Polaris 2007 MV700, Owner'S Manual For Maintenance And Safety

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OPERATION
Hauling Cargo
WARNING
Overloading the vehicle or carrying or towing cargo improperly
can alter vehicle handling and may cause loss of control or brake
instability, which can result in serious injury or death. Always
follow these precautions when hauling cargo:
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REDUCE SPEED AND ALLOW GREATER DISTANCES FOR
BRAKING WHEN HAULING CARGO.
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CARGO WEIGHT DISTRIBUTION should be 1/3 on the front rack and
2/3 on the rear rack. When operating over rough or hilly terrain, reduce
speed and cargo to maintain stable driving conditions. Carrying loads
on one rack only increases the possibility of vehicle overturn.
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CARRY LOADS AS LOW ON THE RACKS AS POSSIBLE. Carrying
loads high on the racks raises the center of gravity of the vehicle and
creates a less stable operating condition.
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SECURE ALL LOADS BEFORE OPERATING. Unsecured loads can
create unstable operating conditions, which could result in loss of con-
trol of the vehicle.
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OPERATE ONLY WITH STABLE AND SAFELY ARRANGED LOADS.
When handling off-centered loads that cannot be centered, securely
fasten the load and operate with extra caution. Always attach the tow
load to the hitch point designated for your vehicle.
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HEAVY LOADS CAN CAUSE BRAKING AND CONTROL PROBLEMS.
Use extreme caution when applying brakes with a loaded vehicle.
Avoid terrain or situations that may require backing downhill.
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USE EXTREME CAUTION when operating with loads that extend over
the rack sides. Stability and maneuverability may be adversely af-
fected, causing the vehicle to overturn.
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DO NOT BLOCK THE FRONT HEADLIGHT BEAM when carrying
loads on the front rack.
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DO NOT TRAVEL FASTER THAN THE RECOMMENDED SPEEDS.
Vehicle should never exceed 10 mph (16 kph) while towing a load on a
level surface. Vehicle speed should never exceed 5 mph (8 kph) when
towing loads in rough terrain, while cornering, or while ascending or
descending a hill.