Ford — Tilt Alarm Switch - Manual Adjustment
Adjustments
From a Ford service manual — check it applies to your exact model before use.
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Before you start
- Perform tilt alarm switch leveling procedure a minimum of every six months.
Procedure
- Park machine on a flat, level surface; ensure machine is level and tires at rated pressure.
- Level the indicator base by tightening three flange nuts through about half spring travel; do not adjust the X nut.
- Slowly tighten one Y nut until the circuit closes and the platform console light illuminates.
- Slowly back off the nut, counting turns, until the circuit closes and the light illuminates again.
- Tighten the nut half the counted turns so the line between this nut and the X nut is parallel to the ground.
- Repeat steps 3 through 5 for the remaining Y nut.
- Push down one corner at a time; switch should trip in all three tests. If not, loosen X nut and repeat.
Source: Ford service manual. Steps and values are as documented; always cross-check against the official manual and any later revisions for your exact serial number before servicing.