HONDA TRX500FA/FGA 2009 User Manual
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This manual should be considered a permanent part of the ATV and
should remain with the ATV when it is resold.
This Owner’s Manual covers the , , and
TRX500FPA
models. You may find descriptions of equipment and
TRX500FA TRX500FGA
features that are not on your particular model. All illustrations are based
on the model.TRX500FA
This publication includes the latest production information available
before printing. Honda Motor Co., Ltd. reserves the right to make
changes at any time without notice and without incurring any obligation.
No part of this publication may be reproduced without written
permission.
The vehicle pictured on the front cover may not match your vehicle.
Honda Motor Co., Ltd. 2008
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2009
Honda TRX500FA/FGA/FPA
FOURTRAX
FOREMAN RUBICON/with GPScape/
with GPScape and Power Steering
OWNER’S MANUAL
FOR OFF-ROAD USE ONLY
This vehicle is designed and manufactured for off-road use only.
USA only:
It conforms to US EPA Noise Emission regulations, but does not
conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards or US EPA On
Highway Exhaust Emission regulations, and operation on public streets,
roads, or highways is illegal. The vehicle is equipped with a USDA
qualified spark arrester. Obey local laws and regulations.
It conforms to US EPA, California, and Environment Canada emission
regulations for ATVs.
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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 maintained. Scheduled service is a must, of
course. But it’s just as important to observe the break-in guidelines, and
perform all pre-ride and other periodic checks detailed in this manual.
We also recommend that you read this owner’s manual before you ride.
It’s full of facts, instructions, safety information, and helpful tips. To
make it easy to use, the manual contains a detailed list of topics at the
beginning of each section, and both an in-depth table of contents and an
index at the back of the book.
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As you read this manual, you will find information that is preceded by a
symbol. This information is intended to help you avoid damage
to your Honda, other property, or the environment.
Read the Warranties Booklet (page ) thoroughly so you understand
the coverages that protect your new Honda and are aware of your rights
and responsibilities.
Whenever you ride, tread lightly. By staying on established trails and
riding only in approved areas, you help protect the environment and
keep off-road riding areas open for the future.
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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.
Please report any change of address or ownership to your Honda dealer
so we will be able to contact you concerning important product
information.
You may also want to visit our website at www.honda.com.
Happy riding!
California Proposition 65 Warning
WARNING:
State of Calif ornia to cause cancer and birth defects or other
reproductive harm.
This product contains or emits chemicals known to the
Introduction
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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 maintaining an ATV. You must use your
own good judgment.
You will find important safety information in a variety of f orms,
including:
Safety Labels
Safety Messages
three signal words: or .
A Few Words About Safety
–– on the ATV.
–– preceded by a safety alert symbol and one of
DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION
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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
Safety Precautions.
Safety Section
Instructions
This entire manual is filled with important safety inf ormation –– please
read it carefully.
–– such as Important Safety Reminders or Important
–– such as ATV Safety.
–– how to use this ATV correctly and safely.
A Few Words About Safety
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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 .
Important safety information you should know, plus a look at the
safety related labels on your ATV.
...................................................................Instruments & Controls .
The location and function of indicators and controls on your ATV
and operating instructions for various controls and features.
............................................GPScape System (TRX500FGA/FPA) .
Instructions for use of your ATV Navigation System.
....................................................................................Before Riding .
The importance of wearing a helmet and other protective gear,
how to make sure you and your ATV are ready to ride, and
important information about loading.
...............................................................Basic Operation & Riding .
How to start and stop the engine, shift gears, and brake. Also,
riding precautions.
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Contents
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Contents
.....................................................................Servicing Your Honda .
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 .
How to store and transport your ATV and how to be an
environmentally responsible rider.
......................................................Taking Care of the Unexpected .
What to do if you have a flat tire, your engine won’t start, etc.
.....................................................................Technical Information .
ID numbers, technical specifications, and other technical facts.
....................................................................Consumer Information .
Information on warranties, emission controls, how to get Honda
service manuals.
.............................................................................Table of Contents .
Sequential listing of topics in this owner’s manual.
..................................................................................................Index .
Quick Reference
Handy facts about fuel, engine oil, tire sizes, and air pressures.
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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 .
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ATV Safety
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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 to be most important.
Follow the Age Recommendation
The minimum recommended age for this ATV model is 16. Children
under age 16 should never operate this vehicle. Refer to the age
warnings provided in this manual and on the ATV.
Always Wear a Helmet
It’s a proven fact: helmets significantly reduce the number and severity
of head injuries. So always wear an approved motorcycle helmet. We
also recommend that you wear eye protection, sturdy boots, gloves, and
other protective gear (page ).92
Never Carry a Passenger
Your ATV is designed for one person only. There are no handholds,
footrests, or seat for a second person, so never carry a passenger. A
passenger could interfere with your ability to move around to maintain
your balance and control of the ATV.
ATV Safety
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Important Safety Information
Ride Off-road Only
Your ATV is designed and manufactured for off-road use only. The
tires 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 area until you build
your skills and get accustomed to the ATV’s size and weight.
