Important Safety Precautions - Honda FOURTRAX FOREMAN 4X4 TRX500FM 2009 Owner's Manual

Important Safety Precautions

Make sure the engine is off before you begin any maintenance or
repairs. This will help eliminate several potential hazards:
Carbon monoxide poisoning from engine exhaust.
adequate ventilation whenever you operate the engine.
Burns from hot ATV parts.
before touching.
Injury from moving parts.
to do so.
Read the instructions before you begin, and make sure you have the
tools and skills required.
To reduce the possibility of a fire or explosion, be careful when
working around gasoline. Use only non-flammable solvent, not
gasoline, to clean parts. Keep cigarettes, sparks, and flames away
from all fuel-related parts.
Remember that your Honda dealer knows your ATV best and is fully
equipped to maintain and repair it. To ensure the best quality and
reliability, use only new Honda Genuine Parts or other equivalents for
repair and replacement. If you have the tools and skills required for
additional maintenance jobs, you can purchase an official Honda
Service Manual (page
Maintenance Safety
Let the engine and exhaust system cool
Do not run the engine unless instructed
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