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OPERATION
6-3
JW7
Uncontrolled Movement Hazard
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Never exceed the stated load
capacity for this vehicle.
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Distribute the load evenly.
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Secure cargo in cargo bed.
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Never tow cargo that is not
secured.
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Reduce speed and allow greater
distances for braking.
Fall and Thrown Object Hazard
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Do not carry passengers in the
cargo bed.
Fire or Explosion Hazard
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Do not fill fuel containers in the
plastic cargo bed.
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Set fuel container on the ground.
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Keep fuel nozzle in contact with
can inlet while filling.
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Tighten cap before setting fuel
container in cargo bed.
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Do not exceed the maximum
tongue weight. You can measure
tongue weight with a bathroom
scale. Put the tongue of the
loaded trailer on the scale with
the tongue at hitch height. Adjust
the load in the trailer, if neces-
sary, to reduce the weight on
hitch. If you are carrying cargo
and towing a trailer, include the
tongue weight in the maximum
vehicle load limit.
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Load cargo in the cargo bed as
close to the center of the vehicle
as possible to avoid tipping the
vehicle
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Cargo should be as far forward
in the bed as possible, and
distributed evenly from side to
side. Be sure cargo is secured
so that it cannot move around
during operation.
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Make sure the load does not
interfere with controls or your
ability to see where you are
going
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Drive more slowly than you
would without a load. The more
weight you carry, the slower you
should go
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Allow more braking distance. A
heavier vehicle takes longer to
stop
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Avoid making sharp turns unless
at very slow speeds to avoid
tipping or rolling the vehicle
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Avoid hills and rough terrain.
Choose terrain carefully. Added
weight affects the stability and
handling of the vehicle
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