Name: Honda 2004 TRX500FA Fourtrax Foreman Rubicon
Brand: Honda
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Safety Information6
Signal Words7
Contents8
ATV Safety10
Safety Labels14
Instruments & Control18
Component Locations20
Vehicle View21
Indicators and Displays Diagrams23
Lamp Check24
Display Check24
Indicators and Displays Table25
Multi-Function Display27
Drive Mode Indicator28
Gear Position Indicator29
Oil Change Indicator30
Odometer31
Tripmeter31
Hourmeter32
Digital Clock33
Fuel Gauge35
Fuel Valve36
Reserve Fuel36
Choke Knob37
Ignition Switch38
Shift Lever39
Drive Mode Select Switch40
Start Button41
Engine Stop Switch41
Headlight Switch42
Headlight Dimmer Switch42
Starting Primer Knob43
Recoil Starter43
Throttle Lever44
Gearshift Switch45
Front Brake Lever46
Rear Brake Lever46
Rear Brake Pedal46
Parking Brake46
Flag Pole Bracket47
Trailer Hitch48
Accessory Socket49
Gpscape System (TRX500FGA Only)51
The Primary Uses of the Gpscape System54
Gpscape System: Safety Information55
Gpscape System Limitations56
Gpscape System Start-Up57
Position Fix57
System Failure to Display a Position Fix58
Satellite Status60
GPS Mode62
GPS Mode Display64
Waypoint Number Display65
Direction to Waypoint Display66
Distance to Waypoint68
Basic Waypoint Selection69
Advanced Waypoint Selection71
To Input a Waypoint Value Using Latitude and Longitude Coordinates71
Determining the Coordinates of Your Current Position75
To Correct Input75
To Change the Coordinates for an Existing Waypoint Number75
Compass Direction Indicator76
Automatic Clock Adjustment78
Before Riding79
Are You Ready to Ride?80
Protective Apparel80
Helmets and Eye Protection80
Additional Riding Gear81
Rider Training82
Age Recommendation83
No Passengers83
No Alcohol or Drugs84
Is Your ATV Ready to Ride?85
Pre-Ride Inspection85
If You Are Carrying Cargo, Check the Following87
Load Limits and Guidelines88
Loading88
Load Limits89
Loading Guidelines90
Accessories and Modifications91
Modifications92
Basic Operation and Riding93
Safe Riding Precautions95
Off-Road Use Only95
Keep Handling and Feet on Controls96
Control Speed97
Use Care on Unfamiliar or Rough Terrain98
Do Not Perform Stunts99
Starting and Stopping the Engine100
Preparation for Starting100
Starting Procedure101
Flooded Engine103
Stalled Engine103
How to Stop the Engine104
Normal Engine Stop104
Emergency Engine Stop104
Using the Recoil Starter105
Shifting Gears106
Upshifting Sequence110
Downshifting Sequence110
After Starting the Engine111
Driving in Manual Shift (ESP) Mode111
Shifting Gears: Tips112
Riding in Reverse113
Braking115
Riding Your ATV117
Making Turns117
To Make a Turn on Level Ground118
To Make a Sharp Turn at Low Speed118
To Make a Turn from a Full Stop118
Skidding or Sliding119
Riding up Hills120
Stalling the ATV And/Or Rolling Backward122
Riding down Hills124
Crossing or Turning on Hills or Slopes125
Crossing Hills or Slopes126
Making Turns on Slopes126
Riding over Obstacles127
Riding through Water128
Parking129
Servicing Your Honda130
The Importance of Maintenance132
Maintenance Safety133
Maintenance Schedule135
Maintenance Schedule - Table137
Maintenance Record139
Component Locations Diagram140
Tool Kit143
Owner's Manual Storage144
Seat Removal145
Fuel Recommendation146
Fuel Capacity147
Refueling Procedure147
Engine Oil and Filter149
Oil Recommendation150
Checking and Adding Oil152
To Check the Oil Level153
Changine Engine Oil and Filter154
To Drain the Engine Oil154
Install a New Engine Oil Filter155
Adding Engine Oil157
Rear Final Gear Case Oil158
Changing Oil158
Gear Case Oil159
Differential Oil160
Coolant Recommendation162
Checking and Adding Coolant163
Coolant Replacement164
Radiator Core165
Air Cleaner166
Air Cleaner Cleaning167
Dust Cover170
Air Cleaner Housing Drain Tube171
Throttle Freeplay172
Throttle Inspection173
Carburetor Choke Cable and Knob174
Engine Idle Speed175
Idle Speed Adjustment175
Spark Plug Recommendation176
Spark Plug Replacement and Inspection177
Valve Inspection179
Spark Arrester180
Brakes182
Brake Fluid Recommendation182
Brake Fluid Level Inspection183
Front Brake Lever Freeplay and Shoe Lining Clearance185
To Adjust the Brake Lining Clearance187
Rear Brake Pedal Freeplay189
Rear Brake Pedal Freeplay Adjustment190
Rear Brake Lever Freeplay Inspection191
Rear Brake Lever Freeplay Adjustment192
Brake Shoe Wear193
Draining Water from Brakes194
Tires195
Air Pressure196
Recommended "Cold" Tire Pressures197
Tires Inspection198
Tread Wear199
Tire Repair200
Tire Replacement201
Recommended Tires for Your ATV201
Engine Guards and Skid Plates202
Driveshaft Boots203
Battery204
Battery Storage205
Battery Installation207
Battery Charging208
Appearance Care Recommendations209
Washing Your ATV with a Mild Detergent210
Spray Cleaning Your ATV211
Aluminium Wheel Maintenance212
Appearance Care: Finishing Touches213
Tips214
Preparing for a Ride215
What to Take to the Riding Area215
What to Take on the Trail216
Transporting Your Honda217
Storing Your Honda219
Preparation for Storage220
Removal from Storage222
You and the Environment223
Taking Care of the Unexpected224
If Your Engine Quits or Won't Start227
Starter Motor Doesn't Operate228
Starter Motor Works, but the Engine Won't Start228
Engine Starts, but Runs Poorly229
If the Transmission Is Not Functioning Properly230
If the Battery Is Dead231
If You Have a Flat Tire232
Emergency Wheel Removal/Installation233
If the Oil/Coolant High Temperature Indicator Lights235
If a Fuse Blows237
Recommended Fuses237
Main Fuse Access238
Circuit Fuse Access239
If You Crash240
If You Lose Your Key241
If a Component Fails242
Technical Information243
Vehicle Identification244
Serial Numbers244
Color Label and Code245
Specifications246
Break-In Guidelines250
High Altitude Carburetor Adjustment251
Emission Control Systems252
Exhaust Emission Requirements252
Source of Exhaust Emissions253
Crankcase Emission Control System253
Problems that May Affect ATV Exhaust Emissions253
Noise Emission Control System254
Oxygenated Fuels255
Consumer Information257
Table of Contents266
Index274
Quick Reference287

Brand	Honda
Model	2004 TRX500FA Fourtrax Foreman Rubicon
Category	Offroad Vehicle
Language	English

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