent sliding when
required. Otherwise, you may loose the
control of the vehicle and cause and
accident.
CAUTION
Observe the allowed axle loads, wheel
loads (half of the axle load) and
maximum total weight of the vehicle.
Otherwise, damage to the tires, chassis
and axles may occur. Observe the
indicators on the instrument panel while
driving.
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WARNING
Make sure that the driven wheels are
held on the road while driving, and
especially on the off -road.
Prevent the spinning of the driven
wheels (Diff erential damages).
Activate the diff erential lock.
CAUTION
Driving the too much off -road may
cause damage to the vehicle.
The obstacles may not be noticed in
time and the structure of the ground
may not be assessed properly.
E.g. deep tracks formed before may
damage:
• Axles
• Driveshaft s
• Fuel tanks
• Compressed air tank
• Engine
• Transmission.
Therefore, always drive slowly off -road.
If you shall drive over the obstacles, co-
driver shall provide directions.
Always observe the height of the vehicle
from the ground. Avoid obstacles
whenever possible.