Polaris Trail Blazer 2004 Owner's Manual page 68

Hauling Cargo
Hauling cargo improperly can alter vehicle handling and may
cause loss of control or brake instability and result in serious
injury or death. Always follow these precautions when hauling
cargo:
S REDUCE SPEED AND ALLOW GREATER DISTANCE FOR
BRAKING WHEN HAULING CARGO.
S CARGO WEIGHT DISTRIBUTION should be 1/3 on the front
rack and 2/3 on the rear rack. When operating over rough or
hilly terrain, reduce speed and cargo to maintain stable driv-
ing conditions. Carrying loads on one rack only increases the
possibility of vehicle overturn.
S LOADS MUST BE CARRIED AS LOW ON THE RACKS AS
POSSIBLE. Carrying loads high on the racks raises the cen-
ter of gravity of the vehicle and creates a less stable operat-
ing condition. When cargo loads are carried high on the
racks, the weight of the loads must be reduced to maintain
stable operating conditions.
S ALL LOADS MUST BE SECURED BEFORE OPERATING.
Unsecured loads can create unstable operating conditions,
which could result in loss of control of the vehicle.
S OPERATE ONLY WITH STABLE AND SAFELY ARRANGED
LOADS. When handling off-centered loads that cannot be
centered, securely fasten load and operate with extra cau-
tion. Always attach the tow load to the hitch point designated
for your vehicle.
S HEAVY LOADS CAN CAUSE BRAKING AND CONTROL
PROBLEMS. Use extreme caution when applying brakes
with a loaded vehicle. Avoid terrain or situations that may
require backing downhill.
S EXTREME CAUTION MUST BE USED when operating with
loads extending over the rack sides. Stability and maneuver-
ability may be adversely affected, causing the machine to
overturn.
S DO NOT BLOCK THE FRONT HEADLIGHT BEAM when
carrying loads on the front rack.
S DO NOT TRAVEL FASTER THAN THE RECOMMENDED
SPEEDS. Vehicle should never exceed 10 mph (16 kph)
while towing a load on a level grass surface. Vehicle speed
should never exceed 5 mph (8 kph) when towing loads in
rough terrain, while cornering, or while ascending or de-
scending a hill.
WARNING
OPERATION
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