TRX FOURTRAX RANCHER 2019 User manual

20192019 OWNER’S MANUALOWNER’S MANUAL
TRX420FA2 4x4 AT with Power SteeringTRX420FA2 4x4 AT with Power Steering
FOURTRAX RANCHERFOURTRAX RANCHER
20192019
Read this manual carefully,
it contains important safety information.
Minimum recommended operator age: 16
Models sold in and used in California:
The removal or modification of evaporative
emission-related parts on this OHRV is illegal. Violators
may be subject to civil and/or criminal penalties as
provided under California and federal law. Part Number

This manual should be considered a permanent part of the ATV and
should remain with the ATV when it is resold.
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.
This vehicle pictured in this owner’s manual may not match your
actual vehicle.
© Honda Motor Co., Ltd. 2018
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FOR OFF-ROAD USE ONLY
This vehicle is designed and manufactured for off-road use 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 emission regulations for ATVs.
2019
Honda
TRX420FA2 4x4 with Power Steering
FOURTRAX RANCHER AT
OWNER’S MANUAL
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Introduction
Introduction
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 an index at the back of
the book.
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 249) 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.
NOTICE
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Introduction
Introduction
If you have any questions, or if you ever need special service or
repairs, remember that your dealer knows your ATV best and is
dedicated to your complete satisfaction.
Please report any change of address or ownership to your dealer so
we will be able to contact you concerning important product
information.
You may also want to visit our website at
www.powersports.honda.com.
Happy riding!
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A Few Words About Safety
A Few Words About Safety
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 forms,
including:
Safety Labels — on the ATV.
Safety Messages — preceded by a safety alert symbol
2 and one
of three signal words: DANGER, WARNING, or CAUTION.
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A Few Words About Safety
A Few Words About Safety
These signal words mean:
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 safety information —
please read it carefully.
3 DANGER
You WILL be KILLED or
SERIOUSLY HURT if you don’t
follow instructions.
3 WARNING
You CAN be KILLED or SERIOUSLY
HURT if you don’t follow
instructions.
3 CAUTION
You CAN be HURT if you don’t
follow instructions.
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Contents
Contents
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 function of indicators and controls on your ATV
and operating instructions for various controls and features.
Before Riding ............................................................................49
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 .........................................................65
How to start and stop the engine, shift gears, and brake. Also,
riding precautions.
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Contents
Contents
Servicing Your Honda ............................................................103
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 ..........................................................................................195
How to store and transport your ATV and how to be an
environmentally responsible rider.
Taking Care of the Unexpected .............................................205
What to do if you have a flat tire, your engine won’t start, etc.
Technical Information ............................................................231
ID numbers, technical specifications, and other technical facts.
Consumer Information ...........................................................247
Information on warranties, emission controls, how to get Honda
service manuals.
Index........................................................................................254
Quick Reference
Handy facts about fuel, engine oil, tire sizes, and air pressures.
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ATV Safety 1
ATV Safety
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
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ATV Safety
2
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 50).
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.
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ATV Safety 3
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 crashes involve inexperienced or untrained riders, we
urge all riders to take a ATV operator course approved by the ATV
Safety Institute (ASI). See page 52.
Contact an authorized ATV dealer or call 1-800-887-2887 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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ATV Safety
4
Important Safety Information
Ride within Your Limits
Pushing limits is another major cause of ATV crashes. 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 5
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 dealer for
replacements.
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ATV Safety
6
Safety Labels
WARNING
Improper ATV use can result in SEVERE INJURY or DEATH
without proper training or instruction
at speeds too fast for your skills or the conditions
on public roads - a collision can occur with
another vehicle
with a passenger - passengers affect balance
and steering and increase risk of losing control
ALWAYS:
use proper riding techniques to avoid vehicle
overturns on hills and rough terrain and in turns
avoid paved surfaces - pavement may seriously
affect handling and control
LOCATE AND READ OWNER'S MANUAL.
FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS.
