1997-2001 Honda TRX250 Fourtrax Recon Service Manual, Page 50Get this manual
MAINTENANCE Turn the cranks haft counterclockwise using the recoil starter knob, and align the "T" mark on the flywheel with the index mark on the rear crankcase coverMake sure the piston is at TOC on the compression strokeIf not, rotate the crankshaft 360 (1 full turn) and align the 'T' mark with the index mark' '1'' MARK RECOIL STARTER KNOB
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