Kawasaki mule diesel engine problems. A new head was installed on this engine about a year ago. The old head cracked as a result of engine overheat when a lower radiator hose broke driving in rough terrain. Obey the laws and regulations that control the use of your vehicle.
It all started when i put a fresh tank of diesel in it and then 20 minutes later it was missing and smoking alot under full throttle. Top speed of the mule was limited by a governor to 25 mph. Since then he has probably ran 2 3 tanks through it and its still acting funny.
Tighten all 8 engine mount bolts. Just start the threads into the engine. Oct 20 2013 kawasaki 2008 mule 3010 4x4 diesel.
A kawasaki dealer did that work. My dad has a kawasaki mule that we use around our property and its running like shit. It has a 950ish cc daihatsu diesel engine.
This new 401cc engine with efi and electronic ignition looks like a big improvement over the old. What is the kawasaki engine model number for the side by sides listed below. Close up of installed engine.
Kawasaki mule 3010 wont do right and left signals when i press them how to switch fuse for them. From under the mule install 4 bolts mounting the briggs engine plate onto the original kawasaki mule diesel engine cradle. Kind of glad they didnt offer the diesel back then.
The steering shaft can develop excessive wear and affect steering control resulting in a crash hazard posing a risk of injury or death. Identify the fuse responsable for turn signals extract it and insert another one with the same value in its place. These mid size high capacity two passenger vehicles have the muscle and endurance for a full days work plus the towing and cargo capacity to take the heavy load off your shoulders.
Kawasaki mule pro off highway utility vehicles hazard. I had an older ute with the 401cc kawasaki fj 400d but it had a carburetor and a flywheel magneto ignition system. It gave the mule a hauling capacity of 800 lbs.
The kawasaki mule side x side is an off highway vehicle only and is not designed equipped or manufactured for use on public streets roads or highways. C2020 kawasaki motors corp usa. And a 1200 lb.
But really the only reason i can see to have a diesel in a mule would be if you plan on keeping the engine running for long durations the gas has plenty of hauling power. When the head was cracked i would lose coolant rather rapidly and the engine overheat light would come on shortly after refilling.