PART 8: MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE
PB1319 (CAT. NO. 5296 ) —134— 22-01691 (R02/02)
6. Tire chains. If you need tire chains, install them on both sides of
each driving axle.
Vehicle Loading
GVW: GVW is the Gross Vehicle Weight. This is the TOTAL
WEIGHT your vehicle is designed to carry. Never carry so heavy a
load that you exceed the GVW rating of your Peterbilt vehicle.
Axle Weight: Your front and rear axles are rated according to the load
they are designed to carry. You will find this number listed on the
driver’s door frame.
Load Distribution: Be sure any load you carry is distributed so that no
axle has to support more than its load limit.
Example Of Weight Distribution
CAUTION: Chains on the tires of only one tandem axle
can damage driveline U-joints and the interaxle differen-
tial. Your repairs could be costly & time-consuming.
WARNING! Supervise all loading to ensure that (1) the
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) is not exceeded and
(2) the load is distributed correctly so that the weight distri-
bution is within the limits of the front and rear axle load rat-
ings. Severe damage to your vehicle, difficult handling, or an
accident could occur if your vehicle is not loaded properly.
WARNING! An unevenly distributed load or a load too heavy
for one axle can affect the braking and handling of your vehi-
cle and cause an accident. Even if your load is under the
legal limits, ensure it is distributed evenly.
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NOTE: Weight (Mass)
in pounds (kilograms).
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