Subaru 2001 Outback - Manual (Page 301)

could get loose and create a
traffic safety hazard.
. Use only the ball mount supplied
with this hitch. Use the hitch only
as a weight carrying hitch. Do not
use with any type of weight
distributing hitch.
The trailer hitch is designed to tow a Class
1 rated load. The maximum gross trailer
weight and maximum gross tongue weight
are indicated in the following table.
Maximum
gross trailer
weight Maximum
gross tongue
weight
3.6 L models
3,000 lbs
(1,360 kg)
200 lbs
(90 kg) All models
other than 3.6
L models
2,700 lbs
(1,224 kg)
When you tow a trailer, refer to
“Trailer
towing ” F8-19.
& Connecting a trailer
1. Remove the receiver cover from the
hitch receiver tube. Then insert the ball
mount into the hitch receiver tube.
2. Insert the hitch pin into the hole on the
hitch receiver tube so that the pin passes
through the ball mount.
3. Insert the safety pin onto the hitch pin
securely.
4. Pull the ball mount to make sure it
does not come off the hitch receiver.
1) Hitch ball installation point
2) Hooks for safety chains
Driving tips
8-17
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