Cub Cadet Series C470 - Manual (Page 14)

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5. Do not load above height of cargo box front panel.
Load could shift forward striking driver or passenger or
cause driver to loose control of vehicle.
6. Avoid loads which exceed physical dimensions of
cargo box.
7. Avoid concentrated loads at rear or side of cargo box.
Be sure load is distributed evenly.
8. Reduce load and ground speed when operating over
rough or hilly terrain. DO NOT overload vehicle. Limit
loads to those that can be safely controlled.
Towing Loads
WARNING: To help prevent personal
injury due to loss of control or tipping,
always tow a load slowly enough to
maintain control.
1. Do not tow a load that exceeds 1300 lbs.(454.5 kg)
rolling weight (i.e. trailer plus cargo) and never exceed
150 lbs. (45.5kg) tongue weight.
2. Go slow when towing a heavy load. Allow for
increased braking distance. Tow load at a speed slow
enough to maintain control.
3. Do not tow on slopes greater than 5°.
4. Be particularly cautious when towing down even
a gradual slope or turning. The extra weight tends
to push the tow vehicle and may cause you to lose
control (braking and steering ability are reduced;
towed equipment may jack-knife).
IMPORTANT: Extreme angles such as high railroad
crossings can place high bending loads on hitch connec-
tion. If traversing terrain where these conditions exist, use
of a ball or pintle type hitch is recommended.
5. Always use approved hitch and hitch point provided for
the utility vehicle. Do not modify the hitch in any way.
WARNING: The center of gravity
changes as a loaded cargo box is
raised. Do not allow rear wheel to
hang over the edge of a loading
dock or ravine. The cargo box weight may shift over
center and vehicle could tip over backwards.
WARNING: A loaded cargo box can
be very heavy. Do not attempt to
dump a loaded cargo box unless
vehicle is equipped with an electric
lift option.
IMPORTANT: If dumping by electric lift, stop imme-
diately if actuator clutch slippage occurs. Lower cargo
box completely and remove excess load by hand before
dumping.
4. Reconnect the tailgate to the cargo box. Do not drive
the vehicle with cargo box in the raised position.
Loading the Cargo Box
WARNING: The utility vehicle may
become unstable if the cargo box is
loaded incorrectly. Avoid loose and
shifting loads or uneven loading of
material.
1. Verify cargo box is latched before loading.
2. Securely anchor all loads in cargo box and do not
load beyond maximum capacity.
3. The maximum box capacity is 900 lbs. (362.9 kg).
4. When loading objects into vehicle, be sure load is
securely anchored and evenly distributed in cargo
box.
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Operating
Your
Utility
Vehicle
WARNING
The utility vehicle may
become unstable if the
cargo box is loaded in-
correctly. Avoid loose
and shifting loads
or uneven loading of
material.
A loaded cargo box
can be very heavy.
Do not attempt to
dump a loaded cargo
box unless vehicle
is equipped with an
electric lift option.
The center of gravity
changes as a loaded
cargo box is raised. Do
not allow rear wheel to
hang over the edge of a
loading dock or ravine.
The cargo box weight
may shift over center
and vehicle could tip
over backwards.