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Honda TRX500FA Fourtrax Foreman Rubicon Service Manual (601 pages)

Brand: Honda | Category: Offroad Vehicle | Size: 85.63 MB

Honda TRX500FA Fourtrax Foreman Rubicon Owner's Manual (301 pages)

fourtrax foreman rubicon/with GPScape

Brand: Honda | Category: Offroad Vehicle | Size: 8.79 MB

Introduction
2
A few Words about Safety
4
Contents
6
Important Safety Information
10
Safety Labels
13
Instruments & Controls
17
Component Locations
19
Indicators & Displays
22
Lamp Check
23
Display Check
23
Multi-Function Display
27
Drive Mode Indicator
28
Gear Position Indicator
29
Oil Change Indicator
30
Odometer/Tripmeter for TRX500FA
31
Odometer/Tripmeter for TRX500FGA
32
Hourmeter
33
Digital Clock
34
Digital Clock TRX500FGA Only
35
Fuel Gauge
37
Controls & Features
38
Fuel Valve
38
Left Side
38
Reserve Fuel
38
Choke Knob
39
Center of Handlebar
39
Ignition Switch
40
Shift Lever
41
Drive Mode Select Switch
42
2WD/4WD Select Switch
43
Start Button
44
Left Handlebar
44
Engine Stop Switch
44
Headlight Switch
45
Headlight Dimmer Switch
45
Starting Primer Knob
46
Right Side
46
Recoil Starter
46
Throttle Lever
47
Right Handlebar
47
Gearshift Switch
48
Front Brake Lever
49
Rear Brake Lever
49
Rear Brake Pedal
49
Parking Brake
49
Flag Pole Bracket
50
Right Rear
50
Trailer Hitch
51
Accessory Socket
52
Left Front
52
Utility Box
54
Front Fender
54
Gpscape System (TRX500FGA Only)
55
Latitude
56
Longitude
57
System Limitations
60
System Start-Up
61
Position Fix
61
System Failure to Display a Position Fix
62
Satellite Status
64
GPS Mode
66
GPS Mode Display
68
Waypoint Number Display
69
Direction to Waypoint Display
70
Distance to Waypoint
72
Basic Waypoint Selection
73
To Mark Your Present Position
73
Advanced Waypoint Selection
75
Advanced Latitude & Longitude Entry Sequence
75
To Correct Input
78
To Change the Coordinates for an Existing Waypoint Number
79
To Delete the Coordinates for and Existing Waypoint Number
79
To Delete the Coordinates for All Existing Waypoint Number
79
Determining the Coordinates of Your Current Position
79
Compass Direction Indicator
80
Automatic Clock Adjustment
82
Before Riding
83
Are You Ready to Ride?
84
Protective Apparel
84
Helmets and Eye Protection
84
Additional Riding Gear
85
Rider Training
86
Age Recommendation
87
No Passengers
87
Is Your ATV Ready to Ride?
89
Pre-Ride Inspection
89
Loading
92
Load Limits
93
Loading Guidelines
94
Accessories
95
Modifications
96
Basic Operation & Riding
97
Safe Riding Precautions
99
Off-Road Use Only
99
Keep Hands and Feet on Controls
100
Control Speed
101
Use Care on Unfamiliar or Rough Terrain
102
Do Not Perform Stunts
103
Starting & Stopping the Engine
104
Starting Procedure
105
Flooded Engine
107
Stalled Engine
107
How to Stop the Engine
108
Normal Engine Stop
108
Emergency Engine Stop
108
Using the Recoil Starter
109
Shifting Gears
110
Upshifting Sequence
114
Downshifting Sequence
114
Riding in Reverse
117
Braking
119
Riding Your ATV
121
Making Turns
121
To Make a Turn on Level Ground
122
To Make a Sharp Turn at Low Speed
