Polaris Sportsman 450 HO Manual Del Propietário página 72

OPERATION
Hauling Cargo
Overloading the vehicle or carrying or towing cargo improperly can alter vehicle
handling and may cause loss of control or brake instability. Always follow these
precautions when hauling cargo.
• Read and understand the load distribution warnings listed on the vehicle
warning labels.
• NEVER EXCEED THE MAXIMUM WEIGHT CAPACITY of the vehicle. When
determining the weight you are adding to the vehicle, include the weight of
the operator, passenger, accessories, loads in the racks or box and the load
on the trailer tongue. The combined weight of these items must not exceed
the maximum weight capacity.
• REDUCE SPEED AND ALLOW GREATER DISTANCES FOR BRAKING
WHEN HAULING CARGO OR TOWING. Use extreme caution when applying
brakes. Avoid situations that require backing downhill.
• When operating over rough or hilly terrain, reduce speed, cargo and towed
load to maintain stable driving conditions.
• DO NOT BLOCK THE FRONT HEADLIGHT BEAM when carrying loads on a
front rack.
• WEIGHT DISTRIBUTION in a cargo bed should be as far forward and as low
as possible. Balance loads proportionally between the front rack and cargo
bed, but do not exceed the stated load capacity. Carrying a load on only the
front rack or cargo bed may cause an imbalanced condition and increases the
possibility of vehicle rollover. Always be sure that the cargo bed is lowered
and latched before moving the vehicle.
• WEIGHT DISTRIBUTION on models with front and rear racks should be 1/3
on the front rack and 2/3 on the rear rack. Carrying loads on only one rack
increases the possibility of vehicle rollover.
• Carrying a high load raises the center of gravity and creates a less stable
operating condition. Reduce load weight when cargo is high. When handling
off-centered loads that cannot be centered, secure the load and operate with
extra caution.
• 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.
• Always attach the tow load to the hitch point designated for your vehicle.
• TOWING SPEED should never exceed 16 km/h. Never exceed 8 km/h when
towing loads in rough terrain, while cornering, or while ascending or
descending hills.
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