Polaris Ace RZR 570, RZR 570 EPS (2018 year). Manual - part 17

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OPERATION

Hauling Cargo

Your POLARIS vehicle has been designed to carry or tow specific 
capacities. Reduce speed and allow a greater distance for braking when 
carrying cargo.

Loads should be centered and carried as low as possible in the box. For 
stability on rough or hilly terrain, reduce both speed and cargo. Exercise 
caution if the cargo load extends over the side of the box.

Always read and understand the load distribution warnings listed on 
warning labels and in this manual. Never exceed the maximum 
capacities specified for your vehicle. See page 130.

Belt Life

To extend belt life, use low gear in the following conditions:
• when hauling or towing heavy cargo.
• when consistently operating at speeds less than 35 MPH (56 km/h) in 

hard-pulling terrain, such as mud, rocks or sand/dune environments.

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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. Towing a trailer increases braking distance. Do not operate the 

vehicle faster than 10 MPH (16 km/h) when towing.

3. Do not tow more than the recommended weight for the vehicle. 

4. Attach a trailer to the trailer hitch bracket only. Do not attach a 

trailer to any other location, which could result in loss of control of 
the vehicle.

5. The total load (operator, passenger, accessories, cargo and weight 

on hitch) must not exceed the maximum weight capacity of the 
vehicle.

Towing a RZR

Towing this vehicle is not recommended. Always transport the vehicle 
on a trailer or flatbed with all four wheels off the ground. See page 129.

If towing a disabled vehicle is unavoidable, place the disabled vehicle’s 
transmission in neutral. Tow the shortest distance possible. Do not 
operate faster than 10 MPH (16 km/h).

Total Towed

Load Weight

(Level Ground)

Total Towed

Load Weight

(15° grade)

Total Hitch

Vertical 

Weight

Maximum

 Towing

Speed

 1500 lbs. 

(681 kg)

850 lbs.

(386 kg)

150 lbs. 

(68.1 kg)

10 MPH

(16 km/h)

WARNING

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WINCH GUIDE

These safety warnings and instructions apply if your vehicle came 
equipped with a winch or if you choose to add an accessory winch to 
your vehicle.

Improper winch use can result in SEVERE INJURY or DEATH. Always follow all 
winch instructions and warnings in this manual.

Your winch may have a cable made of either wire rope or specially 
designed synthetic rope. The term “winch cable” will be used for either 
unless noted otherwise.

Winch Safety Precautions

1. Read all sections of this manual.

2. Never use alcohol or drugs before or while operating the winch.

3. Never allow children under 16 years of age to operate the winch.

4. Always wear eye protection and heavy gloves when operating the 

winch.

5. Always keep body, hair, clothing and jewelry clear of the winch 

cable, fairlead and hook when operating winch.

6. Never attempt to “jerk” a load attached to the winch with a moving 

vehicle. See the Shock Loading section on page 80.

7. Always keep the area around the vehicle, winch, winch cable and 

load clear of people (especially children) and distractions while 
operating the winch.

8. Always turn the vehicle ignition power OFF when it and the winch 

are not being used.

9. Always be sure that at least five (5) full turns of winch cable are 

wrapped around the winch drum at all times. The friction provided 
by this wrapped cable allows the drum to pull on the winch cable 
and move the load.

WARNING

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WINCH GUIDE

Winch Safety Precautions

10. Always apply your vehicle’s park brake and/or park mechanism to 

hold the vehicle in place during winching. Use wheel chocks if 
needed.

11. Always align the vehicle and winch with the load directly in front of 

the vehicle as much as possible. Avoid winching with the winch 
cable at an angle to the winching vehicle’s centerline whenever 
possible.

12. If winching at an angle is unavoidable, follow these precautions:

A.

Look at the winch drum occasionally. Never let the winch cable “stack” 
or accumulate at one end of the winch drum. Too much winch cable at 
one end of the winch drum can damage the winch and the winch cable.

B.

If stacking occurs, stop winching. Follow step 15 on page 78 to feed 
and rewind the cable evenly before continuing the winch operation.

13. Never winch up or down at sharp angles. This can destabilize the 

winching vehicle and possibly cause it to move without warning.

14. Never attempt to winch loads that weigh more than the winch’s 

rated capacity.

15. The winch motor may become hot during winch use. If you winch 

for more than 45 seconds, or if the winch stalls during operation, 
stop winching and permit the winch to cool down for 10 minutes 
before using it again.

16. Never touch, push, pull or straddle the 

winch cable while winching a load.

17. Never let the winch cable run through 

your hands, even if wearing heavy 
gloves.