SUZUKI LT-4WD, LT-F4WDX & LT-F250 - 1987-1998 - Service Manual

Nov 4, 2026

CLYMER service manual for the Suzuki LT-4WD, LT-F4WDX and LT-F250 models covering 1987-1998. It provides organized guidance for general information, tools and equipment, service hints, and torque and lubricant references, then moves into troubleshooting for starting, engine performance, lubrication, clutch, transmission, and electrical systems. Additional chapters cover lubrication, maintenance, tune-up, engine top end, and engine lower end, including detailed component inspection and servicing procedures, supported by index and reference sections.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryTechnology

FormatPDF

Pages480

Reading Time20 h 10 min

AccessFree to download

QUICK REFERENCE DATA

CHAPTER ONE

GENERAL INFORMATION

Manual organization

Notes, cautions and warnings

Safety first

Service hints

Washing the vehicle

Torque specifications

Fasteners

Lubricants

CHAPTER TWO

TROUBLESHOOTING

Operating requirements

Troubleshooting instruments

Starting the engine

Emergency troubleshooting

Engine performance

Engine noises

Engine lubrication

Clutch

Gearshift linkage

Transmission

Electrical troubleshooting

CHAPTER THREE

LUBRICATION, MAINTENANCE AND TUNE-UP

Pre-checks

Service intervals

Tires and wheels

Battery

Engine tune-up

CHAPTER FOUR

ENGINE TOP END

Engine principles

Engine cooling

Valves and valve components

Cleanliness

Servicing engine in frame

Piston, piston pin and piston rings

CHAPTER FIVE

ENGINE LOWER END

Servicing engine in frame

Oil cooler models

Sub-transmission output shaft and rear final driven gear

Crankcase and crankshaft

Oil pump

Break-in procedure

Oil strainer

Index

CLYMER: SUZUKI LT-4WD, LT-F4WDX & LT-F250 • 1987-1998 The world's finest publisher of mechanical how-to manuals CLYMER: P.O. Box 12901, Overland Park, Kansas 66282-2901 Copyright ©2003 Penton Business Media, Inc. FIRST EDITION First Printing September, 1995 Second Printing October, 1997 Third Printing November, 1998 Fourth Printing September, 1999 Fifth Printing December, 2000 Sixth Printing February, 2002 SECOND EDITION First Printing May, 2003 Second Printing July, 2004 Third Printing December, 2006 Fourth Printing October, 2009 Fifth Printing February, 20II Printed in U. S.A. CLYMER and colophon are registered trademarks of Penton Business Media, Inc. ISBN-I0: 0-89287-866-5 ISBN-13: 978-0-89287-866-6 Library of Congress: 2003104228 MEMBER a MOTORCYCLE INDUSTRY COUNCIL, INC. AUTHOR: Ed Scott. TECHNICAL PHOTOGRAPHY Ed Scott. Assistance by Curt Jordan, Jordan Engineering, Santa Ana, California. TECHNICAL ILLUSTRATIONS: Mitzi McCarthy. [TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT:](TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT: KandL Supply at www.klsupply.com)[ K](TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT: KandL Supply at www.klsupply.com)[andL Supply at www.klsupply.com](TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT: KandL Supply at www.klsupply.com). PRODUCTION: Dylan Goodwin. COVER: Mark Clifford Photography, Los Angeles, California. All rights reserved. Reproduction or use, without express permission, of editorial or pictorial content, in any manner, is prohibited. No patent liability is assumed with respect to the use of the information contained herein. While every precaution has been taken in the preparation of this book, the publisher assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions. Neither is any liability assumed for damages resulting from use of the information contained herein. Publication of the servicing information in this manual does not imply approval of the manufacturers of the products covered. All instructions and diagrams have been checked for accuracy and ease of application; however, success and safety in working with tools depend to a great extent upon individual accuracy, skill and caution. For this reason, the publishers are not able to guarantee the result of any procedure contained herein. Nor can they assume responsibility for any damage to property or injury to persons occasioned from the procedures. Persons engaging in the procedure do so entirely at their own risk. Chapter One General Information Chapter Two Troubleshooting Chapter Three Lubrication, Maintenance and Tune-up Chapter Four Engine Top End Chapter Five Engine Lower End Chapter Six Clutch Chapter Seven Transmission and Shift Mechanism Chapter Eight Fuel and Exhaust Systems Index CIYMEil Publisher Ron Rogers EDITORIAL Editorial Director James Grooms Editor Steven Thomas Associate Editor Rick Arens Authors Michael Morlan George Parise Ed Scott Ron Wright Technical Ilustrators Steve Amos Errol McCarthy Mitzi McCarthy Bob Meyer SALES Sales Manager-Marine Jay Lipton Sales Manager-Powersport/1& T Matt Tusken CUSTOMER SERVICE Customer Service Manager Terri Cannon Customer Service Representatives Karen Barker Dinah Bunnell April LeBlond Suzanne Myers Sherry Rudkin PRODUCTION Director ofProduction Dylan Goodwin Production Manager Greg Araujo Production Editors Holly McComas Adriane Roberts Associate Production Editor Ashley Bally @PENTON P. O. Box 12901, Overland Park, KS 66282-2901 • 800-262-1954 • 913-967-1719 CIYMEil CIYMEil PR'OSERIES More [information available at clymer. com](information available at clymer. com) CONTENTS QUICK REFERENCE DATA .................................................... IX CHAPTER ONE GENERAL INFORMATION .............. . Manual organization Notes, cautions and warnings Safety first Service hints Washing the vehicle Torque specifications Fasteners Lubricants RTV gasket sealant Threadlock Gasket remover CHAPTER TWO ....................................... 1 Expend

FAQs

Which chapters focus on engine servicing beyond troubleshooting?

Chapter Three covers lubrication, maintenance and tune-up. Chapters Four and Five focus on engine top end and engine lower end, including principles, cooling, valves, piston and related components, and lower-end assemblies such as crankcase/crankshaft and oil pump service.

Nov 4, 2026

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