Ranger 4WD V6-3.0L VIN U (1997)
Vehicle Lifting: Description and Operation
Floor Jack
WARNING:
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TO MINIMIZE THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY, DO NOT PUT ANY PORTION OF YOUR BODY UNDER THE VEHICLE
WHILE THE VEHICLE IS ON THE JACK. THE JACK IS PROVIDED FOR EMERGENCY WHEEL AND TIRE CHANGING
ONLY. IF THE VEHICLE IS TO BE SERVICED, SUPPORT THE VEHICLE ON JACK STANDS. NEVER START THE ENGINE
WHILE THE VEHICLE IS SUPPORTED ON THE JACK.
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ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A TRACTION-LOK(r) AXLE, NEVER RUN THE ENGINE WITH ONE WHEEL OFF THE
GROUND, SUCH AS WHEN CHANGING A TIRE. THE WHEELS STILL ON THE GROUND COULD CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO
MOVE.
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WHEN LIFTING A VEHICLE WITH THE VEHICLE JACK OR ANY FLOOR JACK, SET THE PARKING BRAKE AND BLOCK
THE DIAGONALLY OPPOSITE WHEEL TO PREVENT VEHICLE FROM MOVING.
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POSITION FLOOR JACKS UNDER AXLES AS CLOSE TO THE WHEELS AS POSSIBLE. DO NOT SET FLOOR JACK UNDER
SHOCK ABSORBER. IT IS IN AN UNSTABLE LIFT POSITION. REFER TO THE PROVIDED ILLUSTRATIONS.
