CAT: 8612 November 2019
Page 11
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
SAFE VEHICLE OPERATION
For your safety, as well as that of those around you, be a responsible driver:
•
do not drive a vehicle under the influence of alcohol or drugs
• do not drive if you are tired, ill, or under emotional stress
Much has gone into the manufacturing of your Kenworth truck including
advanced engineering techniques, rigid quality control and demanding
inspections. These manufacturing processes will be enhanced by a safe
driver – one who:
• knows and understands how to operate the vehicle and all its
controls
• maintains the vehicle properly
• uses driving skills wisely
VEHICLE LOADING
Compare your vehicle’s load capacity with the total load you are carrying.
If adjustments need to be made, make them. Do not drive an overloaded
vehicle. If you are overloaded or your load has shifted, your vehicle may
be unsafe to drive.
Gross Vehicle Mass
(
GVM
) is the maximum allowable total mass of a fully
loaded motor vehicle, consisting of the
tare mass
(mass of the vehicle)
plus the load including occupants and fuel.
Gross Combination Mass (GCM)
is when a vehicle is towing one or more
trailers, the
GCM
is the total mass of the motor vehicle plus any, and all
trailers including load, occupants and fuel.
Do not exceed the specified load rating. Overloading can result in loss
of vehicle control and personal injury, either by causing component
failures or by affecting vehicle handling. Exceeding load ratings can
also shorten the service life of the vehicle.
The components of your vehicle are designed to provide satisfactory service
if the vehicle is not loaded in excess of either the gross vehicle mass rating
(GVM) and/or gross combination mass rating (GCM) and/or the maximum
front and rear gross axle weight ratings.
An unevenly distributed load or a load too heavy over one axle can
affect the braking 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.
Summary of Contents for T410
Page 4: ......
Page 6: ......
Page 16: ...Page xiv CAT 8612 November 2019 CONTENTS ...
Page 24: ...Page xxii CAT 8612 November 2019 CONTENTS ...
Page 25: ...SECTION ONE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ...
Page 26: ......
Page 237: ......
Page 238: ...SECTION TWO PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE ...
Page 239: ......
Page 330: ......
Page 331: ...SECTION THREE MAINTENANCE LUBRICATION SCHEDULES ...
Page 369: ...SECTION FOUR SERVICE RECORDS ...
Page 406: ......
Page 416: ......
Page 417: ......