BRP Can-Am Freedom Trailer, User Manual

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SPECIAL SAFETY MESSAGES
Important Warnings
SEVERE INJURY OR DEATH can re-
sult if you do not follow these instruc-
tions:
Before taking the first trip with the
trailer coupled to a Can-Am Spyder, it is
recommended performing exercises
as indicated in the
VEHICLE'S OPERA-
TOR'S GUIDE
to become familiar with
different handling characteristics. If
you are planning to use this Can-Am
Spyder trailer with any other vehicle,
make at least one short trial run. This
will help you learn about the new be-
havior of your vehicle.
When riding, pay particular attention to
the following:
– Do not use the cruise control.
– Use a longer following distance
from the vehicle in front of you.
– When towing a trailer, more time
and distance is needed when pass-
ing or stopping.
– Reduce your speed and slow down
more than usual before turning and
avoid sharp turns.
– When cornering, achieve the turn on
a larger radius. It takes more space
to turn with a trailer.
– Always move slowly when back-
ing up. Ask someone to guide you
when possible. Practice in an open
area at the first opportunity.
– Be prepared for sudden changes in
air pressure or wind buffering when
trucks pass from either direction.
Slow down and keep a firm grip on
handlebar. Do not apply brakes to
correct trailer swaying. Continued
pulling of the trailer provides a stabi-
lizing force to correct swaying.
– When going downhill, reduce speed
and shift into lower gears before
starting down.
Loss of control of the trailer or
trailer/Spyder combination can result
in death or serious injury. The most
common causes of loss of control of
the trailer are:
– Driving too fast for the conditions.
– Overloading the trailer or loading the
trailer incorrectly.
– Trailer improperly coupled to the
hitch.
– Inadequate towing hitch.
– Not maintaining proper tire pres-
sure.
– Not keeping wheel lug nuts tight.
Always perform the pre-ride inspection
for safe riding.
Maintain your trailer as per the mainte-
nance schedule.
Important Information
WARNING
All safety rules should be followed
as
per VEHICLE OPERATOR'S
GUIDE
, the specific instructions in-
cluded in this guide should also be
observed when using this trailer
with a Can-Am Spyder.
Trailer
This BRP Can-Am Freedom Trailer has
been specially designed to be used
with your Can-Am Spyder in conjunc-
tion with the BRP Spyder hitch.
Hitch
Use only the hitch and the lights con-
trol module sold by BRP or an approved
equivalent. The BRP hitch is specially
designed to fit properly on the swing
arm of a Can-Am Spyder.
NOTICE
The use of a non-recom-
mended light control module may
lead to vehicle electrical system fail-
ure.
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