Loading and Unloading
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2007 Carryall 272/Turf 272 Gasoline Vehicle Owner’s Manual (Europe)
LOADING AND UNLOADING
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WARNING
• Firmly engage the park brake before loading the vehicle.
• Do not allow riders in the cargo bed.
• Reduce vehicle load and speed when driving up or down slopes or on uneven terrain.
• Do not exceed the rated vehicle capacity. Rated capacity is for level surfaces only.
• Overloading can affect vehicle handling or cause component failure, resulting in loss of
control of vehicle and possible severe personal injury.
• Reduce speed and avoid sudden stops when backing up. Failure to do so may cause the
vehicle to overturn or flip over backwards.
• Avoid stopping on a hill when loaded. If you must stop on a hill, avoid sudden starts, or rolling
backwards and stopping suddenly. Failure to heed this warning may cause vehicle to
overturn, possibly resulting in severe personal injury.
• Vehicle load and speed must be reduced when driving up or down slopes or on uneven
terrain.
• Do not load the tailgate. The tailgate should be in the upright position and latched securely
while the vehicle is in motion.
• To help avoid shifting the vehicle load and possibly overturning the vehicle, avoid sudden
starts, sudden stops, and abrupt turns. Make sure cargo is well secured.
• The cargo’s center of gravity may affect the handling, steering, and braking of the vehicle.
When the vehicle is loaded, reduce speed and drive slowly in turns.
• Avoid top-heavy loads. The center of gravity of a load should never exceed 15 inches (38 cm)
above the bottom of the cargo bed.
• Unload cargo bed before raising vehicle with a lift, hoist, or jack.
Center and secure cargo as far forward as possible in the cargo bed. Do not overload the vehicle.
See the fol-
lowing chart for vehicle capacities.
Maximum payload capacity must be reduced accordingly when any option or accessory is installed on the
vehicle.
See following NOTE.
NOTE:
A standard 272 vehicle with a cab accessory weighing 235 lb. (107 kg) must reduce its maximum
payload capacity by 235 lb. (107 kg) to 565 lb. (256 kg).
Maximum payload capacity
(Cargo bed load plus gross trailer weight)
800 lb. (363 kg)
Maximum vehicle capacity
(Cargo load, passengers, plus gross trailer weight)
1200 lb. (545 kg)
Maximum gross vehicle weight
(Fully loaded vehicle, including accessories)
2350 lb. (1080 kg)
Maximum passenger capacity
(Operator and passenger)
400 lb. (181 kg)
Trailer tongue weight
150 lb. force (667 N)
