Hauling Cargo - Polaris Sportsman Forest 800 6X6 Owner's Manual

OPERATION

Hauling Cargo

WARNING
Overloading the vehicle or carrying or towing cargo improperly can alter vehicle
handling and may cause loss of control or brake instability, which can result in
serious injury or death. Always follow these precautions when hauling cargo:
• Never exceed the maximum weight capacity of the vehicle. When
determining the weight you are adding to the vehicle, include the weight of
the operator, accessories, loads in the rack or box and the load on the trailer
tongue. The combined weight of these items must not exceed the maximum
weight capacity.
• Reduce speed and allow a greater distance for braking.
• Cargo should be properly distributed and carried as low and forward in the
cargo box as possible.
• Always attach the tow load to the hitch point designated for your vehicle.
• Use extreme caution when applying brakes with a loaded vehicle. Avoid
terrain or situations that may require backing downhill.
• Do not block the front headlight beam when carrying loads on the front rack.
• Do not tow any trailer on a grade steeper than 15°.
• NEVER exceed 50 MPH (80 km/h) when rear cargo loads are above 75 lbs.
(34 kg) and/or front cargo loads are above 37 lbs. (17 kg).
• NEVER exceed 10 MPH (16 km/h) when rear cargo loads are above 200 lbs.
(91 kg) and/or front cargo loads are above 100 lbs. (45 kg).
• Vehicle should never exceed 10 MPH (16 km/h) while towing a load on a level
surface. Vehicle speed should never exceed 5 MPH (8 km/h) when towing
loads in rough terrain, while cornering, or while ascending or descending a
hill.
Maximum Cargo Capacities (Level Ground)
Total Cargo
Front Rack Cargo
Cargo Box
62
900 lbs. (408 kg)
100 lbs. (45 kg)
800 lbs. (363 kg)