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Table Of Contents - Honda TRX250TM FOURTRAX RECON 2004 Owner's Manual

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Important Safety Information11

Safety Labels14

Indicators And Controls18

Component Locations20

Reverse And Neutral Indicator Lamps23

Controls And Features24

Ignition Switch26

Engine Stop Switch27

Headlight Switch28

Headlight Dimmer Switch28

Recoil Starter29

Throttle Lever30

Reverse Selector Knob31

Front Brake Lever32

Rear Brake Lever32

Rear Brake Pedal32

Parking Brake32

Flag Pole Bracket33

Before Riding34

Are You Ready To Ride?35

Protective Apparel35

Helmets And Eye Protection35

Additional Riding Gear36

Rider Training37

Age Recommendation38

No Passengers38

No Alcohol Or Drugs39

Is Your Atv Ready To Ride?40

Pre-Ride Inspection40

Load Limits And Guidelines43

Accessories And Modifications46

Basic Operation And Riding48

Safe Riding Precautions50

Off-Road Use Only50

Keep Hands And Feet On Controls51

Control Speed52

Use Care On Unfamiliar Or Rough Terrain53

Do Not Perform Stunts54

Starting And Stopping The Engine55

Starting Procedure56

Normal Air Temperature56

High Air Temperature57

Low Air Temperature58

Flooded Engine59

How To Stop The Engine59

Normal Engine Stop59

Emergency Engine Stop59

Using The Recoil Starter60

Shifting Gears61

Upshifting Sequence61

Downshifting Sequence61

Riding In Reverse63

Riding Your Atv67

Skidding Or Sliding69

Riding Up Hills70

Stalling The Atv And/Or Rolling Backwards72

Riding Down Hills74

Crossing Or Turning On Hills Or Slopes75

Riding Over Obstacles77

Riding Through Water78

Parking On A Steep Incline Or A Loose Or Slippery Surface79

Servicing Your Honda80

The Importance Of Maintenance82

Maintenance Safety83

Important Safety Precautions84

Maintenance Schedule85

Owner's Manual Storage94

Fuel Recommendation96

Fuel Capacity97

Refueling Procedure97

Oil Recommendation100

Checking And Adding Oil102

Changing Engine Oil103

Drain The Engine Oil103

Add Engine Oil104

Gear Case Oil105

Changing Oil105

Air Cleaner Housing Drain Tube111

Throttle Freeplay112

Throttle Inspection113

Carburetor Choke Cable And Knob114

Clutch System115

Clutch Adjustment115

Reverse Lock System Adjustment116

Engine Idle Speed117

Idle Speed Adjustment117

Spark Plug Recommendation118

Spark Plug Replacement And Inspection118

Valve Inspection121

Spark Arrester122

Brake Fluid Recommendation123

Fluid Level Inspection124

Front Brake Lever Freeplay And Shoe Lining Clearance126

To Adjust The Brake Lining Clearance128

Rear Brake Pedal Freeplay130

Rear Brake Lever Freeplay132

Other Inspection133

Brake Shoe Wear134

Draining Water From Brakes135

Air Pressure137

Tire Replacement142

Engine Guard And Skid Plates143

Battery Storage145

Battery Charging148

Appearance Care149

General Recommendations149

Washing Your Atv150

Spray Cleaning Your Atv151

Finishing Touches152

Preparing For A Ride154

What To Take To The Riding Area154

What To Take On The Trail155

Transporting Your Honda156

Storing Your Honda158

Preparation For Storage159

Removal From Storage161

You And The Environment162

Taking Care Of The Unexpected163

General Guidelines164

If Your Engine Quits Or Won't Start166

If You Have A Flat Tire169

Emergency Wheel Removal/Installation170

If A Fuse Blows172

Recommended Fuse172

Main Fuse Access173

If You Crash174

If You Lose Your Key175

If A Component Fails176

Technical Information177

Vehicle Identification178

Serial Numbers178

Color Label And Code179

Specifications180

Break-In Guidelines184

High Altitude Carburetor Adjustment185

Emission Control Systems186

Exhaust Emission Requirements186

Source Of Exhaust Emissions187

Exhaust Emission Control System187

Crankcase Emission Control System187

Problems That May Affect Atv Exhaust Emissions187

Noise Emission Control System188

Oxygenated Fuels189

Table Of Contents200

Quick Reference219

How To Avoid Costly Repairs219

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