What causes a Kawasaki Mule to overheat?
Air trapped in the system will usually make it’s way to the water pump. The water pump does a good job of pumping coolant, but it won’t pump air. Thus the radiator stays cold or cool and the engine overheats. That’s why the system has to be bled.
Does a Kawasaki Mule have a thermostat?
The thermostat is on the rear cylinder head on the right side of the engine.
How do you change a water pump on a Kawasaki mule?
Pull the hoses off of the cover spigots. Unbolt the cover with a ratchet and pull it away from the water pump housing. Remove the single bolt from the lower right corner of the water pump housing with a ratchet. Pull the water pump housing and the attached drive gear and impeller off of the engine by hand.
Why does my Kawasaki MULE have an overheat light?
Today I filled the reserve tank and started the engine, after 15 minutes the overheat light came on, the radiator was cold but the coolant lines on the engine were HOT. I opened the radiator cap and it was pressured up with air.
What kind of fan does a Kawasaki MULE use?
I found a fan motor out of a 1993 Suzuki Aerio that fit for $10 from my local junkyard (Too stubburn and cheap to give Kawasaki $300 for the whole assembly). The fan works when I jump it but it didnt go on when I heated the engine up.
Where is the bleeder cap on a Kawasaki MULE?
On the top of the intake manifold, there is a 10mm bolt, usually black in color (or green). Take it out. Remove radiator cap and fill cap under the seat. Fill it through the filler cap under the seat until coolant comes out of the intake manifold. Reinstall the bleeder bolt. Continue filling until the radiator overflows.
Where is the reserve tank on a Kawasaki MULE?
The 3010 Mule has the radiator under the front grill and a reserve tank (Overflow tank) on the driver’s side over the fender and beside the cargo compartment. It is necessary to have a working reserve tank in order for the Mule to cool properly.