Honda Fourtrax 300 ATV Bike Manual

Honda Fourtrax 300 ATV Bike

PARTS LOCATION AND OPERATION PARTS LOCATION

1. Rear brake lever
   Parking brake
2. Reverse selector knob
3. Headlight switches
   Engine stop switch
   Starter button
   Choke lever
4. Reverse indicator lamp
   Neutral indicator lamp
   Oil high temperature indicator lamp
5. Ignition switch
6. Throttle lever
7. Front brake lever
8. Rear cargo rack
9. Flag pole bracket
10. Fuel tank cap
11. 12V DC receptacle and special plug
12. Front cargo rack
13. Kick starter (behind the right side cover)
14. Oil filler cap/dipstick
15. Right foot peg
16. Rear brake pedal
17. Headlights
18. Helmet holder
19. Storage compartment, containing:
20. Tool kit
21. Air pressure gauge
22. Owner’s manual
23. Fuel valve
24. Gearshift pedal
25. Starting primer knob
26. Left foot peg
27. Trailer hitc

PARTS OPERATION

POWER CONTROLS

Ignition Switch

The ignition switch (Fig. 2-4) is in the center of the handlebars directly in front of the seat.

Engine Stop Switch

The engine stop switch (Fig. 2-5) is next to the left handgrip, and it has three positions. When the switch is in the RUN position, the engine will operate. When the switch is in either OFF position, the engine will not operate. This switch is intended primarily as a safety or emergency control, and it should normally remain in the RUN position.

Choke Lever

The choke lever (Fig. 2-6) is next to the starter button. The choke has three positions: full choke (A), half choke (B), and off (C). To start a cold engine when air temperature is 50—900F (10—350C), move the choke lever left to the half choke position before pressing the starter button. At colder air temperatures, set the choke at the full choke position before pressing the starter button. As the engine warms, move the lever to the half choke position. After the engine is warm, move the choke right to the off position.

Starting Primer Knob

The starting primer knob (Fig. 2-7) is on the carburetor float bowl on the left side of the FOURTRAX. To start the engine when air temperature is below 50F (—150C), push the knob in once or twice before pressing the starter button.

Starter Button

The starter button (Fig. 2-8) is below the engine stop switch. To start the engine, press the starter button (1 with the transmission in neutral, the ignition switch ON and the engine stop switch at RUN.

Kick Starter

The kick starter (Fig. 2-9) is on the right side of the FOURTRAX. It is used to start the engine when the battery is low. To operate the kick starter:

1. Unsnap and remove the right side cover (2).
2. Rotate the kick starter (I) outward.
3. If the engine is cold, move the choke lever left to the full choke position (see Fig. 2-6).
4. Raise the decompression lever (Fig. 2-10), located on the right side of the engine, to the “Decomp” position (2).
5. Put your foot on the kick starter and depress the pedal from the top of the stroke all the way to the bottom with a rapid, continuous motion. The decompression lever will automatically return to the lowered position.

Throttle Lever

The throttle lever (Fig. 2-11) is next to the right handgrip, and it is operated by the thumb. Pressing the lever opens the throttle. When pressure is released, spring tension automatically closes the throttle.

LIGHTS

Headlight and Dimmer Switches

The headlight and dimmer switches (Fig. 2-12) are above the engine stop switch, next to the left handgrip. Turning the headlight switch (1) ON turns the headlights on. Use the dimmer switch (2) to select either high beam (HI) or low beam (LO).

Oil High Temperature indicator Lamp

If the engine oil gets too hot, the oil high temperature indicator lamp (Fig. 2-13) will light. If the oil high temperature indicator lamp comes on often, have your FOURTRAX inspected by your Honda dealer. To provide more air flow under adverse conditions, a heavy duty cooling fan is available as an optional part.

Reverse and Neutral Indicator Lamps

The reverse indicator lamp and the neutral indicator lamp (Fig. 2-13) are next to the ignition switch. The reverse indicator lamp will light when the transmission is in reverse and the ignition switch is ON. The neutral indicator lamp will light when the transmission is in neutral and the ignition switch is ON.

GEARSHIFT CONTROLS

Gearshift Pedal

The gearshift pedal is near the left foot peg. One full stroke of the pedal  shifts the transmission to the next higher or lower gear in the shifting sequence (Fig. 2-14). The pedal automatically returns to the horizontal position when released.

Your FOURTRAX has five forward gears (SL, 1, 2, 3 and 4). To upshift to a higher gear, put the toe of your boot under the gearshift pedal and raise the pedal one full stroke. To downshift, step on the gearshift pedal and depress the pedal one full stroke.

