MOVING LOADS AND DOING WORK
WorkingwithyourVehicle
Your ve hicle can he lp you p erform a number of d iffere nt LIGHT tasks ranging from
snow rem o val to pulling wood or carry ing cargo. A variety o f acc essories are avail-
able from your authorized Can-Am dealer. To prevent possible injury, follow the in-
structions and warnings that accompany the acc essory. Always respect the loa d
limits of the vehicle. Overloading the vehicle can overstress the components and
cause failure. Avoid o ve rexerting yourse lf if you lift or pull hea vy loads or manually
push the vehicle.
Carrying Loads
Any load carried on the vehicle will affect the handling, stab ility an d br akin g dis-
tance of the vehicle. Do not exceed th e load limits of the vehicle, including the
weight of operator, passengers, cargo, accessories and trailer tongue weight.
Always be aware that the “load” ma y slide or fall off and cause an accident.
LOAD LIMIT OF THE VEHICLE
HD5 545 kg (1,200 lb)
HD8 and HD10
Without a cab
680 kg (1,500 lb)
HD8 and HD10
With a cab
545 kg (1,200 lb)
HD8 and HD10
California models
545 kg (1,200 lb)
Includes occupants, cargo,
tongue weight and added
accessories
The following is an example of suitable total vehicle load distribution:
EXAMPLEOFSUITABLELOADS
MODELS WITH A 680 KG (1,500 LB) LOAD LIMIT,
ADJUST
ACCORDING TO YOUR MODEL LOAD LIMIT.
OPERATOR
AND
PASSENGERS
CARGO BOX
LOAD
ACCESSORIES
TONGUE
WEIGHT
TOTAL
VEHICLE
LOAD
226 kg (500 lb ) 346 kg (762 lb) 40 kg (88 lb) 68 kg (150 lb)
680 kg
(1,500 lb)
To reduce the risk to lose control or the load carried, follow these recommenda-
tions.
Vehicle Settings When Carrying Load
NOTE: When carrying heavy loads or passengers readjust suspension accord-
ingly.
NOTE: When carrying heavy loads in cargo b ox or pulling a loaded trailer, operate
with the shift lever in L (low range).
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SAFETY INF
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