Flooded Engine; How To Stop The Engine - Honda TRX400X Owner's Manual

Starting & Stopping the Engine

Flooded Engine

If the engine fails to start after repeated attempts, it may be flooded with
excess fuel. To clear a flooded engine:
1. Move the engine stop switch to OFF (
2. Move the choke lever to the fully OFF position.
3. Open the throttle fully.
4. Press the start button for 5 seconds.
5. Wait 10 seconds, then turn the engine stop switch to RUN (
6. Repeat the ''Normal Air Temperature''
use the choke.
If the engine still won't start, refer to
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How to Stop the Engine

Normal Engine Stop
To stop the engine, make sure the transmission is in neutral by checking
that the neutral indicator light is on, then turn the ignition switch OFF
( ).
The engine stop switch should normally remain in the RUN (
position even when the engine is OFF.
If your ATV is stopped with the engine stop switch OFF (
ignition switch ON (
Emergency Engine Stop
To stop the engine in an emergency, use the engine stop switch. To
operate, slide the switch to the OFF (
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