Polaris 2012 WideTrak LX INTL - Manual (Page 62)

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OPERATION
Towing
Do not use the front bumper to pull or drag the snowmobile. The front
bumper is not designed for this type of use and may detach from the
vehicle if force is applied.
Whenever towing or operating with a heavy load, place the transmission
in low gear. Towing in high gear can result in belt damage. When oper-
ating in low gear, vehicle speed will be limited to protect the drive train.
For your safety, do not attempt to using the tow hitch until you’ve read
the following warnings and understand the proper hitch functions.
WARNING! Objects towed with a rope have no braking power and can easily
collide with the rear of the snowmobile or other objects, resulting in serious
injury or death. DO NOT tow toboggans, sleds, saucers, or any type of vehicle
with a rope. Only a stiff metal pole connecting the towed object and the tow hitch
on the snowmobile should be used. If passengers are to be towed on a
toboggan or sled, make sure the pole is at least four feet (1.2 meters) long to
prevent any possibility of contact between the snowmobile's track and a person
riding in the towed object. Braking distances increase when towing loads. Slow
down to maintain control of the snowmobile.
If the snowmobile becomes inoperable and must be towed, and if it isn’t
possible to use a rigid tow bar, attach the tow rope to the ski spindles
(not to the ski loops) to prevent damage to the steering components.
Place the transmission in neutral, and have a rider on the towed snow-
mobile to operate the brake and steering when necessary.
NOTICE: Towing a disabled snowmobile with the transmission in gear can result
in serious damage to the engine and drive system. Always place the
transmission of the disabled snowmobile in neutral before towing.