2010 Polaris Ranger EV Owners Manual - Page 55

2010 Polaris Ranger EV Manual

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Towing Loads OPERATION 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 48. 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 80. 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 EV Total Towed Load Weight (Level Ground) 1250 lbs. (567 kg) Total Towed Load Weight (15° grade) 850 lbs. (386 kg) Total Hitch Vertical Weight 150 lbs. (68.1 kg) Maximum Towing Speed 10 mph (16 kph) 51

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51
OPERATION
Towing Loads
Towing improperly can alter vehicle handling and may cause loss of
control or brake instability. Always follow these precautions when tow-
ing:
1.
Never load more than 150 lbs. (68.1 kg) tongue weight on the tow-
ing bracket.
2.
Do not operate the vehicle faster than 10 mph (16 km/h) when tow-
ing. See page 48. 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 begin-
ning on page 80.
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
Total Towed
Load Weight
(Level Ground)
Total Towed
Load Weight
(15
°
grade)
Total Hitch
Vertical
Weight
Maximum
Towing
Speed
RANGER
EV
1250 lbs.
(567 kg)
850 lbs.
(386 kg)
150 lbs.
(68.1 kg)
10 mph
(16 kph)