HONDA TRX420TE/FE - Manual (Page 53)

45
Is Your ATV Ready to Ride?
Before Riding
Reverse Assist Lever
Brakes
Throttle
Cargo
Loading Limits
Lights
Cable
Check the freeplay and adjust if needed (page
). Make sure the lever operates smoothly
without sticking.
Squeeze the front and rear brake levers and
step on the rear brake pedal to check that the
controls operate normally. Check for proper
freeplay (pages
, ). Make sure there is
no brake fluid leakage.
Check the freeplay and adjust if needed. Press
the throttle to make sure it moves smoothly
without sticking, and snaps shut automatically
when it is released, in all steering positions
(page
).
Check these items after you get on the ATV:
Check that all cargo is secure.
Make sure you do not exceed the load limits
(page
).
If you are carrying cargo, also check the following:
Make sure the headlight, brakelight and
taillight are working properly.
Check the cable housings for wear. Check the
fittings for looseness. Replace or tighten as
needed.
48
130
143 145
133
06/10/24 13:04:12 32HP4800_054