2001 - 2004 Honda TRX500 Foreman Rubicon Repair, Service & Maintenance Manual by CLYMER

The following models are covered:

  • TRX500FA (2001-2004)
  • TRX500FGA (2004)

Clymer ATV repair manuals are considered to be the only ATV repair manuals worth owning. They are used by some of the most prestigious professionals to your average everyday ATV owner. Along with superior design Clymer ATV repair manuals always provide the most up-to-date information available for your ATV.

The manual gives you complete information regarding maintenance, tune-up, repair and overhaul.

Like all Clymer ATV repair manuals, this book also contains:

  • Step-by-step instructions
  • Detailed and exploded views and photos
  • Bold figure numbers to quickly match instructions with illustrations and photos
  • Easy-to-follow wiring diagrams
  • Thumb-tabbed chapters for quick access
  • Two-column layout with large print
  • Numbered table of contents and extensive index

Clymer manuals provide step-by-step procedures based on the complete disassembly of the machine. This hands-on experience combined with extensive research results in a manual that is both detailed and user friendly. Accurate, clear and concise text, combined with detailed illustrations and photography, make it possible for the novice ATV enthusiast to safely and enjoyably service their vehicle. At the same time, the in-depth coverage provides indispensable information for those tackling more complicated procedures.

Table of Contents:

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CHAPTER ONE / GENERAL INFORMATION

Manual organization / Warnings, cautions and notes / Safety / Serial numbers / Fasteners / Shop supplies / Basic tools / Precision measuring tools / Electrical system fundamentals / Basic service methods / Storage / Specifications

CHAPTER TWO / TROUBLESHOOTING
Engine operating requirements / Starting the engine / Starting difficulty / Poor idle speed performance / Poor medium and high speed performance / Electric starting system / Charging system / Ignition system / Lighting system / Cooling system / Combination meter / Fuel system / Engine overheating / Engine / Engine noises / Cylinder leakdown test / Engine oil pressure test / Clutch / Sub-transmission / Main (automatic) transmission / Global positioning system (GPS) / Drivetrain troubleshooting / Handling / Frame noise / Brakes

CHAPTER THREE / LUBRICATION, MAINTENANCE AND TUNE-UP
Pre-ride check list / Maintenance schedule / Battery / Periodic lubrication / Engine oil and filter change / Front and rear differential gearcase oil change / Control cable lubrication / Periodic maintenance / Air filter / Spark arrestor / Toe adjustment / Tune-up / Valve clearance check adjustment / Cylinder compression check / Spark plug / Specifications

CHAPTER FOUR / ENGINE TOP END
Cleanliness / Exhaust system / Cylinder head cover, rocker arms and push rods / Cylinder head / Valves and valve components / Camshaft / Camshaft chain tensioner / Cylinder / Piston and piston ring / Specifications

CHAPTER FIVE / ENGINE LOWER END
Servicing engine in frame / Engine removal and installation / Recoil starter / Driven pulley / Alternator cover / Starter reduction gears / Rear crankcase cover / Flywheel and starter clutch / Crankcase and crankshaft / Lubrication system / Oil strainer screens / Oil tank / Oil pump / Engine break-in / Specifications

CHAPTER SIX / CLUTCH AND PRIMARY DRIVE GEAR
Clutch cover / Centrifugal clutch and primary drive gear / Specifications

CHAPTER SEVEN / TRANSMISSIONS AND SHIFT MECHANISM
Shift mechanism / Sub-transmission / Automatic transmission / Specifications

CHAPTER EIGHT / FUEL SYSTEM
Carburetor / Carburetor float level adjustment / Carburetor adjustments / Carburetor heater / Throttle housing and cable / Fuel tank / Fuel valve / Air box / Air intake duct / Air intake guide plate / Choke cable / Specifications

CHAPTER NINE / ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Resistance and peak voltage testing / Charging system / Alternator / Ignition system / Electric starting system / Starter relay switch / Start circuit diode / Automatic transmission Hondamatic / Lighting system / Combination meter / Switches / Throttle position sensor / Oil thermosensor / Coolant thermosensor / Coolant fan motor / Speed sensor unit / Fuses / GPS / Wiring diagrams / Specifications

CHAPTER TEN / COOLING SYSTEM
Coolant / Coolant reserve tank / Radiator / Cooling fan / Thermostat / Water pump / Oil cooler / Thermosensors / Specifications

CHAPTER ELEVEN / FRONT SUSPENSION AND STEERING
Wheel / Tires and wheels / Hub / Shock absorbers / Tie rods / Steering knuckle / Control arms / Handlebar / Steering shaft / Specifications

CHAPTER TWELVE / FRONT DRIVE MECHANISM
Front drive axles / Driveshaft / Front differential

CHAPTER THIRTEEN / REAR AXLE, SUSPENSION AND FINAL DRIVE
Wheels / Shock absorbers / Rear axle / Final drive unit / Swing arm / Specifications

CHAPTER FOURTEEN / BRAKES
Front brake drum / Front brake shoe / Front brake panel / Wheel cylinders / Front master cylinder / Brake fluid draining / Brake bleeding / Rear drum brake / Rear brake shoe / Brake panel / Front brake hose replacement / Rear brake pedal and cable / Rear brake lever parking brake cable / Specifications

CHAPTER FIFTEEN / BODY
Seat / Recoil starter cover / Right side cover / Left side cover / Fuel tank cover / Front carrier / Front bumper / Center mud guards / Front mud guards / Inner front fender / Front fender / Headlight grill / Rear carrier / Rear fender / Tool box / Handlebar cover / Specifications

INDEX

COLOR WIRING DIAGRAMS

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Publisher:     Clymer Publishing
Paperback:     382 Pages
Dimensions:     7.0 x 10.1 x 0.5 inches