2014 Kawasaki MULE 4000 Owners Manual - Page 30
2014 Kawasaki MULE 4000 Manual
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LOADING INFORMATION 29 LOADING INFORMATION WARNING Incorrect loading, improper installation or use of accessories, or modification of your vehicle may result in an unsafe operating condition. Before you operate it, make sure that the vehicle is not overloaded and that you have followed these instructions. With the exception of genuine Kawasaki Parts and Accessories, Kawasaki has no control over the design or application of accessories. In some cases, improper installation or use of accessories, or vehicle modifications, will void the utility vehicle warranty. In selecting and using accessories, and in loading the vehicle, you are personally responsible for your own safety and the safety of other person involved. speed when carrying cargo. Braking • Reduce distance is increased. Use extreme caution when climbing and descending hills, and traversing slopes. Carrying cargo and pulling a trailer can make the vehicle difficult to steer and may affect vehicle handling in an unpredictable manner. Do not operate this vehicle faster than 16 km/h (10 mph) when pulling a trailer. All cargo should be carried as low as possible to reduce the effect on the vehicle's center of gravity. Cargo weight should be equally distributed from side to side. This helps maintain stability by centralizing weight. Avoid carrying cargo that extends beyond the rear of the vehicle. Do not carry cargo on top of the ROPS. Do not carry more than 363 kg (800 lb) in the cargo bed. Cargo should be securely anchored. Make sure the cargo will not move around while the vehicle is moving. Recheck cargo security as often as possible (while the vehicle is stopped) and adjust as necessary. • • ○Kawasaki Parts and Accessories have been spe- NOTE • • cially designed for use on Kawasaki utility vehicles. We strongly recommend that all parts and accessories you add to your vehicle be genuine Kawasaki components. Because any vehicle is sensitive to increases in weight and changes in weight distribution, you must take care in carrying cargo. The following general guidelines have been prepared to help you make your determinations. NOTICE The front body work and fenders are not designed to carry cargo or to support your weight. They may break.