Table Of Contents - Honda 1999 FourTrax Recon TRX250 Owner's Manual

Table of Contents

Contents4
Safety6
Special Safety Messages6
Warning Information11
Parts Location15
Handlebars15
Right Side16
Left Side17
Parts Operation18
Power Controls18
Ignition Switch18
Engine Stop Switch19
Choke Knob20
Starter Button21
Recoil Starter22
Recoil Starter Grip22
Throttle Lever24
Lights25
Headlight And Dimmer Switches25
Reverse And Neutral Indicator Lamps26
Gearshift Controls27
Gearshift Pedal27
Reverse Selector Knob28
Brake Controls29
Front Brakes29
Rear Brake29
Parking Brake29
Fuel Tank30
Fuel Fill Cap30
Fuel Valve31
Off31
On31
Res31
Engine Oil32
Oil Filter Cap/Dipstick32
Additional Features33
Helmet Holder33
Flag Pole Bracket34
Storage Compartment35
Manual Storage36
Riding37
Before Riding37
Rider Preparation37
Age Recommendation37
Rider Training39
Vehicle Preparation39
Pre-Ride Inspection39
Engine Oil Level39
Tires41
Loading42
Cargo And Trailer Information42
Maximum Weight Capacity42
Tow Weight Limit42
Loading And Operational Guidelines43
Accessories45
Safe Riding Rules47
No Modifications47
Protective Apparel47
No Passengers49
No Alcohol Or Drugs50
Off-Road Only51
Control Speed55
No Stunts56
Use Care On Unfamiliar Terrain57
Starting The Engine60
Preparation60
Starting Procedure61
Normal Air Temperature61
High Air Temperature62
Low Air Temperature62
Flooded Engine63
High Altitude Adjustment63
Low Battery63
Shifting Gears64
Riding In Reverse65
Making Turns67
Riding Up Hills70
Riding Down Hills77
Crossing Slopes79
Making Turns On Slopes80
Riding Over Obstacles81
Riding Through Water82
Emission Requirements84
Maintenance And Repairs85
Maintenance Schedule85
Maintenance Precautions87
Tool Kit88
Fuel System89
Fuel89
Refueling89
Fuel Recommendations91
Oxygenated Fuels92
Throttle93
Throttle Cable And Lever93
Throttle Free Play93
To Adjust Throttle Free Play93
Air Cleaner94
Air Cleaner Filter94
To Clean The Air Cleaner94
Dust Cover96
Air Cleaner Housing Drain Tube97
To Clean The Drain Tube97
Carburetor98
Choke Cable And Knob98
Adjusting Idle Speed99
To Adjust The Idle Speed99
Lubrication101
Checking Engine Oil Level And Adding Oil101
To Check The Oil Level101
Engine Oil Recommendations102
Recommended Oil Viscosities102
Changing The Engine Oil103
To Change The Oil103
Rear Final Gear Case Oil105
To Change The Rear Final Gear Case Oil105
Engine106
Spark Plug106
To Check And Change The Spark Plug106
Valves107
Valve Clearance107
Clutch108
Clutch Adjustment108
Reverse Lock System109
Other Checks109
Electrical System110
Battery110
Battery Removal111
Fuse112
To Replace A Fuse113
Brakes114
To Check Lever Free Play And Shoe Lining Clearance114
To Adjust The Brake Lining Clearance116
To Check The Brake Fluid Level117
To Check And Adjust Brake Pedal Free Play119
To Check And Adjust Brake Lever Free Play121
To Check Rear Brake Shoe Wear122
Draining Water From Brakes123
Front Brake Inspection Hole Plug123
Rear Brake Drain Bolt123
Wheels And Tires124
Wheel124
Tire Pressure125
Tire Tread Condition127
Repairing A Flat Tire128
Seat Removal129
Skid Plates130
Spark Arrester131
Transporting133
Cleaning136
Storing138
Storage138
Specifications141
Wiring Diagram143
Consumer Information144
Emission Control Systems144
Source Of Emissions144
Exhaust Emission Control System144
Noise Emission Control System145
Index148