Kawasaki Bayou KLF300 2WD (1986-2004) & 4WD (1989-2004) Service Repair Manual Description Clymer ATV repair manuals are written specifically for the do-it-yourself enthusiast. From basic maintenance to troubleshooting to complete overhaul Clymer manuals provide the information you need. The most important tool in your tool box may be your Clymer manual get one today. Every Clymer manual contains hundreds of original photographs and illustrations developed from a complete disassembly and assembly of a motorcycle. This in addition to extensive research allows Clymer to achieve an unmatched level of detail accuracy and clarity. The step-by-step instructions and two-column text with large print are user-friendly. Bold figure numbers make it easy to quickly match instructions with illustrations and photos. Thumb-tabbed chapters numbered table of contents and an extensive index make it possible to locate the desired section quickly. Coverage Kawasaki KLF300 2WD Bayou 1986-2004 Kawasaki KLF300 4WD Bayou 1989-2004 Contents This Kawasaki Bayou ATV manual is 480 pages. QUICK REFERENCE DATA CHAPTER ONE / GENERAL INFORMATION Manual organization / Warnings cautions and notes / Safety / Serial numbers / Washing the vehicle / Fasteners / Lubricants / Threadlocking compound / Expendable shop supplies / Serial numbers / Warning labels / Basic hand tools / Special tools / Precision measuring tools / Mechanics tips / Ball bearing replacement / Oil seals / Riding safely / Specifications CHAPTER TWO / TROUBLESHOOTING Operating requirements / Troubleshooting instruments / Starting the engine / Starting difficulties / Engine hard to start / Poor idle speed performance / Poor medium and high speed performance / Engine starting system / Charging system / Ignition system / Fuel system / Engine overheating / Engine / Engine noises / Cylinder leak down test / Clutch / Transmission / Drive train noise / Handling / Frame noise / Brakes CHAPTER THREE / LUBRICATION MAINTENANCE AND TUNE-UP Pre-ride checklist / Service intervals schedule / Periodic lubrication / Engine oil and filter change / Final drive oil change / Control cable lubrication / Non-scheduled lubrication / Periodic maintenance / Non-scheduled maintenance / Reverse cable adjustment / Tune-up / Valve clearance / Compression test check / Spark plug / Air filter / Ignition timing / Pilot screw adjustment / Idle Speed Adjustment / Storage / Specifications CHAPTER FOUR / ENGINE TOP END Engine principles / Cylinder head / Compression release lever (1988-on) / Camshaft and rocker arms / Cam chain / Chain guides / Valves and valve components / Cylinder / Piston and piston rings / Specifications CHAPTER FIVE / ENGINE LOWER END Servicing engine in frame / Engine removal / Engine installation / Oil screen / Oil pump / Oil pipe (2-wheel drive) / Oil pipes (4-wheel drive) / Oil cooler / Balancer gears and oil pump drive gear / Stator coil and left-hand side cover / Flywheel / Starter clutch chain and sprockets / Crankcase and crankshaft / Recoil starter / Engine break-in / Specifications CHAPTER SIX / CLUTCH PRIMARY DRIVE AND EXTERNAL SHIFT MECHANISM Clutch cover / Clutch release mechanism / Clutch / Gear backlash check / One-way clutch check / External shift mechanism / Specifications CHAPTER SEVEN / TRANSMISSION AND INTERNAL SHIFT MECHANISM Transmission/reverse system identification / Transmission troubleshooting / Transmission/reverse overhaul / Reverse axle / Transmission inspection / Internal shift m...