Towing Loads; Belt Life - Polaris M1400 Owner's Manual

OPERATION

Towing Loads

Towing improperly can alter vehicle handling and may cause loss of control or brake
instability. Always follow these precautions when towing:
1. Never load more than 150 lbs. (68.1 kg) tongue weight on the towing bracket.
2. Do not operate the vehicle faster than 10 MPH (16 km/h) when towing. See page 37.
Towing a trailer increases braking distance.
3. Do not tow more than the recommended weight for the vehicle. See the towing capacity
chart below and the specifications charts beginning on page 82.
4. Attach a trailer to the trailer hitch bracket only. Do not attach a trailer to any other
location or you may lose control of the vehicle.
5. Never tow a trailer on a grade steeper than 15°.
Model
POLARIS M1400

Belt Life

To extend belt life, use the lowest gear possible when hauling or towing heavy loads.
Towing the Vehicle
Follow these procedures when towing the vehicle:
1. Place the gear selector in neutral.
2. Turn the key off.
3. Always follow these precautions when towing this vehicle:
• Do not operate faster than 10 MPH (16 km/h).
• Do not tow on public streets.
• Do not allow passengers in the towed vehicle.
• Avoid abrupt starts and stops.
• Avoid sharp turns and abrupt steering maneuvers.
• Avoid towing on a hill.
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Total Towed
Load Weight
(Level Ground)
1500 lbs.
(680.4 kg)
Total Towed
Load Weight
(15° grade)
850 lbs.
(386 kg)
Total Hitch Maximum
Vertical Towing
Weight Speed
150 lbs. 10 MPH
(68.1 kg) (16 kph)