Yamaha BANSHEE YFZ350M 1999 Owner's Manual page 62

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Loading
As originally equipped, this ATV is not
designed to carry cargo or tow a trailer. If
you choose to add accessories so that you
can carry cargo or tow a trailer, you must
use common sense and good judgment.
Keep the following points in mind:
8 Never exceed the weight limits shown.
An overloaded ATV can be unstable.
MAXIMUM LOADING LIMIT
Vehicle loading limit (total weight of
cargo, rider and accessories):
100 kg (220 lb)
8 Load cargo on the carriers as close to
the center of the vehicle as possible. Put
cargo at the rear of the front carrier and
at the front of the rear carrier. Center the
load from side to side.
8 Tie down cargo securely to the carriers.
Make sure cargo in the trailer cannot
move around. A shifting load can cause
an accident.
8 Make sure the load does not interfere
with controls or your ability to see where
you are going.
8 Ride more slowly than you would with-
out a load. The more weight you carry,
the slower you should go. Although con-
ditions vary, it is good practice not to
exceed 2nd gear whenever you are car-
rying heavier loads or when towing a
trailer.
8 Allow more braking distance. A heavier
vehicle takes longer to stop.
8 Avoid making sharp turns unless at very
slow speeds.
8 Avoid hills and rough terrain. Choose
terrain carefully. Added weight affects
the stability and handling of the ATV.
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