Suzuki LT-A450X 2006, Owner'S Manual

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TRAILER TOWING
You may use your vehicle to tow a
light trailer with an optional trailer
hitch, but always observe the require-
ments and recommendations in this
section.
TRAILER TOWING EQUIPMENT
Use a trailer and trailer towing equip-
ment that are compatible. Use only a
No. 1 trailer hitch ball (48 mm (1-7/8
in) in diameter). Never use a trailer
hitch bracket that provides a trailer
coupler location lower than the center
of the rear wheels. We strongly
advise you to use a genuine Suzuki
trailer or an equivalent ATV trailer.
VEHICLE/TRAILER LOADING
To load your vehicle and trailer prop-
erly, you must know how to measure
Gross Trailer Weight and Trailer
Tongue Weight.
Gross Trailer Weight is the weight of
the trailer plus all cargo in it. You can
measure Gross Trailer Weight by put-
ting each wheel of the fully loaded
trailer on a bathroom scale. Add the
weights shown on the scales.
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. This weight can be measured
using a bathroom scale.
The weight of your loaded trailer
(Gross Trailer Weight) should never
exceed 180 kg (400 lbs) when towing
on uneven surfaces. When towing at
low speed along a straight level path,
you may low up to the vehicle towing
limit of 450 kg (992 lbs). Spread the
cargo in your trailer so that the
Tongue Weight is about 10% of the
Gross Trailer Weight. You can do this
by placing about 60% of the total
cargo weight in the front half of the
trailer. Make sure the cargo weight is
even between the left and right sides
of the trailer.
CAUTION
Towing a trailer during the break-
in period can damage your ATV.
Trailer towing adds stress to the
engine, drive train, and brakes.
Never tow a trailer during the first
10 hours that you ride your ATV.