2008 Polaris Sportsman 6x6 Owners Manual - Page 59

2008 Polaris Sportsman 6x6 Manual

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OPERATION Hauling Cargo Dumping Cargo 1. Select a level site to dump the cargo. Do not attempt to dump or unload the vehicle while parked on an incline. 2. Lock the parking brake. 3. Dismount the vehicle. 4. Check cargo distribution. If cargo has shifted to the rear of the box, exercise caution. Latch Release Lever Box Lift Handle WARNING If the weight distribution in the box is located toward the rear of the box when the release lever is pulled forward, the box may dump on its own, which could cause serious injury. Never operate the dump lever without checking the position of the load. This will prevent unexpected dumping of the cargo box. Never carry passengers in the cargo box. 5. Pull the cargo box release lever forward. 6. Lift the front of the cargo box to dump the cargo. 7. Lower the cargo box. Make sure the latch is secure before operating. 56

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OPERATION
Hauling Cargo
Dumping Cargo
1.
Select a level site to dump
the cargo. Do not attempt
to dump or unload the
vehicle while parked on an
incline.
2.
Lock the parking brake.
3.
Dismount the vehicle.
4.
Check cargo distribution.
If cargo has shifted to the
rear of the box, exercise
caution.
5.
Pull the cargo box release lever forward.
6.
Lift the front of the cargo box to dump the cargo.
7.
Lower the cargo box. Make sure the latch is secure before operating.
WARNING
If the weight distribution in the box is located toward the rear of the box when
the release lever is pulled forward, the box may dump on its own, which could
cause serious injury. Never operate the dump lever without checking the
position of the load. This will prevent unexpected dumping of the cargo box.
Never carry passengers in the cargo box.
Latch
Release
Lever
Box Lift
Handle