Honda Pioneer 1000 2017 Owner's Manual page 104

To achieve a proper tongue load, start by placing 60 percent of the
load toward the front of the trailer and 40 percent toward the rear,
then readjust the load as needed.
• Always use a proper trailer hitch. Do not tow by attaching a rope
or cable to the vehicle's frame.
• Secure all items inside the trailer so they cannot shift while
driving.
• Before driving with heavy cargo or towing heavy loads, shift the
shift select lever into low-range (L) position.
WARNING
Exceeding a load limit or improperly towing a
trailer can cause a crash in which you can be
seriously hurt or killed.
Follow all load limits and towing guidelines in
this owner's manual.
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