Honda TRX450ER, Owner'S Manual

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Basic Operation & Riding
Basic Operation & Riding
To protect your new engine and enjoy optimum performance and
service life, refer to Break-in Guidelines (page
).
This section gives basic riding instructions, including how to start and
stop your engine, how to use the throttle and brakes, and what to do
when you’re through riding.
For information about carburetor adjustment for riding at high altitude,
see page
.
....................................................................... Safe Riding Precautions . 42
.......................................................................... Off-Road Use Only . 42
.................................................... Keep Hands and Feet on Controls . 43
................................................................................... Control Speed . 44
....................................... Use Care on Unfamiliar or Rough Terrain . 45
..................................................................... Do Not Perform Stunts . 46
........................................................... Starting & Stopping the Engine . 47
....................................................................................... Preparation . 48
............................................................................ Starting Procedure . 50
................................................................................ Flooded Engine . 54
................................................................... How to Stop the Engine . 55
...................................................................................... Shifting Gears . 56
................................................................................................. Braking . 58
................................................................................ Riding Your ATV . 60
................................................................................... Making Turns . 60
.......................................................................... Skidding or Sliding . 62
................................................................................ Riding Up Hills . 63
........................................................................... Riding Down Hills . 67
............................................ Crossing or Turning on Hills or Slopes . 68
..................................................................... Riding Over Obstacles . 70
..................................................................... Riding Through Water . 71
................................................................................................. Parking . 72
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