Can-Am 219 002 095, Operator'S Manual

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MOVING LOADS AND DOING WORK
EXAMPLE OF LOAD DISTRIBUTION
TOTAL
VEHICLE
LOAD
OPERATOR CARGO LOAD ACCESSORIES
TONGUE
WEIGHT
141 kg (310 lb) 108 kg (238 lb) 9 kg (20 lb) 10 kg (22 lb) 13 kg (30 lb)
Loading the Rear Cargo Area
Load cargo as low as possible – a higher load can raise the vehicle’s center of grav-
ity, which can reduce stability. Position cargo on the rack as evenly distributed as
possible.
Secure the load on the rear cargo area. Do not secure cargo to other parts of the
vehicle. If it is not properly secured, a load may slide or fall off, possibly striking oc-
cupants or bystanders; or it may shift during riding, affecting the handling of the ve-
hicle.
Objects that are high may affect visibility for the driver and may act as projectiles
in case of an accident. Loads that protrude sideways can get snagged or caught in
bush, branches or other obstacles. Avoid covering and obstructing the brake lights
with the cargo. Ensure no cargo protrudes outside the cargo area and that cargo
will not interfere with your visibility or control of the vehicle.
NOTICE
Do not exceed the cargo racks capacity. Refer to
SPECIFICATIONS
.
Never carry gasoline container(s) or any dangerous liquids on the rear cargo area.
WARNING
Never overload, tow or carry cargo improperly. Safely reduce speed ac-
cording to terrain conditions when carrying cargo or pulling a trailer, and
avoid hills and rough terrain. Allow greater distance for braking. Always
secure cargo as low as possible to reduce the effect of a higher center of
gravity. Failure to follow the recommendations here could cause changes
in vehicle handling which could lead to an accident.
Hauling a Load
(if Equipped with Hitch)
Never pull a load by attaching it to the bumper, rear cargo area or any other parts or
accessories; this can cause the vehicle to tip over. Use only the trailer hitch (if in-
stalled) or winch to pull a load.
In an emergency situation, use the recovery hook to recover a stuck vehicle. Refer
to
RECOVERY HOOK
in
EQUIPMENT
.
When pulling loads with a chain or cable, ensure that there is no slack before start-
ing and maintain tension while pulling.
When pulling loads with a chain or cable, be sure to brake progressively. The iner-
tia of the load could lead to an impact.
When hauling a load, respect the maximum . See
PULLING A TRAILER
in this sec-
tion.
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SAFETY INFORMATION
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