2005-2006 Honda ATV TRX500FE/FM/TM FourTrax Foreman Factory Service Manual, Page 441Get this manual
TROUBLESHOOTING
ENGINE DOES NOT START OR IS HARD TO START
1Fuel Flow Inspection Check fuel flow to the carburetorIs fuel reaching the carburetor? NOClogged fuel line and strainer Clogged fuel valve Clogged fuel tank breather hose YESGO TO STEP 22Spark Plug Inspection Remove and inspect the spark plugIs the spark plug wet with fuel? YESFlooded carburetor Throttle valve open Dirty air cleaner Improperly adjusted pilot screw