Hauling Cargo - Polaris 2004 Sportsman 6x6 Owner's Manual For Maintenance And Safety

Hauling Cargo

Your Sportsman 6x6 has been designed to carry or tow a certain
amount of load. Always read and understand the load distribution
warnings on the warning labels. Never exceed the specified weights.
Overloading the vehicle or carrying or towing cargo improperly
can alter vehicle handling and may cause loss of control or brake
instability.
S Never exceed the stated load capacity for this vehicle.
S Do not obstruct the headlight when loading the front rack.
S Cargo should be properly distributed and carried as low and
forward in the cargo box as possible.
S Reduce speed and allow a greater distance for braking.
S Use extreme caution when applying brakes with a loaded
vehicle. Avoid terrain or situations that may require backing
downhill.
S Always attach the tow load to the hitch point.
S Do not tow any trailer on a grade steeper than 15
S Vehicle should never exceed 10 mph (16 kph) while towing a
load on a level surface. Vehicle speed should never exceed 5
mph (8 kph) when towing loads in rough terrain, while corner-
ing, or while ascending or descending a hill.
Maximum Cargo Capacities (Level Ground)
Total Cargo
Front Rack Cargo
Cargo Box
Towed Load (level ground)
Towed Load (up to 15
Vertical Hitch Weight
Towing Grade
WARNING
Maximum Towing Capacities
incline)
°
OPERATION
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°
875 lbs. (397 kg)
75 lbs. (34 kg)
800 lbs. (363 kg)
1500 lbs. (681 kg)
850 lbs. (386 kg)
150 lbs. (68.1 kg)
15
°
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