What should the compression be on a Kawasaki mule?
Anything from 190 to 230 is good as long as the difference between the two cylinders is less than 10%. I recommend you spring for the service and repair manual, as the Mule does require valve adjustments and belt service to keep them running for years.
How do you adjust the carburetor on a Kawasaki mule?
Locate the idle adjust screw, or accelerator stop screw on the side of the carburetor that is above the top of the rear axle of the vehicle. Loosen the idle adjust screw by moving it a 1/4 turn, counter-clockwise. Start the engine and see if it runs smoother.
Are there any problems with the Kawasaki MULE 4010?
Yes fuel pumps have been problematic but the 2012 and newer pumps have addressed many of the issues. Mainly the pressure relief valve and fuel filter. It is impossible to get an “old style” pump…the part numbers have been superceded to the new style. Might pick up a service manual too.
Do you need a harness for a carbureted Kawasaki MULE?
Yeah if you’re contemplating changing the engine to a carbureted engine, you’ll need a harness, CDI, fuel pump relay, fuel tank, fuel pump, hoses, engine (complete-the block is slightly different), voltage regulator, and a bunch of other stuff to make it right. It all adds up, and fast.
How often should you change the throttle on a Kawasaki MULE?
Combine that with oil vapors from a poorly-engineered CCV system and the design of the throttle assembly, it all adds up to problems. Valve adjustment should be done about every 200 hours. It’s real easy and not very expensive if you pay the dealer. At least compared to a new throttle body assembly.
Why is the fuel filter on my Kawasaki Mule Red?
Generally speaking, the filter gets dirty from debris in the fuel (dirt, etc) and then the pump itself starves for fuel, which also lubricates and cools the pump and it’s drive motor. 100% of the time if that is the case, the filter turns black or dark gray or red if your dirt is red like ours is.
Yes fuel pumps have been problematic but the 2012 and newer pumps have addressed many of the issues. Mainly the pressure relief valve and fuel filter. It is impossible to get an “old style” pump…the part numbers have been superceded to the new style. Might pick up a service manual too.
Yeah if you’re contemplating changing the engine to a carbureted engine, you’ll need a harness, CDI, fuel pump relay, fuel tank, fuel pump, hoses, engine (complete-the block is slightly different), voltage regulator, and a bunch of other stuff to make it right. It all adds up, and fast.
Combine that with oil vapors from a poorly-engineered CCV system and the design of the throttle assembly, it all adds up to problems. Valve adjustment should be done about every 200 hours. It’s real easy and not very expensive if you pay the dealer. At least compared to a new throttle body assembly.
What causes the valve on a Kawasaki MULE to stick?
Generally what causes it is gummed fuel residue on the valve stem which causes the valve to stick open (even just slightly). There is no guide plate keeping the pushrod in place so when the valve is stuck open, the pushrod (s) are free to just flop around; and generally just fall to the side.