122
To Make a Turn from a Full Stop
122
Skidding or Sliding
123
Riding up Hills
124
Shift Weight Forward When Climbing Hills
125
Stalling the ATV And/Or Rolling Backwards
126
What to Do if the ATV Stalls or Rolls Backwards When Climbing a Hill
126
What to Do after the ATV Has Stalled or Rolled Backwards
127
Body Position for Backing down a Hill
127
Riding down Hills
128
Crossing or Turning on Hills or Slopes
129
Crossing Hills or Slopes
130
Making Turns on Slopes
130
Riding over Obstacles
131
Riding through Water
132
Parking on a Steep Incline or a Loose or Slippery Surface
133
Servicing Your Honda
135
The Importance of Maintenance
137
Maintenance Safety
138
Maintenance Schedule
140
Maintenance Procedures
142
Maintenance Record
144
Tool Kit
148
Under Seat
148
Owner's Manual Storage
149
Seat Removal
150
Fuel Recommendation
151
Fuel Capacity
152
Refueling Procedure
152
Engine Oil & Filter
154
Oil Recommendation
155
Checking & Adding Oil
157
Before Checking the Engine Oil Level
157
To Check the Oil Level
158
Changing Engine Oil & Filter
159
Gear Case Oil
163
Changing Oil
163
Differential Oil
165
Coolant Recommendation
167
Checking & Adding Coolant
168
Coolant Replacement
169
Radiator Core
170
Air Cleaner
171
Cleaning
172
Dust Cover
175
Air Cleaner Housing Drain Tube
176
Throttle Freeplay
177
Adjustment
177
Throttle Inspection
178
Carburetor Choke Cable & Knob
179
Engine Idle Speed
180
Idle Speed Adjustment
180
Spark Plug Recommendation
181
Spark Plug Replacement & Inspection
182
Valve Inspection
184
Spark Arrester
185
Suspension (Canada Only)
187
Suspension Adjustment
187
Suspension Spring Pre-Load
188
Hydraulic Disc Front Brake
190
Mechanical Drum Rear Brake
190
Brake Fluid Recommendation
190
Fluid Level Inspection
191
Other Inspection
192
Brake Pad Wear
193
Rear Brake Pedal Freeplay
194
Rear Brake Lever Freeplay
196
Brake Shoe Wear
198
Brakelight Switch Adjustment
199
Rear Brake Only
199
Draining Water from Brakes
200
Tires
201
Air Pressure
202
Inspection
204
Tread Wear
205
Tire Repair
206
Tire Replacement
207
Engine Guards & Skid Plates
208
Driveshaft Boots
209
Battery
210
Battery Storage
211
Battery Charging
214
Appearance Care
215
General Recommendations
215
Washing Your ATV with a Mild Detergent
216
Spray Cleaning Your ATV
217
Suggestions for Using Spray Cleaner(S) Follow
217
Aluminum Wheel Maintenance
218
Finishing Touches
219
Tips
221
Preparing for a Ride
222
What to Take to the Riding Area
222
What to Take on the Trail
223
Transporting Your Honda
224
Storing Your Honda
226
Preparation for Storage
227
Removal from Storage
229
You & the Environment
230
Taking Care of the Unexpected
231
General Guidelines
232
If Your Engine Quits or Won’t Start
234
If the Transmission Is Not Functioning Properly
237
If the Battery Is Dead
238
If You Have a Flat Tire
239
Emergency Wheel Removal/Installation
240
If the High Oil/Coolant Temperature Indicator Lights
242
If a Fuse Blows
244
Recommended Fuses
244
Main and Shift Motor Fuse Access
245
Circuit Fuse Access
246
If You Crash
248
If You Lose Your Key
249

