2014 Polaris Ranger EV Owners Manual - Page 42

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OPERATION Towing Loads 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 39. 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 68. 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) Towing the RANGER NOTICE: When towing the vehicle, the key MUST be in the OFF position or severe motor damage will occur. Follow these procedures when towing the vehicle: 1. Place the direction selector in neutral. 2. Turn the key off. 3. Always follow these precautions when towing this vehicle: • Do not operate faster than 10 MPH (16 km/h). • Do not tow on public streets. • Do not allow passengers in the towed vehicle. • Avoid abrupt starts and stops. • Avoid sharp turns and abrupt steering maneuvers. • Avoid towing on a hill. 40

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OPERATION
Towing Loads
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 39.
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 68.
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±.
Towing the
RANGER
NOTICE:
When towing the vehicle, the key MUST be in the OFF position or severe motor damage will
occur.
Follow these procedures when towing the vehicle:
1.
Place the direction selector in neutral.
2.
Turn the key off.
3.
Always follow these precautions when towing this vehicle:
°
Do not operate faster than 10 MPH (16 km/h).
°
Do not tow on public streets.
°
Do not allow passengers in the towed vehicle.
°
Avoid abrupt starts and stops.
°
Avoid sharp turns and abrupt steering maneuvers.
°
Avoid towing on a hill.
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)