Polaris Sprotsman 700, Safety And Maintenance Manual

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OPERATION
Carrying Loads
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 oper-
ating condition. When cargo loads are carried high on the
racks, the weight of the loads must be reduced to maintain
stable operating conditions.
OPERATE ONLY WITH STABLE AND SAFELY AR-
RANGED LOADS. When handling off-centered loads which
cannot be centered, securely fasten load and operate with ex-
tra caution. Always attach the tow load to the hitch point
designated for your ATV.
EXTREME CAUTION MUST BE USED when operating
with loads extending over the rack sides. Stability and ma-
neuverability may be adversely affected, causing the machine
to overturn.
DO NOT BLOCK THE FRONT HEADLIGHT BEAM when
carrying loads on the front rack.
DO NOT TRAVEL FASTER THAN THE REC-
OMMENDED SPEEDS. Vehicle should never exceed 10
mph (16 kph) while towing a load on a level grass surface.
Vehicle speed should never exceed 5 mph (8 kph) when tow-
ing loads in rough terrain, while cornering, or while ascend-
ing or descending a hill.