Basic Operation & Riding - Honda TRX500FM6 Owner's Manual

This section gives basic riding instructions, including how to start and
Basic Operation & Riding
stop your engine, and how to use the throttle and brakes. It also
provides important information on riding with cargo.
To protect your new engine and enjoy optimum performance and
service life, refer to Break-in Guidelines (page 237).
Safe Riding Precautions .............................................................. 77
Off-road Use Only.................................................................... 77
Keep Hands and Feet on Controls............................................ 78
Riding Position & Safety Equipment ......................................... 79
Moving the ATV without Starting the Engine ........................... 80
Control Speed ......................................................................... 81
Use Care on Unfamiliar or Rough Terrain ................................. 82
Do Not Perform Stunts............................................................. 83
Starting & Stopping the Engine................................................... 84
Preparation.............................................................................. 84
Starting Procedure ................................................................... 85
Flooded Engine........................................................................ 86
Bank Angle Sensor Ignition Cut-off System .............................. 86
Stalled Engine.......................................................................... 87
How to Stop the Engine........................................................... 87
Using the Recoil Starter............................................................ 88
Shifting Gears............................................................................. 89
Riding in Reverse ........................................................................ 91
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