Polaris Sportsman 850 2022 Owner's Manual page 85

1. Stop the engine.
2. Lock the parking brake.
3. Place the transmission in PARK.
4. Always block the rear wheels on the downhill side.
HAULING CARGO
CARGO WARNING
Overloading the vehicle or carrying or towing cargo improperly can alter
vehicle handling and may cause loss of control or brake instability, which can
result in serious injury or death. Always follow these precautions when hauling
REDUCE SPEED AND ALLOW GREATER DISTANCES FOR BRAKING
NEVER EXCEED THE MAXIMUM WEIGHT CAPACITY of the vehicle. When
determining the weight you are adding to the vehicle, include the weight of the
operator, accessories, loads in the rack or box and the load on the trailer
tongue. The combined weight of these items must not exceed the maximum
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 conditions. Carrying loads on only one rack
CARRY LOADS AS LOW ON THE RACKS AS POSSIBLE. Carrying loads
high on the racks raises the center of gravity of the vehicle and creates a less
SECURE ALL LOADS BEFORE OPERATING. Unsecured loads can create
unstable operating conditions, which could result in loss of control of the
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