Polaris SPORTSMAN 850 HIGH LIFTER EDITION 2020 Owner's Manual page 62

OPERATION
3. Turn the engine off.
4. Engage the parking brake (if equipped).
5. Slowly release the brake pedal and make sure the transmission is in PARK
before exiting the vehicle.
6. Remove the ignition key to prevent unauthorized use.
HAULING CARGO
Overloading the vehicle or carrying or towing cargo improperly can alter
vehicle handling and may cause loss of control or brake instability, which can
result in serious injury or death. Always follow these precautions when hauling
REDUCE SPEED AND ALLOW GREATER DISTANCES FOR BRAKING
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, 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
CARRY LOADS AS LOW ON THE REAR RACK AS POSSIBLE. Carrying
loads high on the rear rack raises the center of gravity of the vehicle and
SECURE ALL LOADS BEFORE OPERATING. Unsecured loads can create
unstable operating conditions, which could result in loss of control of the
OPERATE ONLY WITH STABLE AND SAFELY ARRANGED LOADS. When
handling off-centered loads that cannot be centered, securely fasten the load
and operate with extra caution. Always attach the tow load to the hitch point
HEAVY LOADS CAN CAUSE BRAKING AND CONTROL PROBLEMS. Use
extreme caution when applying brakes with a loaded vehicle. Avoid terrain or
USE EXTREME CAUTION when operating with loads that extend over the
rack sides. Stability and maneuverability may be adversely affected, causing
DO NOT TRAVEL FASTER THAN THE RECOMMENDED SPEEDS.
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.
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WHEN HAULING CARGO.
weight capacity.
creates a less stable operating condition.
designated for your vehicle.
situations that may require backing downhill.
the vehicle to overturn.
WARNING
cargo:
vehicle.