Honda FOURTRAX - Riding in Reverse

Basic Operation & Riding
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(cont’d)
Riding in Reverse
If you need to ride in reverse, make sure the area behind you is clear
and only operate the ATV at low speed.
1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop, then make sure the
transmission is in neutral.
2. Be sure there are no obstacles or people in the way.
3. Fully rotate the P/R lever (1) counterclockwise to engage the P/R
lever with the reverse assist lever (2).
4. While continuing to hold the P/R lever, squeeze the rear brake
lever/parking brake lever (3), then depress the shift lever once to
shift into “R” (reverse) gear.
5. Make sure that the reverse indicator comes on and the gear
position indicator shows “R”.
WARNING
3 WARNING
Improperly operating in reverse could cause
you to hit an obstacle or person behind you,
resulting in serious injury.
Make sure there are no obstacles or people
behind you before selecting reverse gear.
When it is safe to proceed, go slowly.
LEFT HANDLEBAR
(1)
(1) P/R lever
(2)
(3) rear brake lever/
parking brake lever
(3)
(2) reverse assist lever
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