Honda SPORTRAX 300EX, Owner'S Manual

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Before Riding
Is Your ATV Ready to Ride?
Throttle
Brakes
Clutch Lever/Parking
Brake Lever
Headlight and
Headlight Dimmer
Switch
Engine Stop Switch
Steering
Reverse Assist Lever
Check these items after you get on the ATV:
Check the freeplay and adjust if needed. Press
the throttle to make sure it moves smoothly
without sticking, and snaps shut automatically
when it is released, in all steering positions
(page
).
Squeeze the front brake lever and step on the
rear brake pedal to check that the controls
operate normally. Make sure there is no brake
fluid leakeage (page
).
Check for smooth operation and adjust if
needed (page
).
Check the freeplay and adjust if needed (page
). Make sure the lever operates smoothly
without sticking.
Check for proper function (page ).
Check for proper function (page ).
Check that the wheels turn properly as you
steer the handlebar. Move the handlebar right
and left and check that there is no excessive
backlash.
Remember, be sure to take care of any problem you find, or have your
Honda dealer correct it before you ride.
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