When did the Kawasaki Prairie 360 come out?

When did the Kawasaki Prairie 360 come out?

Kawasaki first released its Prairie 360 utility quad in 2003. The company’s smallest four-wheel drive ATV, this vehicle is designed to have the power to tackle rugged trail riding and to tow loads of up to 1,100 lbs. Each model is powered by a 362 cc air-cooled engine.

What to do if your Kawasaki Prairie 360 overheats?

If it still overheats, take to a dealer for repairs. Because specific training and tools are necessary for proper repairs, Kawasaki recommends that owners take the Prairie 360 to a certified dealer for complicated repairs or mechanical failure. When handling gasoline and inspecting the fuel system, do not smoke or work near an open flame.

What should I do if my Prairie 360 won’t start?

If not, refill with SAE 10W40 viscosity oil. Restart the engine. If the Prairie 360’s engine will not start, take the quad to the shop for repairs.

What to do if your Kawasaki Quad has a problem?

In the event that the quad experiences problems, Kawasaki offers trouble-shooting advice and a number of minor repair suggestions in the owner’s manual. Turn the engine stop switch to “ON” if the starter motor will not rotate. Use the electric starter and listen to engine turn over.

Kawasaki first released its Prairie 360 utility quad in 2003. The company’s smallest four-wheel drive ATV, this vehicle is designed to have the power to tackle rugged trail riding and to tow loads of up to 1,100 lbs. Each model is powered by a 362 cc air-cooled engine.

What should I do if my Kawasaki Prairie 360 stops running?

Drain the fuel tank, refill with fresh gasoline and restart the engine. Check all connections on the spark plug. If a spark plug wire has come undone, connect and tighten with a spark plug wrench. Inspect the condition of the spark plug. If it appears damaged or discolored, replace with the NGK DPR8EA-9 plug recommended by Kawasaki.

In the event that the quad experiences problems, Kawasaki offers trouble-shooting advice and a number of minor repair suggestions in the owner’s manual. Turn the engine stop switch to “ON” if the starter motor will not rotate. Use the electric starter and listen to engine turn over.

Drain the fuel tank, refill with fresh gasoline and restart the engine. Check all connections on the spark plug. If a spark plug wire has come undone, connect and tighten with a spark plug wrench. Inspect the condition of the spark plug. If it appears damaged or discolored, replace with the NGK DPR8EA-9 plug recommended by Kawasaki.

What to do if your Kawasaki Quad won’t start?

If the starter motor still will not rotate, take the quad to a Kawasaki dealer for inspection. Check the fuel tank. If there is an adequate amount of fuel, proceed to the next step. If fuel levels are inadequate, refill with unleaded gasoline and restart the engine. Inspect the condition of gasoline.

What are the maintenance procedures for a Kawasaki Prairie 360?

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE 2-13 Periodic Maintenance Procedures Fuel System Throttle Lever Free Play Inspection • Check that the throttle lever moves smoothly from full open to close, and the throttle closes quickly and com- pletely in all steering positions by the return spring.

What to do if prairie 360 4wheel drive goes into error?

If the belt is good you just need to adjust it if needed and reset the belt switch. The 2×4 4×4 goes into error and flashes if you turn on the ign switch with the connections on the actuators unplugged. So when you correct the belt prob you should be ready to ride.

How to check idle speed on Kawasaki Prairie 360?

2-14 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE Periodic Maintenance Procedures Idle Speed Inspection • Start the engine and warm it up thoroughly. • With the engine idling, turn the handlebar to both sides to check for any changes in the idle speed.

What are the specs of a 2006 Kawasaki Prairie?

Below is the information on the 2006 Kawasaki Prairie® 360 4×4. If you would like to get a quote on a new 2006 Kawasaki Prairie® 360 4×4 use our Build Your Own tool, or Compare this ATV to other Utility ATVs. To view more specifications, visit our Detailed Specifications.

What causes a Kawasaki Prairie 360 to stall?

Would that be the cause of the engine stalling when i put it in gear i put it in 4×4 on jack stands and its engaging. So four wheel drive is working. My cell is XXXXXXXXXX if thats quicker to contact me. did you measure the resistance between the red to black, yellow to blue and orange to blue on the engine braking controller?

What are the brake numbers on a Kawasaki Prairie 360?

I tested the engine brake actuator as well as the 4×4 one. The engine brake was anywhere from 16-19.7 for red and black and it had a k and the microphone symbol beside it. The orange and blue was ranging 16.5-20 with a k and the microphone symbol beside the tester. The yellow and blue was 11.9-14.8 with the same two symbols.

