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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
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.
Transporting
When transporting the vehicle, the vehi-
cle must be in its normal operating posi-
tion (on all four wheels) and the
following procedure be used:
1. Engage the brake lever lock and place
the transmission in park.
2. Secure the ATV with load rated hold-
down straps.
NOTE: Suitable hold-down straps
are available from your authorized
dealer. Ordinary rope is not recom-
mended because it can stretch
under load.
XR226A
XR227A
! 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.
! 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 (16 km/h). Avoid
sudden 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
park could result in the ATV rolling
off the trailer in the event of tie-down
strap failure.
CAUTION
If using additional hold-down straps
in any other areas, care must be
taken not to damage the ATV.