Personal Choices; Load Capacity Ratings Chart - Arctic Cat 550 H1 EFI Manual

Sound Judgment
ATV Maintenance
You have to maintain your ATV. The
General Maintenance section of this
Operator's Manual tells you about tak-
ing care of your ATV. If, at any time,
abnormal noises, vibrations, or improper
functioning of any component of this
ATV is detected, DO NOT OPERATE
THE ATV. Take the ATV to an autho-
rized Arctic Cat ATV dealer for inspec-
tion and adjustment or repair.
Cargo Limitations
Limit the ATV to the load capacity rat-
ings identified in the following chart. So
if you're weighing in at over 200 lb (91
kg) when you ride, leave some of that
extra cargo at home. The combined
weight limit, including you, your rack
cargo, and your trailer, is a specified
amount, so consult the Load Capacity
Ratings Chart and monitor it carefully.
Extra weight on the ATV will also throw
you off balance if it's not distributed
evenly, side-to-side and front-to-rear. If
you have 200 lb (91 kg) on the rear rack
only and you're heading up an incline,
shifting your own weight forward isn't
going to do enough to compensate for
that cargo sitting over the back tires.
Cargo has such a huge affect on ATV
handling that you need to pay a lot of
attention to your speed. Even on really
level areas, you should keep it under 10
mph (16 kph) if you've got a trailer
attached. Avoid uneven terrain. Also,
consider that your braking distance is
going to increase with the more weight
you carry.
Think about these when dealing
with cargo:
1. Rack weight limit
2. Trailer weight limit
3. Weight distribution
4. ATV speed
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Personal Choices

A safe, enjoyable ride is dependent on
many personal choices. An ATV, like all
motorized vehicles, can be dangerous to
operate if you choose to ignore safety
precautions, take unnecessary chances,
or ride beyond your ability or your vehi-
cle's capability. Don't allow the thrill of
freedom or adventure to affect your abil-
ity to make good, safe choices.
Load Capacity Ratings
Chart
Arctic Cat ATV Load Capacity Ratings
Item
Max Load Capacity
Max Load Capacity (TRV)
Front Rack (max)
Rear Rack (max)
Storage Box (max)
Tongue Weight
Tongue and Rear Cargo
Weight (max)
Towing Limit
Towing Limit (TRV)
Max Load Capacity - Total weight of
rider, passenger, tongue weight, and
cargo on front and rear racks.
Tongue Weight - Weight on trailer
tongue.
Tongue and Accessory Weight - Must
be included as part of the front and rear
rack weights.
Tongue and Rear Cargo Weight -
Total weight on trailer tongue and rear
rack capacity.
Towing Limit - Total weight of trailer
and all cargo in the trailer.
Indicates a potential hazard that could
result in a serious injury or death.
Specifications
(lb) (kg)
465 211
423 192
100 45
200 91
35 16
35 16
200 91
348 158
379 172