Is the Prairie 360 4 wheel drive working?

I have a 2003 Prairie 360 4X4 that is having 4 wheel drive problems. My problems is that it is currently in 4wd but will not dis-engage. I removed the actuator and verified that it is working.

What to do if your Kawasaki Quad overheats?

Kawasaki recommends only an NGK DPR8EA-9 spark plug. Inspect the cooling fan and ensure that it is spinning properly. If not, take the quad to the shop for repairs. Check and refill engine oil as needed. Restart the engine. If it still overheats, take to a dealer for repairs.

What’s the bar code on a Kawasaki 360 Prairie?

It was not sugared inside the carb, but was lacquered a bit. I’ve gone through the quad front to back, adjusting the valves and changing all fluids, new battery, etc. The machine has hardly any run time on it. Heck, it still had the bar code sticker on it from the dealer. I shimmed the needle .050″ to richen up the midrange.

What did I do to my 360 Prairie 4×4?

The fuel actually turned to sugar in the top of the tank. First, I completely cleaned the tank, replaced the petcock, fuel gauge, and gas cap. I got a carb rebuild kit and completely cleaned the carb, replaced all jets, float needle and the needle with new ones.

I have a 2003 Prairie 360 4X4 that is having 4 wheel drive problems. My problems is that it is currently in 4wd but will not dis-engage. I removed the actuator and verified that it is working.

What causes a bike to not shift gears?

If the bike does not move, you likely have an issue inside the gearbox. One of the most common issues one could be facing with a gearbox’s internals is having a worn or bent shift fork. The shift fork is what shifts the gears in place. If it is bent or worn, it can’t push the gears completely in place.

What to do if your ATV won’t shift gears?

We recommend that you begin the troubleshooting by testing whether you can shift gears when the engine is not running. This initial test allows you to narrow down the possible culprits of your gear shifting issue.

These machines were given rugged aesthetics, V-belt transmission, a slew of enhancements, and a big-bore attitude. Such was the case for the Kawasaki Prairie 360. The Kawasaki Prairie 360 4×4 is a utility ATV produced from 2003-2013 as a compact version of the Prairie 650.

Is the 360 Prairie 4×4 worth a look?

They’ll usually run ok down low and idle fine but the faster the engine runs and the more fuel that flows through the main jet, the richer it gets if that air bleed is restricted. Worth a look…I’ve run into this before on a 360. As I said, seems you’re pretty good with carbs and you’ve probably got it covered, but it’s still a suggestion.

It was not sugared inside the carb, but was lacquered a bit. I’ve gone through the quad front to back, adjusting the valves and changing all fluids, new battery, etc. The machine has hardly any run time on it. Heck, it still had the bar code sticker on it from the dealer. I shimmed the needle .050″ to richen up the midrange.

Why is my Kawasaki 360 Prairie cutting out?

If it is bogging at speed from a rich condition, and not the fuel valve (choke), I suspect someone used a jump starting charger or running automobile and killed the Igniter, or the battery will not pass a load test. It also could be stator or regulator breakdown reducing the current to the Igniter and coil.

When did the Kawasaki 360 Prairie 4×4 come out?

This 360 4×4 has me stumped. The history of it: I picked it up from a relative who bought it new in ’03 and ran about two tanks of gas through it, if that. It’s sat in a heated, air-conditioned building with fuel in it since ’03. I bought it from him.

How is the CARB on a Kawasaki 360 Prairie?

BTW, the temps here are 30 to 40 degrees. That should lean it out some vs. hotter temps, yet it still seems rich on top. The float level in the carb appears to be OK, or at least not too high. Everything is in new condition on this bike. Sorry for such a long post. I wanted to get out all details. Any suggestions??

If it is bogging at speed from a rich condition, and not the fuel valve (choke), I suspect someone used a jump starting charger or running automobile and killed the Igniter, or the battery will not pass a load test. It also could be stator or regulator breakdown reducing the current to the Igniter and coil.

Where is the speed sensor on a Kawasaki Prairie 360?

Luckily, a Kawasaki Prairie 360 manual can help fix the problem. You see, the pink wire from the actuator controller (terminal 5 in the wiring diagram) ties into the vehicle’s speedometer and speed sensor (green leads), as they are linked electrically.

What kind of air filter does Kawasaki Prairie 360 use?

The 4×4 also utilized a Urethane foam air filter, which is different from its competition’s air filtration system. Although not a speed demon, the Prairie 360 was pretty quick for its size, reaching up to 55 mph given the right mods and treatment.