Honda 1998 TRX450ES Fourtrax Foreman ES User Manual

Name: Honda 1998 TRX450ES Fourtrax Foreman ES
Brand: Honda
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Contents4
Safety6
Special Safety Messages6
Warning Information11
Parts Location15
Indicators and Multi-Function Display16
Right Side17
Left Side18
Parts Operation19
Power Controls19
Ignition Switch19
Engine Stop Switch20
Choke Knob21
Starter Button22
Starting Primer Knob23
Recoil Starter24
Throttle Lever25
Lights26
Headlight and Dimmer Switches26
Reverse and Neutral Indicators27
Oil High Temperature Indicator27
Multi-Function Display29
Initial Display31
Gear Position Indicator32
Odometer33
Tripmeter33
Hourmeter34
Digital Clock35
Digital Clock Adjustment35
Gearshift Controls36
Gearshift Switches36
Upshifting Sequence36
Downshifting Sequence36
Reverse Selector Knob37
Brake Controls38
Front Brakes38
Rear Brake38
Parking Brake38
Fuel Tank Controls39
Fuel Gauge39
Fuel Fill Cap40
Fuel Valve41
Off/On41
Res41
Engine Oil42
Oil Filler Cap/Dipstick42
Additional Features43
Helmet Holder43
Flag Pole Bracket44
Trailer Hitch45
Storage Compartment46
Accessory Socket47
Riding49
Before Riding49
Rider Preparation49
Age Recommendation49
Vehicle Preparation51
Rider Training51
Pre-Ride Inspection51
Tires53
Loading54
Load Limits54
Maximum Weight Capacity54
Loading and Operational Guidelines55
Accessories57
Safe Riding Rules59
No Modifications59
Protective Apparel59
No Passengers61
No Alcohol or Drugs62
Off-Road Only63
Control Speed67
No Stunts68
Use Care on Unfamiliar Terrain69
Starting the Engine72
Preparation72
Starting Procedure73
Normal Air Temperature73
High Air Temperature74
Low Air Temperature74
Flooded Engine75
High Altitude Adjustment75
Shifting Gears76
If the Shift Switches Do Not Function77
Emergency Gear Selection & Operation78
How to Shift Gears Manually79
If the Battery Is Dead80
Riding in Reverse81
Making Turns83
Riding up Hills86
Riding down Hills93
Crossing Slopes95
Making Turns on Slopes96
Riding over Obstacles97
Riding through Water98
Parking99
Maintenance and Repairs100
Emission Requirements100
Maintenance Schedule101
Maintenance Precautions103
Tool Kit104
Fuel System105
Fuel105
Refueling105
Fuel Recommendations107
Oxygenated Fuels108
Throttle Cable and Lever109
Throttle Free Play109
To Adjust Throttle Free Play109
Air Cleaner110
To Clean the Air Cleaner110
Dust Cover112
Air Cleaner Housing Drain Tube113
To Clean the Drain Tube113
Carburetor114
Choke Cable and Knob114
Adjusting Idle Speed115
Lubrication117
Checking Engine Oil Level and Adding Oil117
Engine Oil Recommendations118
Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter119
Rear Final Gear Case Oil122
Differential Oil123
Spark Plug125
To Check and Change the Spark Plug125
Valves126
Clutch Adjustment127
Reverse Lock System128
To Adjust the Free Play128
Electrical System129
Battery129
Battery Removal130
Fuse132
To Replace the Main Fuse132
To Check Lever Free Play and Shoe Lining Clearance136
To Adjust the Brake Lining Clearance138
To Check the Brake Fluid Level139
To Check and Adjust Brake Pedal Free Play141
Draining Water from Brakes145
Wheel Removal146
Tire Pressure147
Tire Tread Condition149
Repairing a Flat Tire150
Seat Removal151
Engine Guard and Skid Plates152
Spark Arrester153
Driveshaft Boots155
Transporting157
Cleaning160
Storage162
Specifications165
Wiring Diagram167
Noise Emission Control System168
Emission Control Systems168
Source of Emissions168
Exhaust Emission Control System168
Serial Numbers171
Index172

Brand	Honda
Model	1998 TRX450ES Fourtrax Foreman ES
Category	Offroad Vehicle
Language	English

Honda 1998 TRX450ES Fourtrax Foreman ES User Manual

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