Craftsman 123.24201 - Manual (Page 24)

SECTION TIME Si SAFETY
INFORMATION
CHECMNG & CHANGING TIRES
6.1 Defermiiiing Correct Load Limit “Trailer
6.i.l Trailers 10,000 Pounds GVWR or Less
1 Locale the statement, “Hie weight of cargo should never exceed XXX kg or
XXX i b o n your vehicle’s placard.
2 This figure equals the available amount of cargo and luggage load capacity.
3 Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being loaded on the
vehicle. That weight may not safely exceed the available cargo and luggage load
capacity,
The trailer’s placard refers to the Tire Information Placard attached adjacent to or
near the trailer’s VIN (Certification) label at the left front of the trailer
6.2 Determining Correct Load Limit“ Tow Vehicle
1. Locate the statement, ‘The combined sveight of occupants and cargo should
never exceed XXX lb on your vehicle’s placard
2. Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers who will be riding
in your vehicle
3. Subtract the combined weight of the driver and passengers from XXX kilograms
or XXX pounds.
4. The resulting figure equals the available amount of cargo and luggage capacity
For example, if the “XXX” amount equals 1400 lb and there will be five 150 !b
: passengers in your vehicle, the amount of available cargo and luggage capacity is
: 650 lb (1400-750 (5 x ISO) - 650 lb.),.
5. Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being loaded on the
; vehicle That weight may not safely exceed the available cargo and luggage capacity
calculated in Step # 4,
; 6, If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load from your trailer will be transferred
: to your vehicle Consult the tow vehicle’s manual to determine how this weight
■ transfer reduces the available cargo and luggage capacity of your vehicle.
6.3 Glossary of Tire Terminology
: Accessory weight: The combined weight (in excess of those standard items which
^ may be replaced) of automatic transmission, power steering, power brakes, power
windows, power seats, radio and heater, to the extent that these items are available
; as factory-installed equipment (whether installed or not).
Bead: The part of the lire that is made of steel wires, wrapped or reinforced by ply
: cords and that is shaped to fit the i sm
Bead separation: This is the breakdown of the bond between components in the
' bead.
: Bias ply tire: A pneumatic lire in which the ply cords that extend to the beads are
^ laid at alternate angles substatilially less than 90 degrees to the center line of the
tread.
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