Transporting This Vehicle; Gasoline-Oil-Lubricant - Arctic Cat 2012 Prowler XT Operator's Manual

When loading a trailer properly, two
items are critical: Gross Trailer Weight
(the weight of the trailer plus cargo) and
Trailer Tongue Weight.
! WARNING
Never exceed any of the vehicle
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 Rat-
ings Chart for tongue weight information.
Always maintain a slow speed when
trailering and towing and avoid sudden
accelerations, quick maneuvers, and sud-
den 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.
! WARNING
Driving this vehicle without extra cau-
tion when towing a trailer will be haz-
ardous. Trailer towing can affect the
handling and braking of the vehicle.
Tow only at low speeds and never
exceed 10 mph. Avoid sudden accel-
erations and stopping of the vehicle.
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 and has a rigid tow bar.
Allow more stopping distance than
when not towing a trailer.
Transporting This
Vehicle
When transporting, Arctic Cat recommends
that the vehicle be in its normal operating
position (on all four wheels) and the fol-
lowing procedure be used.
1. Set the parking brake and place the
transmission in low range.
CAUTION
Failure to set the parking brake and
place the transmission in low range
could allow the vehicle to roll off the
trailer in the event of tie-down strap
failure.
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2. Secure the vehicle with load rated
hold-down straps.
NOTE: Suitable hold-down straps
are available from your Arctic Cat
dealer. Ordinary rope is not recom-
mended because it can stretch
under load.
CAUTION
If using additional hold-down straps
in any other areas, care must be
taken not to damage the vehicle.
CAUTION
Always buckle the side restraints
when transporting to prevent buckle
damage to body panels.

Gasoline-Oil-Lubricant

Recommended Gasoline
The recommended gasoline to use in this
vehicle is 87 minimum octane regular
unleaded. In many areas, oxygenates
(either ethanol or MTBE) are added to
the gasoline. Oxygenated gasolines con-
taining up to 10% ethanol, 5% methane,
or MTBE are acceptable gasolines.
When using ethanol blended gasoline, it is
not necessary to add a gasoline antifreeze
since ethanol will prevent the accumula-
tion of moisture in the fuel system.
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