What causes a Kawasaki Mule to lose power?

What causes a Kawasaki Mule to lose power?

If the valves are tight when cold, then as the engine warms up it might be holding valves open and you would lose compression and power. If you have a compression tester try it right after your power loss, while the engine is still hot. Other than that, some Kawi’s have belt failure detectors that limit power to 50%.

Do Kawasaki Mules have alternators?

The optional alternator that is offered by Kawasaki connects to the flywheel side of the engine with a pulley and series of adapters and a belt. It is available from any Kawasaki dealer for the usual one arm and half a leg!

What does DFI mean on a Kawasaki mule?

digital fuel-injection
In part two of our series on electronic fuel-injection (EFI) and digital fuel-injection (DFI) engines in August 2009 OPE, we covered some components that can be tested but not repaired.

How do you adjust the idle 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.

What is considered high mileage for a UTV?

5.000 miles can be considered as high mileage for a UTV. With good maintenance and service, a UTV can last for thousands of miles.

What is Kawasaki DFI?

The Kawasaki DFI is a proven system in terms of simplicity, reliability, ease of maintenance, performance, economy and reduced emissions. The system uses an Engine/Electronic Control Unit (ECU), which monitors engine speed, load, atmospheric pressure, engine and air temperature. This is called an “open-loop” system.

How many pages is the Kawasaki MULE manual?

Covers all 2005-2010 Kawasaki KAF400 Mule 600 2×4 / Mule 610 4×4 / Mule 610 4×4 XC Models Mobile Device Ready Manual* (Works with most devices, CLICK HERE and see question #5 for details) High Definition Keyword Searchable Factory OEM Manual – 449 Pages

Can a Kawasaki MULE be used with gasoline?

Covers versions of the Kawasaki Mule Pro-FXT with the gasoline enggine including the following: Also includes the Kawasaki accessory catalog. Also includes the Kawasaki accessory catalog.

What kind of engine does a Kawasaki MULE 4010 have?

Covers all years and versions of the Kawasaki Mule 4010 Trans series with the gasoline engine. Mobile Device Ready Manual* (Works with most devices, CLICK HERE and see question #5 for details) Covers all years and versions of the Kawasaki Mule 4010 Trans series with the diesel engine including the following: