Honda TRX400EX FOURTRAX 1999, Service Manual

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GENERAL INFORMATION
HYDROGEN GAS ELECTROLYTE
The battery gives of explosive gases; keep sparks,
flames and cigarettes away. Provide adequate venti-
lation when charging o r using t h e battery i n a n
enclosed space.
The battery contains sulfuric acid (electrolytel.
Contact w i t h skin or eyes may cause severe burns.
Wearprotective clothing and a face shield.
-
If electrolyte gets on your skin, flush w i t h water.
- If electrolyte gets i n your eyes, flush with water
for at least 15 minutes and call a physician, imme-
diately.
Electrolyte is poisonous.
swallowed, drink large quantities of wafer or
milk and follow w i t h milk of magnesia or vegetable
oil and
call
a physician. KEEP OUT
OF
REACH OF
CHILDREN.
SERVICE RULES
1. Use genuine HONDA or HONDA-recommended parts and lubricants or their equivalents. Parts that don't meet
2. Use the special tools designed for this product to avoid damage and incorrect assembly.
3. Use only metric tools when servicing the motorcycle. Metric bolts, nuts and screws are not interchangeable with English
4. Install new gaskets, O-rings, cotter pins, and lock plates when reassembling.
5. When tightening bolts or nuts, begin with the larger diameter or inner bolt first. Then tighten to the specified torque
6. Clean parts in cleaning solvent upon disassembly. Lubricate any sliding surfaces before reassembly.
7. After reassembly, check all parts for proper installation and operation.
8. Route all electrical wires as show on pages 1-18 through 1-22, Cable &Harness routing.
design specifications may cause damage to the motorcycle.
fasteners.
in
incremental steps unless a particular sequence is specified.
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