Loading and Unloading the Cargo Bed
2007 Carryall 295 Intellitach and XRT 1550 Intellitach Diesel Vehicle Owner’s Manual
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LOADING AND UNLOADING THE CARGO BED
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WARNING
• Firmly engage park brake before loading vehicle.
• Do not allow riders in the cargo bed.
• Reduce vehicle load and speed when driving up or down slopes or on uneven terrain.
• Do not exceed rated vehicle capacity. Rated capacity is for level surfaces only.
• Overloading can affect vehicle handling or cause component failure, resulting in loss of
control of vehicle and possible severe personal injury or death.
• Do not load tailgate. The tailgate should be in the upright position and latched securely while
the vehicle is in motion.
• To help avoid shifting vehicle load and possibly overturning the vehicle, avoid sudden starts,
sudden stops and abrupt turns. Make sure cargo is well secured.
• Avoid top-heavy loads. The center of gravity of load should never exceed 15 inches (38 cm)
above the bottom of the cargo bed.
• The cargo’s center of gravity may affect handling, steering, and braking of the vehicle. When
the vehicle is loaded, reduce speed and drive slowly in turns.
• Unload cargo bed before raising vehicle with a lift, hoist, or jack.
• Avoid stopping on a hill when loaded. If you must stop on a hill, avoid sudden starts, or rolling
backwards and stopping suddenly. Failure to heed this warning may cause vehicle to
overturn, possibly resulting in severe personal injury.
• Reduce speed and avoid sudden stops when backing up. Failure to do so may cause the
vehicle to overturn or flip over backwards.
• Maximum cargo load must be reduced by the weight of optional equipment.
Center and secure cargo as far forward as possible in the cargo bed. Do not overload the vehicle.
See the fol-
lowing chart for vehicle capacities.
VEHICLE LOAD CAPACITIES
Maximum Occupant Capacity
The maximum occupant capacity is the maximum allowable weight for occupants (operator and passengers)
to operate the vehicle safely.
Gross Trailer Weight
Gross trailer weight is the combination of the trailer weight and the trailer load weight.
Maximum Payload Capacity
The maximum payload capacity is the maximum amount of load that the vehicle can haul. This consists of the
attachment arm load, cargo bed load, and/or trailer load. The combined weight of bed load, gross trailer
weight, and attachment arm load cannot exceed the vehicle’s stated maximum payload capacity.
Vehicle Rated Capacity
The vehicle rated capacity is the maximum amount of weight the vehicle can carry, haul, and tow. This capac-
ity includes weight of occupants, bed load, gross trailer weight, attachment arm, and the attachment arm load.
