2006 Polaris Sportsman X2 500 EFI Owners Manual - Page 75

2006 Polaris Sportsman X2 500 EFI Manual

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OPERATION Dumping Cargo Hauling Cargo 1. Select a level site to dump the cargo box. Do not attempt to dump or unload the vehicle while parked on an incline. 2. Place the transmission in PARK. 3. Lock the parking brake. 4. Dismount the vehicle. 5. Lower the tailgate. WARNING If cargo weight is placed toward the rear of the cargo box, the load may dump unexpectedly and cause serious injury. When loading cargo, always position the weight as far forward and as low as possible. 6. Pull the cargo box release lever (A) upward. 7. Lift the front of the cargo box and dump the cargo. 8. Lower the cargo box and make sure the release latch is secured. 9. Secure the tailgate. A WARNING Operating with the cargo box in the raised position can cause serious injury and damage to the vehicle. The cargo box could close unexpectedly and injure the driver. The rear tires will also catch the rear of the bed, damaging the vehicle and creating hazardous driving conditions. Never operate this vehicle with the cargo box in the raised position. 72

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OPERATION
Hauling Cargo
Dumping Cargo
1.
Select a level site to dump the cargo box. Do not attempt to dump
or unload the vehicle while parked on an incline.
2.
Place the transmission in PARK.
3.
Lock the parking brake.
4.
Dismount the vehicle.
5.
Lower the tailgate.
WARNING
If cargo weight is placed toward the rear of the cargo box, the
load may dump unexpectedly and cause serious injury. When
loading cargo, always position the weight as far forward and as
low as possible.
6.
Pull the cargo box release
lever (A) upward.
7.
Lift the front of the cargo box
and dump the cargo.
8.
Lower the cargo box and
make sure the release latch is
secured.
9.
Secure the tailgate.
WARNING
Operating with the cargo box in the raised position can cause
serious injury and damage to the vehicle. The cargo box could
close unexpectedly and injure the driver. The rear tires will also
catch the rear of the bed, damaging the vehicle and creating
hazardous driving conditions.
Never operate this vehicle with the cargo box in the raised
position.
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