Basic Operation & Riding - Honda TRX500FGA Owner's Manual

Basic Operation & Riding
This section gives basic riding instructions, including how to start and
stop your engine, and how to use the throttle and brakes. It also provides
important information on riding with cargo.
To protect your new engine and enjoy optimum performance and
service life, refer to Break-in Guidelines (page
For information about carburetor adjustment for riding at high altitude,
see page 269 .
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 ..............................................................................
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