Honda TRX500FA Fourtrax Foreman Rubicon Owner's Manual (320 pages)

FOURTRAX FOREMAN RUBICON/with GPScape/ with GPScape and Power Steering

Brand: Honda | Category: Offroad Vehicle | Size: 9.12 MB

Instruments & Controls

18
- A few Words about Safety
  5
- ATV Safety
  10
- Important Safety Information
  11
- Safety Labels
  14
- Table of Contents
  18
- Operation Component Locations
  20
- Indicators & Displays
  23
  - Multi-Function Display
    30
  - Drive Mode Indicator
    31
  - Gear Position Indicator
    32
  - Oil Change Indicator
    33
  - Odometer/Tripmeter
    35
  - Hourmeter
    37
  - Digital Clock
    38
  - Fuel Gauge
    41
- Controls & Features
  42
  - Fuel Valve
    42
  - Choke Knob
    43
  - Ignition Switch
    44
  - Shift Lever
    45
  - Drive Mode Select Switch
    46
  - 2WD/4WD Select Switch
    47
  - Start Button
    48
  - Engine Stop Switch
    48
  - Headlight Switch
    49
  - Headlight Dimmer Switch
    49
  - Starting Primer Knob
    50
  - Recoil Starter
    50
  - Throttle Lever
    51
  - Gearshift Switch
    52
  - Front Brake Lever
    53
  - Rear Brake Lever
    53
  - Rear Brake Pedal
    53
  - Parking Brake
    54
  - Flag Pole Bracket
    55
  - Trailer Hitch
    56
  - Accessory Socket
    57
  - Utility Box
    59
  - Storage Compartment
    60
  - PS (Electric Power Steering)
    61
  - Only)
    61
Gpscape System (Trx500Fga/Fpa)

62
- Introduction
  63
- Important Safety Information
  66
- System Limitations
  67
- System Start-Up
  68
  - Position Fix
    68
  - System Failure to Display a Position Fix
    69
- Satellite Status
  71
- GPS Mode
  73
- Compass Direction Indicator
  96
- Automatic Clock Adjustment
  98
Before Riding

100
- Important Information about Loading
  100
- Are You Ready to Ride
  101
  - Protective Apparel
    101
  - Rider Training
    103
  - Age Recommendation
    104
  - No Passengers
    104
  - No Alcohol or Drugs
    105
- Is Your ATV Ready to Ride
  106
  - Pre-Ride Inspection
    106
- Load Limits & Guidelines
  109
  - Loading
    109
  - Load Limits
    110
  - Loading Guidelines
    111
- Accessories & Modifications
  112
  - Accessories
    112
  - Modifications
    113
Basic Operation & Riding

114
- Safe Riding Precautions
  116
  - Off-Road Use Only
    116
  - Keep Hands and Feet on Controls
    117
  - Control Speed
    118
  - Use Care on Unfamiliar or Rough Terrain
    119
  - Do Not Perform Stunts
    120
- Starting & Stopping the Engine
  121
  - Preparation
    121
  - Starting Procedure
    122
  - Flooded Engine
    124
  - Stalled Engine
    124
  - How to Stop the Engine
    125
  - Using the Recoil Starter
    126
- Shifting Gears
  127
- Riding in Reverse
  134
- Braking
  136
- Riding Your ATV
  138
  - Making Turns
    138
  - Skidding or Sliding
    140
  - Riding up Hills
    141
  - Riding down Hills
    145
  - Crossing or Turning on Hills or Slopes
    146
  - Riding over Obstacles
    148
  - Riding through Water
    149
- Parking
  150
Servicing Your Honda

152
- Bef Ore You Service Your Honda the Importance of Maintenance
  152
- Service Preparations Maintenance Component Locations
  152
- The Importance of Maintenance
  154
- Maintenance Safety
  155
- Important Safety Precautions
  156
- Maintenance Schedule
  157
- Maintenance Record
  161
- Maintenance Component Locations
  162
- Tool Kit
  165
- Owner's Manual Storage
  166
- Seat Removal
  167
- Fuel
  168
- Service Procedures Fluids & Filters Fuel
  168
- Engine Oil & Filter
  171
- Gear Case Oil
  180
- Differential Oil
  182
- Coolant
  184
- Air Cleaner
  188
- Throttle
  194
- Carburetor Choke Cable & Knob
  196
- Engine Idle Speed
  197
- Spark Plug
  198
- Valves
  201
- Spark Arrester
  202
- Suspension
  204
- Brakes
  207
- Tires
  218
- Tire Repair
  223
- Engine Guard & Skid Plates
  225
- Driveshaft Boots
  226
- Battery
  227
- Appearance Care
  232
Tips

238
- Preparing for a Ride
  239
  - What to Take to the Riding Area
    239
  - What to Take on the Trail
    240
- Transporting Your Honda
  241
- Storing Your Honda
  243
  - Preparation for Storage
    244
  - Removal from Storage
    246
- You & the Environment
  247

Honda TRX500FA Fourtrax Foreman Rubicon Owner's Manual (247 pages)

