Honda TRX500FM Owner's Manual page 237

Table of Contents
BEFORE RIDING (cont'd)
Load Limits & Guidelines
Loading .............................................................................................
Load Limits .......................................................................................
Loading Guidelines ...........................................................................
Accessories & Modifications
Accessories ........................................................................................
Modifications ....................................................................................
BASIC OPERATION & RIDING
Safe Riding Precautions
Off-road Use Only ............................................................................
Keep Hands and Feet on Controls
Control Speed ....................................................................................
Use Care on Unfamiliar or Rough Terrain
Do Not Perform Stunts
Starting & Stopping the Engine
Preparation ........................................................................................
Starting Procedure .............................................................................
Flooded Engine .................................................................................
Stalled Engine ...................................................................................
How to Stop the Engine
Using the Recoil Starter
Shifting Gears .......................................................................................
Riding in Reverse ..................................................................................
Braking ..................................................................................................
Riding Your ATV .................................................................................
Making Turns ....................................................................................
Skidding or Sliding ...........................................................................
Riding Up Hills .................................................................................
Riding Down Hills ............................................................................
Crossing or Turning on Hills or Slopes
Riding Over Obstacles
Riding Through Water
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