Frame/Body Panels/Exhaust System; Service Information; Excessive Exhaust Noise; Poor Performance - Honda TRX400EX FOURTRAX 1999 Service Manual

2. FRAME/BODY PANELS/EXHAUST SYSTEM

SERVICE INFORMATION

TROUBLESHOOTING
FRONT FENDER
SIDE COVER
SERVICE INFORMATION
GENERAL
Gasoline is extremely flammable and is explosive under certain conditions. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
Serious burns may result
Work in a well ventilated area. Smoking or allowing flames or sparks in the work area or where gasoline is stored can
cause a fire or explosion.
This section covers removal and installation of the body panels, fuel tank and exhaust system.
Always replace the gaskets when removing the exhaust system.
Always inspect the exhaust system for leaks after installation.
Refer to section 18 for light and switch information.
TORQUE VALUES
Skid plate bolt (8 mm)
Muffler mounting bolt
Muffler band bolt
Exhaust pipe protector bolt
TROUBLESHOOTING

Excessive exhaust noise

Broken exhaust system
Exhaust gas leaks
Poor performance
Deformed exhaust system
Exhaust gas leaks
Clogged muffler
2-1
2-1
2-2
2-2
2-3
if the exhaust system is not allowed to cool
42 N m (4.3 kgfm, 31 Ibf4t)
30 N m (3.1 kgfm, 22 IbfW
32 N m (3.3 kgfm, 24 Ibf4t)
23 (2.3 kgf.m, 17 IbfW
20 N.m (2.0 kgfm, 14 IbfW
FUEL TANK & HEAT PROTECTOR
SKID PLATE
EXHAUST SYSTEM
before
components are removed or serviced.
2-4
2-5
2-6
2- 1