How does an ATV wet clutch work?
A wet clutch is one that is soaked in oil, as opposed to having no oil in the parts. It has a series of plates called drive plates, engaged in a basket to apply drive to the vehicle. Since the clutch basket is connected to the drive chain, this puts the vehicle into drive.
How often should I Reset my Bayou 300?
Bayou 300 2×4 or 4×4 valve settings. Most people reset the valves at least once a year. Hours are not a good indicator by which to reset the valves, as when they set around for extended periods the valve seats and faces tend to corrode and then when used they clear the corrosion and the valves need adjustment.
How do you set the valves on a Kawasaki Bayou 300?
However, proper valve clearance is maintained through the use of threaded adjusters built into the rocker arms. Park the ATV on a level surface surface and apply the parking brake. Let the engine cool for at least two hours. Remove the seat using the release lever under the left side of the seat.
Where is the feeler gauge on a Bayou 300?
Slip a feeler gauge between the intake valve stem, located at the top of the valve, and the rocker arm. Ideally, there should be a 0.003- to 0.005-inch air gap between the valve stem and the rocker arm. Additionally, the feeler gauge should be able to move between the valve and the rocker arm with a slight drag.
What should the air gap be on a Kawasaki Bayou 300?
Ideally, there should be a 0.003- to 0.005-inch air gap between the valve stem and the rocker arm. Additionally, the feeler gauge should be able to move between the valve and the rocker arm with a slight drag. Loosen the adjuster locknut on the top of the rocker arm using an 8 mm box-end wrench.
Where is the clutch adjuster on a Kawasaki Bayou 300?
Go to Kawasaki.com and follow the links to the parts diagrams for the clutch. Look for part number 92009, that is the clutch release adjuster. I would suspect the clutch plate frictions are due for replacement based on the age of the machine. Thanks RCW. I looked at the diagram a million times before, but I just noticed the adjuster.
How do you cool a Kawasaki Bayou 300?
Let the engine cool for at least two hours. Remove the seat using the release lever under the left side of the seat. Unbolt the front carrier rack and the front brush guard from the ATV using a 12 mm socket and a socket wrench. Remove the screws from the lower fuel tank cover using a Phillips-head screwdriver.
Slip a feeler gauge between the intake valve stem, located at the top of the valve, and the rocker arm. Ideally, there should be a 0.003- to 0.005-inch air gap between the valve stem and the rocker arm. Additionally, the feeler gauge should be able to move between the valve and the rocker arm with a slight drag.
When to check the valves on a Kawasaki Bayou 300?
Do not check or adjust your Bayou 300’s valves if the ATV has been ridden within two hours of beginning the task. The engine must be completely cold in order to obtain accurate valve clearance measurements. An avid motorcyclist, Chris Gilliland has immersed himself into the two-wheeled world while balancing work life and raising three daughters.