Brand: Honda | Category: Offroad Vehicle | Size: 6.36 MB

Safety Information
6
Signal Words
7
Contents
8
ATV Safety
10
Important Safety Information
11
Safety Labels
14
Operation Component Locations
17
Instruments and Controls List
18
Operation Component Locations Diagrams
19
Indicators and Displays Overview
23
Indicators and Displays Table
24
Multi-Function Display
26
Drive Mode Indicator
27
Gear Position Indicator
28
Oil Change Indicator
29
Odometer/Tripmeter
30
Hourmeter
32
Digital Clock
33
Fuel Gauge
34
Controls and Features
35
Fuel Valve
35
Reserve Fuel
35
Choke Knob
36
Ignition Switch
37
Gearshift Lever
38
Drive Mode Select Switch
39
2WD/4WD Select Switch
40
Start Button
41
Engine Stop Switch
41
Headlight Switch
42
Headlight Dimmer Switch
42
Horn Button
42
Starter Primer Knob
43
Recoil Starter
43
Throttle Lever
44
Gearshift Switch
45
Front Brake Lever
46
Rear Brake Lever
46
Rear Brake Pedal
46
Parking Brake
46
Flag Pole Bracket
47
Trailer Hitch
48
Accessory Socket
49
Utility Box
51
Before Riding
52
Are You Ready to Ride?
53
Protective Apparel
53
Helmets and Eye Protection
53
Additional Riding Gear
54
Rider Training
55
Age Recommendation
56
No Passengers
56
No Alcohol or Drugs
57
Pre-Ride Inspection
58
Is Your ATV Ready to Ride?
59
Load Limits & Guidelines
61
Loading
61
Load Limits
62
Loading Guidelines
63
Accessories & Modifications
64
Accessories
64
Modifications
65
Basic Operation and Riding
66
Safe Riding Precautions
68
Off-Road Use Only
68
Keep Hands and Feet on Controls
69
Control Speed
70
Use Care on Unfamiliar or Rough Terrain
71
Do Not Perform Stunts
72
Starting & Stopping the Engine
73
Preparing to Start the Engine
73
Starting Procedure
74
High Air Temperature 35 Degrees C (95 Degrees F) or above
75
Low Air Temperature 10 Degrees C (50 Degrees F) or below
75
Flooded Engine
76
Stalled Engine
76
How to Stop the Engine
77
Normal Engine Stop
77
Emergency Engine Stop
77
Using the Recoil Starter
78
Shifting Gears
79
Neutral (N), Drive (D)
79
Automatic Shift (D1 and D2) Mode
79
Manual Shift (ESP) Mode
79
Low (L)
80
Reverse (R)
80
Gearshift Lever Release Button
81
Drive Mode Select Switch Diagram
82
Up Shifting Sequence
83
Down Shifting Sequence
83
Procedures after Starting the Engine and Letting It Warm up
84
Driving in Manual Shift (ESP) Mode
84
Tips on Using Manual Shift (ESP) Mode
85
Recommended Shift Points
85
Riding in Reverse
86
Braking
88
Making Turns
90
Riding Your ATV
91
To Make a Turn on Level Ground
91
To Make a Sharp Turn at Low Speed
91
To Make a Turn from a Full Stop
91
Skidding or Sliding
92
Riding up Hills
93
Tips on Riding up Hills
94
Stalling the ATV And/Or Rolling Backwards
95
What to Do after the ATV Has Stalled or Rolled Backwards
96
Riding down Hills
97
Crossing or Turning on Hills or Slopes
98
Crossing Hills or Slopes
99
Making Turns on Slopes
99
Riding over Obstacles
100
Riding through Water
101
Parking
102
Parking on a Steep Incline or a Loose or Slippery Surface
102
Servicing Your Honda
103
The Importance of Maintenance
105
Maintenance Safety
106
Important Safety Precautions
107
Maintenance Schedule
108
Summary of Maintenance Schedule Notes & Procedures
109
Maintenance Procedures Table
110
Maintenance Record
112
Maintenance Component Locations
113
Tool Kit
116
Owner's Manual Storage
117
Seat Removal
118
Seat Installation
118
Fuel
119
Fuel Recommendation
119
Fuel Capacity
120
Refueling Procedure
120
Engine Oil & Filter
122
Oil Recommendation
123
JASO T 903 Standard
124
Checking & Adding Oil
125
To Check the Oil Level
126
Changing Engine Oil & Filter
127
Adding Engine Oil
130
Gear Case Oil
131
Differential Oil
133
Coolant
135
Coolant Recommendation
135
Checking & Adding Coolant
136
Coolant Replacement
137
Radiator Core
138
Air Cleaner Cleaning
140
Dust Cover
143
Air Cleaner Housing Drain Tube
144
Throttle Freeplay
145
Throttle Inspection
146
Carburetor Choke Cable & Knob
147
Engine Idle Speed and Air-Fuel Mixture
148
Idle Speed Adjustment
148
Air-Fuel Mixture Adjustment
149
Spark Plug Recommendations
150
Spark Plug Replacement & Inspection
151
Valve Inspection
153
Spark Arrester
154
Brakes
156
Brake Fluid Recommendation
156
Hydraulic Disc Front Brake
156
Mechanical Drum Rear Brake
156
Fluid Level Inspection
157
Other Inspections
158
Brake Pad Wear
159
Rear Brake Pedal Freeplay
160
Rear Brake Pedal Adjustment
161
Rear Brake Lever Freeplay
162
Rear Brake Lever Adjustment
163
Other Inspections of Brakes
163
Brake Shoe Wear
164
Brakelight Switch Adjustment
165
Draining Water from Brakes
166
Tyres
167
Air Pressure
168
Recommended Tyre Pressures Table
169
Tyres Inspection
170
Tread Wear
171
Tyre Repair
172
Tyre Replacement
173
Recommended Tyres for Your ATV
173
Engine Guard & Skid Plates
174
Driveshaft Boots
175
Battery
176
Battery Storage
177
Battery Removal
178
Battery Installation
179
Battery Charging
180
Appearance Care
181
Washing Your ATV with a Mild Detergent
182
Spray Cleaning Yout ATV
183
Aluminium Wheel Maintenance
184
Finishing Touches
185
Tips
186
Preparing for a Ride
187
What to Take to the Riding Area
187
What to Take on the Trail
188
Transporting Your Honda
189
Storing Your Honda
191
Preparation for Storage
192

