Honda 2006 FourTrax Foreman Rubicon, Owner'S Manual

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The battery gives off explosive hydrogen gas
during normal operation.
A spark or flame can cause the battery to
explode with enough force to kill or seriously
hurt you.
Wear protective clothing and a face shield, or
have a skilled mechanic do the battery
maintenance.
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Storing Your Honda
Tips
Remove the spark plug cap from the spark plug.
Remove the spark plug.
Do not connect the spark plug to the spark plug cap.
Pour a tablespoon (15
20 cc) of clean engine oil into cylinder and
cover the spark plug hole with a piece of cloth.
Reinstall the spark plug and spark plug cap.
Remove the battery and charge it fully. Store it in an area protected
from freezing temperatures and direct sunlight. Slow charge the
battery (page
) once a month.
Cover your ATV with a porous material. Avoid using plastic or
similar non-breathing, coated materials that restrict air flow and allow
heat and moisture to accumulate.
Place your ATV on blocks to lift all tires off the floor.
Store your ATV in an unheated area, free of dampness, away from
sunlight, with a minimum of daily temperature variation.
Wash and dry your ATV. Wax all painted surfaces.
Inflate the tires to their recommended pressures (page
).
With the engine stop switch in the RUN ( ) position, press the
start button several times to crank the engine and distribute the oil.
To prevent rusting in the cylinder, perform the following: 6.
7.
8.
9.
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11.
10.
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