BMS Beast 1000 Series, Owner'S Manual

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OPERATION
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HAULING CARGO
WARNING
Hauling 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:
• 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, passengers, non-factory installed 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.
• REDUCE SPEED AND ALLOW GREATER DISTANCES FOR BRAKING
WHEN HAULING CARGO.
• 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. When transporting heavy
loads and/or when towing, always operate the vehicle in low gear and have
ADC activated (if equipped).
• 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 an incline.
Your DW INDUSTRIES vehicle has been designed to carry or tow specific
capacities. Always read and understand the load distribution warnings listed on
the warning labels. The total load (operator, passengers, non-factory installed
accessories, cargo and weight on hitch) must not exceed the maximum weight
capacity of the vehicle. See the Safety chapter for details.