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SAFETY
Driving Safely
Hauling Cargo and Towin g
WARNING
Overloading the vehicle or carrying or towing cargo improperly
can alter vehicle handling and may cause loss of control or brake
instability. Always follow these precautions when hauling cargo.
S Read and understand the load distribution warnings listed on the
vehicle warning labels.
S Never exceed the stated load capacity for this vehicle.
S REDUCE SPEED AND ALLOW GREATER DISTANCES FOR
BRAKING WHEN HAULING CARGO OR TOWING. Use ex-
treme caution when applying brakes. Avoid situations that re-
quire backing downhill.
S When operating over rough or hilly terrain, reduce speed, cargo
and towed load to maintain stable driving conditions.
S Do not obstruct the headlight when loading the front rack.
S CARRY LOADS AS LOW ON THE RACK AS POSSIBLE. Car-
rying a load high on the rack raises the center of gravity of the
vehicle and creates a less stable operating condition. Reduce
load weight when cargo is high. Secure off-centered loads that
cannot be centered and operate with extra caution.
S CARRYING A LOAD on only one rack may cause the vehicle to
overturn. Split the load between the front rack and rear rack,
with 1/3 in the front and 2/3 in the back. Do not exceed load ca-
pacities. See specifications beginning on page 108.
S SECURE ALL LOADS BEFORE OPERATING. Unsecured
loads can create unstable operating conditions, which could
result in loss of control of the vehicle.
S OPERATE ONLY WITH STABLE AND SAFELY ARRANGED
LOADS. When handling off-centered loads that cannot be
centered, securely fasten the load and operate with extra
caution. Always attach the tow load to the hitch point
designated for your vehicle.
S WHEN LOAD EXTENDS BEYOND RACK SIDES, stability and
maneuverability may be adversely affected, causing the ma-
chine to overturn. Use extreme caution.
S TOWING is approved OFF-ROAD ONLY. Operating a Quadri-
cycle/trailer combination on public roads is prohibited.
S TOWING SPEED should never exceed 16 km/h. Never exceed
8 km/h when towing loads in rough terrain, while cornering, or
while ascending or descending hills.
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