What should I do if my Kawasaki MULE wont start?

What should I do if my Kawasaki MULE wont start?

Let it pump a minute, then try to start the Mule. Also, make sure you are not trying to start with a low battery, that could be a life long effort. These require the battery be fully charged for the pump and relays to function properly. Do not jump start it from a running vehicle, or you will damage relays and the igniter and may never start.

How do you Prime a Kawasaki 3010 mule?

If you have a manual with a diagram, you can find the fuel pump relay and jump two of the wires together…then the pump runs when the key is on and will prime the system. Seems like its the bk/blu and blk wires.

Why does my Kawasaki Bayou 220 not start?

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Why does my Kawasaki MULE not start up?

The pump senses pulsing from the front ignition coil-so if one of the coil wires is off, it’ll never pump any fuel. Might be worth a look-see. Possible that the filter may be plugged from sucking the dirt out of the bottom of the tank.

How do you start a Kawasaki 3010 mule?

The 3010 has an electric fuel pump. You should hear the pump start and run when you turn on the key. Let it pump a minute, then try to start the Mule. Also, make sure you are not trying to start with a low battery, that could be a life long effort. These require the battery be fully charged for the pump and relays to function properly.

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 It is impossible to get an “old style” pump…the part numbers have been superceded to the new style.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.

What was the problem with my 02 550 mule?

Had the same problem with my 02 550 mule. Just a click but couldn’t get the engine to turn over. Sometimes it would start cold and after riding a while, if you shut it off…..click, click, click. Sometimes it wouldn’t start cold but if you waited a while, it would start.

What’s the weirdest thing about a kawaskai mule?

Sometimes it would start cold and after riding a while, if you shut it off…..click, click, click. Sometimes it wouldn’t start cold but if you waited a while, it would start. Weirdest of all…..sometimes if you held the key in start position, after about 4 seconds it would start.

What causes a kawaskai mule to not start?

Click to expand… A defective Bendix or Starter Clutch as it is sometimes called could cause these systems. When you turn the key, the solenoid could energize and the starter motor could try to turn but if the Bendix is frozen it will not start . . .click-click-click!

Had the same problem with my 02 550 mule. Just a click but couldn’t get the engine to turn over. Sometimes it would start cold and after riding a while, if you shut it off…..click, click, click. Sometimes it wouldn’t start cold but if you waited a while, it would start.

Can a solenoid be replaced on a mule 550?

I would say replace the solenoid, they are $30 or so on eBay and easy to install, but I had the same problem on my Mule 550 gas and a new solenoid did not fix the problem. I posted a similar question yesterday, but have not received any replies.

Can you change gears on a Kawasaki MULE 610?

Before the engine starts, it can shift into all gears; but after running, I cannot change gear. At… I guess i have a pretty good ear! I’ve always adjusted small engine idles by ear….. but i finally decided to buy a tachometer… it came in the mail today so i tried it out on the mule. it’s the kind that wraps around the plug wire.

Why is my Kawasaki UTV SxS 610 not starting?

I have been having in intermittent problem with starting. The battery is good, no loose ground wires, or any other easily identified issues. But about 50% of the time when you turn the key, you can hear (and feel) the solenoid moving in the starter motor, but the motor itself fails to turn, so it does not start.

How to troubleshoot a Kawasaki MULE that will not start?

Pulled plug changed plug, and it gets plenty of spark, finger over spark plug hole will blow back when turning engine over, cleaned fuel filter, new gas, pull fuel line to carb gas is pumping to the carb, pulled carb cleaned it…. That still didn’t work, then I tried to start with Ether and it would not hit even with ether.

What do I need to know when my ATV wont start?

Activate the starter. You should see repetitive bright blue spark arching from the spark plug to the cylinder head as the motor turns. You will find the proper steps for troubleshooting an ATV that is not getting a spark further down this post.

What should I do if my bike wont start?

Charge the battery or replace it if it’s dead. Am easy way to test your battery is by checking the voltage-drop with a multimeter as you try starting the bike. If your fully charged battery drops below 11,5 volts under load (while you crank the starter), it needs to be replaced.

Why does my ATV battery keep going bad?

Red to the negative terminal and black to the negative.If you can’t reach above 12.4 volts by charging, your battery is likely too sulfated. If you can’t get it to charge over 10.5 volts you likely have a bad cell. Normal voltage reading with the engine turned off. Push the min/max button to start recording the voltage. Push the starter on the ATV.

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