Operating Instructions Start–Up
Medium Duty
(R10/06) Y53-6008 – 13 –
GAWR: is the Gross Axle Weight Rating. This is the total
weight that one axle is designed to transmit to the ground.
You will find this number listed on the driver's door edge.
Load Distribution: be sure any load you carry is distributed
so that no axle has to support more than its GAWR.
WARNING! An unevenly distributed load or a
load too heavy over one axle can affect the brak-
ing and handling of your vehicle, which could
result in an accident. Even if your load is under
the legal limits, be sure it is distributed evenly.
Emergency Equipment
It is good practice to carry an emergency equipment kit in
your vehicle. One day, if you have a roadside emergency, you
will be glad the following items are with you:
• window scraper
• snow brush
• container or bag of sand or salt
• emergency light
•small shovel
• first aid kit
• fire extinguisher
Driver's Check List
To keep your Medium Duty in top shape and maintain a high
level of safety for you, your passengers, and your load, make
a thorough inspection every day before you drive. You will
save maintenance time later, and the safety checks could
help prevent a serious accident. Please remember, too, that
the Federal law requires a pre-trip inspection and so do com-
mercial trucking companies.
You are not expected to become a professional mechanic.
The purpose of your inspections is to find anything that might
interfere with the safe and efficient transportation of yourself,
any passengers, and your load. If you do find something
wrong and cannot fix it yourself, have an Authorized Service
Center or qualified mechanic repair your vehicle right away.
The following operations are to be performed by the driver.
Performing these checks and following the maintenance pro-
cedures in this manual will help keep your Medium Duty run-
ning properly.
Approaching Your Vehicle
• Check the overall appearance and condition. Are win-
dows, mirrors, and lights clean and unobstructed?
