Polaris Sportsman 6x6 Offroad Vehicle User Manual


 
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OPERATION
Carrying Loads
WARNING
Overloading the vehicle or carrying or towing cargo im properly
can be dangerous.
Improper loading can d rastically alter 6x6 handling and braking
stability.
D Never exceed the stated load capacity for this vehicle.
D Do not obstruct the headlight when loading the front rack.
D Cargo should be properly distributed and c arried as low and
forward in the cargo bed as possible.
D Reduce speed and allow greater dis tance for braking.
D Heavy loads can cause braking and control problems.
D Use extreme caution when applying brakes with a loaded ve-
hicle. Generally avoid terrain or situations which may require
backing downhill.
D Always attach the tow loadto the hitch point designated foryour
vehicle.
D Vehic le should never exceed 10 mph (16 kph) while towing a
load on a level grass surface. Vehicle speed should never ex-
ceed 5 mph (8 k ph) when towing loads in rough terrain, while
cornering, or while ascending or descending a hill.