Polaris Offroad Vehicle - Manual (Page 69)

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CARRYING LOADS
Your ATV has been designed to carry a certain amount of load. CARGO WEIGHT
should be evenly distributed (1/3 on the front and 2/3 on the rear) and mounted as
low as possible. When operating over rough or hilly terrain, reduce speed and car-
go to maintain stable driving conditions. Never exceed the following weights.
Model Total Load Capac-
ity
(includes driver &
cargo)
Front Rack
Cargo Maximum
Rear Rack
Cargo Maximum
Sportsman 500 470 lbs. (213 kg) 90 lbs. (41 kg) 180 lbs. (82 kg)
Xplorer 300 470 lbs. (213 kg) 90 lbs. (41 kg) 180 lbs. (82 kg)
Xplorer 400 470 lbs. (213 kg) 90 lbs. (41 kg) 180 lbs. (82 kg)
Xplorer 500 470 lbs. (213 kg) 90 lbs. (41 kg) 180 lbs. (82 kg)
Magnum 2x4 470 lbs. (213 kg) 90 lbs. (41 kg) 180 lbs. (82 kg)
Magnum 4X4 470 lbs. (213 kg) 90 lbs. (41 kg) 180 lbs. (82 kg)
Trail Boss 325 (148 kg) No Front Rack 125 (57 kg)
Sport 400 L 200 (91 kg) No Front Rack No Rear Rack
Trail Blazer 200 (91 kg) No Front Rack No Rear Rack
Scrambler 400 200 (91 kg) No Front Rack No Rear Rack
Scrambler 500 200 (91 kg) No Front Rack No Rear Rack
Maximum trailer weight - 850 lbs.(386 kg); maximum vertical hitch weight - 30
lbs.(14 kg). Sportsman 500 may tow up to 1250 (568 kg) on level ground only.
Maximum grade while trailer towing - 15°. Do not tow any trailer on a grade steeper
than 15°.
If your machine is equipped with a front rack, take care when loading. Improper
loading of the front rack can obstruct the headlight beam, reducing night visibility.
Do not obstruct the headlight beam with cargo.
Use of low forward gear is recommended in heavy pulling situations to extend belt
life.