1998-2001 Honda Fourtrax Foreman TRX450S, TRX450ES Factory Service Manual, Page 73Get this manual
MAINTENANCE I
SUSPENSION
Do not ride vehiCle with faulty suspension Loose, worn otdamaged suspension parts jmpair vehicle stability and controlCheck the action of the frontrea sh ock absorber by co mpressing hem several timesCheck he enti re shock absorber assemb.ly for Ie.aks or damageRep l'4'lcedamaged components which cannol be repa iredTighlen all nuts and bo ilS
SWINGARM BEARINGS
Ra ise the rear wheels off the ground by lacin jack or block under the engineMove the rear axle sideways using moderate force see If the wheel ancl swingarm beari ngs .are worn Rep lace the bea rings if there is ny play (page 13a 6)
CLEANING
If the engine must be running to do some work,
make sure the area is well ventilatedNever run the engine in 8n enclosed areaThe exhaust contains poisonous carbon monoxide ga's thst may cause' 10$ of consciousness and may lead to dea'thRun the engne in an open area ,or with an ex.haustevacuation system in enclosed area Do not touch exllaust compo nents while the exhaust system is hot Perform this operation in well ventilated area,