Belt Life; Towing Loads - Polaris RANGER 1000 2020 Owner's Manual For Maintenance And Safety

RANGER 1000
RANGER 1000 CA
RANGER CREW 1000
RANGER CREW 1000 CA
Your vehicle has been designed to carry or tow specific capacities. Reduce
speed and allow a greater distance for braking when carrying cargo.
Loads should be centered on the vehicle and carried as low as possible in the
box. For stability on rough or hilly terrain, reduce both speed and cargo.
Exercise caution if the cargo load extends over the side of the box.
Always read and understand the load distribution warnings listed on warning
labels and in this manual. Never exceed the maximum capacities specified for
your vehicle.

BELT LIFE

To extend belt life, use low gear when hauling or towing heavy cargo.

TOWING LOADS

Towing improperly can alter vehicle handling and may cause loss of control or
Always follow these precautions when towing:
1. Never load more than 150 lbs. (68.1 kg) tongue weight on the towing bracket.
2. When towing a disabled vehicle, place the disabled vehicle's transmission in
neutral. Do not operate the vehicle faster than 10 MPH (16 km/h) when
towing.
3. Towing a trailer increases braking distance. Do not operate the vehicle faster
than 10 MPH (16 km/h) when towing.
WARNING
If the vehicle is capable, never exceed:
40 mph (64 kph) if total payload exceeds
550 lbs. (250 kg) or 25 mph (40 kph) if total
payload exceeds 1050 lbs. (476 kg).
40 mph (64 kph) if total payload exceeds
550 lbs. (250 kg) or 25 mph (40 kph) if total
payload exceeds 1050 lbs. (476 kg).
40 mph (64 kph) if total payload exceeds
970 lbs. (440 kg).
40 mph (64 kph) if total payload exceeds
970 lbs. (440 kg).
WARNING
brake instability.
OPERATION
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