Polaris 500 - Manual (Page 50)

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OPERATION
Driving Safely
Towing Loads
Belt Life
To extend belt life, use the lowest gear possible when hauling or towing
heavy cargo.
WARNING
Towing improperly can alter vehicle handling and may cause loss of control
or brake instability, which can result in serious injury or death. Always follow
these precautions when towing:
Never load more than the recommended vertical tongue weight on the towing
bracket.
Do not operate the vehicle faster than 10 mph (16 km/h) when towing. See
page 44. Towing a trailer increases braking distance.
Do not tow more than the recommended weight for the vehicle. See the
towing capacity chart below and the specifications charts beginning on page
102.
Attach a trailer to the trailer hitch bracket only. Do not attach a trailer to any
other location or you may lose control of the vehicle.
Never tow a trailer on a grade steeper than 15°.
Model Total Towed
Load Weight
(Level Ground)
Total Towed
Load Weight
(15° grade)
Total Hitch
Vertical
Weight
Maximum
Towing
Speed
RANGER 4X4 1500 lbs.
(681 kg)
850 lbs.
(386 kg)
150 lbs.
(68.1 kg)
10 mph
(16 km/h)
RANGER 2X4 1500 lbs.
(681 kg)
850 lbs.
(386 kg)
150 lbs.
(68.1 kg)
10 mph
(16 km/h)