SPORTSMAN BIG BOSS 6X6 570 EPS owner's Manual

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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, 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.

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.

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 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 extending beyond the

rack or cargo bed. Stability and maneuverability may be adversely affected,

causing vehicle rollover.

When operating over rough or hilly terrain, reduce speed and cargo to maintain

stable driving conditions.

SECURE ALL LOADS BEFORE OPERATING. Unsecured loads may shift and

create unstable operating conditions, which could result in loss of control of the

vehicle.

Always attach the tow load to the hitch point designated for your vehicle.

USE EXTREME CAUTION when applying brakes with a loaded vehicle. Avoid

terrain or situations that may require backing downhill.

DO NOT BLOCK THE FRONT HEADLIGHT BEAM when carrying loads on the

front rack.

DO NOT TRAVEL FASTER THAN THE RECOMMENDED SPEEDS.

Vehicle should never exceed 10 MPH (16 km/h) while towing a load on a level

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.

WARNING

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