Emergency Gear Selection & Operation - Honda FourTrax Foreman TRX500FE2 2018 Owner's Manual

Emergency Gear Selection &
Operation
If the shift switches do not operate, use the following procedure to
manually select a gear so you may drive the vehicle to a location
where it can be loaded and transported to your dealer.
1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON (q) position.
2. Remove the seat (page 128).
3. Remove the rear fender cover (page 129).
4. Remove the gear change tool from under the rear fender cover
(page 126).
5. Check the neutral indicator.
If the transmission is in neutral, go to step 6.
If the transmission is not in neutral, use the gear change tool to
shift to neutral so you will be able to start the engine, Refer to
How to Shift Gears Manually: (page 225).
6. Apply the parking brake.
7. Press the start/override button to start the engine.
8. Select the gear you want. For running on level ground: 3rd or 4th
gear. For mountainous roads: 2nd or 3rd gear. Refer to How to
Shift Gears Manually: (page 225).
9. Return the gear change tool to under the rear fender cover.
10. Install the rear fender cover.
11. Install the seat.
12. Get on the ATV, release the parking brake, and drive it at a safe
speed to a place where it can be repaired or serviced.
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Taking Care of the Unexpected