Honda SPORTRAX TRX400EX 2008 Manuals

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Honda SPORTRAX TRX400EX 2008 Owner's Manual (241 pages)

Brand: Honda | Category: Offroad Vehicle | Size: 6.01 MB

Introduction
2
A few Words about Safety
4
Contents
6
ATV Safety
9
Important Safety Information
10
Follow the Age Recommendation
10
Safety Labels
13
Indicators & Controls
17
Operation Component Locations
19
Indicators
22
Reverse and Neutral Indicators
22
Center of Handlebar
22
Controls & Features
23
Fuel Valve
23
Left Side
23
Reserve Fuel
23
Choke Lever
24
Ignition Switch
25
Start Button
26
Engine Stop Switch
26
Headlight Switch
27
Headlight Dimmer Switch
27
Throttle Lever
28
Clutch Lever/Parking Brake Lever
28
Reverse Assist Knob
29
Front Brake Lever
30
Rear Brake Pedal
30
Parking Brake
31
Flap Pole Bracket
32
Before Riding
33
Are You Ready to Ride?
34
Before each Ride
34
Protective Apparel
34
Helmets and Eye Protection
34
Additional Riding Gear
35
Rider Training
36
Age Recommendation
37
No Passengers
37
No Alcohol or Drugs
38
Is Your ATV Ready to Ride?
39
Pre-Ride Inspection
39
Load Limits & Guidelines
42
Loading
42
Load Limits
43
Loading Guidelines
44
Accessories
45
Modifications
46
Basic Operation & Riding
47
Safe Riding Precautions
49
Off-Road Use Only
49
Control Speed
51
Use Care on Unfamiliar or Rough Terrain
52
Starting & Stopping the Engine
54
Preparation
55
Starting Procedure
56
High Air Temperature or above
57
Low Air Temperature or below
58
Flooded Engine
59
How to Stop the Engine
59
Normal Engine Stop
59
Shifting Gears
60
Gear Shifting Sequence
60
Recommended Shift Points
61
Riding in Reverse
62
Braking
64
Riding Your ATV
66
Making Turns
66
Skidding or Sliding
68
Stalling the ATV And/Or Rolling Backwards
71
What to Do after the ATV Has Stalled or Rolled Backwards
72
Riding down Hills
73
Crossing or Turning on Hills or Slopes
74
Crossing Hills or Slopes
75
Making Turns on Slopes
75
Riding over Obstacles
76
Riding through Water
77
Parking
78
Servicing Your Honda
79
The Importance of Maintenance
81
Maintenance Safety
82
Important Safety Precautions
83
Maintenance Schedule
84
Maintenance Component Locations
89
Tool Kit
92
Owner's Manual Storage
93
Seat Removal
94
Fuel
95
Fuel Recommendation
95
Fuel Capacity
96
Refueling Procedure
96
Engine Oil & Filter
98
Oil Recommendation
99
JASO T 903 Standard
100
Checking & Adding Engine Oil
101
Crankcase Oil Level Check
102
Oil Tank Level Check
103
Changing Engine Oil & Filter
104
Install a New Engine Oil Filter
105
Right Side
105
Add Engine Oil
106
Air Cleaner
107
Cleaning
108
Under Seat
108
Air Cleaner Housing Drain Tube
110
Throttle
111
Throttle Freeplay
111
Throttle Inspection
112
Clutch System
113
Clutch Adjustment
113
Upper Adjustment
114
Lower Adjustment
115
Other Inspections & Lubrication
116
Reverse Lock System
117
Reverse Lock System Adjustment
117
Other Inspection
117
Engine Idle Speed
118
Idle Speed Adjustment
118
Spark Plug
119
Spark Plug Recommendation
119
Spark Plug Inspection & Replacement
119
Valves
122
Valve Inspection
122
Spark Arrester
123
Suspension
125
Front Suspension Adjustment
126
Front Suspension Spring Pre-Load
126
Rear Suspension Adjustment
128
Rear Suspension Damping
128
Rebound Damping
128
Compression Damping
130
To Adjust to the Standard Position
130
To Reduce Compression Damping
130
Brakes
131
Brake Fluid Recommendation
131
Fluid Level Inspection
132
Front Brake Fluid Level
132
Rear Brake Fluid Level
133
Other Inspections
134
Brake Pad Wear
135
Brakelight Switch Adjustment
137
Rear Brake Only
137
Parking Brake Adjustment
138
Tires
140
Air Pressure
141
Recommended Cold Tire Pressures
141
Inspection
142
Tread Wear
144
Tire Repair
144
Tire Replacement
145
Recommended Tires
145
Engine Guard & Skid Plates
146
Drive Chain
147
Drive Chain Adjustment
151
Drive Chain Lubrication
152
Removal, Cleaning & Replacement
153
Battery
154
Battery Storage
155
Battery Charging
158
Appearance Care
159
General Recommendations
159
Washing Your ATV with a Mild Detergent
160
Spray Cleaning Your ATV
161
Painted Aluminum Wheel Maintenance
162
Finishing Touches
163
Tips
165
Preparing for a Ride
166
What to Take to the Riding Area
166
What to Take on the Trail
167
Transporting
168
Storage
170
Preparation for Storage
171
Removal from Storage
173
You & the Environment
174
Taking Care of the Unexpected
175
General Guidelines
176
If Your Engine Quits or Won't Start
178
Starter Motor Doesn't Operate
179
Starter Motor Works, but Engine Won't Start
179
Engine Starts, but Runs Poorly
180
If You Have a Flat Tire
181
Emergency Wheel Removal/Installation
182
Installation
183
If a Fuse Blows
184
Recommended Fuse
184
Main Fuse Access
185
If You Crash
186
If You Lose Your Key
187
If the Battery Is Low (or Dead)
188
If a Component Fails
189
Technical Information
191
Vehicle Identification
192
Serial Numbers
192
Color Label & Code
193
Specifications
194
Dimensions
194
Fuel & Lubricants
194
Capacities
195
Engine Specifications
195
Power Transmission
195
Break-In Guidelines
198
High Altitude Carburetor Adjustment
199
Emission Control Systems
200
Exhaust Emission Requirements
200
Source of Exhaust Emissions
201
Exhaust Emission Control System
201
Crankcase Emission Control System
202
Noise Emission Control System
203
Fuel Permeation Emission Control System
203
Oxygenated Fuels
204
Consumer Information
207
Table of Contents
217
Index
222
Quick Reference
235

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