Polaris RANGER XP 4X4 700 EFI - Manual (Page 48)

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OPERATION
Driving Safely
Hauling Cargo
WARNING
Hauling cargo 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
hauling cargo:
REDUCE SPEED AND ALLOW GREATER DISTANCES FOR
BRAKING WHEN HAULING CARGO.
Always load the cargo box with the load as far forward and as low
as possible.
When operating over rough or hilly terrain, reduce speed and
cargo to maintain stable driving conditions.
Always operate the vehicle with extreme care when hauling or
towing loads.
Slow down and drive in the lowest gear available.
SECURE ALL LOADS 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
centered, securely fasten the load and operate with extra caution.
Always 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.
USE EXTREME CAUTION when operating with loads that extend
over the rack sides. Stability and maneuverability may be
adversely affected, causing the vehicle to overturn.
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.