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OPERATION
Hauling Cargo
Procedures and Precautions
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REDUCE SPEED AND ALLOW GREATER DISTANCE 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. Carry-
ing loads on only one rack increases the possibility of vehicle over-
turn.
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LOADS MUST BE CARRIED 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.
When cargo loads are carried high on the racks, the weight of the
loads must be reduced to maintain stable operating conditions.
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ALL LOADS MUST BE SECURED BEFORE OPERATING. Un-
secured loads can create unstable operating conditions, which could
result in loss of control 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 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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EXTREME CAUTION MUST BE USED when operating with
loads extending over the rack sides. Stability and maneuverability
may be adversely affected, causing the machine to overturn.
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DO NOT BLOCK THE FRONT HEADLIGHT BEAM when carry-
ing 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 tow-
ing a load on a level grass surface. Vehicle speed should never ex-
ceed 5 mph (8 kph) when towing loads in rough terrain, while
cornering, or while ascending or descending a hill.
