Hauling Cargo - Polaris Hawkeye 300 2X4 Owner's Manual

SAFETY
Driving Safely

Hauling Cargo

Overloading the vehicle or carrying or towing cargo improperly can alter
vehicle handling and may cause loss of control or brake instability. Always
follow these precautions when hauling cargo.
• Read and understand the load distribution warnings listed on the vehicle
warning labels.
• Never exceed the stated load capacity for this vehicle.
• REDUCE SPEED AND ALLOW GREATER DISTANCES FOR BRAKING
WHEN HAULING CARGO OR TOWING. Use extreme caution when
applying brakes. Avoid situations that require backing downhill.
• When operating over rough or hilly terrain, reduce speed, cargo and towed
load to maintain stable driving conditions.
• DO NOT BLOCK THE FRONT HEADLIGHT BEAM when carrying loads
on the front rack.
• CARRY LOADS AS LOW ON THE RACK AS POSSIBLE. Carrying a load
high on the rack raises the center of gravity of the vehicle and creates a
less stable operating condition. Reduce load weight when cargo is high.
Secure off-centered loads that cannot be centered and operate with extra
caution.
• CARRYING A LOAD on only one rack may cause the vehicle to overturn.
Split the load between the front rack and rear rack, with 1/3 in the front and
2/3 in the back. Do not exceed load capacities. See specifications begin-
ning on page 112.
• SECURE ALL LOADS BEFORE OPERATING. Unsecured loads can cre-
ate unstable operating conditions, which could result in loss of control of
the vehicle.
• OPERATE ONLY WITH STABLE AND SAFELY ARRANGED LOADS.
When handling off-centered loads that cannot be centered, securely fas-
ten the load and operate with extra caution. Always attach the tow load to
the hitch point designated for your vehicle.
• USE EXTREME CAUTION when operating with loads that extend over the
rack sides. Stability and maneuverability may be adversely affected, caus-
ing the vehicle to overturn.
• TOWING is approved OFF-ROAD ONLY. Operating a Quadricycle/trailer
combination on public roads is prohibited.
• TOWING SPEED should never exceed 16 km/h. Never exceed 8 km/h
when towing loads in rough terrain, while cornering, or while ascending or
descending hills.
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