2006 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup Owner's Manual - Page 399
2006 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup Manual
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Trailer Recommendations You must subtract your hitch loads from the CWR for your vehicle. Weigh your vehicle with the trailer attached, so that you won't go over the GVWR or GAWR. If you are using a weight-distributing hitch, weigh the vehicle without the spring bars in place. You'll get the best performance if you spread out the weight of your load the right way, and if you choose the correct hitch and trailer brakes. For more information, see Towing a Trailer on page 4-67. 4. Engage the PTO. Refer to the manufacturer's or installer's for instructions on electrically engaged PTOs. 5. For mobile operations, shift the transmission into the gear you want, apply the regular brakes and release the parking brake. For stationary operations, leave the parking brake applied. 6. Release the clutch and regular brakes as you normally would. When the clutch is released, the PTO will start. 7. Turn the PTO rotary switch to ON. To engage a PTO on a vehicle with an automatic transmission do the following: 1. For stationary use shift the transmission into PARK (P). 2. Turn the PTO rotary switch ON. 3. If the engine speed is below the PTO engage speed limit, the PTO will start. The blinking LED on the PTO control switch indicates PTO engage is requested. When PTO engages the LED will switch from blinking to a steady light. Power Take-Off (PTO) Before using a Power Take-Off (PTO), if equipped, refer to the manufacturer's or installer's instructions. To engage a PTO on a vehicle with a manual transmission do the following: 1. Hold the clutch pedal down. 2. Set the parking brake. 3. Shift the transmission into NEUTRAL. 4-95