Honda TRX450ER, Owner'S Manual

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SYMPTOM:
POSSIBLE CAUSE
idles roughly, too
fast, stalls
WHAT TO DO
Check engine idle adjustment (page
). If the problem persists, see
your Honda dealer.
pre-ignition (runs on
after ignition
switched OFF)
afterfires (backfires)
See your Honda dealer.
See your Honda dealer.
If applicable, switch to the
recommended octane gasoline
(page
) or change your brand of
gasoline. If the problem persists, see
your Honda dealer.
detonates or pings
under load
sooty exhaust (rich
fuel mixture) See your Honda dealer.
blubbers (rich fuel
mixture) See your Honda dealer.
runs erratically,
misfires See your Honda dealer.
high coolant
temperature Check the high coolant temperature
indicator. Refer to
page .
poor engine
performance at
altitudes above
4,500 feet (1,500 m). Ask your Honda dealer to modify the
carburetion with a high altitude jet.
Refer to
page .
improperly throttle
freeplay Check the throttle freeplay
(page
).
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Engine starts, but runs poorly.
If the High
Coolant T emper atur e Indicator
Lights,
High Altitude Car bur etor
Adjustment,
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If Your Engine Quits or Won’t Start
Taking Care of the Unexpected
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