SAFE OPERATION - DRIVING SAFELY
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Towing a Load
If a trailer is towed behind the vehicle, make sure that its hitch is compatible with the one on the vehicle.
Make sure the trailer is horizontal with the vehicle. Use safety chains or cables that keep the trailer secured
to the vehicle in the event of a hitch failure.
Improperly loading a trailer may cause loss of control. Respect the recommended maximum hauling capacity
and maximum tongue load. Make sure there is at least some weight on the tongue. Follow these guidelines
for hauling and towing of cargo:
WARNING
Overloading the vehicle, carrying or towing cargo improperly, can alter the vehicle handling and may cause
loss of control or braking instability.
• Always use low gear while towing to avoid clutch wear and belt issues.
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Reduce speed when hauling or towing loads.
• Never exceed the stated load capacity for this vehicle.
• All loads must be secured before operation. Unsecured loads may shift and create unstable operating
conditions, which could result in loss of control of the vehicle.
• When operating over rough or hilly terrain, reduce speed and cargo to maintain stable driving
conditions.
• Use extreme caution when applying brakes with a loaded vehicle. Avoid terrain or situations that may
require backing downhill.
• Load weight distribution should be as low as possible. Carrying a high load raises the center of gravity
and creates an unstable operating condition. Reduce load weight when the cargo center of gravity is
high.
• When handling off-centered loads that cannot be centered, secure the load and operate with extra
caution.
Summary of Contents for CF1000UTR-2
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