BRP Can-Am Commander XT 1000R 2021, Operator'S Manual

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MOVING LOADS AND DOING WORK
MAXIMUM LOAD TABLE
1-UP
MODELS
235 kg
(517 lb)
TOTAL
LOAD
ALLOWED
2-UP
MODELS 272 kg
(600 lb)
Includes weight of operator, passenger,
cargo, accessories and trailer tongue
weight.
FRONT LOAD
45 kg
(100 lb)
Evenly distributed.
REAR LOAD
90 kg
(200 lb)
Evenly distributed.
Includes rear rack, rear glove box
and tongue load.
The following is an example of suitable load distribution:
EXAMPLE OF LOAD DISTRIBUTION
(VEHICLE WITH A TOTAL LOAD ALLOWED OF 235 KG (517 LB))
TOTAL
VEHICLE
LOAD
OPERATOR
AND
PASSENGER
CARGO LOAD ACCESSORIES
TONGUE
WEIGHT
235 kg (517 lb) 100 kg (220 lb) 105 kg (231 lb) 10 kg (22 lb) 20 kg (44 lb)
Loading the Cargo Racks
Load cargo as low as possible – a
higher load can raise the vehicle’s
center of gravity, which can reduce
stability. Position cargo on the rack as
evenly distributed as possible.
Secure the load on the cargo rack. Do
not secure cargo to other parts of the
vehicle. If it is not properly secured, a
load may slide or fall off, possibly strik-
ing occupants or bystanders; or it may
shift during riding, affecting the han-
dling of the vehicle.
Objects that are high may affect visibil-
ity for the driver and may act as projec-
tiles in case of an accident. Loads that
protrude sideways can get snagged or
caught in bush, branches or other ob-
stacles. Avoid covering and obstruct-
ing the brake lights with the cargo.
Ensure no cargo protrudes outside the
cargo rack and that cargo will not inter-
fere with your visibility or control of the
vehicle.
NOTICE
Do not exceed the cargo
racks capacity. Refer to
SPECIFICA-
TIONS
.
Never carry gasoline container(s) or
any dangerous liquids on the cargo
rack.
Hauling a Load
(if Equipped with Hitch)
Never pull a load by attaching it to the
bumper; this can cause the vehicle to
tip over. Use only the trailer hitch (if in-
stalled) to pull a load.
In an emergency situation, use the
recovery hook to recover a stuck ve-
hicle. Refer to
RECOVERY HOOKS
in
EQUIPMENT
.
When pulling loads with a chain or ca-
ble, ensure that there is no slack before
starting and maintain tension while
pulling.
When pulling loads with a chain or ca-
ble, be sure to brake progressively.
The inertia of the load could lead to an
impact.
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SAFETY INFORMATION
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