Honda TRX400FA 2005, Owner'S Manual

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Basic Operation & Riding
Basic Operation & Riding
This section gives basic riding instructions, including how to start and
stop your engine, and how to use the throttle and brakes. It also provides
important information on riding with cargo.
To protect your new engine and enjoy optimum performance and
service life, refer to Break-in Guidelines (page
).
For information about carburetor adjustment for riding at high altitude,
see page
.
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....................................................................... Safe Riding Precautions . 89
.......................................................................... Off-Road Use Only . 89
.................................................. Keeps Hands and Feet on Controls . 90
................................................................................... Control Speed . 91
....................................... Use Care on Unfamiliar or Rough Terrain . 92
..................................................................... Do Not Perform Stunts . 93
........................................................... Starting & Stopping the Engine . 94
....................................................................................... Preparation . 94
............................................................................ Starting Procedure . 95
................................................................................ Flooded Engine . 97
.................................................................................. Stalled Engine . 97
................................................................... How to Stop the Engine . 98
................................................................... Using the Recoil Starter . 99
.................................................................................... Shifting Gears . 100
............................................................................... Riding in Reverse . 106
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