Kawasaki Mule UTV owners

Comment by chuck — December 14, 2009 @ 9:04 pm

Mule 610 When we trailer it to the lease the starter will not engage if you hit the switch more than once the crankcase fills with gas.I figure the pump is bad but don’t understand the starter thing???????????

Comment by paul — November 26, 2007 @ 6:47 am

My mule 610 is the most frustrating thing I have ever owned. Since it was brand new it has had so much “blow by” that the crankcase “vent” freezes where it reenters the induction system, thus clogging the crankcase and building up crankcase pressure so that the engine will not run. It will sometimes even blow the dipstick out if you can get it to run long enough to do so. If you just take the vent off and let it vent to atmosphere it will eventually ice up anyway. Neither Kawasaki or the dealer will help me at all. They claim there is nothing wrong with it. This is ridiculous. The dealer has had it in the shop twice knowing about this. The last time they ran it 10 hours or some ridiculous thing only to give it back to me telling me it was fine and I’m the problem.. Of course,. they gave it back to me with oil that looked like chocolate milk, with .5% water in it. I have given them jars of oil, measured the blow by, graphed all this stuff out, sent the info to Kawasaki, and spent countless hours and dollars to work with the dealer and basically between them and Kawasaki, they are bigger and richer than me.

The Westmore Fire-Rescue in Westmore, Vermont us their Kawasaki Mule 3010 all year round. In the winter it is fitted with tracks and the rest of the year it has normal wheels and tires. The vehicle allows the fire department to reach remote areas used by snowmobilers and hikers.

Kawasaki Mule – Westmore Fire & Rescue
Winter Configuration – MedLite Emergency Medical Rescue Slide In Skid Unit

Designed by Firefighters and Emergency Medical Technicians for use by all public safety agencies. This design puts the patient and the medical care attendant front and center. It is built for rough terrain to be used in all weather situations. Made of aluminum, it is rugged, rust proof and affordable. This emergency rescue skid unit is designed to quickly turn any UTV utility vehicle into a “mini ambulance”.

The MEDLITE™ Transport is designed to carry one patient, one EMS attendant and assorted emergency gear. The long board is easily attached to the unit using 10 Velcro D loop straps which are included. The attendants seat with seat belt glides on wheels the entire length of the unit and is able to be locked in three different locations along the guide rails to meet any emergency situation. It has 9 cubic feet of enclosed storage under the patient area for medical bags, trauma supplies and oxygen. The unit comes standard with a retractable IV pole. When it comes to off road rescues, safety and patient comfort are the key. Whether you are using it as a medical rescue or for a third passenger during search and rescues, the MEDLITE™ Transport slide in skid unit should meet all your needs.

Full story here with photos

Kauai Fire Department

Lydgate Beach Park on the island of Kauai is a great location for snorkeling in the protected swim area, but dangerous waves break on the outer reefs and coral and rocks create a few hazards that require the beach to be under the watch of lifeguards from the Kauai Fire Department (KFD).

With a few miles of beach to cover and only one tower, the lifeguards needed a way to monitor the entire beach. The drivable area of the beach was not conducive to even a small pickup, so they decided to try a 4×4 utility vehicle instead. The Kauai Fire Department selected a 2007 Kawasaki Mule 3010, and could not be happier with the results.

The Mule carries their rescue surfboard, first aid equipment and other rescue supplies. The 4×4 Mule greatly extends the normal reach of the KFD lifeguards so they can easily cover the entire beach.

The Mule features a four-stroke engine, selectable four-wheel drive, an automatic transmission, bench seat and tilting cargo bed. But the size and off-road capabilities are what makes the Mule invaluable.

Modifications

The continuous beach environment is brutal on vehicles. The Kauai Fire Department Mule was lined with “Lava-Liner” (similar to Line-X) to help prevent rust from taking over. The Mule is also washed down at the end of each day.

See photos and full story here

Stolen utility vehicle recovered off Ky. 672 – Princeton Times Leader
Stolen utility vehicle recovered off Ky. 672Princeton Times Leader, KYChappel said his 2003 Kawasaki mule 3000 had been taken from underneath the carport of the residence. Noel spoke to neighbors in the area regarding the theft. The next day, dispatchers received an anonymous call indicating the vehicle was sitting on Ky …