Honda TRX 250EX Sportrax 250EX Manuals

Table of Contents

• 6

  A few Words about Safety
• 8

  Contents
• 11

  ATV Safety
• 12

  Important Safety Information
• 15

  Safety Labels
• 19

  Indicators and Controls
• 20

  Indicators and Controls: Contents
• 21

  Component Locations
• 24

  Reverse and Neutral Indictor Lamps
• 25

  Fuel Valve
• 26

  Choke Knob
• 27

  Ignition Switch
• 28

  Start Button
• 28

  Engine Stop Switch
• 29

  Headlight Switch
• 29

  Headlight Dimmer Switch
• 30

  Throttle Lever
• 31

  Reverse Selector Knob
• 32

  Front Brake Lever
• 32

  Rear Brake Lever
• 32

  Rear Brake Pedal
• 32

  Parking Brake
• 33

  Flag Pole Bracket
• 35

  Before Riding: Contents
• 36

  Are You Ready to Ride?
• 36

  Protective Apparel
• 37

  Additional Riding Gear
• 38

  Rider Training
• 39

  Age Recommendation
• 39

  No Passengers
• 40

  No Alcohol or Drugs
• 41

  Is Your ATV Ready to Ride?
• 41

  Pre-Ride Inspection
• 44

  Load Limits and Guidelines
• 46

  Loading Guidelines
• 47

  Accessories and Modifications
• 49

  Basic Operation and Riding: Contents
• 51

  Safe Riding Precautions
• 52

  Keep Hands and Feet on Controls
• 53

  Control Speed
• 54

  Use Care on Unfamiliar or Rough Terrain
• 55

  Do Not Perform Stunts
• 56

  Starting and Stopping the Engine
• 57

  Starting Procedure
• 58

  Starting: High Air Temperature
• 59

  Starting: Low Air Temperature
• 60

  Flooded Engine
• 60

  How to Stop the Engine
• 60

  Normal Engine Stop
• 60

  Emergency Engine Stop
• 61

  Shifting Gears
• 61

  Upshifting Sequence
• 61

  Downshifting Sequence
• 62

  Shifting Gears: Procedure
• 63

  Riding in Reverse
• 65

  Braking
• 67

  Riding Your ATV
• 67

  Making Turns
• 69

  Skidding or Sliding
• 70

  Riding up Hills
• 72

  Stalling the ATV And/Or Rolling Backwards
• 74

  Riding down Hills
• 75

  Crossing or Turning on Hills or Slopes
• 77

  Riding over Obstacles
• 78

  Riding through Water
• 79

  Parking
• 79

  Parking on a Steep Incline or a Loose or Slippery Surface
• 81

  Servicing Your Honda: Contents
• 83

  The Importance of Maintenance
• 84

  Maintenance Safety
• 85

  Important Safety Precautions
• 86

  Maintenance Schedule
• 90

  Maintenance Record
• 94

  Tool Kit
• 95

  Owner's Manual Storage
• 96

  Seat Removal
• 97

  Fuel Recommendation
• 98

  Fuel Capacity
• 98

  Refueling Procedure
• 100

  Engine Oil
• 101

  Oil Recommendation
• 103

  Checking and Adding Oil
• 104

  Changing Engine Oil
• 106

  Gear Case Oil
• 108

  Air Cleaner
• 109

  Air Cleaner: Cleaning
• 111

  Dust Cover
• 112

  Air Cleaner Housing Drain Tube
• 113

  Throttle Freeplay
• 114

  Throttle Inspection
• 115

  Carburetor Choke Cable and Knob
• 116

  Clutch System
• 116

  Clutch Adjustment
• 117

  Reverse Lock System Adjustment
• 118

  Engine Idle Speed
• 118

  Idle Speed Adjustment
• 119

  Spark Plug Recommendation
• 119

  Spark Plug Replacement and Inspection
• 122

  Valve Inspection
• 123

  Spark Arrester
• 125

  Brakes
• 125

  Brake Fluid Recommendation
• 126

  Fluid Level Inspection
• 128

  Brake Pad Wear
• 129

  Rear Brake Pedal Freeplay
• 131

  Rear Brake Lever Freeplay
• 133

  Brake Shoe Wear
• 134

  Draining Water from Brakes
• 135

  Tires
• 136

  Air Pressure
• 138

  Tire Inspection
• 139

  Tread Wear
• 140

  Tire Repair
• 141

  Tire Replacement
• 142

  Engine Guard and Skid Plates
• 143

  Battery
• 144

  Battery Storage
• 147

  Battery Charging
• 148

  Appearance Care
• 149

  Washing Your ATV with a Mild Detergent
• 150

  Spray Cleaning Your ATV
• 151

  Finishing Touches
• 152

  Painted Aluminum Wheel Maintenance
• 153

  Tips: Contents
• 154

  Preparing for a Ride
• 154

  What to Take to the Riding Area
• 155

  What to Take on the Trail
• 156

  Transporting Your Honda
• 158

  Storing Your Honda
• 159

  Preparation for Storage
• 161

  Removal from Storage
• 162

  You and the Environment
• 163

  Taking Care of the Unexpected: Contents
• 166

  If Your Engine Quits or Won't Start
• 169

  If You Have a Flat Tire
• 170

  Emergency Wheel Removal/Installation
• 172

  If a Fuse Blows
• 173

  Main Fuse Access
• 174

  If You Crash
• 175

  If You Lose Your Key
• 176

  If a Component Fails
• 177

  Technical Information: Contents
• 178

  Vehicle Identification
• 178

  Serial Numbers
• 179

  Color Label and Code
• 180

  Specifications
• 184

  Break-In Guidelines
• 185

  High Altitude Carburetor Adjustment
• 186

  Emission Control System
• 186

  Exhaust Emission Requirements
• 187

  Source of Exhaust Emissions
• 187

  Exhaust Emission Control System
• 187

  Crankcase Emission Control System
• 187

  Problems that May Affect ATV Exhaust Emissions
• 188

  Noise Emission Control System
• 189

  Oxygenated Fuels
• 191

  Consumer Information: Contents
• 192

  Authorized Manuals
• 195

  Warranty Coverage
• 200

  Table of Contents
• 206

  Index
• 219

  Quick Reference