Table Of Contents - Honda TRX450S Owner's Manual

Table of Contents

Important Notices2
Age Recommendation2
Preface4
Contents5
Safety7
Special Safety Messages7
Warning Information12
Parts Location16
Handlebars, From Rider's Point Of View16
Indicators And Multi-Function Display, From Rider's Point Of View17
Right Side Of Fourtrax18
Left Side Of Fourtrax19
Parts Operation20
Power Controls20
Ignition Switch20
Engine Stop Switch21
Choke Lever22
Starter Button23
Starting Primer Knob24
Recoil Starter25
Throttle Lever26
Lights27
Headlight And Dimmer Switches27
Reverse And Neutral Indicators28
Oil High Temperature Indicator28
Multi-Function Display30
Initial Display31
Odometer32
Tripmeter32
Hourmeter33
Digital Clock34
Digital Clock Adjustment34
Gearshift Controls35
Gearshift Pedal35
Reverse Selector Knob36
Brake Controls37
Front Brakes37
Rear Brake37
Parking Brake37
Fuel Tank Controls38
Fuel Gauge38
Fuel Fill Cap39
Fuel Valve40
Off40
On40
Res40
Engine Oil41
Oil Filler Cap/Dipstick41
Additional Features42
Helmet Holder42
Flag Pole Bracket43
Trailer Hitch44
Storage Compartment45
Accessory Socket46
Riding Your Fourtrax48
Before Riding48
Rider Preparation48
Vehicle Preparation50
Rider Training50
Pre-Ride Inspection50
Tires52
Loading53
Load Limits53
Maximum Weight Capacity53
Tow Weight Limit53
Loading And Operational Guidelines54
Accessories56
Safe Riding Rules58
No Modifications58
Protective Apparel58
No Passengers60
No Alcohol Or Drugs61
Off-Road Only62
No Stunts67
Use Care On Unfamiliar Terrain68
Starting The Engine71
Preparation71
Starting Procedure (After Preparation)72
Normal Air Temperature72
High Air Temperature73
Low Air Temperature73
Flooded Engine74
Low Battery74
Shifting Gears75
Riding In Reverse76
Making Turns78
Riding Up Hills81
Riding Down Hills88
Crossing Slopes90
Making Turns On Slopes91
Riding Over Obstacles92
Riding Through Water93
Parking94
Maintenance And Repairs95
Emission Requirements95
Maintenance Schedule96
Maintenance Precautions98
Tool Kit99
Fuel System100
Fuel100
Refueling100
Fuel Recommendations102
Oxygenated Fuels103
Throttle104
Throttle Cable And Lever104
Throttle Free Play104
Air Cleaner105
To Clean The Air Cleaner105
Dust Cover107
Air Cleaner Housing Drain Tube108
To Clean The Drain Tube108
Carburetor109
Choke Cable And Lever109
Adjusting Idle Speed110
To Adjust The Idle Speed110
High Altitude Adjustment111
Lubrication112
Checking Engine Oil Level And Adding Oil112
Engine Recommendations113
Changing The Engine Oil And Oil Filter114
Rear Final Gear Case Oil117
Differential Oil118
To Change The Differential Oil118
Spark Plug120
To Check And Change The Spark Plug120
Valves121
Clutch Adjustment122
Reverse Lock System123
To Adjust The Free Play123
Electrical System124
Battery124
Battery Removal125
Fuse127
To Replace The Main Fuse127
To Replace The Sub Fuses128
To Check Lever Free Play And Shoe Lining Clearance131
To Adjust The Brake Lining Clearance133
To Check The Brake Fluid Level134
Draining Water From Brakes140
Wheel And Tires141
Wheel Removal141
Tire Pressure142
Tire Tread Condition144
Repairing A Flat Tire145
Seat Removal146
Engine Guard And Skid Plates147
Spark Arrester148
To Purge The System148
Driveshaft Boots150
Transporting Your Fourtrax152
Cleaning155
Storage157
Specifications160
Wiring Diagram162
Noise Emission Control System163
Emission Control Systems163
Source Of Emissions163
Exhaust Emission Control System163
Index167