BRP Can-Am Defender 2022 Series, Operator'S Manual

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34 SAFETY INFORMATION
M MO OV VIIN NG G L LO OA AD DS S A AN ND D D DO OIIN NG G W WO OR RK K
W Wo orrkkiin ng g w wiitth h Y Yo ou urr V Ve eh hiicclle e
Your vehicle can help you perform a number of different LIGHT tasks ranging
from snow removal to pulling wood or carrying cargo. A variety of accessories
are available from your authorized Can-Am Off-road dealer. To prevent possible
injury, follow the instructions and warnings that accompany the accessory. Al-
ways respect the load limits of the vehicle. Overloading the vehicle can over-
stress the components and cause failure. Avoid overexerting yourself if you lift or
pull heavy loads or manually push the vehicle.
W WA AR RN NIIN NG G
M Mo ou un ntte ed d m ma acch hiin ne erryy m mu usstt b be e llo ow we erre ed d o on n tth he e g grro ou un nd d b be effo orre e lle ea avviin ng g tth he e
ttrra acctto orr..
C Ca arrrryyiin ng g L Lo oa ad dss
Any load carried on the vehicle will affect the handling, stability and braking dis-
tance of the vehicle. Do not exceed the load limits of the vehicle, including the
weight of operator, passengers, cargo, accessories and trailer tongue weight.
Always be aware that the “load” may slide or fall off and cause an accident.
Must use low gear if total payload is greater than 227 kg (500 lb).
M Ma axxiim mu um m L Lo oa ad d L Liim miitt o off tth he e V Ve eh hiicclle e
Californian models
545 kg (1,200 lb)
Includes occupants,
cargo, tongue weight
and added accessories All other models
680 kg (1,500 lb)
The following is an example of suitable total vehicle load distribution:
Example of suitable loads
Models with a 680 kg (1,500 lb) load limit, adjust according to your model load
limit.
Operator and
Passengers
Cargo Box
Load
Accessories
Tongue
Weight
Total Vehicle
Load
226 kg
(500 lb)
346 kg
(762 lb)
40 kg
(88 lb)
68 kg
(150 lb)
680 kg
(1,500 lb)
To reduce the risk to lose control or the load carried, follow these
recommendations.
V Ve eh hiicclle e S Se ettttiin ng gss W Wh he en n C Ca arrrryyiin ng g L Lo oa ad d
When carrying heavy loads or passengers, readjust suspension accordingly.
When carrying heavy loads in cargo box or pulling a loaded trailer, operate with
the shift lever in L (low range).