Honda Quad Bike Rancher

Refer to Safety Precautions on page 111.

intake: 0.006 ± 0.001 in (0.15 ± 0.02 mm)

exhaust: 0.009 ± 0.001 in (0.23 ± 0.02 mm)

Excessive clearance will cause noise. Insufficient clearance will cause loss of power and possibly damage the valves.

For those who are mechanically proficient and have the proper tools, instructions on adjusting valve clearances are given in the official Honda Service Manual. Otherwise, the valves should be adjusted by your dealer.

Refer to Safety Precautions on page 111.

Check the air passages for clogging or damage. Remove insects, mud, or any obstruction with low water pressure. Have the radiator checked by your dealer if the air flow is restricted over more than 20% of the radiator surface.

Clean the radiator core after riding the ATV in mud.

To clean the radiator core and radiator grill cover:

1.Unhook the reserve tank tube (1).

2.Remove the reserve tank (2) from the left radiator grill cover (3) by removing the bolt (4) and clip (5).

4.Unhook the tab A (7) and tab B (8) on both of the left and right side.

5.Unhook the left side of the center radiator grill cover hook (9) and slide the left radiator grill cover.

Use only the recommended type of spark plug in the recommended heat range. Using spark plugs with an improper heat range can cause engine damage.

Refer to Safety Precautions on page 111.

Seat and tank cover assembly removed

Area around the spark plug base cleaned

Spark plug cap disconnected without damaging the spark plug wire

Spark plug removed using a spark plug wrench

Electrodes and center porcelain inspected for deposits, corrosion, or carbon fouling

Spark plug replaced if corrosion or deposits are heavy

Carbon or wet-fouled plug cleaned with a plug cleaner or a wire brush

Refer to Safety Precautions on page 111.

Check the engine coolant level each day before operating your ATV and add if needed.

With the engine at normal operating temperature, check the coolant level in the reserve tank (1). It should be between the UPPER (2) and LOWER (3) level marks.

If the reserve tank is empty, or if coolant loss is excessive, check for leaks and see your dealer for repair.

Remove the radiator cap lid (4) and reserve tank cap (5). Always add coolant to the reserve tank. Do not attempt to add coolant by removing the radiator cap.

Add coolant to the reserve tank as required to bring the coolant level to the UPPER level mark.

Refer to Safety Precautions on page 111.

Seat removed (Refer to page 122)

Prongs (1) removed from the grommets (2)

Tank cover assembly (3) removed by releasing the tabs A (4) and tabs B (5)

Sign off on the tank cover assembly removal