EBU09601LoadingCargo or a trailer can change the stability andhandling of an ATV. You must use commonsense and good judgment when carrying car-go or towing a trailer. Keep the followingpoints in mind: Never exceed the weight limits shown. Anoverloaded ATV can be unstable. Do not exceed the maximum tongueweight. You can measure tongue weightwith a bathroom scale. Put the tongue ofthe loaded trailer on the scale with thetongue at hitch height. Adjust the load in thetrailer, if necessary, to reduce the weight onhitch.If you are carrying cargo and towing a trail-er, include the tongue weight in the maxi-mum vehicle load limit. Load cargo on the carrier as close to thecenter of the vehicle as possible. Put cargoat the rear of the front carrier and at thefront of the rear carrier. Center the loadfrom side to side. Tie down cargo securely to the carriers.Make sure cargo in the trailer cannot movearound. A shifting load can cause an acci-MAXIMUM LOADING LIMIT Vehicle loading limit (total weight ofcargo, rider and accessories, andtongue weight): 220 kg (485 lb) Front carrier: 45 kg (99 lb) Rear carrier: 85 kg (187 lb) Storage box: 2.0 kg (4.4 lb) Trailer hitch:Pulling load (total weight of trailer andcargo): 550 kgf (1,212 lbf)EE.book Page 11 Tuesday, March 9, 2004 10:33 AM
