Table Of Contents - Honda 2001 TRX 250 Fourtrax Recon Owner's Manual

Table of Contents

Contents3
Safety5
Special Safety Messages5
Warning Information10
Parts Location14
Handlebars, From Rider's Point Of View14
Right Side15
Left Side16
Parts Operation17
Power Controls17
Ignition Switch17
Engine Stop Switch18
Choke Knob19
Starter Button20
Recoil Starter21
Throttle Lever23
Lights24
Headlight And Dimmer Switches24
Reverse And Neutral Indicator Lamps25
Gearshift Controls26
Gearshift Pedal26
Reverse Selector Knob27
Brake Controls28
Front Brakes28
Rear Brake28
Parking Brake28
Fuel Tank29
Fuel Fill Cap29
Fuel Valve30
Off30
On30
Res30
Engine Oil31
Oil Filler Cap/Dipstick31
Additional Features32
Helmet Holder32
Flag Pole Bracket33
Storage Compartment34
Manual Storage35
Riding36
Before Riding36
Rider Preparation36
Age Recommendation36
Vehicle Preparation38
Rider Training38
Pre-Ride Inspection38
Tires40
Loading41
Cargo And Trailer Information41
Maximum Weight Capacity41
Tow Weight Limit41
Loading And Operational Guidelines42
Accessories44
Safe Riding Rules46
No Modifications46
Protective Apparel46
No Passengers48
No Alcohol Or Drugs49
Off-Road Only50
For Off-Road Use Only52
Control Speed54
No Stunts55
Use Care On Unfamiliar Terrain56
Starting The Engine59
Preparation59
Starting Procedure60
Normal Air Temperature60
High Air Temperature61
Low Air Temperature61
Flooded Engine62
High Altitude Adjustment62
Low Battery62
Shifting Gears63
Riding In Reverse64
Making Turns66
Riding Up Hills69
Riding Down Hills76
Crossing Slopes78
Making Turns On Slopes79
Riding Over Obstacles80
Riding Through Water81
Parking82
Maintenance And Repairs83
Emission Requirements83
Vehicle Emission Control Information Label83
Maintenance Schedule84
Maintenance Precautions86
Tool Kit87
Fuel System88
Fuel88
Refueling88
Fuel Recommendations90
Oxygenated Fuels91
Throttle92
Throttle Cable And Lever92
Throttle Free Play92
To Adjust Throttle Free Play92
Air Cleaner93
Air Cleaner Filter93
To Clean The Air Cleaner93
Dust Cover95
Air Cleaner Housing Drain Tube96
To Clean The Drain Tube96
Carburetor97
Choke Cable And Knob97
Adjusting Idle Speed98
Lubrication100
Checking Engine Oil Level And Adding Oil100
To Check The Oil Level100
Engine Oil Recommendations101
Recommended Oil Viscosities101
Changing The Engine Oil102
To Change The Oil102
Rear Final Gear Case Oil104
Engine105
Spark Plug105
Valves106
Clutch Adjustment107
Reverse Lock System108
Other Checks108
Electrical System109
Battery109
Battery Removal110
Fuse111
To Replace A Fuse112
Brakes113
To Check Lever Free Play And Shoe Lining Clearance113
To Adjust The Brake Lining Clearance115
To Check The Brake Fluid Level116
To Check And Adjust Brake Pedal Free Play118
To Check And Adjust Brake Lever Free Play120
To Check Rear Brake Shoe Wear121
Draining Water From Brakes122
Wheels And Tires123
Wheel Removal123
Tire Pressure124
Tire Tread Condition126
Repairing A Flat Tire127
Seat Removal128
Skid Plates129
Spark Arrester130
To Purge The System130
Transporting132
Cleaning135
Storage137
Specifications140
Wiring Diagram142
Consumer Information143
Emission Control Systems143
Source Of Emissions143
Exhaust Emission Control System143
Noise Emission Control System144
Problems That May Affect Atv Emissions144
Serial Numbers And Color Label146
Index147