Honda TRX500FM Owner's Manual page 194

If Your Engine Quits or Won't Start
SYMPTOM: Starter motor doesn't operate.
POSSIBLE CAUSE
ignition switch OFF
engine stop switch
OFF
transmission not in
neutral
blown fuse
battery lead loose
low (or dead) battery
faulty starter motor
SYMPTOM: Starter motor works, but the engine won't
start.
POSSIBLE CAUSE
out of fuel
flooded engine
loose or
unconnected spark
plug cap
loose battery cables
weak battery
WHAT TO DO
Turn the ignition switch ON.
Slide the engine stop switch to RUN.
Shift into neutral.
Replace with a new fuse of the
same rating (page 192
Tighten the battery lead.
Charge the battery (page
If charging doesn't help, see your
Honda dealer.
If all possible causes are negative,
the starter motor may be faulty. See
your Honda dealer.
WHAT TO DO
Fill the fuel tank.
F looded Engine
See
Install the spark plug cap securely. If
the engine still won't start, see your
Honda dealer.
Tighten the battery terminal bolts.
Charge the battery (page
charging doesn't help, see your
Honda dealer.
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