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WARNING
• Exercise caution when operating in high winds; vehicle can become unstable under certain
loading conditions.
• Avoid top-heavy loads. The center of gravity of a load should never exceed 38 cm (15 inches)
above the bottom of the cargo bed.
• Always unload cargo bed before raising vehicle with a lift, hoist, or jack.
Center and secure cargo as far forward as possible in the cargo bed. Do not overload the vehicle. See the fol-
lowing chart for vehicle capacities.
Compare the calculated value for the total load. Cargo load should never exceed maximum rated capacity.
Maximum payload capacity
(Cargo bed load and gross trailer weight)
Maximum vehicle capacity
(Cargo bed load, passengers, and gross
trailer weight)
Maximum gross vehicle weight
(Fully loaded vehicle, including
accessories)
Maximum passenger capacity
(Operator and passenger)
Trailer tongue weight
Drawbar pull
TOWING WITH THE VEHICLE
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WARNING
• Never tow a vehicle or trailer on public streets or highways.
• Normal vehicle operating speed should be reduced when towing.
• Extreme caution should be used when towing.
• Do not exceed the maximum vehicle capacity. Rated capacity is for level surfaces only.
• Do not allow riders in the vehicle or trailer being towed.
• Avoid sudden starts, sudden stops, and tight turns when towing.
• Avoid stopping on a hill when towing. If you must stop on a hill, avoid sudden starts, or rolling
backwards and stopping suddenly. Failure to heed this warning could cause vehicle to
overturn, possibly resulting in severe personal injury.
Because towing another vehicle or a trailer can have adverse effects on vehicle handling, be especially cau-
tious when towing with a the vehicle. The sum of the gross trailer weight and cargo bed load must never
exceed rated capacity. See the preceding chart for vehicle capacities.
Parking the vehicle with a trailer on a hill should be avoided. If you must park on a hill, apply the park brake
and have someone chock the tires of the trailer. Slowly release the park brake to allow the chocks to absorb
the load of the trailer, then firmly set the park brake.
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2004 Pioneer 900/Carryall 2 XRT/Turf 2 XRT Gasoline Vehicle Owner's Manual (Europe)
227 kg
414 kg
850 kg
180 kg
667 N
2000 N
Towing with the Vehicle
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