Honda 2005 TRX500TM Fourtrax Foreman Manuals

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Honda 2005 TRX500TM Fourtrax Foreman Owner's Manual (239 pages)

Brand: Honda | Category: Offroad Vehicle | Size: 5 MB

Introduction
4
A few Words about Safety
6
Signal Words
7
Contents
8
ATV Safety
10
Important Safety Information
11
Safety Labels
14
Instruments & Controls
18
Component Locations
19
Indicators
22
Lamp Check
22
Controls & Features
24
Fuel Valve
24
Reserve Fuel
24
Choke Knob
25
Center of Handlebar
25
Ignition Switch
26
Start Button
27
Engine Stop Switch
27
Headlight Switch
28
Headlight Dimmer Switch
28
Starting Primer Knob
29
Recoil Starter
29
Throttle Lever
30
Reverse Selector Knob
31
Front Brake Lever
32
Rear Brake Lever
32
Rear Brake Pedal
32
Parking Brake
33
Flag Pole Bracket
34
Trailer Hitch
35
Accessory Socket
36
Utility Box
38
Before Riding
40
Are You Ready to Ride?
41
Protective Apparel
41
Helmets and Eye Protection
41
Additional Riding Gear
42
Rider Training
43
Age Recommendation
44
No Passengers
44
No Alcohol or Drugs
45
Is Your ATV Ready to Ride?
46
Pre-Ride Inspection
46
Load Limits & Guidelines
49
Loading
49
Accessories
52
Modifications
53
Basic Operation & Riding
54
Safe Riding Precautions
56
Control Speed
58
Starting & Stopping the Engine
61
Preparation
61
Starting Procedure
62
Normal Air Temperature
62
High Air Temperature or above
63
Low Air Temperature or below
63
Flooded Engine
64
Stalled Engine
64
How to Stop the Engine
65
Normal Engine Stop
65
Using the Recoil Starter
66
Shifting Gears
67
Upshifting Sequence
67
Downshifting Sequence
67
Riding in Reverse
69
Braking
71
Riding Your ATV
73
Making Turns
73
To Make a Turn on Level Ground
74
To Make a Sharp Turn at Low Speed
74
To Make a Turn from a Full Stop
74
Skidding or Sliding
75
Riding up Hills
76
Stalling the ATV And/Or Rolling Backwards
78
Riding down Hills
80
Crossing or Turning on Hills or Slopes
81
Crossing Hills or Slopes
82
Making Turns on Slopes
82
Riding over Obstacles
83
Riding through Water
84
Parking
85
Parking on a Steel Incline or a Loose or Slippery Surface
85
Servicing
86
The Importance of Maintenance
88
Maintenance Safety
89
Important Safety Precautions
90
Tool Kit
99
Owner's Manual Storage
100
Seat Removal
101
Fuel
102
Fuel Recommendation
102
Fuel Capacity
103
Refueling Procedure
103
Engine Oil & Filter
105
Oil Recommendation
106
JASO T 903 Standard
107
Checking & Adding Oil
108
Changing Engine Oil & Filter
110
Drain the Engine Oil
110
Add Engine Oil
113
Gear Case Oil
114
Changing Oil
114
Air Cleaner
116
Air Cleaner Cleaning
117
Dust Cover
120
Air Cleaner Housing Drain Tube
121
Throttle
122
Throttle Freeplay
122
Throttle Inspection
123
Carburetor Choke Cable & Knob
124
Clutch System
125
Clutch Adjustment
125
Reverse Lock System Adjustment
126
Other Checks
126
Engine Idle Speed
127
Idle Speed Adjustment
127
Spark Plug
128
Spark Plug Recommendation
128
Spark Plug Replacement & Inspection
128
Valves
131
Valve Inspection
131
Spark Arrester
132
Brakes
134
Brake Fluid Recommendation
134
Hydraulic Disc Front Brake
134
Mechanical Drum Rear Brake
134
Fluid Level Inspection
135
Other Inspections
136
Brake Pad Wear
137
Rear Brake Pedal Freeplay
138
Brakes Adjustment
139
Rear Brake Lever Freeplay
140
Brake Shoe Wear
142
Brakelight Switch Adjustment
143
Rear Brake Only
143
Draining Water from Brakes
144
Tires
145
Air Pressure
146
Recommended Cold Tires
147
Tires Inspection
148
Tread Wear
149
Tire Repair
150
Tire Replacement
151
Recommended Tires
151
Engine Guard & Skid Plates
152
Battery
153
Battery Storage
154
Battery Charging
157
Appearance Care
158
General Recommendations
158
Washing Your ATV with a Mild Detergent
159
Spray Cleaning Your ATV
160
Finishing Touches
161
Tips
162
Preparing for a Ride
163
What to Take to the Riding Area
163
What to Take on a Trail
164
Transporting
165
Storing Your Honda
167
Preparation for Storage
168
Removal from Storage
170
You & the Environment
171
Taking Care of the Unexpected
172
General Guidelines
173
If You Engine Quits or Won't Start
175
If You Have a Flat Tire
178
Emergency Wheel Removal/Installation
179
If the High Oil Temperature Indicator Lights
181
If a Fuse Blows
182
Recommended Fuses
182
Main Fuse Access
183
Circuit Fuse Access
184
If You Crash
186
If You Lose Your Key
187
If a Component Fails
188
Technical Information
190
Vehicle Identification
191
Serial Numbers
191
Color Label & Code
192
Specifications
193
Break-In Guidelines
197
High Altitude Carburetor Adjustment
198
Emission Control Systems
199
Exhaust Emission Requirements
199
Source of Exhaust Emissions
200
Exhaust Emission Control System
200
Crankcase Emission Control System
201
Noise Emission Control System
202
Catalytic Converter
203
Oxygenated Fuels
204
Consumer Information
206
Table of Contents
215
Index
221
Quick Reference
234

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