2008 Polaris Sportsman 500 EFI X2 Owners Manual - Page 67

2008 Polaris Sportsman 500 EFI X2 Manual

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Hauling Cargo Dumping Cargo OPERATION 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 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. Dump Box Release Latch 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. 67

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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.
6.
Pull the cargo box release lever
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
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.
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.
Dump Box
Release
Latch