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SAFETY
Operator Safety
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)
WARNING! Exceeding the gross vehicle weight rating of your vehicle can reduce stability and handling
and could cause loss of control. NEVER exceed the GVWR of your vehicle.
The maximum payload capacity of your vehicle is the maximum weight you may add to
your vehicle without exceeding the GVWR. This capacity is determined by calculating the
difference between your vehicle’s GVWR and wet weight.
Refer to the specification section of this manual or the Manufacturer’s Label on the vehicle
for model-specific information.
When determining the weight you will be adding to your vehicle, and to ensure you do not
exceed the maximum payload capacity, include the following:
• operator body weight
• passenger body weight
• weight of all occupants’ apparel and items in or on apparel
• weight of any options or accessories and their contents
• weight of any additional cargo on the vehicle
Equipment Modifications
Never install any accessory that grounds to the vehicle chassis. The chassis is a floating ground to
protect against electrical short circuits and hazards.
Do not install any non-GEM-approved accessory or modify the vehicle for the purpose of increasing
speed or power. Any modifications or installation of non-GEM-approved accessories could create a
substantial safety hazard and increase the risk of bodily injury.
The warranty on your GEM vehicle will be terminated if any non-GEM-approved equipment and/or
modifications have been added to the vehicle that increase speed or power.
The addition of certain accessories, including (but not limited to) mowers, blades, tires, sprayers, or
large racks, may change the handling characteristics of the vehicle. Use only GEM-approved
accessories, and familiarize yourself with their function and effect on the vehicle.