Honda TRX420FPA Owner's Manual page 123

Engine Oil & Filter
Checking & Adding Oil
Refer to Saf ety Precautions
Check the engine oil level each day before operating your ATV and add
if needed.
Bef ore riding your ATV, check the engine oil level.
1. Park your ATV on a firm, level surface.
2. Start the engine in a well-ventilated area and let it idle for 3 5
minutes. If the air temperature is below 10°C (50°F), let the engine
idle for an additional 5 minutes (a total of 10 minutes).
3. Stop the engine and wait 2 3 minutes.
4. Remove the seat (page
5. Unsnap and remove the left side cover ( ).
6. Remove the dipstick ( ) from the front left crankcase cover and wipe
it clean.
7. Insert the dipstick without screwing it in, then remove the dipstick and
check the oil level. The oil level should be between the upper level
mark ( ) and the lower level mark ( ) on the dipstick. 3
LEFT SIDE
(1) left side cover
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LEFT SIDE
(2)
(1)
(2) dipstick
(3)
(4)
(3) upper level mark
(4) lower level mark