2007 Yamaha Motorsports Grizzly 700 FI Auto. 4x4 Outdoorsman Edition Owners Ma - Page 58

G Never exceed the weight limits shown. An overloaded ATV can be unstable. MAXIMUM LOADING LIMIT ATV loading limit (total weight of rider, cargo, accessories, and tongue): 220.0 kg (485 lb) Front carrier: 45.0 kg (99 lb) Rear carrier: 85.0 kg (187 lb) Front storage compartment: 0.5 kg (1 lb) Rear storage compartment: 2.0 kg (4 lb) Trailer hitch: Pulling load (total weight of trailer and cargo): 5390 N (1212 lbf) (550 kgf) Tongue weight (vertical weight on trailer hitch point): 147 N (33 lbf) (15 kgf) G G 6 G G G G G G Do not exceed the maximum tongue weight. You can measure tongue weight with a bathroom scale. Put the tongue of the loaded trailer on the scale with the tongue at hitch height. Ad6-7 just the load in the trailer, if necessary, to reduce the weight on the hitch. If you are carrying cargo and towing a trailer, include the tongue weight in the maximum ATV load limit. Load cargo on the carriers as close to the center of the ATV as possible. Put cargo at the rear of the front carrier, at the front of the rear carrier, and center it. 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 controls or your ability to see where you are going. Ride more slowly than you would without a load. The more weight you carry, the slower you should go. Although conditions vary, it is good practice not to exceed low range whenever you are carrying heavier loads or when towing a trailer. Allow more braking distance. A heavier ATV takes longer to stop. Avoid making sharp turns unless at very slow speeds. Avoid hills and rough terrain. Choose terrain carefully. Added weight affects the stability and handling of the ATV.