Honda TRX500FA Owner's M Operation And Instruction Manualanual page 245

If Your Engine Quits or Won't Start
SYMPTOM: Engine starts, but runs poorly.
POSSIBLE CAUSE
idles roughly, too
fast, stalls
poor engine
performance at
altitudes above
3,000 feet (1,000 m)
high oil/coolant
temperature
runs erratically,
misfires
blubbers (rich fuel
mixture)
sooty exhaust (rich
fuel mixture)
detonates or pings
under load
afterfires (backfires)
pre-ignition (runs on
after ignition
switched OFF)
236 Taking Care of the Unexpected
WHAT TO DO
Check engine idle adjustment
(page 180 ). If the problem persists,
see your Honda dealer.
Ask your Honda dealer to modify the
carburetion with a high altitude jet.
Refer to High Altitude Carburetor
Adjustment,
page 261
Check the high oil/coolant
temperature indicator. Refer to
the High Oil/ Coolant
T emperature Indicator Lights,
page 242 .
See your Honda dealer.
See your Honda dealer.
See your Honda dealer.
If applicable, switch to the
recommended octane gasoline
(page 151 ) or change your brand of
gasoline. If the problem persists, see
your Honda dealer.
See your Honda dealer.
See your Honda dealer.
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