Pulling A Trailer - Can-Am DEFENDER MAX Series 2021 Operator's Manual

MOVING LOADS AND DOING WORK
Reduce your speed when hauling a
load and turn gradually. Avoid hills and
rough terrain. Never attempt steep
hills. Allow more distance for brak-
ing, especially on inclined surfaces and
when passengers are on board. Be
careful not to skid or slide.

Pulling a Trailer

NOTICE
A BRP approved rear
hitch plate must be properly in-
stalled on the vehicle for hauling
trailers.
Riding this vehicle with a trailer sub-
stantially increases the risk of toppling,
especially on inclined slopes. If a trailer
is used behind the vehicle make sure
that its hitch is compatible with the
one on the vehicle. Make sure the
trailer is horizontal with the vehicle. (In
some instances a special extension
may have to be installed on the vehicle
hitch). Use security chains or cables to
secure the trailer with the vehicle.
Reduce your speed when pulling a
trailer and turn gradually. Avoid hills
and rough terrain. Never attempt
steep hills. Allow more distance for
braking, especially on inclined surfaces
and when passengers are on board.
Be careful not to skid or slide.
Improperly loading a trailer may cause
loss of control.
Always make sure load is evenly dis-
tributed and safely secured on the
trailer; an evenly balanced trailer is
easier to control.
Always put the shift lever to L (low
range) for hauling a trailer – in addition
to providing more torque, operating
in low range helps account for the in-
creased load on the rear tires.
When stopped or parked, block the ve-
hicle and trailer wheels from possible
movement.
Use caution when disconnecting a
loaded trailer; it or its load may topple
on you or others.
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When hauling a trailer, respect the fol-
lowing maximum tongue weight and
towing capacity indicated on the label
affixed to the hitch.
Make sure there is at least some
weight on the tongue.
SAFETY INFORMATION
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