Honda TRX500FA Fourtrax Foreman Rubicon Owner's M Operation And Instruction Manualanual (306 pages)

with GPScape and Power Steering, FOURTRAX FOREMAN RUBICON

Brand: Honda | Category: Offroad Vehicle | Size: 8.67 MB

Table of Contents

7
- A few Words about Safety
  5
- ATV Safety
  10
  - Safety Labels
    14
Instruments & Controls

18
- Operation Component Locations
  20
- Indicators & Displays
  23
  - Multi-Function Display
    30
  - Drive Mode Indicator
    31
  - Gear Position Indicator
    32
  - Oil Change Indicator
    33
  - Odometer/Tripmeter
    35
  - Hourmeter
    37
  - Digital Clock
    38
  - Fuel Gauge
    41
- Controls & Features
  42
  - Fuel Valve
    42
  - Choke Knob
    43
  - Ignition Switch
    44
  - Shift Lever
    45
  - Drive Mode Select Switch
    46
  - 2WD/4WD Select Switch
    47
  - Start Button
    48
  - Engine Stop Switch
    48
  - Headlight Switch
    49
  - Headlight Dimmer Switch
    49
  - Starting Primer Knob
    50
  - Recoil Starter
    50
  - Throttle Lever
    51
  - Gearshift Switch
    52
  - Front Brake Lever
    53
  - Rear Brake Lever
    53
  - Rear Brake Pedal
    53
  - Parking Brake
    54
  - Flag Pole Bracket
    55
  - Trailer Hitch
    56
  - Accessory Socket
    57
  - Utility Box
    59
  - Storage Compartment
    60
  - PS (Electric Power Steering)
    61
  - Only)
    61
Gpscape System (Trx500Fpa)

62
- Introduction
  63
- Important Safety Information
  66
- System Limitations
  67
- System Start-Up
  68
  - Position Fix
    68
  - System Failure to Display a Position Fix
    69
- Satellite Status
  71
- GPS Mode
  73
- Compass Direction Indicator
  88
- Automatic Clock Adjustment
  90
Before Riding

