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. PR075A ! 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. NOTE: Suitable hold-down straps are available from your Arctic Cat dealer. Ordinary rope is not recom- mended because it can stretch under load. PR867A ! WARNING Never tow people in or on any device except when towing a disabled vehi- cle with operable brakes and steering or on a trailer designed for passen- gers that has a rigid tow bar. CAUTION If using additional hold-down straps in any other areas, care must be taken not to damage the vehicle.
CAUTION Transporting When transporting, the vehicle must be in its normal operating position (on all four wheels) and the following procedure must be used. Always buckle the side restraints when transporting to prevent buckle damage to body panels. 1. Place the transmission in park. Gasoline-Oil-Lubricant Filling Gas Tank CAUTION ! WARNING Failure to place the transmission in park could allow the vehicle to roll off the trailer in the event of tie-down strap failure. Always fill the gas tank in a well-venti- lated area. Never add gasoline to the gas tank near any open flames or with the engine running or hot. DO NOT SMOKE while filling the gas tank. 2.
Secure the vehicle with load rated hold-down straps. Since gasoline expands as its temperature increases, the gas tank must be filled to its rated capacity only. Expansion room must be maintained in the tank particu- larly if the tank is filled with cold gaso- line and then moved to a warm area. 34