Honda TRX250TE 2019 Owner's Manual page 82

Shifting Gears
3. Release the rear brake lever/parking brake lever and increase
engine speed by gradually opening the throttle.
4. When speed increases, release the throttle and shift to 2nd gear
by pressing the upshift switch once.
5. Repeat this sequence to progressively upshift to 3rd, 4th and 5th
(top) gear.
6. To downshift, press the downshift switch once. Remember to
close the throttle each time you shift to the next lower gear.
The transmission cannot be upshifted from neutral to first gear when
the engine speed is above 3,000 rpm or the ground speed is above
3 km/h (2 mph).
The transmission cannot be downshifted from 1st gear to neutral
when the ground speed is above 3 km/h (2 mph).
If the electric shift system malfunctions, the transmission cannot be
shifted by pressing the gearshift switches. See your dealer. (In an
emergency, a gear may be selected manually so you may move the
vehicle. See Emergency Gear Selection & Operation, page 188).
Learning when to shift gears comes with experience. Keep the
following tips in mind:
• As a general rule, shift while moving in a straight line.
• Close the throttle completely before shifting. Improper shifting
may damage the engine, transmission, and drivetrain.
• Upshift to a higher gear or reduce throttle before engine rpm
(speed) gets too high. Learn the relationship between engine
sound and the normal shifting points.
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