Table Of Contents - Honda 2003 TRX400EX Sportrax Owner's Manual

Table of Contents

Contents5
Safety6
Atv Safety10
Important Safety Information11
Safety Labels14
Indicators & Controls18
Component Locations20
Indicators23
Neutral Indicator Lamp23
Controls & Features24
Fuel Valve24
Reserve Fuel24
Choke Lever25
Ignition Switch26
Start Button27
Engine Stop Switch27
Headlight Switch28
Headlight Dimmer Switch28
Throttle Lever29
Clutch Lever29
Front Brake Lever30
Rear Brake Pedal30
Parking Brake30
Flag Pole Bracket31
Before Riding32
Are You Ready To Ride?33
Protective Apparel33
Helmets And Eye Protection33
Additional Riding Gear34
Rider Training35
Age Recommendation36
No Passengers36
Np Alcohol Or Drugs37
Is Your Atv Ready To Ride?38
Pre-Ride Inspection38
Load Limits & Guidelines41
Loading41
Loading Guidelines43
Accessories44
Modifications45
Basic Operation & Riding46
Safe Riding Precautions48
Off-Road Use Only48
Control Speed50
Use Care On Unfamiliar Or Rough Terrain51
Do Not Perform Stunts52
Starting & Stopping The Engine53
Preparation54
Starting Procedure55
Normal Air Temperature55
High Air Temperature56
Low Air Temperature57
Flooded Engine58
How To Stop The Engine58
Normal Engine Stop58
Emergency Engine Stop58
Shifting Gears59
Gear Shifting Sequence59
Braking61
Riding Your Atv63
Making Turns63
To Make A Turn On Level Ground64
To Make A Sharp Turn At Low Speed64
To Make A Turn From A Full Stop64
Skidding Or Sliding65
Riding Up Hills66
Stalling The Atv And/Or Rolling Backwards68
What To Do After The Atv Has Stalled Or Rolled Backwards69
Riding Down Hills70
Crossing Or Turning On Hills Or Slopes71
Riding Over Obstacles73
Riding Through Water74
Parking75
Servicing76
The Importance Of Maintenance78
Maintenance Safety79
Important Safety Precautions80
Maintenance Schedule81
Maintenance Procedures83
Maintenance Record85
Tool Kit89
Manual Storage90
Seat Removal91
Fuel92
Fuel Recommendation92
Fuel Capacity93
Refuelling Procedure93
Engine Oil & Filter95
Oil Recommendation96
Jaso T 903 Standard97
Checking & Adding Oil98
Changing Engine Oil & Filter100
Drain The Engine Oil100
Install A New Engine Oil Filter101
Add Engine Oil102
Air Cleaner103
Cleaning104
Air Cleaner Housing Drain Tube106
Throttle Freeplay107
Throttle Inspection108
Clutch System109
Clutch Adjustment109
Upper Adjustment110
Lower Adjustment111
Other Inspections & Lubrication112
Engine Idle Speed113
Idle Speed Adjustment113
Spark Plug Recommendation114
Spark Plug Replacement & Inspection114
Valve Inspection117
Suspension118
Front Suspension Adjustment119
Front Suspension Spring Pre-Load119
Rear Suspension Adjustment121
Rear Suspension Damping121
Compression Damping122
To Adjust To The Standard Position123
To Reduce Compression Damping123
To Increase Compression Damping123
Brakes124
Brake Fluid Recommendation124
Fluid Level Inspection125
Brake Pad Wear128
Parking Brake Adjustment130
Tires132
Air Pressure133
Tire Inspection135
Tread Wear136
Tire Repair137
Tire Replacement138
Engine Guard & Skid Plates139
Spark Arrester140
Drive Chain Inspection142
Drive Chain Adjustment145
Drive Chain Lubrication146
Drive Chain Removal, Cleaning & Replacement147
Battery148
Battery Storage149
Battery Installation151
Battery Charging152
Appearance Care153
General Recommendations153
Washing Your Atv With A Mild Detergent154
Spray Cleaning Your Atv155
Finishing Touches156
Painted Aluminum Wheel Maintenance156
Tips158
Preparing For A Ride159
What To Take To The Riding Area159
What To Take On The Trail160
Transporting Your Honda161
Storing163
Preparation For Storage163
Removal From Storage165
You & The Environment167
Taking Care Of The Unexpected168
General Guidelines169
If Your Engine Quits Or Won't Start171
If You Have A Flat Tire174
Emergency Wheel Removal/Installation175
If A Fuse Blows177
Main Fuse Access178
If You Crash179
If You Lose Your Key180
If A Component Fails181
Technical Information182
Vehicle Identification183
Serial Numbers183
Color Label & Code184
Specifications185
Break-In Guidelines189
High Altitude Carburetor Adjustment190
Emission Control Systems191
Exhaust Emission Requirements191
Source Of Exhaust Emissions192
Exhaust Emission Control System192
Crankcase Emission Control System192
Problems That May Affect Atv Exhaust Emissions192
Noise Emission Control System193
Oxygenated Fuels194
Consumer Information196
Authorized Manuals197
Table Of Contents205
Index211
Quick Reference224
How To Avoid Costly Repairs224