Honda TRX420FA 2009 Owner's Manual page 83

Your ATV may be equipped with a reverse speed limiter, which helps
the vehicle to maintain a saf e speed while riding in reverse gear.
4. The gear position indicator shows ''R''.
5. Release the rear brake lever/parking brake lever.
6. Open the throttle gradually and ride slowly. Do not open the throttle
suddenly or make abrupt turns.
7. To stop, close the throttle and gradually apply both the front and rear
brakes. Do not abruptly apply the rear brake by itself.
8. To shift out of reverse and into neutral, press the upshift switch ( )
once to shift into ''N'' (neutral) gear.
The transmission cannot be shifted from neutral back into reverse when
the engine speed is above 2,300 rpm or speed of your ATV is above
2 mph (3 km/h).
The transmission cannot be shifted from reverse shift up to neutral when
the engine speed is above 2,300 rpm or speed of your ATV is above
1 mph (1.5 km/h).
When you stop riding in reverse and turn the ignition switch to the OFF
( ) position
After the engine stops, turn the ignition switch to the ON (
The transmission is shifted in neutral automatically.
Applying only the rear brake abruptly when
operating in reverse gear could cause the front
wheels to lift off the ground and the ATV could
overturn backwards.
Carefully apply both the front and rear brakes
when stopping in reverse gear.
Riding in Reverse
Basic Operation & Riding
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