Monaco Executive 2005 - Page 94

Section 2 --- Driving & Safety
The Executive 2005
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• Take the Tag Axle Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) and divide it by two. Example: Tag
axle GAWR taken from the Vehicle Certification Label is 10,000 lbs. Using the Six-Point
Weighing Example Chart (on preceding page), record 5,000 lbs. on Scale C and F, line 1.
• Weigh the driver side rear corner (Scale C) and record weight on chart Scale C, line 2.
Example: 4,500 lbs.
• Weigh the passenger side rear corner (Scale F) and record weight on chart Scale F, line 2.
Example: 4,000 lbs.
• Add chart Scale C and F, lines 1, for the Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) and record
on chart under Totals. Example: 10,000 lbs.
• Add chart Scale C and F, line 2 for actual Gross Axle Weight (GAW) and record on chart
under Totals. Example: 8,500 lbs.
• Actual Gross Axle Weight (GAW). Example: 8,500 lbs., is not to exceed Gross Axle
Weight Rating (GAWR). Example: 10,000 lbs.
• If necessary, adjust the tag axle regulator to compensate for payload carried by the tag,
drive and front axles.
• Perform the regulator stabilization procedure.
NOTE:
Adjustments made to the Tag Axle Regulator will require repeating the weighing pro-
cedures.
• If necessary, adjust the payload so the GAWR is not exceeded. Total combined weights
must not exceed the GVWR.
• Refer to the Tire Chart in this section (the example tire size is 295/80R22.5). Use the high-
est actual weight, Scale A or D, line 2. Example 5,000 lbs.; Scale B or E, line 2. Example
7,100 lbs.; Scale C or F, line 2. Example 4,500 lbs. Determine the proper tire pressure for
each axle. Front axle tire pressure would be 115 psi, Rear axle tire pressure would be 85 psi,
and Tag axle tires would be 80 psi using the Load Inflation chart.
WARNING:
Improperly inflated or overloaded tires can cause a blowout. An overloaded axle can
cause a component failure of the suspension system. Tire blowout or broken suspen-
sion components can lead to loss of vehicle control resulting in property damage, per-
sonal injury or death.
CAUTION:
If actual weight carried by any tire is below the tire chart weight specification mini-
mum tire pressure the minimum inflation pressure must be maintained. Tire pressure
below the minimum inflation pressure can overheat and damage the tire casing
leading to premature tire failure or blowout.