Vehicle Application Information; August - Western HTS Owner's Manual

CAUTION
See your WESTERN
site for specifi c vehicle application
recommendations before installation. The
Selection List has specifi c vehicle and
snowplow requirements.
Vehicle application recommendations are based
on the following:
• The vehicle with the snowplow installed must
comply with applicable Federal Motor Vehicle
Safety Standards (FMVSS).
• The vehicle with the snowplow installed
must comply with the vehicle manufacturer's
stated gross vehicle and axle weight ratings
(found on the driver-side door cornerpost
of the vehicle) and the front and rear weight
distribution ratio. In some cases, rear ballast
may be required to comply with these
requirements. See "Ballast Requirements" in
this section.
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VEHICLE APPLICATION INFORMATION

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• WESTERN Selection List/Quick Match is
based on available vehicle capacity for
snowplow equipment on a representative
vehicle equipped with options commonly
used for plowing and with 300 lb of front seat
occupant weight.
• Weights of front seat occupants can be adjusted
above 300 lb but vehicle with snowplow must
not exceed vehicle GVWR or GAWR.
• In some cases there may be additional
limitations and requirements.
• Installation, modifi cation and addition of
accessories must comply with published
WESTERN recommendations and instructions.
Available capacity decreases as the vehicle is
loaded with cargo or other truck equipment, or
snowplow accessories are installed.
• If there is uncertainty as to whether available
capacity exists, the actual vehicle as
confi gured must be weighed.
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August 15, 2011