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Loading
Cargo or a trailer can change the stability and han-
dling of an ATV.
You must use common sense and good judge-
ment when carrying cargo or towing a trailer. Keep
the following points in mind:

Never exceed the weight limits shown. An
overloaded ATV can be unstable.
MAXIMUM LOADING LIMIT

Vehicle loading limit (total weight of cargo,
rider and accessories, and tongue weight):
165 kg


Front carrier: 30 kg


Rear carrier: 45 kg


Storage box: 2.0 kg


Trailer hitch:
Pulling load (total weight of trailer and
cargo): 330 kgf
Tongue weight (vertical weight on trailer
hitch point): 15 kgf
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Do not exceed the maximum tongue weight.
You can measure tongue weight with a bath-
room scale. Put the tongue of the loaded trailer
on the scale with the tongue at hitch height. Ad-
just the load in the trailer, if necessary, to re-
duce the weight on hitch.


If you are carrying cargo and towing a trailer, in-
clude the tongue weight in the maximum vehi-
cle load limit.


Load cargo on the carrier as close to the center
of the vehicle as possible. Put cargo at the front
of the rear carrier. Center the load from side to
side.


Tie down cargo securely to the carriers. Make
sure cargo in the trailer cannot move around. A
shifting load can cause an accident.


Make sure the load does not interfere with con-
trols or your ability to see where you are going.
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