Use and Care Manual

LH400ATV-2B OWNER’S/OPERATOR’S MANUAL 08.0
11. CARRYING LOADS
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location. Allow only enough slack in the chain to permit turning.
● Do not use safety chain for towing.
Important Safeguards
To reduce risk of injury or machine damage when carrying loads, read and
follow the warnings listed below:
 REDUCE SPEED AND ALLOW GREATED DISTANCE FOR BRAKING
WHEN CARRYING CARGO.
 CARGO WEIGHT DISTRIBUTION should be 1/3 on the front rack and 2/3
on the rear rack. When operating over rough or hilly terrain, reduce speed
and cargo to maintain stable driving conditions. Carrying loads on one rack
only increases the possibility of vehicle tip over.
 HEAVY LOADS CAN CAUSE BRAKING AND CONTROL PROBLEMS.
Use extreme caution when applying brakes with a loaded vehicle. Avoid
terrain or situations which may require backing downhill.
 ALL LOADS MUST BE SECURED BEFORE MOVING VEHICLE.
Unsecured loads can create unstable operating condition, which could
result in loss of control of vehicle.
 LOADS MUST BE CARRIED AS LOW ON THE RACKS AS POSSIBLE。
Carrying loads high on the racks raises the center or gravity of the vehicle
and creates a less stable operating condition. When cargo loads are
carried high on the racks, the weight of the loads must be reduced to
maintain stable operating conditions.
 OPERATE ONLY WITH STABLE AND SAFELY ARRANGED LOADS.