Reverse Selector Knob

The reverse selector knob (Fig. 2-15) is on the rear brake lever. To shift into reverse, first bring the FOURTRAX to a complete stop and make sure the transmission is in neutral. While pushing the reverse selector knob (I) in, squeeze the rear brake lever (2), then depress the gearshift pedal.

BRAKE CONTROLS

Front Brakes

The front brakes are operated by squeezing the front brake lever, near the right handgrip.

Rear Brake

The rear brake is operated either by depressing the brake pedal or by squeezing the rear brake lever (Fig. 2-16).

Parking Brake

The rear brake lever has a lock which allows it to be used as a parking brake. To set the parking brake, squeeze the rear brake lever (1) and lock it with the lock lever (2). Always set the parking brake when parking and before starting the engine. To unlock the parking brake, squeeze the rear brake lever (1 ) until the lock lever releases.

FUEL TANK CONTROLS

Fuel Fill cap

The fuel fill cap (Fig. 2-17) has a fuel cap vent lever (2) with ON and OFF positions. The lever should be turned to ON to allow fuel to flow when running the engine. Turn the vent lever to OFF to prevent fuel from flowing out the vent hole when transporting the FOURTRAX.

Fuel Valve

The fuel valve (Fig. 2-18) is on the left side of the fuel tank, and it has three positions:

OFF

When the fuel valve is in the OFF position, fuel cannot flow to the carburetor. Turn the valve OFF whenever the FOURTRAX is not in use.

ON

When the fuel valve is in the ON position, fuel will flow from the main fuel supply to the carburetor.

RES

When the fuel valve is in the RES position, fuel will flow from the reserve fuel supply to the carburetor. Use the reserve fuel only when the main supply is gone. Refill the tank as soon as possible after switching to RES. The reserve fuel supply is 0.7 gal (2.5 t).

ENGINE OIL

Oil Filler Cap/Dipstick

The oil filler cap/dipstick (Fig. 2-19), on the right crankcase cover, is used to measure the oil level. The oil should be checked each day before operating the FOURTRAX and maintained between the upper level mark (2) and the lower level mark (3).

ADDITIONAL FEATURES

Helmet Holder

The helmet holder (Fig. 2-20) is a bracket near the left side of the handlebar cover (I). To use the holder, hang the D ring on your helmet strap over the bracket. Use the helmet holder only when the FOURTRAX is parked.

Flag Pole Bracket

The flag pole bracket (Fig. 2-21) is on the rear cargo rack. Flag poles are optional equipment available from your Honda dealer. To mount a pole in the bracket, follow the instructions that come with the flag pole kit.

Trailer Hitch

The trailer hitch is located on the rear axle housing. As illustrated in Fig. 2-22, to use the hitch, you’ll need a proper size ball as specified by the trailer manufacturer. To attach the ball and properly hook up a trailer, follow the trailer manufacturer’s instructions.

Storage Compartment

The storage compartment (Fig. 2-23) is behind the seat. To open the compartment, unhook the rubber straps (3) and lift the rear rack (4). The owner’s manual (5), tool kit (6), and air pressure gauge (7) should be stored in the storage compartment. Be careful not to flood this area when washing your FOURTRAX.

1. Seat
2. Storage compartment
3. Rubber straps
4. Rear rack
5. Owner’s manual
6. Tool kit
7. Air pressure gauge

12 V DC Power Supply

The DC receptacle (I) (Fig. 2-24) is attached to the right handlebar, near the handlebar cover (2). The receptacle  provides 12 V DC power at a maximum of 180 watts ( 15 amps). If you exceed this limit, you may blow the fuse.

Electrical accessories may be connected to the receptacle by using the special DC plug (4) (Fig. 2-24) that comes attached to the receptacle. Be sure to use only accessories that are designed for 12 V DC power.

To wire the special DC plug to an accessory

1. Remove the plug (4) from the receptacle (1) (Fig. 2-24). Remove the plug cover (2) from the plug (Fig. 2-25).
2. Thread the positive and negative accessory leads through the plug
3. cover as indicated in Fig. 2-25. Attach the leads to the plug (1 Make sure to connect the positive lead
4. (3) and the negative lead (4) to the proper terminals (Fig. 2-25).

Use of an improper wire size may damage the system

1. Special DC plug
2. Plug cover
3. Positive lead
4. Negative lead
5. Replace the plug cover.
6. With the ignition switch OFF, insert the plug into the receptacle. Be careful not to twist the accessory leads. Make sure the leads extend from the bottom of the plug.

MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

SPECIFICATIONS

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