Using A Winch To Pull Vehicle Onto Trailering Equipment; Securing Vehicle For Transport - Can-Am OUTLANDER 6x6 T 2021 Series Operator's Manual

IX TRANSPORTING THE VEHICLE
3. Back off the vehicle, verify ramps
are still secure, then proceed at
proper speed.
4. Carefully drive vehicle onto platform
or trailer. Use sufficient speed to
climb without spinning or abruptly
accelerating.
while on ramps to prevent ramps
movement.
5. If trailer is inclined towards front,
simply let vehicle roll in without ac-
celeration.
6. Once vehicle is climbed, put shift
lever to Park. Apply brake lock.
When vehicle cannot move on its
own power, or in case overshooting
is a risk or if any dangerous condition
prevents for embarking on its own
power, proceed using a winch;
2) Using a winch to pull
vehicle onto trailering
equipment
When vehicle cannot climb on its
own power, proceed as follows;
WARNING
Have the help of an assistant. One
person should be in vehicle to
have access to vehicle steering,
brakes and winch switch, while the
other person controls the environ-
ment and safety of the maneuver.
WARNING
Ensure the winch hook can be
safely attached to a proper anchor-
ing point. Use proper rigging.
NOTE: If vehicle can be started safely,
let engine idle during winching to avoid
draining the battery.
1. Place shift lever to NEUTRAL (N).
2. If the vehicle is equipped with a
winch, use the winch to roll the ve-
hicle on the platform.
______________
124
Avoid acceleration
3. If the vehicle is not equipped with a
winch, proceed as follows:
3.1 Attach strap to lower front
bumper anchor.
3.2 Attach the strap to the winch
cable of the towing vehicle.
3.3 Pull the vehicle on the flatbed
trailer with the winch.
4. Put shift lever to Park. Apply brake
lock.
3) Securing vehicle for
transport
When transporting this vehicle, secure
it to a trailer or in pickup box with suit-
able tie-downs. Use of ordinary ropes
is not recommended.
WARNING
Do not tow this vehicle behind a
car or other vehicle. Use a trailer.
Never tip this vehicle on end for
transporting. The vehicle must be
in its normal operating position
(on all wheels).
Remember to:
– Unload vehicle racks before trans-
portation.
– Set shift lever to PARK position.
– Set the brake lock.
– Secure the vehicle by the front and
rear tie-down points.