Content Source: 2020 RANGER 1000 / RANGER CREW 1000 Owner’s Manual (9930790 R01) > Operation Chapter
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The Owner's Manual for this vehicle contains warnings, instructions and other information you must read and fully understand before safely riding or performing maintenance on this vehicle.Always follow the warnings and instructions in Owner's Manual. Click the CONTENTS link above for the Table Of Contents, or download a full PDF of the Owner Manual in the Owner Support area of Polaris.com |
Hauling Cargo
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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:
Never exceed the stated load capacity for this vehicle.
REDUCE SPEED AND ALLOW GREATER DISTANCES FOR BRAKING
WHEN HAULING CARGO.
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 rack or box and the load on the
trailer tongue. The combined
weight of these items must
not exceed the maximum weight capacity.
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 vehicle
rollover.
DO NOT TRAVEL FASTER THAN THE RECOMMENDED SPEEDS. Vehicle
should never exceed 10 MPH (16 km/h) while towing a load on a level
grass surface. Vehicle speed
should never exceed 5 MPH (8 km/h) when towing loads in rough terrain,
while cornering, or while
ascending or descending
a hill.
Carrying a passenger in the cargo box could result in
a fall from the vehicle or contact with moving components. Never allow
a passenger to ride in the
cargo box.
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If the vehicle is capable, never exceed:
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Your vehicle has been
designed to carry or tow specific capacities. Reduce speed and allow
a greater distance for braking
when carrying cargo.
Loads should be centered
on the vehicle and carried as low as possible in the box. For stability
on rough or hilly terrain,
reduce both speed and cargo. Exercise caution if the
cargo load extends over the side of the box.
Always read and understand
the load distribution warnings listed on warning labels and in this
manual. Never exceed the maximum
capacities specified for your vehicle.