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Honda TRX420TE/FE
FOURTRAX 420 ES/4 4
OWNER’S MANUAL
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06/10/24 12:56:31 32HP4800_003 Introduction Congratulations on choosing your Honda ATV. When you own a Honda, you’re part of a worldwide family of satisfied customers people who appreciate Honda’s reputation for building quality into every product. Your Honda was designed as a recreational ATV for off-road use by one rider only. Before riding, take time to get acquainted with your ATV and how it works. To protect your investment, we urge you to take responsibility for keeping your ATV well main
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06/10/24 12:56:36 32HP4800_004 Introduction If you have any questions, or if you ever need special service or repairs, remember that your Honda dealer knows your ATV best and is dedicated to your complete satisfaction. Happy Happy ri ridi ding! ng! Introduction
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06/10/24 12:56:41 32HP4800_005 A Few Words About Safety Your safety, and the safety of others, is very important. And operating this ATV safely is an important responsibility. To help you make informed decisions about safety, we have provided operating procedures and other information on labels and in this manual. This information alerts you to potential hazards that could hurt you or others. Of course, it is not practical or possible to warn you about all hazards associated with operating or ma
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06/10/24 12:56:49 32HP4800_006 A Few Words About Safety These signal words mean: YouWILLbeKILLEDor SERIOUSLY HURT if you don’t follow instructions. You CAN be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if you don’t follow instructions. You CAN be HURT if you don’t follow instructions. Safety Headings –– such as Important Safety Reminders or Important Safety Precautions. Safety Section –– such as ATV Safety. Instructions –– how to use this ATV correctly and safely. This entire manual is filled with important safet
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06/10/24 12:56:57 32HP4800_007 Contents These pages give an overview of the contents of your owner’s manual. The first page of each section lists the topics covered in that section. ATV Safety ........................................................................................ 1 Important safety information you should know, plus a look at the safety-related labels on your ATV. Instruments & Controls.................................................................... 9 The location and functi
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06/10/24 12:57:08 32HP4800_008 Contents Servicing Your Honda ...................................................................... 85 Why your ATV needs regular maintenance, what you need to know before servicing your Honda, an owner maintenance schedule, and instructions for specific maintenance and adjustment items. Tips .....................................................................................................169 How to store and transport your ATV and how to be an environmentally-
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06/10/24 12:57:15 32HP4800_010 ATV Safety This section presents some of the most important information and recommendations to help you ride your ATV safely. Please take a few moments to read these pages. This section also includes information about the location of safety labels on your ATV. Important Safety Information ................................................................ 2 Safety Labels.......................................................................................... 5 ATV Sa
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06/10/24 12:57:24 32HP4800_011 Important Safety Information Your ATV can provide many years of service and pleasure if you take responsibility for your own safety and understand the challenges you can meet while riding. There is much that you can do to protect yourself when you ride. You’ll find many helpful recommendations throughout this manual. The following are a few that we consider most important. Follow the Age Recommendation The minimum recommended age for this ATV model is 16. Children
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06/10/24 12:57:32 32HP4800_012 Important Safety Information Ride Off-Road Only Your ATV is designed and manufactured for off-road use only. The tyres are not made for pavement, and the ATV does not have turn signals and other features required for use on public roads. If you need to cross a paved or public road, get off and walk your ATV across. Take Time to Learn & Practice Even if you have ridden other ATVs, take time to become familiar with how this ATV works and handles. Practice in a safe a
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06/10/24 12:57:39 32HP4800_013 Important Safety Information Ride within Your Limits Pushing limits is another major cause of ATV accidents. Never ride beyond your personal abilities or faster than conditions warrant. Remember that alcohol, drugs, fatigue, and inattention can significantly reduce your ability to make good judgments and ride safely. Don’t Drink and Ride Alcohol and riding don’t mix. Even one drink can reduce your ability to respond to changing conditions, and your reaction time ge
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06/10/24 12:57:43 32HP4800_014 Safety Labels Your ATV comes with several labels containing important safety information. Anyone who rides the vehicle should read and understand this information before riding. The labels should be considered permanent parts of the vehicle. If a label comes off or becomes hard to read, contact your Honda dealer for replacements. ATV Safety 5
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06/10/24 12:58:10 32HP4800_015 Safety Labels (TRX420TE) (TRX420FE) ATV Safety 6
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06/10/24 12:58:49 32HP4800_018 Instruments & Controls This section shows the location of all indicators and controls you would normally use before or while riding your ATV. The items listed on this page are described in this section. Instructions for other components are presented in other sections of this manual where they will be most useful. Operation Component Locations ...........................................................11 Indicators & Displays........................................
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06/10/24 12:59:06 32HP4800_019 Instruments & Controls Controls & Features ...............................................................................24 Fuel Valve..........................................................................................24 Ignition Switch...................................................................................25 2WD/4WD Select Lever (TRX420FE only) .....................................26 Start Button ..................................................
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06/10/24 12:59:11 32HP4800_020 Operation Component Locations parking brake reverse selector knob lock lever headlight horn button dimmer switch rear brake lever/ headlight parking switch front brake lever brake lever gearshift start button throttle lever switches engine stop ignition switch switch 2WD/4WD select lever (TRX420FE only) Instruments & Controls 11
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06/10/24 12:59:16 32HP4800_021 Operation Component Locations rear cargo rack seat latch front cargo rack recoil starter rear brake pedal fuel valve Instruments & Controls 12
