Name: Honda TRX500FA Fourtrax Foreman Rubicon
Brand: Honda
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A few Words about Safety6
Signal Words7
Contents8
Important Safety Information11
Safety Labels14
Instruments and Controls17
Component Locations Diagram19
Vehicle View20
Indicators and Display22
Lamp Check22
Display Check23
Multi-Function Display26
Drive Mode Indicator27
Gear Position Indicator28
Oil Change Indicator29
Odometer30
Tripmeter30
Hourmeter31
Digital Clock32
Fuel Gauge33
Controls and Features34
Fuel Valve34
Choke Knob35
Ignition Switch36
Gearshift Lever37
Drive Mode Select Switch38
Start Button39
Engine Stop Switch39
Headlight Switch40
Headlight Dimmer Switch40
Horn Button40
Starting Primer Knob41
Recoil Starter41
Throttle Lever42
Gear Shift Switch43
Front Brake Lever44
Rear Brake Lever44
Rear Brake Pedal44
Parking Brake44
Flag Pole Bracket45
Trailer Hitch46
Accessory Socket47
Before Riding49
Are You Ready to Ride?50
Protective Apparel50
Helmets and Eye Protection50
Additional Riding Gear51
Rider Training52
Age Recommendation53
No Passengers53
No Alcohol or Drugs54
Is Your ATV Ready to Ride?55
Pre-Ride Inspection55
Load Limits and Guidelines58
Loading58
Load Limits59
Loading Guidelines60
Accessories and Modifications61
Basic Operation and Riding63
Safe Riding Precautions65
Off-Road Use Only65
Keep Hands and Feet on Controls66
Control Speed67
Use Care on Unfamiliar or Rough Terrain68
Do Not Perform Stunts69
Starting and Stopping the Engine70
Starting Procedure71
Flooded Engine73
Stalled Engine73
Normal Engine Stop74
Emergency Engine Stop74
Using the Recoil Starter75
Shifting Gears76
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 Sequence80
Down Shifting Sequence80
After Starting the Engine and Letting It Warm up81
Driving in ESP (Manual Shift) Mode81
Shifting Gears - Tips82
If the Shift Switches Do Not Function in the ESP (Manual Shift) Mode83
If the Transmission Is Not Functioning Properly83
If the Gear Position Indicator Shows "--" and Blinks While Riding83
When the "--" Is Blinking on the Gear Position Indicator83
If the Battery Is Dead84
Riding in Reverse85
Braking87
Making Turns89
Riding Your ATV90
To Make a Turn on Level Ground90
To Make a Sharp Turn at Low Speed90
To Make a Turn from a Full Stop90
Skidding or Sliding91
Riding up Hills92
Stalling the ATV And/Or Rolling Backwards94
Riding down Hills96
Crossing or Turning on Hills or Slopes97
Riding over Obstacles99
Riding through Water100
Parking101
Servicing Your Honda102
The Importance of Maintenance104
Maintenance Safety105
Maintenance Schedule107
Maintenance Schedule Table109
Maintenance Record111
Tool Kit115
Owner's Manual Storage116
Seat Removal117
Fuel Recommendation118
Fuel Capacity119
Refueling Procedure119
Engine Oil and Filter121
Oil Recommendation122
Checking and Adding Oil124
To Check the Oil Level125
Changing Engine Oil and Filter126
To Drain the Engine Oil126
Adding Engine Oil129
Gear Case Oil Recommendation130
Gear Case Oil Change130
Differential Oil Recommendation132
Differential Oil Change132
Coolant Recommendation134
Checking and Adding Coolant135
Coolant Replacement136
Radiator Core137
Air Cleaner138
Cleaning the Air Cleaner139
Dust Cover142
Air Cleaner Housing Drain Tube143
Throttle Freeplay144
Throttle Inspection145
Carburetor Choke Cable and Knob146
Engine Idle Speed147
Idle Speed Adjustment147
Spark Plug Recommendation148
Spark Plug Replacement and Inspection149
Valve Inspection151
Brakes152
Brake Fluid Recommendation152
Brake Fluid Level Inspection153
Front Brake Lever Freeplay and Shoe Lining Clearance155
To Adjust the Brake Lining Clearance157
Rear Brake Pedal Freeplay159
Rear Brake Lever Freeplay161
Brake Shoe Wear163
Draining Water from Brakes164
Tyres165
Air Pressure166
Recommended "Cold" Tyre Pressures167
Tyre Pressure Inspection168
Tread Wear169
Tyre Repair170
Tyre Replacement171
Engine Guards and Skid Plates172
Spark Arrester173
Driveshaft Boots175
Battery Storage177
Battery Charging180
Appearance Care181
Washing Your ATV with a Mild Detergent182
Spray Cleaning Your ATV183
Aluminium Wheel Maintenance184
Finishing Touches185
Tips186
Preparing for a Ride187
What to Take to the Riding Area187
What to Take on the Trail188
Transporting Your Honda189
Storing Your Honda191
Preparation for Storage192
Removing from Storage194
You and the Environment195
Taking Care of the Unexpected196
If Your Engine Quits or Won't Start199
If Your Have a Flat Tyre202
Emergency Wheel Removal/Installation203
If the Oil/Coolant High Temperature Indicator Lights205
If a Fuse Blows207
Recommended Fuses207
Main Fuse Access208
Circuit Fuse Access209
If You Crash210
If You Lose Your Key211
If a Component Fails212
Technical Information213
Vehicle Identification214
Serial Numbers214
Colour Label and Code215
Specifications216
Dimensions216
Weight216
Fuel and Lubricants Data216
Capacities217
Engine Specifications217
Power Transmission Data218
Chassis and Suspension Data218
Electrical Data219
Lights Data219
Fuses Data219
Torque Specification219
Break-In Guidelines220
High Altitude Carburetor Adjustment221
Petrol Containing Alcohol222
Table of Contents223
Index229

Brand	Honda
Model	TRX500FA Fourtrax Foreman Rubicon
Category	Offroad Vehicle
Language	English

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