Honda TRX450ER, Owner'S Manual

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SYMPTOM:
POSSIBLE CAUSE
ignition switch OFF
WHAT TO DO
Turn the ignition switch ON.
out of fuel
flooded engine Fill the fuel tank.
See
(page ).
transmission not in
neutral Shift into neutral.
blown fuse Replace with a new fuse of the
same rating (page
).
battery lead loose Tighten the battery lead.
Charge the battery (page
).
If charging doesn’t help, see your
Honda dealer.
faulty starter motor If all possible causes are negative,
the starter motor may be faulty. See
your Honda dealer.
SYMPTOM:
POSSIBLE CAUSE WHAT TO DO
engine stop switch
OFF Turn the engine stop switch to RUN.
low (or dead) battery
weak battery
loose battery cables
Charge the battery (page ). If
charging doesn’t help, see your
Honda dealer.
Tighten the battery terminal bolts.
loose or
unconnected spark
plug cap Install the spark plug cap securely. If
the engine still won’t start, see your
Honda dealer.
not enough throttle
freeplay Check the throttle freeplay
(page
).
(TRX450ER only)
(TRX450ER only)
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Starter motor doesn’t operate.
Starter motor works, but the engine won’t
start.
F looded Engine
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If Your Engine Quits or Won’t Start
Taking Care of the Unexpected
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