1997 Ford Explorer Severe Duty Supplement 1st Printing - Page 7

Maintenance recommendations maintenance. Follow these general safety precautions: • Wear safety glasses for eye protection. • Use safety stands whenever a procedure requires you to work under the vehicle. • Be sure that the ignition switch is always in the OFF position unless otherwise specified. OFF START LOCK ON ACCESSORY • Be sure that the gearshift is in the P (Park) position for automatic transmissions or the 1 (First) position for manual transmissions and engage the parking brake. • Block the opposite diagonal wheels to prevent the vehicle from moving. • Operate the engine only in well ventilated areas. • Keep yourself and loose clothing away from moving parts while the engine is running. • Protect yourself from engine heat. • Keep smoking materials and other lit objects away from the vehicle. 4 H C 2 1 F 3 5 6 60 40 80 100 120 o o o o 140 0 0 0 0 0 0 160 180 H L H - + L P R N D 2 1 7