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OWNER’S MANUAL
Hauling Cargo
DANGER:
Always follow these precautions when
hauling cargo:
•
Driving with passengers in the cargo
box can result in severe injury or death.
Never allow passengers to ride in the
cargo box. Passengers must always
ride in the cab with seat belts fastened
securely.
•
Hauling cargo improperly can alter
vehicle handling and may cause loss of
control or brake instability, which can
result in serious injury or death.
•
Never exceed the maximum weight
capacity of the vehicle. When
determining the weight you are adding
to the vehicle, include the weight of the
operator, passenger, accessories, cargo
loads and the load on the trailer tongue.
The combined weight of these items
must not exceed the maximum weight
capacity.
•
Reduce speed and allow greater
distances for braking when hauling
cargo.
•
Always load the cargo box with the load
as far forward and as low as possible.
•
When operating over rough or hilly
terrain, reduce speed and cargo to
maintain stable driving conditions
•
Always operate the vehicle with extreme
care when hauling or towing loads.
•
Slow down and drive in low range if
possible.
•
Secure all loads before operating.
•
Vehicle should never exceed 10 mph
(16kph) while towing a heavy load on
a level grass surface. Vehicle speed
should never exceed 5 mph (8 kph)
when towing heavy loads in rough
terrain, while cornering, or while
ascending or descending a hill.
