Yamaha KODIAK 400 YFM400AS Owner's Manual page 170

G
Do not exceed the maximum tongue weight.
You can measure tongue weight with a bath-
room scale. Put the tongue of the loaded trailer
on the scale with the tongue at hitch height. Ad-
just the load in the trailer, if necessary, to re-
duce the weight on the hitch. If you are carrying
cargo and towing a trailer, include the tongue
weight in the maximum vehicle load limit.
G
Load cargo on the carrier 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.
G Tie down cargo securely to the carriers. Make
sure cargo in the trailer cannot move around. A
shifting load can cause an accident.
G Make sure the load does not interfere with con-
trols or your ability to see where you are going.
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