Table Of Contents - Honda 2002 TRX450FE Fourtrax Foreman FE Owner's Manual

Table of Contents

Important Notes2
Contents5
Fourtrax Safety7
Special Safety Messages7
Warning Information12
Parts Location16
Indicators And Multi-Function Display, From Rider's Point Of View17
Right Side18
Left Side19
Parts Operation20
Power Controls20
Ignition Switch20
Engine Stop Switch21
Choke Knob22
Starter Button23
Starting Primer Knob24
Recoil Starter25
Throttle Lever26
2Wd/4Wd Select Switch27
Lights28
Headlight And Dimmer Switches28
Reverse And Neutral Indicators30
Oil High Temperature Indicator30
4Wd Indicator31
Multi-Function Display32
Initial Display34
Gear Position Indicator35
Odometer36
Tripmeter36
Hourmeter37
Digital Clock38
Digital Clock Adjustment38
Gearshift Controls39
Gearshift Switches39
Upshifting Sequence39
Downshifting Sequence39
Reverse Selector Knob40
Brake Controls41
Front Brakes41
Rear Brake41
Parking Brake41
Fuel Tank Controls42
Fuel Gauge42
Fuel Fill Cap43
Fuel Valve44
Engine Oil45
Oil Filter Cap/Dipstick45
Additional Features46
Flag Pole Bracket46
Trailer Hitch47
Storage Compartment48
Accessory Socket49
Riding50
Before Riding50
Rider Preparation50
Age Recommendation50
Rider Training52
Vehicle Preparation52
Pre-Ride Inspection52
Tires54
Loading55
Load Limits55
Maximum Weight Capacity55
Loading And Operational Guidelines56
Accessories58
Safe Riding Rules60
No Modifications60
Protective Apparel60
No Passengers62
No Alcohol Or Drugs63
Off-Road Only64
Starting The Engine73
Preparation73
Starting Procedure74
Normal Air Temperature74
High Air Temperature75
Low Air Temperature75
Flooded Engine76
Low Battery76
Shifting Gears77
If The Shift Switches Do Not Function78
When The Engine Is Running78
When The Engine Is Stopped78
When The Battery Is Dead78
Emergency Gear Selection & Operation79
How To Shift Gears Manually80
If The Battery Is Dead81
Riding In Reverse82
Making Turns84
Riding Up Hills87
Riding Down Hills94
Crossing Slopes96
Making Turns On Slopes97
Riding Over Obstacles98
Riding Through Water99
Parking100
Maintenance And Repairs101
Emission Requirements101
Maintenance Schedule102
Maintenance Precautions104
Tool Kit105
Fuel System106
Fuel106
Refueling106
Fuel Recommendations108
Oxygenated Fuels109
Throttle Cable And Lever110
Throttle Free Play110
To Adjust Throttle Free Play110
Air Cleaner111
To Clean The Air Cleaner111
Dust Cover113
Air Cleaner Housing Drain Tube114
To Clean The Drain Tube114
Carburetor115
Choke Cable And Knob115
Adjusting Idle Speed116
High Altitude Adjustment117
Lubrication118
Checking Engine Oil Level And Adding Oil118
Engine Oil Recommendations119
Changing The Engine Oil And Oil Filter120
Rear Final Gear Case Oil123
To Change The Rear Final Gear Case Oil123
Differential Oil124
Engine126
Spark Plug126
To Check And Change The Spark Plug126
Valves127
Clutch Adjustment128
Reverse Lock System129
To Adjust Free Play129
Electrical System130
Battery130
Battery Removal131
Fuse133
To Replace The Main Fuse And Control Motor Fuse133
To Replace The Sub Fuses134
Brakes136
To Check Lever Free Play And Shoe Lining Clearance136
To Adjust The Brake Lining Clearance138
To Check The Brake Fluid Level139
To Check And Adjust Brake Lever Free Play144
To Check Rear Brake Shoe Wear145
Draining Water From Brakes146
Wheels And Tires147
Wheel Removal147
Tire Pressure148
Tire Tread Condition150
Repairing A Flat Tire151
Seat Removal152
Engine Guard And Skid Plates153
Spark Arrester154
Driveshaft Boots156
Transporting Your Fourtrax158
Cleaning161
Storage163
Specifications166
Wiring Diagram168
Consumer Information169
Emission Control Systems169
Source Of Emissions169
Exhaust Emission Control System169
Noise Emission Control System170
Serial Numbers And Color Label172
Index173