Hauling A Load (If Equipped With Hitch); Pulling A Trailer(If Equipped With Hitch) - Can-Am OUTLANDER 6x6 2021 Series Operator's Manual

MOVING LOADS AND DOING WORK
WARNING
– Keep yourself and others clear
of the cargo bed and vehicle
frame junction when lowering
cargo bed.
– Ensure to properly latch the
cargo bed before riding.
– Secure cargo bed with hairpin
clip
– Make sure you do not leave ob-
jects between lifted cargo bed
and vehicle frame to ensure
proper latching of the cargo bed
when lowered.
Hauling a Load
(If Equipped with Hitch)
Never pull a load by attaching it to the
bumper or any other parts or acces-
sories; this can cause the vehicle to
tip over. Use only the trailer hitch (if
installed) to pull a load.
In an emergency situation, use the re-
covery hook to recover a stuck vehicle.
When pulling loads with a chain or ca-
ble, ensure that there is no slack before
starting and maintain tension while
pulling.
When pulling loads with a chain or ca-
ble, be sure to brake progressively.
The inertia of the load could lead to an
impact.
When hauling a load, respect the maxi-
mum hauling capacity. See
A TRAILER
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WARNING
Slack can cause the chain or cable
to break and snap back.
When pulling another vehicle, be sure
that someone is controlling the pulled
vehicle. They must brake and steer to
prevent the vehicle from going out of
control.
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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 a passenger (2-UP models) is on
board. Be careful not to skid or slide.
Pulling a Trailer
(If Equipped with Hitch)
NOTICE
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 a passenger (2-UP models)
is on board. Be careful not to skid or
slide.
Improperly loading a trailer may cause
loss of control. Make sure there is at
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least some weight on the tongue.
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.
SAFETY INFORMATION
A BRP approved rear
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