Honda Pioneer SXS500M 2019 Owner's Manual page 69

Is Your Vehicle Ready to Drive?
Steering Check the steering to make sure it turns smoothly in both
Gearbox and directions. Check that there is no binding or play in the
Boots steering. Check for any tears in the boots.
If any tears are found, see your dealer.
Underbody Check for and remove any debris stuck in the
underbody; take extra care in your inspection if the
vehicle was last driven in deep grass, brush, a wetland,
or flooded area. Check for any visible dents or cracks.
If any dents or cracks are found, see your dealer.
Air Cleaner Inspect the air cleaner element (page 134) to insure it
is clean and evenly oiled.
Air Cleaner Check for deposits in the drain tube. If necessary,
Housing clean the tube (page 137) and check the air cleaner
Drain Tube housing.
Suspension Check the condition of all suspension components. Be
sure to look for bends or oil leaks in the damper.
Check for tears in the boots of the front arm ball joint.
Lights Make sure the headlights, taillights, and brake lights
are working properly.
Controls Check that all driving controls, including the
accelerator pedal, brake pedal, reverse lever, parking
brake lever, drive mode select lever, and the shift
paddles are operating smoothly.
Tie-rod Ends The wheels need to be lifted off the ground to
correctly check the tie-rod ends, so it cannot be done
in the pre-drive inspection. To have the tie-rod ends
properly inspected, see your dealer.
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Before Driving
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