Forum: Kawasaki ATV and Mule

I've reached 50 hours on my mule, I was looking at the shop manual to see what needed to be done. One of the things required is valve timing, when removing the alternator cover do you have to remove the drive shaft to get the cover off? Manual as I read it states you do, but I didn't know if...

I have a prairie 400 project, it runs fine, but is slow to idle down. What could be causing this? Pilot screw is set 2 turns out. Carb boots are in good condition. Otherwise runs great and idles fine after a short time.

When I bought this Mule 1000, the guy told me that it needed new diaphragms in the carb., but that it does run. Since it seemed to run ok on the test drive, I figured that it wasn't a bad deal to get this thing for $600. The odd thing, as I described in another post, is that it runs fine once...

Ever since I got this Mule 1000, the brakes have been non-existent. It will stop "eventually" but you have to be very careful. The only brake that seems to actually lock up is the right-front. A few months ago, I pulled the left-rear wheel and drum off and the brake shoes didn't look too bad. ...

I have posted on here before about this 1988 Mule 1000 that I picked up for $600 earlier this year. It runs but has the following (known) issues: - Transmission "slips" whenever you put it under heavy load moving forward. (I suspect this is the "dogs" on the shifter being rounded off since it...

As part of replacing the rear wheel bearings I am replacing the spacers. My understanding is the smaller of the two goes between the rear bearings. That means the larger one with the lip goes on the outside. If I am correct so far please confirm and let me know what the proper orientation of the...

has anyone put disc brakes on a bayou? I plan on adapting mojave control arms to my frame. what I need is mojave frame measurements, the distance between the left and right upper arms, bolt hole to bolt hole. same for the lowers, and the distance between the upper and lower arms on either side....

Well It's front brake Time and I was wondering if front discs from a newer Bayou would be easily adaptable to my old 87.Now It's noted that the newer front suspension differs from the old style(no cantilevers).Could the spindles and brakes still be swapped?

I have a 2006 prairie 360 4x4 that has the engine brake activated all the time. I have checked the drive belt and it is within specs but the defective belt switch was activatied.The manual says to replace the torque converter cover, well if I do that and it happens again ( after i am going to...

Any opinions (pros-cons) about the 2510 Diesel model in general? (don't know what year model it is) Any generalization about a likely suspect for an inop engine? Owner suspects a broken crank, or bad main bearings. I could buy this for under $2k, so it seems quite attractive. I am fairly...

What is the crossover for the Mule 610 oil filter in a Fram, Purolator or other popular oil filters. Time to change my oil and the local Kawasaki just closed. Thanks for any help!!! John

:|I have been searching high and low for an answer to the age old my Bayou won't start with the button, but I can jump the solenoid problem..... Change the starter circuit relay in the battery box on the piece of plastic holding the solenoid or try as I did; I jumped from the starter switch (one...

I am looking for a decent front hub for a 2510 mule. All the splines are gone but the shaft looks good...thanks

As I continue to work on the old mule more questions come up and my repair manual is silent or lacks enough. My steering gear is sloppy and needs attention. I have looked at the parts diagram in the book and online and can't tell if there are any adjustments or rebuild kits. My search here and...

What would be considered high mileage for a 1999 prairie 400? Found one with 4800 miles on it.

I have a 2001 KAF950 that came with a winch. It was a hack job rusted welded on thing. I finished removing it and grinding down all of the junk. I cant seem to find a factory winch mount that confirms fittment on a 2001 Diesel 4X4. As you know by now I am new to mules and dont know what models...

What happens, what will the machine do, if on the driven pulley you align the spring different from what the books says? If you put the spring end into hole "A" or "C" instead of "B", and the same way on the ramp, "2" instead of hole # "1"? Also when taking the tranny apart, does the chain or any...

My 2005 Mule Battery connectors finally have gunked up with corrosion and the positive fitting is totaly gone. I guess I need to replace the lead wires and get a new battery. I have tried grease on the fittings after cleaning, the red and green felt pads under the fittings, WD40 spray, washing...

Has anyone tried to clean and grease the CV joint driveshaft with sucess?