2001 Suzuki KQ 300 - Clunked & Wont Start

[Chris_Highlander]

Hello everyone I am new here. I bought a 2001 Suzuki KingQuad LTF-300F reciently. it has been running great, however I herd clunk, it turned off, I tried to crank it over but no go. any suggestions would be helpful!

Edited January 4, 2014 by Chris_Highlander

[oxidized_black]

what year is it?

are you getting spark and fuel still?

is it turning over ok?

Edited January 4, 2014 by oxidized_black

[Chris_Highlander]

I need to see if I am getting a spark, I haven't tried yet. When I try to pull start it I cant pull the cord it is like its stuck. Thank you for replying and welcoming me! I will try tonight.

[Chris_Highlander]

sorry, I forgot to add some info.

Year: 2001

Model: LT-F300F

I have the service manual as well.

It will not start at all.

[oxidized_black]

did you get it to turn over pulling it?

[Chris_Highlander]

When I try it feels like the pull string is stuck. I haven't ever had that problem.

[oxidized_black]

so it doesnt turn over? i would suspect a broken timing chain or cam maybe ... hopefully not a broken rod, hard to say until you tear into it ,,, something is binding inside ...

[Chris_Highlander]

Ok, will do. if it is a rod is it just a rod replacement?

[oxidized_black]

depends if the cylinder is scratched up too, i would replace piston, rings and rod if that was what is wrong and hone out cylinder if its not bad ...

[Chris_Highlander]

ok it might take me a little while but I will keep you updated with my progress. wish me luck!

[oxidized_black]

it may even be a valve broken off, as soon as you take the head off, you should be able to see whats wrong ... and yes, good luck to you ... we are here if you you run into problems

[Mudflap64]

Slow down guys. My ltf500F had something that sounds similar happen & it was a malfunction in the pull starter. I pulled it apart & the end of the spring had broken off & jammed everything up. I flew aprat when I took it off so I put it back together how I thought it might go (after grinding a new slot in the end of the spring) & it works fine. It did appear that the motor was locked up but it freed right up once I removed the pull start. Id check there first, then dig deeper. Just my opinion.