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Sound Judgment
ATV Maintenance
You have to maintain your ATV. The
General Maintenance section of this
Operator’s Manual tells you about tak-
ing care of your ATV. If, at any time,
abnormal noises, vibrations, or improper
functioning of any component of this
ATV is detected, DO NOT OPERATE
THE ATV. Take the ATV to an autho-
rized Arctic Cat ATV dealer for inspec-
tion and adjustment or repair.
Cargo Limitations
Limit the ATV to the load capacity rat-
ings identified in the following chart. So
if you’re weighing in at over 200 lb (91
kg) when you ride, leave some of that
extra cargo at home. The combined
weight limit, including you, your rack
cargo, and your trailer, is a specified
amount, so consult the Load Capacity
Ratings Chart and monitor it carefully.
Extra weight on the ATV will also throw
you off balance if it’s not distributed
evenly, side-to-side and front-to-rear. If
you have 200 lb (91 kg) on the rear rack
only and you’re heading up an incline,
shifting your own weight forward isn’t
going to do enough to compensate for
that cargo sitting over the back tires.
Cargo has such a huge affect on ATV
handling that you need to pay a lot of
attention to your speed. Even on really
level areas, you should keep it under 10
mph (16 kph) if you’ve got a trailer
attached. Avoid uneven terrain. Also,
consider that your braking distance is
going to increase with the more weight
you carry.
A safe, enjoyable ride is dependent on
many personal choices. An ATV, like all
motorized vehicles, can be dangerous to
operate if you choose to ignore safety
precautions, take unnecessary chances,
or ride beyond your ability or your vehi-
cle’s capability. Don’t allow the thrill of
freedom or adventure to affect your abil-
ity to make good, safe choices.
Load Capacity Ratings
Chart
Max Load Capacity
- Total weight of
rider, passenger, tongue weight, and
cargo on front and rear racks.
Tongue Weight
- Weight on trailer
tongue.
Tongue and Accessory Weight
- Must
be included as part of the front and rear
rack weights.
Tongue and Rear Cargo Weight
-
Total weight on trailer tongue and rear
rack capacity.
Towing Limit
- Total weight of trailer
and all cargo in the trailer.
Think about these when dealing
with cargo:
1. Rack weight limit
2. Trailer weight limit
3. Weight distribution
4. ATV speed
Personal Choices
Arctic Cat ATV Load Capacity Ratings
Item
Specifications
(lb)
(kg)
Max Load Capacity
465
211
Max Load Capacity (TRV)
423
192
Front Rack (max)
100
45
Rear Rack (max)
200
91
Storage Box (max)
35
16
Tongue Weight
35
16
Tongue and Rear Cargo
Weight (max)
200
91
Towing Limit
348
158
Towing Limit (TRV)
379
172
