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Driving – FORD 2000 F-150 User Manual

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Installing the snowplow

Removing the blocker beam without installing snowplow
attachment hardware may affect air bag deployment in a crash.

Do not operate the truck unless either the blocker beam or snowplow
attachment hardware is installed on the vehicle.

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 must not exceed the front accessory reserve capacity.

• The total weight of the snowplow and aftermarket equipment must

not exceed the Total Accessory Reserve Capacity.

• The weight of the installed snowplow and aftermarket equipment must

not load the vehicle beyond the GAWR (front/rear) and GVWR listed
on the Safety Compliance Certification Label.

• The total weight of the snowplow and aftermarket equipment must be

considered part of the payload and must not exceed the Gross
Combined Weight Rating (GCWR) for towing.

• Federal and most local regulations require additional exterior lamps

for snowplow-equipped vehicles. Consult your dealer for additional
information.

• After installing a snowplow to the vehicle, ensure the vehicle’s front

toe alignment and front ride height are within specification (reset if
required). These specifications are located in the vehicle’s Workshop
Manual. Adherence to the toe, tire pressures and ride height
specification is important for proper tire wear, ride, handling and
headlight aim. Also, maintain the engine oil and transmission fluid
change intervals following the severe duty schedule.

Do not exceed the GVWR or the GAWR specified on the
certification label.

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