Polaris 550 EPS owner manual Hauling Cargo, Do not Travel Faster than the Recommended Speeds

OPERATION

Hauling Cargo

WARNING

Overloading the vehicle or carrying or towing cargo improperly can alter vehicle handling and may cause loss of control or brake instability. Always follow these precautions when hauling cargo:

Never carry cargo in the rear box when operating the ATV in the 2-up mode with a passenger.

REDUCE SPEED AND ALLOW GREATER DISTANCES FOR BRAKING WHEN HAULING CARGO.

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, loads in the rack or box and the load on the trailer tongue. The combined weight of these items must not exceed the maximum weight capacity.

REDUCE SPEED AND CARGO to maintain stable driving conditions when operating over rough or hilly terrain.

WEIGHT DISTRIBUTION in the cargo bed should be as far forward and as low as possible. Carrying a high load raises the center of gravity and creates a less stable operating condition. Reduce load weight when cargo is high. When handling off-centered loads that cannot be centered, secure the load and operate with extra caution.

SECURE ALL LOADS BEFORE OPERATING. Unsecured loads may shift and create unstable operating conditions, which could result in loss of control of the vehicle. Always be sure that the cargo bed is lowered and latched before moving the vehicle.

USE EXTREME CAUTION when operating with loads extending beyond the rack or cargo bed. Stability and maneuverability may be adversely affected, causing the machine to overturn.

BALANCE LOADS proportionally between the front rack and cargo bed, but do not exceed the stated load capacity. Carrying a load on only the front rack or cargo bed may cause an imbalanced condition and increases the possibility of vehicle overturn.

USE EXTREME CAUTION when applying brakes with a loaded vehicle. Avoid terrain or situations that may require backing downhill.

Always attach the tow load to the hitch point.

DO NOT TRAVEL FASTER THAN THE RECOMMENDED SPEEDS.

NEVER exceed 50 MPH (80 km/h) when rear cargo loads are above 75 lbs. (34 kg) and/or front cargo loads are above 37 lbs. (17 kg). NEVER exceed 50 MPH (80 km/h) while carrying a passenger. NEVER exceed 10 MPH (16 km/h) when rear cargo loads are above 200 lbs. (91 kg) and/or front cargo loads are above 100 lbs. (45 kg).

The vehicle should never exceed 10 mph (16 kph) while towing a load on a level surface. Vehicle speed should never exceed 5 mph (8 kph) when towing loads in rough terrain, while cornering, or while ascending or descending a hill.

DO NOT BLOCK THE FRONT HEADLIGHT BEAM when carrying loads on the front rack.

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