Moving Loads And Doing Work; Working With Your Vehicle; Carrying Loads - Can-Am DEFENDER MAX Series 2021 Operator's Manual

MOVING LOADS AND DOING WORK

Working with your Vehicle

Your vehicle can help you perform a number of different LIGHT tasks ranging from
snow removal to pulling wood or carrying cargo. A variety of accessories are avail-
able from your authorized Can-Am dealer. To prevent possible injury, follow the in-
structions and warnings that accompany the accessory. Always respect the load
limits of the vehicle. Overloading the vehicle can overstress the components and
cause failure. Avoid overexerting yourself if you lift or pull heavy loads or manually
push the vehicle.

Carrying Loads

Any load carried on the vehicle will affect the handling, stability and braking dis-
tance of the vehicle. Do not exceed the load limits of the vehicle, including the
weight of operator, passengers, cargo, accessories and trailer tongue weight.
Always be aware that the "load" may slide or fall off and cause an accident.
Must use low gear if total payload is greater than 390 kg (860 lb).
HD10 With Cab
HD8 and HD10
California models
Lone Star models
HD8 and HD10
Without Cab
The following is an example of suitable total vehicle load distribution:
EXAMPLE OF SUITABLE VEHICLE TOTAL LOADS (MODELS WITH A 794 kg
(1,750 lb) LOAD LIMIT, ADJUST ACCORDING TO YOUR MODEL LOAD LIMIT.)
OPERATOR
AND
PASSENGERS
340 kg (750 lb)
To reduce the risk to lose control or the load carried, follow these recommenda-
tions.
Vehicle Settings When Carrying Load
When carrying heavy loads or passengers readjust suspension accordingly.
When carrying heavy loads in cargo box or pulling a trailer operate with the shift
lever in L (low range).
Must use LOW GEAR if total payload is greater than 390 kg (860 lb).
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LOAD LIMIT OF THE VEHICLE
590 kg (1,300 lb)
785 kg (1,730 lb)
794 kg (1,750 lb)
CARGO BOX
LOAD
346 kg (762 lb)
SAFETY INFORMATION
ACCESSORIES
40 kg (88 lb)
WARNING
Includes occupants, cargo,
tongue weight and added
accessories
TONGUE
WEIGHT
68 kg (150 lb)
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TOTAL
VEHICLE
LOAD
794 kg
(1,750 lb)
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