Honda TRX400X 2009 Owner's Manual page 63

5. While turning the reverse assist knob, depress the shift lever to reach
the reverse gear (below 1st gear). Make sure that the reverse indicator
( ) comes on. 4
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.
6. Remove your right hand from the reverse assist knob.
7. Release the rear brake pedal.
8. Slowly release the clutch lever/parking brake lever and open the
throttle gradually to begin reverse operation.
RIGHT SIDE
(3) reverse assist knob
9. Ride slowly. Do not open the throttle suddenly or make abrupt turns.
10. To stop, pull in the clutch lever/parking brake lever, close the throttle
and gradually apply both the front and rear brakes. Do not abruptly
apply the rear brake by itself.
11. To shift out of reverse into 1st gear, pull in the clutch lever/parking
brake lever and raise the shift lever one click to 1st gear. Make sure
that the reverse indicator goes off.
Riding in Reverse
CENTER OF HANDLEBAR
(4)
(3)
(4) reverse indicator
Basic Operation & Riding
(cont'd)
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