Table Of Contents - Honda TRX500FE FourTrax Foreman 4x4 ES Owner's Manual

Table of Contents

Product View3
Introduction4
A Few Words About Safety6
Contents8
Atv Safety10
Important Safety Information11
Safety Labels14
Instruments & Controls18
Component Locations20
Indicators & Displays23
Lamp Check24
Display Check24
Multi-Function Display27
Gear Position Indicator28
Oil Change Indicator29
Odometer/Tripmeter30
Hourmeter32
Digital Clock33
Fuel Gauge34
Controls & Features35
Fuel Valve35
Left Side35
Reserve Fuel35
Choke Knob36
Center Of Handlebar36
Ignition Switch37
2Wd/4Wd Select Switch38
Start Button39
Left Handlebar39
Engine Stop Switch39
Headlight Switch40
Headlight Dimmer Switch40
Horn Button40
Starting Primer Knob41
Right Side41
Recoil Starter41
Throttle Lever42
Right Handlebar42
Gearshift Switch43
Reverse Selector Knob44
Front Brake Lever45
Rear Brake Lever45
Rear Brake Pedal45
Parking Brake46
Flag Pole Bracket47
Right Rear47
Trailer Hitch48
Rear48
Accessory Socket49
Left Front49
Utility Box51
To Open/Close51
Left Front Fender51
Before Riding52
Are You Ready To Ride?53
Protective Apparel53
Helmets And Eye Protection53
Additional Riding Gear54
Rider Training55
Age Recommendation56
No Passengers56
No Alcohol Or Drugs57
Is Your Atv Ready To Ride?58
Pre-Ride Inspection58
Load Limits & Guidelines61
Loading61
Load Limits62
Loading Guidelines63
Accessories64
Modifications65
Basic Operation & Riding66
Safe Riding Precautions68
Off-Road Use Only68
Keep Hands And Feet On Controls69
Control Speed70
Use Care On Unfamiliar Or Rough Terrain71
Do Not Perform Stunts72
Starting & Stopping The Engine73
Preparation73
Starting Procedure74
Normal Air Temperature 10-35 C (50-95 F)74
High Air Temperature 35 C (95 F) Or Above75
Low Air Temperature 10 C (50 F) Or Below75
Flooded Engine76
Stalled Engine76
How To Stop The Engine77
Normal Engine Stop77
Emergency Engine Stop77
Using The Recoil Starter78
Upshifting Sequence79
Down Shifting Sequence79
Shifting Gears80
Riding In Reverse82
Braking84
Riding Your Atv86
Making Turns86
To Make A Turn On Level Ground87
To Make A Sharp Turn At Low Speed87
To Make A Turn From A Full Stop87
Skidding Or Sliding88
Riding Up Hills89
Shift Weight Forward When Climbing Hills90
Stalling The Atv And/Or Rolling Backwards91
What To Do If The Atv Stalls Or Rolls Backwards When Climbing A Hill91
What To Do After The Atv Has Stalled Or Rolled Backwards92
Be Sure Your Legs Are Clear Of The Wheels92
Body Position For Backing Down A Hill92
Riding Down Hills93
On Downhills, Shift Your Weight Back93
Crossing Or Turning On Hills Or Slopes94
Crossing Hills Or Slopes95
Shift Weight Uphill When Crossing Slopes95
Making Turns On Slopes95
Riding Over Obstacles96
Riding Through Water97
Parking98
Parking On A Steep Incline Or A Loose Or Slippery Surface98
Servicing Your Honda99
The Importance Of Maintenance101
Maintenance Safety102
Important Safety Precautions103
Maintenance Schedule104
Summary Of Maintenance Schedule Notes & Procedures105
Maintenance Procedures106
Maintenance Record108
Tool Kit112
Owner's Manual Storage113
Seat Removal114
Installation114
Fuel Recommendation115
Fuel Capacity116
Refueling Procedure116
Fuel117
Engine Oil & Filter118
Oil Recommendation119
Checking & Adding Oil121
Changing Engine Oil & Filter123
Under Engine123
Install A New Engine Oil Filter124
Add Engine Oil126
Gear Case Oil127
Changing Oil127
Differential Oil129
Air Cleaner131
Cleaning132
Dust Cover135
Air Cleaner Housing Drain Tube136
Throttle Freeplay137
Inspection137
Adjustment137
Throttle Inspection138
Carburetor Choke Cable & Knob139
Clutch System140
Clutch Adjustment140
Reverse Lock System Adjustment141
Other Checks141
Engine Idle Speed And Air-Fuel Mixture142
Idle Speed Adjustment142
Air-Fuel Mixture Adjustment143
Spark Plug Recommendation144
Spark Plug Replacement & Inspection144
Valve Inspection147
Spark Arrester148
Brakes150
Hydraulic Disc Front Brake150
Mechanical Drum Rear Brake150
Brake Fluid Recommendation150
Fluid Level Inspection151
Other Inspection152
Brake Pad Wear153
Right Front (Left Side Similar)153
Rear Brake Pedal Freeplay154
Rear Brake Lever Freeplay156
Brake Shoe Wear158
Brakelight Switch Adjustment159
Rear Brake Only159
Draining Water From Brakes160
Tyres161
Air Pressure162
Tread Wear165
Tyre Repair166
Tyre Replacement167
Engine Guards & Skid Plates168
Driveshaft Boots169
Battery170
Battery Storage171
Under Seat172
Battery Charging174
Appearance Care175
General Recommendations175
Washing Your Atv With A Mild Detergent176
Spray Cleaning Your Atv177
Suggestions For Using Spray Cleaner(S) Follow177
Finishing Touches178
Tips179
Preparing For A Ride180
What To Take To The Riding Area180
What To Take On The Trail181
Transporting Your Honda182
Storing Your Honda184
Preparation For Storage185
Removal From Storage187
You & The Environment188
Taking Care Of The Unexpected189
General Guidelines190
If Your Engine Quits or Won't Start192
If The Shift Switches Do Not Function195
When The Engine Is Running195
When The Engine Is Stopped (Ignition Switch At "On"195
When The Battery Is Dead195
Emergency Gear Selection & Operation196
How To Shift Gears Manually197
If The Battery Is Dead198
If You Have A Flat Tyre199
Emergency Wheel Removal/Installation200
If The High Oil Temperature202
Indicator Lights202
If A Fuse Blows203
Recommended Fuses203
Main Fuse Access204
Circuit Fuse Access205
If You Crash207
If You Lose Your Key208
If A Component Fails209
Technical Information210
Vehicle Identification211
Serial Numbers211
Color Label & Code212
Specifications213
Dimensions & Weight213
Fuel & Lubricants213
Capacities213
Engine Specifications214
Power Transmission214
Chassis & Suspension215
Electrical215
Lights215
Fuses216
Torque Specification216
Break-In Guidelines217
High Altitude Carburetor Adjustment218
Petrol Containing Alcohol219
Catalytic Converter220
Table Of Contents221
Index227
Warning240