2012 Polaris Ranger 800 Crew Owners Manual - Page 42

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OPERATION Towing Loads Towing improperly can alter vehicle handling and may cause loss of control or brake instability. Always follow these precautions when towing: 1. Never load more than 150 lbs. (68.1 kg) tongue weight on the towing bracket. 2. Do not operate the vehicle faster than 10 mph (16 km/h) when towing. See page 37. Towing a trailer increases braking distance. 3. Do not tow more than the recommended weight for the vehicle. See the towing capacity chart below and the specifications charts beginning on page 78. 4. Attach a trailer to the trailer hitch bracket only. Do not attach a trailer to any other location or you may lose control of the vehicle. 5. Never tow a trailer on a grade steeper than 15. Model RANGER 4x4 RANGER 6x6 RANGER CREW Total Towed Load Weight (Level Ground) 2000 lbs. (907 kg) 2000 lbs. (907 kg) 2000 lbs. (907 kg) Total Towed Load Weight (15 grade) 850 lbs. (386 kg) 850 lbs. (386 kg) 850 lbs. (386 kg) Total Hitch Vertical Weight 150 lbs. (68.1 kg) 150 lbs. (68.1 kg) 150 lbs. (68.1 kg) Maximum Towing Speed 10 mph (16 kph) 10 mph (16 kph) 10 mph (16 kph) Belt Life To extend belt life, use the lowest gear possible when hauling or towing heavy cargo. 38

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OPERATION
Towing Loads
Towing improperly can alter vehicle handling and may cause loss of control or brake insta-
bility. Always follow these precautions when towing:
1.
Never load more than 150 lbs. (68.1 kg) tongue weight on the towing bracket.
2.
Do not operate the vehicle faster than 10 mph (16 km/h) when towing. See page 37.
Towing a trailer increases braking distance.
3.
Do not tow more than the recommended weight for the vehicle. See the towing capacity
chart below and the specifications charts beginning on page 78.
4.
Attach a trailer to the trailer hitch bracket only. Do not attach a trailer to any other loca-
tion or you may lose control of the vehicle.
5.
Never tow a trailer on a grade steeper than 15
.
Belt Life
To extend belt life, use the lowest gear possible when hauling or towing heavy cargo.
Model
Total Towed
Load Weight
(Level Ground)
Total Towed
Load Weight
(15
grade)
Total Hitch
Vertical
Weight
Maximum
Towing
Speed
RANGER 4x4
2000 lbs. (907 kg)
850 lbs. (386 kg)
150 lbs. (68.1 kg)
10 mph (16 kph)
RANGER 6x6
2000 lbs. (907 kg)
850 lbs. (386 kg)
150 lbs. (68.1 kg)
10 mph (16 kph)
RANGER CREW
2000 lbs. (907 kg)
850 lbs. (386 kg)
150 lbs. (68.1 kg)
10 mph (16 kph)