92
- Important Information about Loading
  92
- Are You Ready to Ride
  93
  - Protective Apparel
    93
  - Rider Training
    95
  - Age Recommendation
    96
  - No Passengers
    96
  - No Alcohol or Drugs
    97
- Is Your ATV Ready to Ride
  98
  - Pre-Ride Inspection
    98
- Load Limits & Guidelines
  101
  - Loading
    101
  - Load Limits
    102
  - Loading Guidelines
    103
- Accessories & Modifications
  104
  - Accessories
    104
  - Modifications
    105
Basic Operation & Riding

106
- Safe Riding Precautions
  108
  - Off-Road Use Only
    108
  - Keep Hands and Feet on Controls
    109
  - Control Speed
    110
  - Use Care on Unfamiliar or Rough Terrain
    111
  - Do Not Perform Stunts
    112
- Starting & Stopping the Engine
  113
  - Preparation
    113
  - Starting Procedure
    114
  - Flooded Engine
    116
  - Stalled Engine
    116
  - How to Stop the Engine
    117
  - Using the Recoil Starter
    118
- Shifting Gears
  119
- Riding in Reverse
  126
- Braking
  128
- Riding Your ATV
  130
  - Making Turns
    130
  - Skidding or Sliding
    132
  - Riding up Hills
    133
  - Riding down Hills
    137
  - Crossing or Turning on Hills or Slopes
    138
  - Riding over Obstacles
    140
  - Riding through Water
    141
- Parking
  142
Servicing Your Honda

144
- The Importance of Maintenance
  146
- Maintenance Safety
  147
- Important Safety Precautions
  148
- Maintenance Schedule
  149
- Maintenance Record
  153
- Maintenance Component Locations
  154
- Tool Kit
  157
- Owner's Manual Storage
  158
- Seat Removal
  159
- Fuel
  160
- Engine Oil & Filter
  163
- Gear Case Oil
  172
- Differential Oil
  174
- Coolant
  176
- Air Cleaner
  180
- Throttle
  186
- Carburetor Choke Cable & Knob
  188
- Engine Idle Speed
  189
- Spark Plug
  190
- Valves
  193
- Spark Arrester
  194
- Suspension
  196
- Brakes
  199
- Tires
  210
- Tire Repair
  215
- Guards
  217
- Drivetrain Boots
  218
- Battery
  219
- Appearance Care
  224
Tips

230
- Preparing for a Ride
  231
  - What to Take to the Riding Area
    231
  - What to Take on the Trail
    232
- Transporting Your Honda
  233
- Storing Your Honda
  235
  - Preparation for Storage
    236
  - Removal from Storage
    238
- You & the Environment
  239

Honda TRX500FA Fourtrax Foreman Rubicon Owner's Manual (243 pages)

