Trailering And Towing; Transporting Atv - Arctic Cat 2012 XC 4501 Operator's Manual

Trailering and Towing

! WARNING
Never use the racks as a towing or trailering point.
Arctic Cat ATV's are equipped
with a frame-mounted receiver for
a standard 5.1 cm (2 in.) receiver
hitch. The standard receiver hitch
must be purchased separately.
When loading a trailer properly,
two items are critical: Gross Trailer
Weight (the weight of the trailer
plus cargo) and Trailer Tongue
Weight.
! WARNING
Make sure that the load in the trailer is properly secured and
will not shift while moving. Also, do not overload the trailer.
! WARNING
Never exceed any of the ATV weight restrictions.
Trailer Tongue Weight is the downward force exerted on the hitch by
the trailer coupler when the trailer is fully loaded and the coupler is at
its normal towing height. Refer to the Load Capacity Ratings Chart
for tongue weight information.
Always maintain a slow speed when trailering and towing and avoid
sudden accelerations, quick maneuvers, and sudden stops. Braking
distance will be affected when towing a trailer. When towing a trailer,
always maintain slow speed and allow more stopping distance than
when not towing a trailer.
Riding an ATV without extra caution when towing a trailer will
be hazardous. Trailer towing can affect the handling and brak-
ing of the ATV. Never tow a trailer without a rigid tongue and
never exceed 10 mph. Avoid sudden accelerations and stop-
ping of the ATV. Do not make quick maneuvers. Avoid uneven
surfaces and do not tow on hills. Never carry passengers in a
trailer unless the trailer is designed for such use. Allow more
783-424A
stopping distance than when not towing a trailer.

Transporting ATV

When transporting the ATV, Arctic Cat recommends that the ATV be
in its normal operating position (on all four wheels) and the following
procedure be used.
1. Engage the brake lever lock and place the transmission in gear.
2. Secure the ATV with load rated hold-down straps.

NOTE: Suitable hold-down straps are available from your
Arctic Cat ATV dealer. Ordinary rope is not recommended
because it can stretch under load.
When using hold-down straps, care must be taken not to
damage the ATV.
When transporting the ATV, make sure the brake lever lock is
engaged, the transmission is in low range, and the ATV is
properly secured.
! WARNING
CAUTION
CAUTION
43