S Ection 4 - O Peration - Cub Cadet Challenger 400 Manuel De L'utilisateur

7. Reduce load and ground speed when
operating over rough or hilly terrain. DO NOT
overload vehicle. Limit loads to those that can
be safely controlled.
Raising & Lowering the Tailgate
1. Unlatch the tailgate from cargo bed and
lower. See Figure 4-2 & Figure 4-3.
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Figure 4-2
Figure 4-3
2. Raise and relatch the tailgate to the cargo
bed. See Figure 4-3 & Figure 4-4. Do not
drive the vehicle with tailgate in the lowered
position.
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Figure 4-4
Raising & Lowering Cargo Bed (Dumping
Loads)
WARNING: To prevent the possibility
of bodily injury from unintentional
lowering of the cargo bed, be sure
vehicle is on a level and stable surface
and parking brake is set before raising
cargo bed.
WARNING: A loaded cargo bed can
be very heavy. Do not attempt to
dump a heavily loaded cargo bed.
1. Park the vehicle safely on level ground and set
parking brake.
2. Empty heavy cargo by hand.
3. For light loads, unlatch cargo bed by pushing
forward on the cargo bed latch lever. While
holding the latch lever forward with one
hand, lift the cargo bed with your other hand.
See Figure 4-5.
Cargo Bed
Latch Lever
Lift Up Cargo Bed
From Here
Figure 4-5
4. Once unloaded, lower bed and securely
latch before operating unit. Do not drive the
vehicle with cargo bed in the raised position.
Towing Loads
WARNING: To help prevent personal
injury due to loss of control or tipping,
always tow a load slow enough to
maintain control.
1. Do not tow a load that exceeds 500 lb (226
kg) rolling weight (i.e. trailer plus cargo) and
never exceed 85 lb (38 kg) tongue weight.
2. Go slow when towing a heavy load. Allow
for increased braking distance. Tow load at a
speed slow enough to maintain control.
3. Do not tow on slopes greater than 5°.
4. Be cautious when towing downhill, even
on a gradual slope or when turning. The
extra weight tends to push the tow vehicle
and may cause you to lose control (braking
and steering ability are reduced; towed
equipment may jack-knife).
IMPORTANT: Extreme angles such as high
railroad crossings can place high bending
loads on hitch connection.
5. Do not modify the hitch in any way.
Transporting the Utility Vehicle
IMPORTANT: Never tow the utility vehicle.
Transmission damage will occur if the utility vehicle
is towed. Haul the utility vehicle on a heavy-duty
trailer or on a full-size truck.
CAUTION: Do not trailer your machine with the
soft cab, hard roof or windshields installed, doing
so may result in damage of your enclosure. It is not
recommended, and will void any warranty.
1. Once the utility vehicle is loaded onto the trailer
or truck, leave shift lever in Forward or Reverse.
2. Set parking brake during transport.
3. Securely restrain the utility vehicle to trailer or
truck with straps, chains, or cables.
IMPORTANT: Do not use the OPS to restrain
the utility vehicle while transporting.
Storage Box (if equipped)
There is an optional storage box located under the
hood. To gain access, follow these steps below:
1. Unhook the hood latches and lower the hood.
See Figure 4-6.
Figure 4-6
2. Unhook the two rubber straps holding the
top cover on and remove the top cover.
See Figure 4-7.
Figure 4-7
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