Comments for Kawasaki Mule UTV owners

Comment on 4010 Mule surging by tmaster

tmaster — Thu, 05 Mar 2020 01:33:19 +0000

I dont think it can be fixed. Using cleaner all the time helps somewhat but the surging comes back if you dont run it all the time. I wish I has paid more for the non gas version. My 610 with a carb has no problems at all however carbs are now illegal since Obama.

Looks like someone needs to start a class action lawsuit these all need to be recalled they wont run on USA gas.

Comment on 4010 Mule surging by Robert Arnold

Robert Arnold — Sun, 03 Nov 2019 14:01:53 +0000

I believe that the fuel injector cleaner recommendation has solved my problem of surging on my 2018 4010 mule 500 cc. I ran 16 oz. of Sea Foam brand in a tank of non ethanol gasoline. I ran the engine at full throttle(locked throttle down) for about an hour then at normal usage for the rest of the tank capacity. If you do this expect some smoke. This is normal. I will continue to add fuel injector cleaner in every 3rd or 4th tank. Initially I used the rate of 2oz per gallon. For routine treatment I plan to use 1oz per gallon. I have had good results at low speed “puttering” for the past 3 days of daily usage. Thank you Thomas for the advice.—-maby someone at Kawasaki will read this and pass it on. Maby service departments know this but had rather collect service fees rather than give out non-billable information. I’m very disappointed with Kawasaki Corporate for not advising Mule owners. I have E-Mailed them with my concerns.

Comment on 4010 Mule surging by Robert Arnold

Robert Arnold — Fri, 25 Oct 2019 22:44:54 +0000

2018 Kaw. mule 4010 .was advised :1. clean baffle plate with throttle body cleaner 2. remove crankcase vent from intake (plug connection and vent to atmosphere).3.carefully lubricate baffle plate shaft.4.switch to non-ethanol. I have done all of this. This machine is a piece of S…!!!! I do a lot of work at low speed(puttering). All I get is surging. Asked service mgr.if he had any recalls or surging complaints on 4010 Mules. Of course he said no. I’m not ready to leave it with my dealer for 5 to 10 days for an intermittent problem that mgr.is oblivious to (DUH). I have 335hrs on machine. I’m on 3rd tank of non-ethanol and I’m a really dissatisfied with Kawasaki. They HAVE to know about this. I will try the fuel injector cleaner. thanks — Is there anyone at Kawasaki Corporate that will try to address this?

Comment on 4010 Mule surging by Richard Chapman

Richard Chapman — Wed, 24 Aug 2016 00:33:50 +0000

We have a 2015 4010 and frankly I think it is the biggest POS we have ever purchased…..I’d take my chances on YUGO before buying anything branded Kawasaki…….Polaris is what we should have purchased

Comment on No power when not on battery charger by Ted

Ted — Tue, 05 Aug 2014 07:37:15 +0000

I have come to find that the voltage regulators on the Mules are very touchy when it comes to putting a battery charger on the battery while it is attached to the vehicle. I read a cautionary notification that said you should avoid such practices. It is strongly recommended that you disconnect the positive battery lead from the vehicle when using a battery charger. Not doing so can and will damage the voltage regulator on the Mule. (I learned a hard $115 lesson from not doing so.) It is also suggested that if you must jump the battery on the Mule that you do not do it from a running vehicle, turn the jumping vehicle off or use a secondary battery.
You can check the condition of your charging system with a voltage meter. A fully charged battery will be slightly over 12 volts. With the engine running there should be a reading of @13.1-14.2 volts, if the reading is higher then the regulator is not functioning properly and will damage the battery, the regulator should be checked and replaced if necessary. If the reading is 12 volts or lower then the regulator is not functioning properly and should be checked and replaced if necessary or the alternator has failed and should be checked and replaced if necessary.
I have also found that running your Mule with a non-working charging system is possible, but as the battery voltage drops to a certain point it will give you a false indication by setting the “Oil Temperature” warning light.

Comment on power problems by Ted

Ted — Tue, 05 Aug 2014 07:33:09 +0000

Comment on 4010 Mule surging by tmaster

tmaster — Mon, 11 Nov 2013 18:01:07 +0000

They changed the throtle plate 2 times Its been 6 months and its doing it again.

The problem turned out to be ethanol gas causing buildup the computer gets confused and surges the engine. The computer doesn’t know what setting to use to solve the problems its seeing so it surges up and down.

Comment on 4010 Mule surging by thomas

thomas — Thu, 07 Nov 2013 02:07:40 +0000

I am having the same trouble with surging did the fule pump fix it

Comment on Mule Time Video by victor gibson

victor gibson — Sat, 26 Nov 2011 23:26:16 +0000

My 2007 mule idles well but has hesitation accelerating. I have to pump the accelerator to get it going. Once going it runs well.

Requires choking when cold. Engines speeds up when choke is pulled. I have checked air filter, and fuel filter – all seem o.k.

Comment on No power when not on battery charger by Sunman

Sunman — Thu, 19 Aug 2010 01:47:30 +0000

I have a 2006 3010 Trans 4X4 Kawasaki Mule. The fuel pump relay is out. The dealer wants $97.00 for this relay. P/N on the realy is UC-Y001, U-7-2. The logo on the relay is Mitsubishi. Is there an after market relay that would work that I could find at an auto parts store or other source?

Thanks for your help.

Sunman