Use and Care Manual

14
OPERATION
Loading the Cargo Bed
WARNING
The utility vehicle may become unstable if the cargo bed
is loaded incorrectly. Avoid loose and unsecured loads or
uneven loading of material.
1. Verify cargo bed is securely latched before loading.
2. Securely anchor all loads in cargo bed and do not load beyond
maximum capacity.
NOTE: The maximum box capacity is 500 lb (227 kg).
3. When loading objects into cargo bed, be sure load is securely
anchored and evenly distributed.
4. Do not load above height of cargo bed. Load could shift
forward striking driver or passenger or cause driver to lose
control of vehicle.
5. Avoid loads which exceed physical dimensions of cargo bed.
6. Avoid concentrated loads at rear or sides of cargo bed. Be sure
load is distributed evenly.
7. Reduce load and ground speed when operating over rough
or hilly terrain. Do NOT overload vehicle. Limit loads to those
that can be safely controlled.
Raising & Lowering the Tailgate
To open up the tailgate (a), pull up on the tailgate lever (b) and
slowly lower the tailgate (a). To close the tailgate (a) lift the
tailgate (a) and push it forward until it locks into place (Figure 6).
a
b
Figure 6
Raising & Lowering the Cargo Bed
(Dumping Load)
WARNING
To prevent the possibility of bodily injury from
unintentional lowering of the cargo bed, be sure vehicle
is on a level and stable surface and parking brake is set
before raising cargo bed.
WARNING
A loaded cargo bed can be very heavy. Do not attempt to
dump a heavily loaded cargo bed.
1. Park the vehicle safely on level ground and set parking brake.
2. Empty heavy loads by hand.
3. For light loads, unlatch cargo bed by pulling up on one of the
cargo bed release levers. While holding the cargo bed release
lever lift the cargo bed (Figure 7).
NOTE: Vehicle is equipped with a gas spring that will assist
with raising the cargo bed.
Figure 7
4. Once unloaded, lower the cargo bed and securely latch it
before operating the utility vehicle. Do not drive the utility
vehicle with cargo bed in the raised position.
Towing Loads
WARNING
To help prevent personal injury due to loss of
control or tipping, always tow a load slow enough to
maintain control.
1. Do not tow a load that exceeds 1200 lb (544 kg) rolling
weight (i.e. trailer plus cargo) and never exceed 110 lb (50 kg)
tongue weight.
2. Go slow when towing a heavy load. Allow for increased
braking distance. Tow load at a speed slow enough to
maintain control.
3. Do not tow on slopes greater than 5°.
4. Be cautious when towing downhill, even on a gradual
slope or when turning. The extra weight tends to push the
tow vehicle and may cause you to lose control (braking
and steering ability are reduced; towed equipment
may jack-knife).
IMPORTANT! Extreme angles such as high railroad crossings
can place high bending loads on hitch connection.
5. Do not modify the hitch in any way.