Applestone APU06E, Owner'S Manual

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Cargo or a trailer can change the
stability and handling of a vehicle.
You must use common sense and good
judgment when carrying cargo or towing
a trailer.
Keep the following points in mind:
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Never exceed the weight limits shown.
An overloaded vehicle can be unstable.
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Choose a trailer hitch drawbar designed
for use with a 5 cm (2in) receiver.
●
Do not exceed the maximum tongue
weight. You can measure tongue weight
with a bathroom scale. Put the tongue of
the loaded trailer on the scale with the
tongue at hitch height. Adjust the load in
the trailer, if you are carrying cargo and
towing a trailer, include the tongue
weight in the maximum vehicle load
limit.
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Load cargo in the cargo bed as close
to the center of the vehicle as possible
and tie it down using the cargo hooks
equipped on the cargo bed.
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The down cargo securely in the trailer.
Make sure cargo in the trailer cannot
move around.
A shifting load can cause an accident.
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Make sure the load does not interfere
with controls or your ability to see where
you are going.
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Drive more slowly than you would