Honda TRX420TE Owner's Manual page 54

Is Your ATV Ready to Ride?
Cable
Lights
If you are carrying cargo, also check the following:
Loading Limits
Cargo
Check these items after you get on the ATV:
Throttle
Brakes
Reverse Assist Lever
Check the cable housings for wear. Check the
fittings for looseness. Replace or tighten as
needed.
Make sure the headlight, brakelight and
taillight are working properly.
Make sure you do not exceed the load limits
(page 48 ).
Check that all cargo is secure.
Check the freeplay and adjust if needed. Press
the throttle to make sure it moves smoothly
without sticking, and snaps shut automatically
when it is released, in all steering positions
(page 130 ).
Squeeze the front and rear brake levers and
step on the rear brake pedal to check that the
controls operate normally. Check for proper
freeplay (pages 146 , 148
no brake fluid leakage.
Check the freeplay and adjust if needed
(page 133 ). Make sure the lever operates
smoothly without sticking.
). Make sure there is
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