Polaris Sportsman 6x6 Owner's Manual page 58

OPERATION
Carrying Loads
Overloading the vehicle or carrying or towing cargo improperly
can be dangerous.
Improper loading can drastically alter 6x6 handling and braking
stability.
D Never exceed the stated load capacity for this vehicle.
D Do not obstruct the headlight when loading the front rack.
D Cargo should be properly distributed and carried as low and
forward in the cargo bed as possible.
D Reduce speed and allow greater distance for braking.
D Heavy loads can cause braking and control problems.
D Use extreme caution when applying brakes with a loaded ve-
hicle. Generally avoid terrain or situations which may require
backing downhill.
D Always attach the tow load to the hitch point designated for your
vehicle.
D Vehicle should never exceed 10 mph (16 kph) while towing a
load on a level grass surface. Vehicle speed should never ex-
ceed 5 mph (8 kph) when towing loads in rough terrain, while
cornering, or while ascending or descending a hill.
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