Target Audience:
Mechanical technicians, ATV owners performing DIY maintenance and repairs
Advantage:
Provides dealer-level information, detailed procedures for efficient and quality service
Features:
Emphasis on safety (WARNING, CAUTION, NOTE), special tool identification, proprietary component integration
Goal:
Enable informed ownership, professional-level repairs, and optimal value from the vehicle
Skill Level Assumed:
Assumes familiarity with general automobile practices and mechanical procedures
Engine:
Complete repair and overhaul
Transmission:
Complete repair and overhaul
Fuel System:
Detailed procedures
Ignition System:
Detailed procedures
Lubrication System:
Detailed procedures
Exhaust System:
Detailed procedures
Electrical System:
Comprehensive coverage
Frame Chassis:
Covered for inspection, maintenance, and repair
Suspension:
Front and rear suspension component removal, installation, and adjustment procedures
Steering:
Steering system components, linkage, and alignment procedures
Wheels Tires:
Tire pressure specifications, wheel bearing maintenance, and wheel removal/installation
Routine Maintenance:
Included
Troubleshooting:
Included
Removal Installation:
Included
Assembly Disassembly:
Included
Cooling System Maintenance:
Radiator service, coolant flush, and thermostat replacement procedures
Carburetor Rebuild:
Detailed instructions for disassembly, cleaning, and reassembly of the carburetor
Ignition Timing Adjustment:
Procedures for checking and adjusting ignition timing (if applicable)
Spark Plug Service:
Specifications and service procedures for spark plugs
Drive Shaft Maintenance:
Lubrication and inspection of drive shafts and universal joints
Depth:
Comprehensive, from routine maintenance to full engine and transmission overhaul
Emphasis:
Special aspects of the product, proprietary component repair instructions
Diagnostic Charts:
Troubleshooting charts and flowcharts to identify and resolve common problems
Schematics:
Electrical wiring diagrams and component schematics for accurate diagnosis
Specifications Data:
Includes all necessary torque values, clearances, fluid capacities, and performance data
Configuration:
Likely a 280cc-class single-cylinder, 4-stroke engine (typical for this model designation)
Cooling System:
Likely liquid-cooled (common for King Quads of this era, to be confirmed by manual specifics)
Displacement:
Approximately 280cc (specific value to be confirmed within the manual)
Horsepower:
Expected in the range of 18-22 HP (specific figures available in the manual)
Torque:
Specific torque figures for RPM ranges will be detailed in the manual
Carburetion:
Likely a carburetor-fed system, with specific model and jetting detailed in the manual
Fuel Type:
Unleaded gasoline (standard)
Type:
Automatic, likely Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) with high/low range and reverse
Optional Transmissions:
Not applicable for this model year; standard CVT
Drive System:
Shaft drive, likely 4x4 (selectable or full-time, to be confirmed by manual)
Fluid Type:
Specific transmission fluid type and capacity will be listed in the manual
Length:
Approximate: 77.6 inches (1970 mm) - specific dimensions to be verified in manual
Width:
Approximate: 44.1 inches (1120 mm) - specific dimensions to be verified in manual
Height:
Approximate: 45.9 inches (1165 mm) - specific dimensions to be verified in manual
Dry Weight:
Approximate: 540 lbs (245 kg) - specific dry weight to be verified in manual
Ground Clearance:
Approximate: 7.1 inches (180 mm) - specific ground clearance to be verified in manual
Atv Safety Standards:
Manual will reference adherence to relevant safety standards for ATVs of the era
Braking System:
Disc brakes on all wheels (specifics on hydraulic systems detailed in manual)
Warnings Cautions:
Prominent use of WARNING, CAUTION, and NOTE symbols for critical information
Operator Awareness:
Manual emphasizes safety precautions and the use of safety equipment by the operator
General Maintenance:
Detailed schedule for oil changes, filter replacements, lubrication, and inspections will be in the manual
Engine Oil Type:
Likely SAE 10W-40 or 20W-50 API SG or higher (specifics in manual)
Coolant Type:
If liquid-cooled, a specific ethylene glycol-based coolant mix will be specified
Brake Fluid Type:
DOT 3 or DOT 4 hydraulic brake fluid (specifics in manual)
Common Wear Items:
CVT belt wear, brake component wear, potential carburetor cleaning needs, electrical connection maintenance (covered comprehensively in manual)
Special Tools:
Manual identifies specific Suzuki King Quad LT-F300 special tool numbers for precise adjustments and repairs
Torque Wrench:
Essential for ensuring fasteners are tightened to factory specifications
Suzuki Atv Legacy:
Suzuki has a long-standing reputation for robust and reliable ATVs, with the King Quad line being a flagship model
King Quad Lineage:
The LT-F300 represents an earlier generation of the King Quad, evolving from previous models and setting the stage for later iterations
Manufacturing Location:
Typically manufactured in Japan or other Suzuki global facilities (specifics not in product info, but common for the era)