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Trailering And Towing
The TRV is equipped with a frame-
mounted receiver for a standard 5.1 cm (2
in.) receiver hitch. The standard receiver
hitch must be purchased separately.
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When loading a trailer properly, two
items are critical: Gross Trailer Weight
(the weight of the trailer plus cargo) and
Trailer Tongue Weight.
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.
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.
Transporting TRV
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 rec-
ommended because it can stretch
under load.
! WARNING
Never use the front rack or rear back-
rest support as towing or trailering
points.
! 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 recom-
mended weight restrictions.
! WARNING
Riding an ATV without extra caution
when towing a trailer will be hazard-
ous. Trailer towing can affect the han-
dling and braking of the ATV. Never
tow a trailer without a rigid tongue
and never exceed 10 mph. Avoid sud-
den accelerations and stopping of
the ATV. Do not make quick maneu-
vers. Avoid uneven surfaces and do
not tow on hills. Never carry passen-
gers in a trailer unless the trailer is
designed for such use. Allow more
stopping distance than when not tow-
ing a trailer.
CAUTION
Failure to engage the brake lever
lock and place the transmission in
gear could result in the ATV rolling
off the trailer in the event of tie-
down strap failure.
CAUTION
When using hold-down straps, care
must be taken not to damage the
ATV.