Because many accidents involve inexperienced or untrained riders, we
urge all riders to take a training course approved by the ATV Safety
Institute (ASI). See page .
Contact an authorized ATV dealer or call 1-800-887-2887 (USA only)
to find out about the training courses nearest you.
Be Alert for Off-road Hazards
The terrain can present a variety of challenges when you ride off-road.
Continually ‘‘read’’ the terrain for unexpected turns, drop-offs, rocks,
ruts, and other hazards. Always keep your speed low enough to allow
time to see and react to hazards.
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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 gets worse with
every additional drink. So don’t drink and ride, and don’t let your
friends drink and ride either.
Keep Your Honda in Safe Condition
It’s important to keep your ATV properly maintained and in safe riding
condition. Having a breakdown can be difficult, especially if you are
stranded off-road far from your base. To help avoid problems, inspect
your ATV before every ride and perform all recommended maintenance.
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ATV Safety
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Safety Labels
Your ATV comes with a hang tag and 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
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Safety Labels
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ATV Safety
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Safety Labels
(TRX500FA/FGA)
(TRX500FPA)
ATV Safety
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Safety Labels
(For Canada)
ATV Safety
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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 .
............................................................................Indicators & Displays .
......................................................................Multi-function Display .
........................................................................Drive Mode Indicator .
......................................................................Gear Position Indicator .
.........................................................................Oil Change Indicator .
..........................................................................Odometer/Tripmeter .
.........................................................................................Hourmeter .
.....................................................................................Digital Clock .
........................................................................................Fuel Gauge .
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Instruments & Controls
..............................................................................Controls & Features .
.........................................................................................Fuel Valve .
......................................................................................Choke Knob .
..................................................................................Ignition Switch .
........................................................................................Shift Lever .
.................................................................Drive Mode Select Switch .
.................................................................2WD/4WD Select Switch .
.......................................................................................Start Button .
...........................................................................Engine Stop Switch .
...............................................................................Headlight Switch .
.................................................................Headlight Dimmer Switch .
........................................................................Starting Primer Knob .
.....................................................................................Recoil Starter .
...................................................................................Throttle Lever .
................................................................................Gearshift Switch .
.............................................................................Front Brake Lever .
..............................................................................Rear Brake Lever .
...............................................................................Rear Brake Pedal .
....................................................................................Parking Brake .
..............................................................................Flag Pole Bracket .
......................................................................................Trailer Hitch .
..............................................................................Accessory Socket .
.........................................................................................Utility Box .
........................................................................Storage Compartment .
...........................PS (Electric Power Steering) ( only) .
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Operation Component Locations
headlight dimmer switch
parking brake
lock lever
rear brake
lever/
parking
brake lever
gearshift
switches
engine stop
switch
headlight switch
ignition switch
shift lever
choke knob
drive mode select switch
front brake lever
throttle lever
2WD/4WD select switch
start button
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Operation Component Locations
starting primer knob
seat lock lever
rear cargo rack
front cargo rack
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recoil starter
rear brake pedal
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Operation Component Locations
accessory socket
flag pole bracket
utility box
trailer hitchfuel valve
storage compartment
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Indicators & Displays
The indicators and displays on your ATV keep you informed, alert you
to possible problems, and make your riding safer and more enjoyable.
Refer to the indicators frequently. Their functions are described on the
following pages.
TRX500FA
(4)
(3) (5) (6) (7)
(2)
(8)
(1)
(1) RESET button
(TRX500FA)
(2) odometer/tripmeter
select button
(3) 4WD indicator
(4) high oil/coolant
temperature indicator
(5) neutral indicator
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(10) (9)
(6) reverse indicator
(7) multi-function display
(8) hour select button
(TRX500FA)
(9) minute select button
(TRX500FA)
(10) adjust button
(TRX500FA)
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Indicators & Displays
TRX500FPATRX500FGA
(4)(3) (5) (6) (4) (5) (6)
(11)
(2)
(2) odometer/tripmeter
select button
(3) 4WD indicator
(4) high oil/coolant
temperature indicator
(5) neutral indicator
(6) reverse indicator
(7) multi-function display
(11) digital clock/hourmeter
select button
(TRX500FGA/FPA)
(17)
(13)
(3) (14)
(11)
(16) (2)
(12) GPS button
(TRX500FGA)
(13) WP button
(TRX500FGA)
(14) PS (Electric Power
Steering) indicator
(TRX500FPA)
(15) GPS/WP button
(TRX500FPA)
(16) plus button
(TRX500FGA/FPA)
(17) minus button
(TRX500FGA/FPA)
(17)
(15)
(16)
(7)(7) (12)
USA: Displays read in mph and miles.
Canada: Displays read in km/h and kilometers.
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Indicators & Displays
Lamp Check
The high oil/coolant temperature indicator, neutral indicator, 4WD
indicator and reverse indicator come on for a few seconds and then go
off when you turn the ignition switch ON ( ).
