Operation, Warning, Driving safely – Polaris Scrambler 9921620 User Manual

Page 49: Hauling cargo

OPERATION

Driving Safely

Hauling Cargo

WARNING

Hauling cargo improperly can alter vehicle handling and may

cause loss of control or brake instability and result in serious

injury or death. Always follow these precautions when hauling

cargo:

REDUCE SPEED AND ALLOW GREATER DISTANCE FOR

BRAKING WHEN HAULING CARGO.

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

conditions. Carrying loads on one rack only increases the pos-

sibility of vehicle overturn.

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

condition. When cargo loads are carried high on the racks, the

weight of the loads must be reduced to maintain stable operat-

ing conditions.

ALL LOADS MUST BE SECURED BEFORE OPERATING.

Unsecured loads can create unstable operating conditions,

which could result in loss of control of the vehicle.

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 your

vehicle.

HEAVY LOADS CAN CAUSE BRAKING AND CONTROL

PROBLEMS. Use extreme caution when applying brakes with a

loaded vehicle. Avoid terrain or situations that may require

backing downhill.

EXTREME CAUTION MUST BE USED when operating with

loads extending over the rack sides. Stability and maneuver-

ability may be adversely affected, causing the machine to over-

turn.

DO NOT BLOCK THE FRONT HEADLIGHT BEAM when carry-

ing loads on the front rack.

DO NOT TRAVEL FASTER THAN THE RECOMMENDED

SPEEDS. Vehicle should 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.