NEVER operate:
ALWAYS USE
AN APPROVED
HELMET AND
PROTECTIVE
GEAR
NEVER USE NEVER USE
ON PUBLIC
ROADS
NEVER CARRY
PASSENGERS WITH DRUGS
OR ALCOHOL
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ATV Safety 7
Safety Labels
Overloading this ATV or carrying cargo
improperly can change handling,stability
and braking performance and can lead to an
accident.
Never exceed the maximum front cargo limit
of : 66 lbs (30 kg).
Refer to instructions in the Owner’s
Manual.
WARNING
Improper tire pressure or overloading can
cause loss of control.
Loss of control can result in severe injury
or death.
Cold tire pressure :
Maximum weight capacity : 485lbs.(220kg)
Front : 4.4psi (30kPa)
Rear : 4.4psi (30kPa)
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ATV Safety
8
Safety Labels
Towing an improperly loaded
trailer can cause loss of control.
Read towing instructions
in owner's manual
Tow weight limit : 850lbs. (385kg)
: 30lbs. ( 14kg)
Tongue weight
Overloading this ATV or carrying cargo
improperly can change handling,stability
and braking performance and can lead to an
accident.
Never exceed the maximum rear cargo limit
(combined weight on the rear rack and in
the storage area) of : 133 lbs (60 kg).
Refer to instructions in the Owner’s
Manual.
WARNING
With four-wheel drive, operating any brake control
causes braking at both the front and rear wheels.
For detailed braking information, refer to the
Owner's Manual.
BRAKING INFORMATION
Operating this ATV if you are under
the age of 16 increases your chance
of severe injury or death.
NEVER operate this ATV if you are
under age 16.
WARNING
Improper ATV use can result in SEVERE INJURY or DEATH
without proper training or instruction
at speeds too fast for your skills or the conditions
on public roads - a collision can occur with
another vehicle
with a passenger - passengers affect balance
and steering and increase risk of losing control
ALWAYS:
use proper riding techniques to avoid vehicle
overturns on hills and rough terrain and in turns
avoid paved surfaces - pavement may seriously
affect handling and control
LOCATE AND READ OWNER'S MANUAL.
FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS.
NEVER operate:
ALWAYS USE
AN APPROVED
HELMET AND
PROTECTIVE
GEAR
NEVER USE NEVER USE
ON PUBLIC
ROADS
NEVER CARRY
PASSENGERS WITH DRUGS
OR ALCOHOL
NEVER ride as a passenger.
Passengers can cause a loss
of control, resulting in
SEVERE INJURY or DEATH.
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Instruments & Controls 9
Instruments & Controls
(cont’d)
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................................................................... 14
Multi-function Display.............................................................. 20
Speed and Mileage Unit Changing........................................... 23
4WD Indicator ......................................................................... 23
Gear Position Indicator............................................................. 24
Fuel Gauge .............................................................................. 25
Digital Clock ............................................................................ 27
Odometer................................................................................ 28
Tripmeter................................................................................. 28
Coolant Temperature Gauge ................................................... 29
Hour meter.............................................................................. 31
Maintenance Tripmeter & Maintenance Hour meter................. 32
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Instruments & Controls
10
Instruments & Controls
Controls & Features .................................................................... 34
Ignition Switch......................................................................... 34
2WD/4WD Select Lever............................................................ 35
Start Button............................................................................. 36
Engine Stop Switch.................................................................. 36
Headlight Switch ..................................................................... 37
Headlight Dimmer Switch ........................................................ 37
Throttle Lever .......................................................................... 38
Drive Mode Select Switch ........................................................ 39
Gearshift Switch ...................................................................... 40
Front Brake Lever..................................................................... 41
Rear Brake Lever/Parking Brake Lever ....................................... 41
Rear Brake Pedal...................................................................... 41
Parking Brake/Reverse Lever (P/R Lever) .................................... 42
Flag Pole Bracket ..................................................................... 44
Trailer Hitch ............................................................................. 45
Storage Compartment ............................................................. 46
EPS (Electric Power Steering) .................................................... 47
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