1. To remove the front seat, pull the seat lock lever up (located at the rear of the seat). Raise the rear end of the seat and slide it rearward. When loading a trailer properly, two items are critical: Gross Trailer Weight (the weight of the trailer plus cargo) and Trailer Tongue Weight. 2. To lock the seat into position, slide the front of the seat into the seat retainers and push down firmly on rear of seat. The seat should auto- matically lock into position. ! 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 Make sure the seat is secure before mounting the ATV.
Severe injury may result if the seat is not properly secured. ! WARNING Never exceed any of the ATV weight restrictions. Safety Flag Bracket A bracket is provided for mounting a flag at the rear of the ATV. Rack Loading (Front and Rear) The front rack and rear rack are designed to carry specified load capacities. Always refer to the ATV Load Capacity Ratings Chart for proper capacities. Trailer Tongue Weight is the downward force exerted on the hitch by the trailer cou- pler 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 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 Make sure the loads on the front and rear racks will not interfere with the ATV controls or obstruct the view of the operator. Also, make sure the loads are evenly distributed, prop- erly secured, and will not shift while operating the ATV. ! WARNING Riding an ATV without extra caution when towing a trailer will be hazard- ous. Trailer towing can affect the handling and braking of the ATV.
Avoid sudden accelerations and stopping of the ATV. Do not make quick maneuvers. Avoid uneven sur- faces 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. Trailering and Towing ! WARNING Never use the racks as a towing or trailering point. This ATV is equipped with a frame-mounted receiver and a standard 50 mm ball hitch. Transporting ATV When transporting the ATV, Arctic Cat rec- ommends that the ATV be in its normal operating position (on all four wheels) and the following procedure be used. 1.
Engage the emergency/parking brake and place the transmission in gear. 42 ACE-026