Hauling Cargo - Polaris PTV 4x4 Series 10 Owner's Manual

OPERATION

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 DISTANCES FOR
BRAKING WHEN CARRYING 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 driving condi-
tions. Carrying loads on one rack only increases the possibility of
vehicle tipover.
S HEAVY LOADS CAN CAUSE BRAKING AND CONTROL PROB-
LEMS. Use extreme caution when applying brakes with a loaded
vehicle. Avoid terrain or situations that may require backing
downhill.
S SECURE ALL LOADS BEFORE OPERATING. Unsecured loads
can create unstable operating conditions, which could result in
loss of control of the vehicle.
S CARRY LOADS AS LOW ON THE RACKS AS POSSIBLE. Car-
rying loads high on the racks raises the center of gravity of the
vehicle and creates a less stable operating condition. When car-
go loads are carried high on the racks, the weight of the loads
must be reduced to maintain stable operating conditions.
S OPERATE ONLY WITH STABLE AND SAFELY ARRANGED
LOADS. When handling off-centered loads that cannot be cen-
tered, securely fasten load and operate with extra caution. Al-
ways attach the tow load to the hitch point designated for your
vehicle.
S USE EXTREME CAUTION when operating with loads extending
over the rack sides. Stability and maneuverability may be ad-
versely affected, causing the machine to overturn.
S DO NOT BLOCK THE FRONT HEADLIGHT BEAM when carry-
ing 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 descending a hill.
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