Kawasaki KLF300 Bayou / Bayou 300 4x4 ATV Service Manual 1986-2006
Get your Kawasaki Bayou 300 or KLF300 4x4 running like new. This service manual details all aspects of maintenance and repair, including part number C4085-91017.
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Kawasaki Models Covered & Key Technical Specifications
Models: KLF300-A1, KLF300-A2
Sub-models / Variants: U.S. Models, Canadian Models, U.K. Models
Trade Names: Bayou 300, KLF300
Build Years: 1986–2006
Serial Numbers: Engine No. 017644 and up
Technical Data:
- Engine: 4-stroke, SOHC, 1-cylinder, air-cooled
- Displacement: 290 mL
- Bore and stroke: 76.0 x 64.0 mm
- Compression ratio: 8.6
- Horsepower: 15.4 kW (21 PS) @ 7,000 rpm
- Transmission: 5-speed plus reverse, constant mesh, return shift
- Fuel system: Keihin CVK32 carburetor
- Drive system: Shaft drive
- Front suspension: Double wishbone-link (115 mm travel)
- Rear suspension: Torque tube-link (120 mm travel)
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Kawasaki KLF300 Bayou 300 Service Manual 1986–2006
- Covers 1986–2006 Kawasaki KLF300 and Bayou 300 ATVs, including U.S., Canadian, and U.K. model variants with SOHC 4-stroke air-cooled engines
- Official Kawasaki publication, form number not explicitly printed as a document-wide P/N but identified as the factory-authorized technical documentation
- Contains 100+ pages of detailed system documentation including 678 total pages of exploded views, torque specifications, electrical schematic references, and maintenance schedules
- Accessible from your device as soon as the order is placed
- No shipping wait — the PDF is available immediately after purchase
- OCR text layer lets you jump to a torque spec by keyword
- Indexed PDF search covers every chapter and appendix
- This 1986–2006 publication serves as the base reference for all KLF300-A1 and A2 production builds, providing critical chassis, engine, and drivetrain specifications
Document Scope and Structure
This factory-authorized manual provides a technical overview of the Kawasaki KLF300 ATV. Organized into 15 distinct chapters, the publication segments the vehicle into major systems including general information, fuel system operation, engine top-end and bottom-end components, transmission assemblies, and electrical wiring configurations. The Quick Reference Guide facilitates rapid location of adjustment parameters, disassembly procedures, and inspection limits for components such as the Keihin CVK32 carburetor, valve train geometry, and drive train gear ratios.
Technical Data and Maintenance Preview
Technical specifications provided offer deep insight into the internal tolerances and torque requirements for the Bayou 300. Cylinder head bolt torque values are documented at 29 N-m (22 ft-lb) for used parts in the engine assembly data. The manual contains specific tolerance charts for valve clearance intervals and piston-to-cylinder bore clearances. Additional data sections outline fluid capacities, including the 1.7 L oil requirement, along with ignition timing advance curves from 10° BTDC at 1,300 rpm to 40° BTDC at 4,000 rpm. All service data shown here is for reference only — qualified technicians and the original OEM documentation remain the authoritative source for any hands-on work.
An official 678-page Kawasaki OEM service manual covering the 1986–2006 KLF300 Bayou 300, documenting engine, chassis, electrical, and transmission specifications for the A1 and A2 model series builds.
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