E 250 3/4 Ton Van V8-5.4L CNG VIN M (1997)
Tires: Technician Safety Information
WARNING:
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NEVER RUN THE ENGINE WITH ONE WHEEL OFF THE GROUND, FOR INSTANCE, WHEN CHANGING A TIRE. THE
WHEEL RESTING ON THE GROUND CAN CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO MOVE.
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THE TIRE AND WHEEL MUST ALWAYS BE PROPERLY MATCHED. DO NOT MOUNT A 16-INCH TIRE ON A 16.5-INCH
WHEEL. DO NOT MOUNT A 16.5-INCH TIRE ON A 16-INCH WHEEL. THE TIRE CAN COME OFF WITHOUT WARNING.
FAILURE TO ADHERE TO THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAN RESULT IN AN EXPLOSIVE SEPARATION AND CAUSE SERIOUS
BODILY INJURY OR DEATH. IT IS VERY IMPORTANT TO DETERMINE THE SIZE OF EACH COMPONENT BEFORE ANY
ASSEMBLY OPERATIONS COMMENCE.
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AFTERMARKET AEROSOL TIRE SEALANTS ARE EXTREMELY FLAMMABLE. ALWAYS QUESTION CUSTOMER TO MAKE
SURE THESE PRODUCTS HAVE NOT BEEN USED.
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ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GOGGLES OR A FACE SHIELD WHEN PERFORMING ANY WORK WITH TIRE AND WHEEL
ASSEMBLIES.
CAUTION: Do not use hand tools or tire irons alone to change tire; this can cause damage to tire beads or wheel rims.
Clean aluminum wheel rim bead seats with a non-abrasive cleaner to remove tire mounting lubricants and old rubber. Before mounting or dismounting a
tire, the bead area should be well lubricated with a ready-to-use liquid soap that meets Ford specification ESR-M99Bl35-A
After mounting, inflate the tire so its beads are completely sealed. Install the valve core and inflate the tire to the proper pressure.
