Table Of Contents - Honda 2004 TRX450FM Fourtrax Foreman Owner's Manual

Table of Contents

Introduction4
A Few Words About Safety6
Contents8
Atv Safety10
Important Safety Information11
Safety Labels14
Instruments & Controls18
Component Locations20
Indicators & Displays23
Lamp Check23
Display Check24
Multi-Function Display27
Odometer28
Tripmeter28
Hourmeter29
Digital Clock30
Fuel Gauge31
Fuel Valve32
Left Side32
Reserve Fuel32
Choke Lever33
Left Handlebar33
Ignition Switch34
Center Of Handlebar34
Start Button35
Engine Stop Switch35
Headlight Switch36
Headlight Dimmer Switch36
Starting Primer Knob37
Recoil Starter37
Throttle Lever38
Reverse Selector Knob39
Front Brake Lever40
Rear Brake Lever40
Rear Brake Pedal40
Parking Brake40
2Wd/4Wd Select Switch41
Flag Pole Bracket42
Right Rear42
Trailer Hitch43
Accessory Socket44
Before Riding46
Are You Ready To Ride?47
Protective Apparel47
Helmets And Eye Protection47
Additional Riding Gear48
Rider Training49
Age Recommendation50
No Passengers50
No Alcohol Or Drugs51
Pre-Ride Inspection52
Is Your Atv Ready To Ride?53
Load Limits & Guidelines55
Loading55
Load Limits56
Loading Guidelines57
Accessories58
Modifications59
Basic Operation & Riding60
Safe Riding Precautions62
Off-Road Use Only62
Control Speed64
Starting & Stopping The Engine67
Preparation67
Starting Procedure68
Normal Air Temperature68
High Air Temperature Or Above69
Low Air Temperature Or Below69
Flooded Engine70
How To Stop The Engine70
Normal Engine Stop70
Emergency Engine Stop70
Using The Recoil Starter71
Right Side71
Shifting Gears72
Upshifting Sequence72
Downshifting Sequence72
Riding In Reverse74
Braking76
Riding Your Atv78
Making Turns78
To Make A Turn On Level Ground79
To Make A Sharp Turn At Low Speed79
To Make A Turn From A Full Stop79
Skidding Or Sliding80
Riding Up Hills81
Stalling The Atv And/Or Rolling Backwards83
Riding Down Hills85
Crossing Or Turning On Hills Or Slopes86
Crossing Hills Or Slopes87
Making Turns On Slopes87
Riding Over Obstacles88
Riding Through Water89
Parking90
Servicing92
The Importance Of Maintenance94
Maintenance Safety95
Important Safety Precautions96
Maintenance Schedule97
Maintenance Record101
Tool Kit105
Rear105
Owner's Manual Storage106
Seat Removal107
Fuel108
Fuel Recommendation108
Fuel Capacity109
Refueling Procedure109
Engine Oil & Filter111
Oil Recommendation112
Jaso T 903 Standard113
Checking & Adding Oil114
Changing Engine Oil & Filter115
Drain The Engine Oil115
Install A New Engine Oil Filter116
Add Engine Oil117
Gear Case Oil118
Changing Oil118
Differential Oil120
Air Cleaner122
Cleaning123
Dust Cover125
Air Cleaner Housing Drain Tube126
Throttle127
Throttle Freeplay127
Throttle Inspection128
Carburetor Choke Cable & Lever129
Clutch System130
Clutch Adjustment130
Front130
Reverse Lock System Adjustment131
Engine Idle Speed132
Idle Speed Adjustment132
Spark Plug133
Spark Plug Recommendation133
Spark Plug Replacement & Inspection133
Valves136
Valve Inspection136
Spark Arrester137
Brakes138
Brake Fluid Recommendation138
Fluid Level Inspection139
Right Handlebar139
Other Inspections140
To Adjust The Brake Lining Clearance143
Rear Brake Pedal Freeplay145
Adjustment146
Rear Brake Lever Freeplay147
Brake Shoe Wear149
Draining Water From Brakes150
Tires151
Air Pressure152
Inspection154
Tread Wear155
Tire Repair156
Tire Replacement157
Engine Guard & Skid Plates158
Driveshaft Boots159
Battery160
Battery Storage161
Under Seat162
Battery Charging164
Appearance Care165
General Recommendations165
Washing Your Atv With A Mild Detergent166
Spray Cleaning Your Atv167
Finishing Touches168
Tips170
Preparing For A Ride171
What To Take On The Trail172
Transporting Your Honda173
Storing Your Honda175
Preparation For Storage176
Removal From Storage178
You & The Environment179
Taking Care Of The Unexpected180
General Guidelines181
If Your Engine Quits Or Won't Start183
If You Have A Flat Tire186
Emergency Wheel Remoavl/Installation187
Installation188
If The Oil High Temperature Indicator Lights189
If A Fuse Blows190
Main Fuse Access191
Circuit Fuse Access192
If You Crash194
If You Lose Your Key195
If A Component Fails196
Technical Information198
Vehicle Identification199
Serial Numbers199
Color Label & Code200
Specifications201
Capacities202
Engine Specifications202
Power Transmission202
Break-In Guidelines205
High Altitude Carburetor Adjustment206
Emission Control Systems207
Exhaust Emission Requirements207
Source Of Exhaust Emissions208
Exhaust Emission Control System208
Crankcase Emission Control System208
Noise Emission Control System209
Oxygenated Fuels210
Consumer Information212
Table Of Contents221
Index227
Quick Reference240