Table Of Contents - Honda 1997 TRX300 Fourtrax 300 Owner's Manual

Table of Contents

Important Notices2
Product View3
Introduction4
Contents5
Safety7
Warning Information12
Parts Location And Operation16
Handlebars From Rider's Point Of View16
Right Side Of Fourtrax17
Left Side Of Fourtrax18
Parts Operation19
Power Controls19
Ignition Switch19
Engine Stop Switch20
Choke Lever21
Starter Button22
Starting Primer Knob22
Kick Starter23
Throttle Lever25
Lights26
Headlight And Dimmer Switches26
Oil High Temperature Indicator Light26
Reverse And Neutral Indicator Lamp28
Gearshift Controls29
Gearshift Pedal29
Gearshift Sequence29
Reverse Selector Knob30
Brake Controls31
Front Brakes31
Rear Brake31
Parking Brake31
Fuel Tank32
Fuel Fill Cap32
Fuel Valve33
Engine Oil34
Oil Filler Cap/Dipstick34
Additional Features35
Helmet Holder35
Flag Pole Bracket36
Trailer Hitch36
Storage Compartment37
12V Dc Power Supply38
Riding Your Fourtrax40
Before Riding40
Rider Preparation40
Age Recommendation40
Vehicle Preparation42
Rider Training42
Pre-Ride Inspection42
Tires44
Loading45
Load Limits45
Loading And Operational Guidelines46
Accessories48
Safe Riding Rules50
No Modifications50
Protective Apparel50
No Passengers52
No Alcohol Or Drugs53
Off-Road Only54
For Off-Road Use Only56
Keep Hands And Feets On Controls57
Control Speed58
No Stunts59
Use Care On Unfamiliar Terrain60
Riding62
Starting The Engine63
Preparation63
Starting Procedure64
High Air Temperature65
Low Air Temperature65
Flooded Engine66
Shifting Gears67
Riding In Reverse68
Making Turns70
Riding Up Hills73
Riding Down Hills80
Crossing Slopes82
Making Turns On Slopes83
Riding Over Obstacles84
Riding Through Water85
Parking86
Maintenance And Repairs87
Maintenance Schedule87
Maintenance Precautions88
Tool Kit90
Fuel System92
Refueling92
Fuel Recommendations94
Oxygenated Fuels95
Fuel Strainer Screen96
Throttle Cable And Lever98
Throttle Free Play98
To Adjust Throttle Free Play98
Other Checks98
Air Cleaner Filter99
To Clean The Air Cleaner99
Air Cleaner Housing Drain Tube102
To Clean The Drain Tube102
Carburetor103
Choke Cable And Lever103
Adjusting Idle Speed And Air-Fuel Mixture103
To Adjust The Air-Fuel Mixture104
High Altitude Adjustment105
Lubrication106
Checking Engine Oil Level And Adding Oil106
Engine Oil Recommendations107
Recommended Oil Viscosities107
Changing The Engine Oil And Oil Filter108
Oil Drain Plug108
Rear Final Gear Case Oil111
Engine112
Spark Plug112
To Check And Change The Spark Plug112
Valves113
Clutch Adjustment114
Reverse Lock System115
Electrical System116
Battery116
Battery Removal117
Fuse119
To Replace A Fuse120
Brakes121
To Check Lever Free Play And Shoe Lining Clearance121
To Adjust The Brake Lining Clearance123
Brake Adjuster123
To Check The Brake Fluid Level124
Lower Level Mark125
To Check And Adjust Brake Pedal Free Play126
Rear Brake Pedal126
To Check And Adjust Brake Lever Free Play128
Brake Lever128
To Check Rear Brake Shoe Wear129
Draining Water From Brakes130
Wheels And Tires131
Wheel Removal131
Tire Pressure132
Tire Specifications133
Tire Tread Condition134
Repairing A Flat Tire135
Seat Removal136
Skid Plates137
Spark Arrester138
Transporting Your Fourtrax140
Cleaning Your Fourtrax143
Storage145
Specifications148
Wiring Diagram150
Serial Numbers153
Index154