Honda TRX450ER Owner's Manual page 199

If the High Coolant Temperature
Indicator Lights
If the reserve tank is low or empty, don't ride without adding coolant
(page 105 ). After adding coolant, turn the engine on and check the
high coolant temperature indicator.
If the indicator doesn't turn off, do not ride. The engine needs repair.
Transport your ATV to a Honda dealer (page
If the temperature drops to normal, check the coolant level. If it has
gone down, add more coolant.
Check for an oil leak.
Check the oil level. If necessary, add the recommended oil (page
to the upper level mark. If you must leave your ATV to get oil, secure
it as much as possible.
Start the engine, and check that the high coolant temperature indicator
goes off.
If the indicator goes off
ride the ATV until the leak is repaired by a Honda dealer.
If there's a mild coolant leak, you can ride for awhile, carefully
watching the indicator. Be prepared to stop and add more coolant or
water. If the leak is bad, transport your ATV to a Honda dealer
(page 172 ).
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resume riding. If there is a leak
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do not