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Honda 2004 TRX250TE FourTrax Recon ES Owner's Manual (235 pages)

Brand: Honda | Category: Offroad Vehicle | Size: 6.14 MB

Introduction
4
Safety
6
Contents
8
ATV Safety
10
Important Safety Information
11
Age Recommendation
11
Safety Labels
14
Indicators & Controls
18
Component Locations
20
Indicators
23
Reverse and Neutral Indicator Lamps
23
Gear Position Indicator
24
Fuel Valve
25
Reserve Fuel
25
Left Side
25
Choke Knob
26
Left Handlebar
26
Ignition Switch
27
Center of Handlebar
27
Start Button
28
Engine Stop Switch
28
Headlight Switch
29
Headlight Dimmer Switch
29
Recoil Starter
30
Throttle Lever
31
Right Handlebar
31
Gearshift Switch
32
Reverse Selector Knob
32
Front Brake Lever
33
Rear Brake Lever
33
Rear Brake Pedal
33
Parking Brake
33
Flag Pole Bracket
34
Right Rear
34
Before Riding
36
Are You Ready to Ride?
37
Protective Apparel
37
Helmets and Eye Protection
37
Additional Riding Gear
38
Rider Training
39
No Passengers
40
No Alcohol or Drugs
41
Pre-Ride Inspection
42
Load Limits & Guidelines
45
Loading
45
Loading Guidelines
47
Accessories & Modifications
48
Modifications
49
Basic Operation & Riding
50
Safe Riding Precautions
52
Off-Road Use Only
52
Control Speed
54
Use Care
55
Starting & Stopping the Engine
57
Preparation
57
Starting Procedure
58
Normal Air Temperature
58
High Air Temperature
59
Low Air Temperature
60
Flooded Engine
61
How to Stop the Engine
61
Normal Engine Stop
61
Emergency Engine Stop
61
Using the Recoil Starter
62
Upshifting Sequence
63
Downshifting Sequence
63
Recommended Shift Points
65
Riding in Reverse
67
Braking
68
Riding Your ATV
70
Making Turns
70
Skidding or Sliding
72
Riding up Hills
73
Stalling the ATV And/Or Rolling Backwards
75
What to Do after the ATV Has Stalled or Rolled Backwards
76
Riding down Hills
77
Crossing or Turning on Hills or Slopes
78
Crossing Hills or Slopes
79
Making Turns on Slopes
79
Riding over Obstacles
80
Riding through Water
81
Parking
82
Servicing
84
The Important of Maintenance
86
Maintenance Safety
87
Important Safety Precautions
88
Maintenance Schedule
89
Tool Kit
97
Manual Storage
98
Under the Seat
98
Seat Removal
99
Removal
99
Installation
99
Fuel
100
Fuel Recommendation
100
Fuel Capacity
101
Refueling Procedure
101
Engine Oil
103
Oil Recommendation
104
JASO T 903 Standard
105
Checking & Adding Oil
106
Changing Engine Oil
107
Under Engine
107
Add Engine Oil
108
Gear Case Oil
109
Changing Oil
109
Air Cleaner
111
Cleaning
112
Under Seat
112
Dust Cover
114
Air Cleaner Housing Drain Tube
115
Throttle
116
Throttle Freeplay
116
Throttle Inspection
117
Carburetor Choke Cable & Knob
118
Clutch System
119
Clutch Adjustment
119
Reverse Lock System Adjustment
120
Engine Idle Speed
121
Idle Speed Adjustment
121
Spark Plug
122
Spark Plug Recommendation
122
Spark Plug Replacement & Inspection
122
Valves
125
Valve Inspection
125
Spark Arrester
126
Brakes
127
Brake Fluid Recommendation
127
Fluid Level Inspection
128
Other Inspections
129
Front Brake Lever Freeplay & Shoe Lining Clearance
130
Rear Brake Pedal Freeplay
134
Rear Brake Lever Freeplay
136
Other Inspection
137
Brake Shoe Wear
138
Draining Water from Brakes
139
Tires
140
Air Pressure
141
Tires Inspection
143
Tread Wear
144
Tire Repair
145
Tire Replacement
146
Engine Guard & Skid Plates
147
Battery
148
Battery Storage
149
Battery Installation
151
Battery Charging
152
Appearance Care
153
General Recommendations
153
Washing Your ATV with a Mild Detergent
154
Spray Cleaning Your ATV
155
Finishing Touches
156
Tips
158
Preparing for a Ride
159
What to Take to the Riding Area
159
When to Take on the Trail
160
Transporting
161
Storing
163
Preparation for Storage
164
Removal from Storage
166
You & the Environment
167
Taking Care of the Unexpected
168
General Guidelines
169
If Your Engine Quits or Won't Start
171
Starter Motor Doesn't Operate
172
Starter Motor Works, but the Engine Won't Start
172
Engine Starts, but Runs Poorly
173
If the Shift Switches Do Not Function
174
When the Engine Is Running
174
When the Engine Is Stopped
174
Emergency Gear Selection & Operation
175
How to Shift Gears Manually
176
If the Battery Is Dead
177
If You Have a Flat Tire
178
Emergency Wheel Removal/Installation
179
If a Fuse Blows
181
Recommended Fuses
181
Main Fuse Access
182
If You Crash
184
If You Lose Your Key
185
If a Component Fails
186
Technical Information
188
Vehicle Identification
189
Serial Numbers
189
Front
189
Right Side
189
Color Label & Code
190
Specifications
191
Dimensions
191
Weight
191
Fuel & Lubricants
191
Capacities
192
Engine Specifications
192
Power Transmission
192
Break-In Guidelines
195
High Altitude Carburetor Adjustment
196
Emission Control Systems
197
Exhaust Emissions Requirements
197
Source of Exhaust Emissions
198
Exhaust Emission Control System
198
Crankcase Emission Control System
198
Noise Emission Control System
199
Oxygenated Fuels
200
Consumer Information
202
Table of Contents
211
Index
217
Quick Reference
230
How to Avoid Costly Repairs
230

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