Table Of Contents - Honda 1996 Fourtrax 300EX Owner's Manual

Table of Contents

Important Notices2
Contents5
Fourtrax Safety7
Special Safety Messages7
Warning Information12
Parts Location16
Handlebars, From Rider's Point Of View16
Left Side Of Fourtrax17
Right Side Of Fourtrax18
Parts Operation19
Power Controls19
Ignition Switch19
Engine Stop Switch20
Choke Lever21
Starter Button22
Throttle Lever23
Rear Brake23
Lights24
Headlight And Dimmer Switches24
Reverse And Neutral Indicator Lamp25
Gearshift Controls26
Gearshift Pedal26
Reverse Selector Knob And Reverse Sequence27
Reverse Lever27
Front Brakes28
Parking Brake28
Fuel Tank29
Fuel Fill Cap29
Fuel Valve30
Engine Oil31
Oil Filler Cap/Dipstick31
Front And Rear Suspension32
Additional Features33
Helmet Holder33
Flag Pole Bracket34
Storage Compartment35
Before Riding36
Rider Preparation36
Age Recommendation36
Vehicle Preparation38
Rider Training38
Pre-Ride Inspection38
Tires40
Loading41
Load Limits41
Maximum Weight Capacity41
Loading And Operational Guidelines42
Accessories44
Safe Riding Rules46
No Modifications46
Protective Apparel46
No Passengers48
No Alcohol Or Drugs49
Off-Road Only50
For Off-Road Use Only52
Keep Hands And Feet On Controls53
Control Speed54
No Stunts55
Use Care On Unfamiliar Terrain56
Riding58
Starting The Engine59
Starting Procedure (After Preparation)60
Normal Air Temperature60
High Air Temperature61
Low Air Temperature61
Flooded Engine62
High Altitude Adjustment62
Shifting Gears63
Riding In Reverse64
Making Turns66
Riding Up Hills69
Riding Down Hills76
Crossing Slopes78
Making Turns On Slopes79
Riding Over Obstacles80
Riding Through Water81
Parking82
Maintenance Schedule83
Maintenance Precautions84
Tool Kit86
Fuel System88
Refueling88
Fuel Recommendations90
Oxygenated Fuels91
To Clean The Fuel Strainer Screen92
Throttle Cable And Lever94
To Adjust Throttle Free Play94
Air Cleaner95
To Clean The Air Cleaner Filter95
Air Cleaner Case Drain Tube98
To Clean The Drain Tube98
Carburetor99
To Adjust The Idle Speed99
To Adjust The Air-Fuel Mixture100
Lubrication102
To Check The Engine Oil Level102
Engine Oil Recommendations103
Recommended Oil Viscosities103
To Change The Oil And Oil Filter104
Drive Chain107
Lubrication And Cleaning108
Replacement109
Drive Chain Slider110
Engine111
To Check And Change The Spark Plug111
Valves112
Clutch Adjustment113
Reverse Lock System115
Electrical System116
Battery116
Battery Removal117
Fuse119
To Replace A Fuse120
Brakes121
Front Brake Fluid Level122
Rear Brake Fluid Level123
Brake Pads124
Parking Brake Adjustment126
Wheels And Tires128
Wheel Removal128
Tire Pressure129
Tire Tread Condition131
Repairing A Flat Tire132
Seat Removal133
Engine Guard And Skid Plates134
Spark Arrester136
Transporting Your Fourtrax138
Cleaning Your Fourtrax141
Storage143
Specifications146
Wiring Diagram148
Noise Emission Control System149
Warranty Service150
Serial Numbers151
Index152