Brand: Honda | Category: Offroad Vehicle | Size: 5.89 MB

A few Words about Safety
6
Signal Words
7
Contents
8
Important Safety Information
11
Safety Labels
14
Instruments and Controls
17
Component Locations Diagram
19
Vehicle View
20
Indicators and Display
22
Lamp Check
22
Display Check
23
Multi-Function Display
26
Drive Mode Indicator
27
Gear Position Indicator
28
Oil Change Indicator
29
Odometer
30
Tripmeter
30
Hourmeter
31
Digital Clock
32
Fuel Gauge
33
Controls and Features
34
Fuel Valve
34
Choke Knob
35
Ignition Switch
36
Gearshift Lever
37
Drive Mode Select Switch
38
Start Button
39
Engine Stop Switch
39
Headlight Switch
40
Headlight Dimmer Switch
40
Horn Button
40
Starting Primer Knob
41
Recoil Starter
41
Throttle Lever
42
Gear Shift Switch
43
Front Brake Lever
44
Rear Brake Lever
44
Rear Brake Pedal
44
Parking Brake
44
Flag Pole Bracket
45
Trailer Hitch
46
Accessory Socket
47
Before Riding
49
Are You Ready to Ride?
50
Protective Apparel
50
Helmets and Eye Protection
50
Additional Riding Gear
51
Rider Training
52
Age Recommendation
53
No Passengers
53
No Alcohol or Drugs
54
Is Your ATV Ready to Ride?
55
Pre-Ride Inspection
55
Load Limits and Guidelines
58
Loading
58
Load Limits
59
Loading Guidelines
60
Accessories and Modifications
61
Basic Operation and Riding
63
Safe Riding Precautions
65
Off-Road Use Only
65
Keep Hands and Feet on Controls
66
Control Speed
67
Use Care on Unfamiliar or Rough Terrain
68
Do Not Perform Stunts
69
Starting and Stopping the Engine
70
Starting Procedure
71
Flooded Engine
73
Stalled Engine
73
Normal Engine Stop
74
Emergency Engine Stop
74
Using the Recoil Starter
75
Shifting Gears
76
Neutral (N)
76
Drive (D)
76
Low (L)
77
D1 and D2 Mode (Automatic Shift Mode)
77
ESP Mode (Manual Shift Mode)
77
Reverse (R)
77
Up Shifting Sequence
80
Down Shifting Sequence
80
After Starting the Engine and Letting It Warm up
81
Driving in ESP (Manual Shift) Mode
81
Shifting Gears - Tips
82
If the Shift Switches Do Not Function in the ESP (Manual Shift) Mode
83
If the Transmission Is Not Functioning Properly
83
If the Gear Position Indicator Shows "--" and Blinks While Riding
83
When the "--" Is Blinking on the Gear Position Indicator
83
If the Battery Is Dead
84
Riding in Reverse
85
Braking
87
Making Turns
89
Riding Your ATV
90
To Make a Turn on Level Ground
90
To Make a Sharp Turn at Low Speed
90
To Make a Turn from a Full Stop
90
Skidding or Sliding
91
Riding up Hills
92
Stalling the ATV And/Or Rolling Backwards
94
Riding down Hills
96
Crossing or Turning on Hills or Slopes
97
Riding over Obstacles
99
Riding through Water
100
Parking
101
Servicing Your Honda
102
The Importance of Maintenance
104
Maintenance Safety
105
Maintenance Schedule
107
Maintenance Schedule Table
109
Maintenance Record
111
Tool Kit
115
Owner's Manual Storage
116
Seat Removal
117
Fuel Recommendation
118
Fuel Capacity
119
Refueling Procedure
119
Engine Oil and Filter
121
Oil Recommendation
122
Checking and Adding Oil
124
To Check the Oil Level
125
Changing Engine Oil and Filter
126
To Drain the Engine Oil
126
Adding Engine Oil
129
Gear Case Oil Recommendation
130
Gear Case Oil Change
130
Differential Oil Recommendation
132
Differential Oil Change
132
Coolant Recommendation
134
Checking and Adding Coolant
135
Coolant Replacement
136
Radiator Core
137
Air Cleaner
138
Cleaning the Air Cleaner
139
Dust Cover
142
Air Cleaner Housing Drain Tube
143
Throttle Freeplay
144
Throttle Inspection
145
Carburetor Choke Cable and Knob
146
Engine Idle Speed
147
Idle Speed Adjustment
147
Spark Plug Recommendation
148
Spark Plug Replacement and Inspection
149
Valve Inspection
151
Brakes
152
Brake Fluid Recommendation
152
Brake Fluid Level Inspection
153
Front Brake Lever Freeplay and Shoe Lining Clearance
155
To Adjust the Brake Lining Clearance
157
Rear Brake Pedal Freeplay
159
Rear Brake Lever Freeplay
161
Brake Shoe Wear
163
Draining Water from Brakes
164
Tyres
165
Air Pressure
166
Recommended "Cold" Tyre Pressures
167
Tyre Pressure Inspection
168
Tread Wear
169
Tyre Repair
170
Tyre Replacement
171
Engine Guards and Skid Plates
172
Spark Arrester
173
Driveshaft Boots
175
Battery Storage
177
Battery Charging
180
Appearance Care
181
Washing Your ATV with a Mild Detergent
182
Spray Cleaning Your ATV
183
Aluminium Wheel Maintenance
184
Finishing Touches
185
Tips
186
Preparing for a Ride
187
What to Take to the Riding Area
187
What to Take on the Trail
188
Transporting Your Honda
189
Storing Your Honda
191
Preparation for Storage
192
Removing from Storage
194
You and the Environment
195
Taking Care of the Unexpected
196
If Your Engine Quits or Won't Start
199
If Your Have a Flat Tyre
202

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