Ranger RTJ-3000, Installation And Operating Manual

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IMPORTANT SAFETY TIPS

•  Study, understand and follow all safety and operating 

instructions before working with this device.

•  Wear eye protection that meets ANSI z87.1 and 

OSHA standards.

•  A load must never exceed rated jack capacity. Use 

only on a hard, level surface.

•  Center the load on the jack saddle. Off-center loads 

can damage the seals in the ram and cause jack 

failure.

•  Use of this product is limited to the removal,  

installation, and transportation in the lowered  

position, of transmissions, transfer cases, and  

transaxles.

•  Slowly and carefully move the jack around corners 

because the load could tip. Stay clear of a lifted load.

•  Lower the jack slowly and carefully while watching 

the position of the load.

•  DO NOT modify the jack or use adapters unless 

approved or supplied by Ranger.

•  Use only anti-wear hydraulic jack oil with a 215 sus 

viscosity rating at 100° f. The use of alcohol,  

hydraulic brake fluid, or transmission oil could  

damage seals and result in jack failure.

•  DO NOT allow untrained persons to operate the jack.

•  DO NOT lift or support vehicles with jack and or do 

not use jack as a load sustaining device.

•  DO NOT place any part of your body within or under 

the jack during use. 

This guide cannot cover every situation, so always do 

the job with safety first. Always maintain a clean work 

area. Keep visitors and especially Children away from 

work area.

THIS OPERATING MANUAL CONTAINS 

IMPORTANT DETAILS CONCERNING THE SAFE 

OPERATION OF THIS EQUIPMENT. THE USER MUST 

READ AND UNDERSTAND THESE DETAILS BEFORE 

ANY USE OF THE EQUIPMENT. THIS MANUAL MUST  

BE RETAINED FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.  

OWNER/OPERATOR 

RESPONSIBILITY: 

The owner and/or operator shall study the product 

instructions and retain them for future reference. 

The owner and/or operator shall have an understanding 

of the product operating instructions and warnings before 

operating the transmission jack. 

Warning information shall be emphasized and  

understood. If the operator is not fluent in English, the 

product instructions and warnings shall be read to and 

discussed with the operator in the operator’s native  

language by the purchaser/ owner or his designee  

making sure that the operator comprehends its contents.

INSPECTION

Visual inspection should be made before each use of 

the transmission jack. This inspection should check for 

abnormal conditions such as cracked welds, leaks, and 

damaged, loose or missing parts. 

Any product  that appears to be damaged in any way, 

is found to be worn or operated abnormally, must be 

removed from service immediately.

Any product that operates abnormally shall be removed 

from service until repaired by a qualified repair service 

center. 

If the product is accidentally subjected to an abnormal 

load or shock, it must be taken out of service immediately 

and be inspected by a qualified repair or service center. 

It is recommended that an annual inspection is performed 

on the transmission jack and that any damaged or worn 

parts, decals or warning labels be replaced with  

manufacturer’s specified parts. 

ALTERATIONS 

BECAUSE OF POTENTIAL HAZARDS ASSOCIATED 

WITH THIS TYPE OF EQUIPMENT, NO ALTERATIONS 

SHALL BE MADE TO THE PRODUCT.