(TRX500FPA only)
The PS (Electric Power Steering) indicator comes on when you turn the
ignition switch ON ( ) so you can check that it is working.
The indicator remains on until the engine is started.
These indicators are identif ied in the table on pages , with the
Lamp Check.
words:
When applicable, the reverse or neutral indicators come on when you
turn the ignition switch ON ( ) and remain on until you shift out of
reverse or neutral.
If one of these indicators does not come on when it should, have your
Honda dealer check for problems.
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Indicators & Displays
Display Check
When the ignition switch is turned ON ( ), the multi-function display
( ) will temporarily show all the modes and digital segments so you can
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make sure the liquid crystal display is functioning properly.
The displays are identif ied in the table on page with the words:
Display Check.
If any part of these displays does not come on when it should, have your
Honda dealer check for problems.
TRX500FA
TRX500FGA
(1) multi-function display
(1)
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(1)
TRX500FPA
(1)
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Indicators & Displays
RESET button
1
(TRX500FA)
Odometer/tripmeter
2
select button
(TRX500FA)
Odometer/tripmeter
select button
(TRX500FGA/FPA)
4WD indicator
3
High oil/coolant
4
temperature
indicator
Neutral indicator
5
Reverse indicator
6
Resets the tripmeter to zero (0)
(page ).
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This button also used to reset the oil
change indicator (page ).
Selects display of the odometer or
tripmeter A or tripmeter B
(page ).
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This button also used to reset the oil
change indicator (page ).
Selects display of the odometer or
tripmeter. Resets the tripmeter to zero
(0) (page ).
This button also used to reset the oil
change indicator (page ).
Lights when the drive mode is in the
4WD mode. The 4WD indicator
blinks if there is a possible problem
with the 2WD/4WD select system.
See your Honda dealer as soon as
possible. .
Lights when engine oil and/or
coolant temperature is high enough
to adversely affect the service life of
the engine.
If the high oil/coolant temperature
indicator comes on while you are
riding, immediately bring the vehicle
to a stop, turn the engine off and let
it cool. See page .
Lights when the transmission is in
neutral. .
Lights when the transmission is in
reverse. .
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Lamp Check
Lamp Check
Lamp Check
Lamp Check.
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Indicators & Displays
Multi-function
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display
Drive mode
indicator
Gear position
indicator
Fuel gauge
Oil change
indicator
Odometer
Tripmeter
Hourmeter Shows hours and tenths of hours of
Digital clock Shows the time (hours and minutes)
Hour select button Advances the hour displayed by the
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(TRX500FA)
Minute select button Advances the minutes displayed by
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(TRX500FA)
Adjust button Used to set the digital clock
10
(TRX500FA)
The display includes the following
functions.
Shows the driving mode
(page ).
Shows the gear position (page ).
Shows riding speed.Speedometer
Shows approximate fuel supply
available (page ).
Lights when specified maintenance
interval for engine oil change is
reached (page ).
Shows accumulated mileage
(page ).
Shows mileage per trip (page ).
engine operation (page ).
(page ).
digital clock (page ).
the digital clock (page ).
(page ).
Display Check.
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Indicators & Displays
Digital clock/
11
hourmeter select
button
(TRX500FGA/FPA)
GPS button This button is used to select the GPS
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(TRX500FGA)
WP button
13
(TRX500FGA)
PS (Electric Power
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Steering) indicator
GPS/WP button
15
(TRX500FPA)
Plus button
16
(TRX500FGA/FPA)
Minus button
17
(TRX500FGA/FPA)
Selects display of the hourmeter or
digital clock (pages , ).
This button also used to reset the oil
change indicator (page ).
navigation mode.
This button is used to input a
waypoint or to erase waypoint data.
Lights when there is an abnormality
in the PS (Electric Power Steering)
system. See page .
This button is used to select the GPS
navigation mode and input a
waypoint or to erase waypoint data.
Advances the latitude and longitude
when in the GPS mode.
This button also used to set the
digital clock (page ).
Advances the latitude and longitude
when in the GPS mode.
This button also used to set the
digital clock (page ).
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Lamp Check.
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Indicators & Displays
Multi-function Display
The multi-function display ( ) includes the following functions:
Drive mode indicator
Gear position indicator
Oil change indicator
The digital clock will reset if the battery is disconnected.
(For TRX500FGA/FPA)
The tripmeter will reset if the battery is disconnected.
TRX500FA
(3)
(2)
(1)
(9)
(1) multi-function display
(2) drive mode indicator
(3) gear position indicator
(4) speedometer
(5) fuel gauge
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Speedometer
Odometer
Tripmeter
(4)
(3)
(2)
(6)(7)(8) (9)
(1)
(6) hourmeter (TRX500FA)
(7) odometer/tripmeter
(8) digital clock (TRX500FA)
(9) oil change indicator
(10) digital clock/hourmeter
(TRX500FGA/FPA)
Digital clock
Hourmeter
Fuel gauge
TRX500FGA/FPA
(10)
(5)
(4)(5)
(7)
USA: Displays read in mph and miles.
Canada: Displays read in km/h and kilometers.
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