GMC 2003 Sierra - Manual (Page 341)

* Make sure the weight on the fronl and near axfes
doesn't EMceed the a>tle rating for each.
■ For the froni axle, if more cargo or pa&sengers
must be carried, appropriale counler hallas! must be
in stalled rear ot the ifiar axle. Counler ballast
must be properly secured so it won’t move during
diriving.
• Follow Ihfi enow plow manufacturer's
recommeridatlons regarding rear ballast. Pear
bal Iasi may required to ensure a proper front and
rear weight disiribuflon ratio, even though the
actual weight at the ironit axle may be le&s then the
front axle rating.
* The snow plow manuiacturer or installer can assist
you in deternniritng the amount of rear baHaat
required, to help make sure your snowplow/vehjcle
combination does not exceed the GVW rating.
the Iront and rear axle ratings, and the front and
rear weight distribution ralio.
• The total vehicle imust not exceed the GVW rating.
Here artí some guideNnes for safely carrying a sngw
plow cn your vehicle'
Q: What Is front axte reserve capacity, and how do
I calculate it?
Л: Front axle reserve capacity is the dittarenco
between your front GAWR and Ihe front axle weight
of your truck with full fuel and passengers.
Basically, it's the amounl ol weight you can add to
your fronl axle before reaching your front GAWR.
The front axle reserve capacity for your vehicle can be
found In the lower nght comer of the Certifieation/Tlre
label, as shown.
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