If The Battery Is Low (Or Dead) - Honda TRX500FE Owner's Manual

If the Battery Is Low (or Dead)

Your ATV will operate even if the battery is low (or dead), as long as
the engine is running. If the engine is not running, it may be started
using the recoil starter.
1. Turn the ignition switch to the ''ON'' (
2. Remove the gear change tool from the tool kit compartment (page
108 ).
3. Check if the transmission is in neutral by moving the vehicle back and
forth.
4. If the transmission is in neutral, the vehicle will move easily. Go to
step 5.
If the transmission is not in neutral, the vehicle will not move.
Remove the left engine sub cover (page
tool to shift to neutral so you will be able to start the engine. Refer to
How to Shif t Gears Manually
5. Apply the parking brake.
6. Turn the ignition switch to the ''OFF'' (
back to the ''ON'' (
7. Use the recoil starter (page
Jump starting is not recommended, especially if you use an automobile
battery. The greater amperage of an automobile battery when the car
engine is running can damage your ATV's electrical system.
Bump starting is also not recommended.
If you can't charge the battery or it appears unable to hold a charge,
contact your Honda dealer.
) position.
117 ), use the gear change
(page 193 ).
) position, then turn it
) position.
73 ) to start the engine.
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