Honda TRX500FA - Owner's Manual

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Introduction2
A few Words about Safety4
Contents6
Important Safety Information10
Safety Labels13
Instruments & Controls17
Component Locations19
Indicators & Displays22
Lamp Check23
Display Check23
Multi-Function Display27
Drive Mode Indicator28
Gear Position Indicator29
Oil Change Indicator30
Odometer/Tripmeter for TRX500FA31
Odometer/Tripmeter for TRX500FGA32
Hourmeter33
Digital Clock34
Digital Clock TRX500FGA Only35
Fuel Gauge37
Controls & Features38
Fuel Valve38
Left Side38
Reserve Fuel38
Choke Knob39
Center of Handlebar39
Ignition Switch40
Shift Lever41
Drive Mode Select Switch42
2WD/4WD Select Switch43
Start Button44
Left Handlebar44
Engine Stop Switch44
Headlight Switch45
Headlight Dimmer Switch45
Starting Primer Knob46
Right Side46
Recoil Starter46
Throttle Lever47
Right Handlebar47
Gearshift Switch48
Front Brake Lever49
Rear Brake Lever49
Rear Brake Pedal49
Parking Brake49
Flag Pole Bracket50
Right Rear50
Trailer Hitch51
Accessory Socket52
Left Front52
Utility Box54
Front Fender54
Gpscape System (TRX500FGA Only)55
Latitude56
Longitude57
System Limitations60
System Start-Up61
Position Fix61
System Failure to Display a Position Fix62
Satellite Status64
GPS Mode66
GPS Mode Display68
Waypoint Number Display69
Direction to Waypoint Display70
Distance to Waypoint72
Basic Waypoint Selection73
To Mark Your Present Position73
Advanced Waypoint Selection75
Advanced Latitude & Longitude Entry Sequence75
To Correct Input78
To Change the Coordinates for an Existing Waypoint Number79
To Delete the Coordinates for and Existing Waypoint Number79
To Delete the Coordinates for All Existing Waypoint Number79
Determining the Coordinates of Your Current Position79
Compass Direction Indicator80
Automatic Clock Adjustment82
Before Riding83
Are You Ready to Ride?84
Protective Apparel84
Helmets and Eye Protection84
Additional Riding Gear85
Rider Training86
Age Recommendation87
No Passengers87
Is Your ATV Ready to Ride?89
Pre-Ride Inspection89
Loading92
Load Limits93
Loading Guidelines94
Accessories95
Modifications96
Basic Operation & Riding97
Safe Riding Precautions99
Off-Road Use Only99
Keep Hands and Feet on Controls100
Control Speed101
Use Care on Unfamiliar or Rough Terrain102
Do Not Perform Stunts103
Starting & Stopping the Engine104
Starting Procedure105
Flooded Engine107
Stalled Engine107
How to Stop the Engine108
Normal Engine Stop108
Emergency Engine Stop108
Using the Recoil Starter109
Shifting Gears110
Upshifting Sequence114
Downshifting Sequence114
Riding in Reverse117
Braking119
Riding Your ATV121
Making Turns121
To Make a Turn on Level Ground122
To Make a Sharp Turn at Low Speed122
To Make a Turn from a Full Stop122
Skidding or Sliding123
Riding up Hills124
Shift Weight Forward When Climbing Hills125
Stalling the ATV And/Or Rolling Backwards126
What to Do if the ATV Stalls or Rolls Backwards When Climbing a Hill126
What to Do after the ATV Has Stalled or Rolled Backwards127
Body Position for Backing down a Hill127
Riding down Hills128
Crossing or Turning on Hills or Slopes129
Crossing Hills or Slopes130
Making Turns on Slopes130
Riding over Obstacles131
Riding through Water132
Parking on a Steep Incline or a Loose or Slippery Surface133
Servicing Your Honda135
The Importance of Maintenance137
Maintenance Safety138
Maintenance Schedule140
Maintenance Procedures142
Maintenance Record144
Tool Kit148
Under Seat148
Owner's Manual Storage149
Seat Removal150
Fuel Recommendation151
Fuel Capacity152
Refueling Procedure152
Engine Oil & Filter154
Oil Recommendation155
Checking & Adding Oil157
Before Checking the Engine Oil Level157
To Check the Oil Level158
Changing Engine Oil & Filter159
Gear Case Oil163
Changing Oil163
Differential Oil165
Coolant Recommendation167
Checking & Adding Coolant168
Coolant Replacement169
Radiator Core170
Air Cleaner171
Cleaning172
Dust Cover175
Air Cleaner Housing Drain Tube176
Throttle Freeplay177
Adjustment177
Throttle Inspection178
Carburetor Choke Cable & Knob179
Engine Idle Speed180
Idle Speed Adjustment180
Spark Plug Recommendation181
Spark Plug Replacement & Inspection182
Valve Inspection184
Spark Arrester185
Suspension (Canada Only)187
Suspension Adjustment187
Suspension Spring Pre-Load188
Hydraulic Disc Front Brake190
Mechanical Drum Rear Brake190
Brake Fluid Recommendation190
Fluid Level Inspection191
Other Inspection192
Brake Pad Wear193
Rear Brake Pedal Freeplay194
Rear Brake Lever Freeplay196
Brake Shoe Wear198
Brakelight Switch Adjustment199
Rear Brake Only199
Draining Water from Brakes200
Tires201
Air Pressure202
Inspection204
Tread Wear205
Tire Repair206
Tire Replacement207
Engine Guards & Skid Plates208
Driveshaft Boots209
Battery210
Battery Storage211
Battery Charging214
Appearance Care215
General Recommendations215
Washing Your ATV with a Mild Detergent216
Spray Cleaning Your ATV217
Suggestions for Using Spray Cleaner(S) Follow217
Aluminum Wheel Maintenance218
Finishing Touches219
Tips221
Preparing for a Ride222
What to Take to the Riding Area222
What to Take on the Trail223
Transporting Your Honda224
Storing Your Honda226
Preparation for Storage227
Removal from Storage229
You & the Environment230
Taking Care of the Unexpected231
General Guidelines232
If Your Engine Quits or Won’t Start234
If the Transmission Is Not Functioning Properly237
If the Battery Is Dead238
If You Have a Flat Tire239
Emergency Wheel Removal/Installation240
If the High Oil/Coolant Temperature Indicator Lights242
If a Fuse Blows244
Recommended Fuses244
Main and Shift Motor Fuse Access245
Circuit Fuse Access246
If You Crash248
If You Lose Your Key249
If a Component Fails250
Technical Information251
Vehicle Identification252
Serial Numbers252
Color Label & Code253
Specifications254
Dimensions254
Weight254
Fuel & Lubricants254
Capacities255
Engine Specifications255
Power Transmission256
Chassis & Suspension256
Electrical257
Lights257
Fuses257
Torque Specification257
Break-In Guidelines258
High Altitude Carburetor Adjustment259
Emission Control Systems260
Exhaust Emission Requirements260
Source of Exhaust Emissions261
Exhaust Emission Control System261
Crankcase Emission Control System262
Problems that May Affect ATV Exhaust Emissions262
Noise Emission Control System263
Oxygenated Fuels264
Consumer Information267
Authorized Manuals268
Warranty Coverage271
Warranty Service272
Contacting Honda273
Your Honda Dealer274
The Honda Rider’s Club (USA Only)275
Table of Contents276
Index284
Quick Reference297
How to Avoid Costly Repairs297

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