Can-Am MAVERICK Sport MAX Series, Operator'S Manual

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TRANSPORTING THE VEHICLE
3. Back off the vehicle, verify ramps
are still secure, then proceed at
proper speed.
4. Carefully drive vehicle onto platform
or trailer. Use sufficient speed to
climb without spinning or abruptly
accelerating.
Avoid acceleration
while on ramps to prevent ramps
movement.
5. If trailer is inclined towards front,
simply let vehicle roll in without ac-
celeration.
6. Once vehicle is climbed, put shift
lever to Park. Apply parking brake (if
equipped).
When vehicle cannot move on its
own power, or in case overshooting
is a risk or if any dangerous condition
prevents for embarking on its own
power, proceed using a winch;
Using a winch to pull
vehicle onto trailering
equipment
When vehicle cannot climb on its
own power, proceed as follows;
WARNING
Have the help of an assistant. One
person should be in vehicle to
have access to vehicle steering,
brakes and winch switch, while the
other person controls the environ-
ment and safety of the maneuver.
WARNING
Ensure the winch hook can be
safely attached to a proper anchor-
ing point. Use proper rigging.
NOTE: If vehicle can be started safely,
let engine idle during winching to avoid
draining the battery.
1. Place shift lever to NEUTRAL (N).
2. If the vehicle is equipped with a
winch, use the winch to roll the ve-
hicle on the platform.
3. If the vehicle is not equipped with a
winch, proceed as follows:
3.1 Attach strap to lower front
bumper anchor.
3.2 Attach the strap to the winch
cable of the towing vehicle.
3.3 Pull the vehicle on the flatbed
trailer with the winch.
4. Put shift lever to Park. Apply parking
brake (if equipped).
Securing vehicle for
transport
WARNING
Never use the winch to secure the
vehicle during transport.
1. Remove the key from the vehicle.
2. At rear, secure the vehicle on both
sides using a strap around the sus-
pension arm as close to the wheel
as possible.
3. At front, secure the vehicle on both
sides using a strap around the lower
suspension arm as close to the
wheel as possible.
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4. Strap the rear tires by using tire tow-
ing straps.
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