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OPERATION
Hauling Cargo
Hauling cargo improperly can alter vehicle handling and may cause
loss of control or brake instability and result in s erious injury or
death. Always follow these precautions when hauling cargo:
S REDUCE SPEED AND ALLOW GREATER DISTANCE FOR
BRAKING WHEN HAULING CARGO.
S CARGO WEIGHT DISTRIBUTION should be 1/3 on the front
rack and 2/3 on the rear rack. When operating over rough or hilly
terrain, reduce speed and cargo to maintain stable driving condi-
tions. Carrying loads on one rack only increases the possibility of
vehicle overturn.
S LOADS MUST BE CARRIED AS LOW ON THE RACKS AS
POSSIBLE. Carrying loads high on the racks raises the center of
gravity of the vehicle and creates a less stable operating condi-
tion. When cargo loads are carried high on the racks, the weight
of the loads must be reduced to maintain stable operating condi-
tions.
S ALL LOADS MUST BE SECURED BEFORE OPERATING. Un-
secured 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 cen-
tered, securely fasten load and operate with extra caution. Al-
ways attach the tow load to the hitch point designated for y our
vehicle.
S HEAVY LOADS CAN CAUSE BRAKING AND CONTROL PROB-
LEMS. Use extreme caution when applying brakes with a loaded
vehicle. A void terrain or s ituations that may require backing
downhill.
S EXTREME CAUTION MUST BE USED when operating with
loads extending over the rack sides. Stability and maneuverabili-
ty may be adversely affected, causing the machine to overturn.
S DO NOT BLOCK THE FRONT HEADLIGHT BEAM when carry-
ing loads on the front r ack.
S DO NOT TRAVEL FASTER THAN THE RECOMMENDED
SPEEDS. Vehicle s hould never exceed 10 mph (16 kph) while
towing a load on a level grass surface. Vehicle speed should
never exceed 5 mph (8 kph) when towing loads in rough terrain,
while cornering, or while ascending or descending a hill.
WARNING