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Use extra care when on hills. Never go on hills that are
extremely steep. Stopping while going down a hill will
take longer than on level ground. Turning while going
up or down a hill is more dangerous than turning on the
level. Turns while going down hill, especially with the
brakes on, and, turning up hill while traversing a hill are
particularly dangerous. Even at a slow speed and
without a load, tip overs are more likely if you turn on a
hill.
Slow down and shift into a lower gear before starting up
or down a hill. If you have to turn while on a hill, do it as
slowly and cautiously as possible. Never make sharp
or fast turns on a hill.
If you stall or begin to lose headway while climbing a
steep hill, quickly apply the brakes, shift to neutral,
restart the engine and shift to reverse. At idle speed,
engine and transaxle drag will aid the brakes in
controlling the vehicle on the hill and help you back
down the hill more safely.
Reduce the weight of the load if it is a steep hill or if the
load has high center of gravity. Remember, loads can
shift. Secure them.
The weight and position of the cargo and passenger
can change the vehicle center of gravity and vehicle
handling. To avoid loss of control resulting in personal
injury, follow these guidelines.
Do not carry loads which exceed the load limits
described on the vehicle weight label.
The vehicle has several combinations of boxes,
platforms, and attachments available. These can be
used in various combinations that allow for maximum
capacity and versatility. The full sized box is 55 inches
wide by 65 inches long and can hold up to 2000
pounds of evenly distributed cargo.
Loads vary in how they are distributed. Sand spreads
out evenly and quite low. Other items, such as bricks,
fertilizer or landscape timbers, stack higher in the box.
The height and weight of the load has a significant
influence on tip overs. The higher a load is stacked, the
more likely the vehicle is to tip over. You may find that
2000 pounds stacks too high for safe operation.
Reducing the total weight is one way to reduce the risk
of a tip over. Distributing the load as low as possible is
another way to reduce the risk of a tip over.
If the load is positioned toward one of the sides, it will
make the vehicle much more likely to tip over on that
side. This is especially true when turning if the load is
on the outside of the turn.
Never position heavy loads behind the rear axle. If the
load is positioned so far to the rear that it is behind the
rear axle, it will reduce the weight on the front wheels
and this will reduce steering traction. With the load all
the way to the back, the front wheels can even come off
of the ground when going over bumps or up a hill. This
will result in a loss of steering and may lead to the
vehicle tipping over.
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If a load is not secured, or you are transporting a liquid
in a large container such as a sprayer, it can shift. This
shifting happens most often while turning, going up or
down hills, suddenly changing speeds or while driving
over rough surfaces. Shifting loads can lead to tip
overs. Always secure loads so that they do not shift.
Never dump the load while the vehicle is sideways on
the hill.
Heavy loads increase stopping distance and reduce
your ability to turn quickly without tipping over.
The rear cargo space is intended for load carrying
purposes only, not for passengers.
For moving the vehicle long distances, a trailer should
be used. Make sure the vehicle is secured to the trailer.
Refer to Figures 22 and 23 for location of tie down
points.
