Starting Procedure - Honda TRX500FM6 Owner's Manual

Starting & Stopping the Engine
1. Before starting, make sure the vehicle is on a level surface and
lock the parking brake (page 49).
2. Turn the ignition switch (1) to ON (q).
Confirm the following:
• The transmission is in neutral, the neutral indicator (2) is ON and
the gear position indicator shows "N".
• The engine stop switch (3) is set to RUN (e).

Starting Procedure

This ATV is fuel-injected with an automatic choke.
Follow the procedure indicated below.
Any Air Temperature
• Press the start/override button with the throttle completely
closed.
The engine will not start if the throttle is fully open (because the
electronic control module cuts off the fuel supply).
Snapping the throttle or fast idling for more than 5 minutes may
cause exhaust pipe and muffler discolourations.
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