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Kawasaki Mule won’t start #9110913 09/21/24 03:49 AM
Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 11,758 Houston, TX D DSST_Construction OP THF Celebrity
OP DSST_Construction THF Celebrity D Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 11,758 Houston, TX	Have a 2015 Mule 600 When I go to start it it just makes a clunk sound eat time I try. Any possible ideas? I’m thinking starter or starter solenoid ? Anyone have similar problem with there Mule? We work anything an everything masonry,we have been in this trade for over 40+ years of experience. We fix/repair/build anything masonry DSST Construction Services Deputy (713) 826-4451 Office (713) 417-7167 Email k5blaser88@yahoo.com

Re: Kawasaki Mule won’t start [Re: DSST_Construction] #9110914 09/21/24 03:51 AM
Joined: Jul 2015 Posts: 23,827 Lake Texoma, TX Bee'z The Beedazzler
Bee'z The Beedazzler Joined: Jul 2015 Posts: 23,827 Lake Texoma, TX	Mules typically start every time. I would check electrical first and make sure you have power and starter.

Re: Kawasaki Mule won’t start [Re: DSST_Construction] #9110920 09/21/24 04:21 AM
Joined: Mar 2010 Posts: 15,599 Bosque County N ntxtrapper THF Celebrity
ntxtrapper THF Celebrity N Joined: Mar 2010 Posts: 15,599 Bosque County	Check and make sure the battery terminal cable connectors are tight.

Re: Kawasaki Mule won’t start [Re: ntxtrapper] #9110922 09/21/24 04:21 AM
Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 11,758 Houston, TX D DSST_Construction OP THF Celebrity
OP DSST_Construction THF Celebrity D Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 11,758 Houston, TX	Will do. Gonna throw a meter on it tomorrow We work anything an everything masonry,we have been in this trade for over 40+ years of experience. We fix/repair/build anything masonry DSST Construction Services Deputy (713) 826-4451 Office (713) 417-7167 Email k5blaser88@yahoo.com

Re: Kawasaki Mule won’t start [Re: DSST_Construction] #9110928 09/21/24 05:34 AM
Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 11,758 Houston, TX D DSST_Construction OP THF Celebrity
OP DSST_Construction THF Celebrity D Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 11,758 Houston, TX	https://youtube.com/shorts/OfdicvNPsqE?si=DKMLp0jdAAkCfSiO We work anything an everything masonry,we have been in this trade for over 40+ years of experience. We fix/repair/build anything masonry DSST Construction Services Deputy (713) 826-4451 Office (713) 417-7167 Email k5blaser88@yahoo.com

Re: Kawasaki Mule won’t start [Re: DSST_Construction] #9110929 09/21/24 05:34 AM
Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 11,758 Houston, TX D DSST_Construction OP THF Celebrity
OP DSST_Construction THF Celebrity D Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 11,758 Houston, TX	Here’s a few seconds of it We work anything an everything masonry,we have been in this trade for over 40+ years of experience. We fix/repair/build anything masonry DSST Construction Services Deputy (713) 826-4451 Office (713) 417-7167 Email k5blaser88@yahoo.com

Re: Kawasaki Mule won’t start [Re: DSST_Construction] #9110930 09/21/24 05:48 AM
Joined: Mar 2010 Posts: 15,599 Bosque County N ntxtrapper THF Celebrity
ntxtrapper THF Celebrity N Joined: Mar 2010 Posts: 15,599 Bosque County	Start with the easiest thing and check for dirty/loose connections throughout the whole starting system.

Re: Kawasaki Mule won’t start [Re: DSST_Construction] #9110940 09/21/24 11:00 AM
Joined: Oct 2007 Posts: 19,581 The Island Cres T TEXASLEFTY THF Whiskey Sommelier
TEXASLEFTY THF Whiskey Sommelier T Joined: Oct 2007 Posts: 19,581 The Island Cres	Battery, starter or something is locked up. I’ve seen alternators sound exactly like that when they seize up. Your welcome to PM me if you would like help. Originally Posted by Chunky Monkey Never been to a camping world. I prefer Dick's to be honest.

Re: Kawasaki Mule won’t start [Re: DSST_Construction] #9110942 09/21/24 11:12 AM
Joined: Dec 2013 Posts: 7,867 Cooke County, Texas GasGuzzler THF Trophy Hunter
GasGuzzler THF Trophy Hunter Joined: Dec 2013 Posts: 7,867 Cooke County, Texas	Gotta try some sort of diagnosis first. Put a socket and breaker bar on the crank bolt and see if the engine rotates. If so, time to look into the electrical. If not, it may not be worth fixing. Pass the gravy.

Re: Kawasaki Mule won’t start [Re: DSST_Construction] #9110976 09/21/24 12:44 PM
Joined: Aug 2009 Posts: 23,555 Forney, Tx B BigPig THF Celebrity
BigPig THF Celebrity B Joined: Aug 2009 Posts: 23,555 Forney, Tx	Charge the battery or replace it. Wade Dews, REALTOR ® Rendon Realty, LLC Frontline Real Estate Team www.RendonRealty.com WadeDews@gmail.com 214-356-2410 Up to 1% for closing costs for First Responders & Veterans Proudly partnered with Assist The Officer Foundation https://atodallas.org/

Re: Kawasaki Mule won’t start [Re: TEXASLEFTY] #9110977 09/21/24 12:45 PM
Joined: Aug 2009 Posts: 23,555 Forney, Tx B BigPig THF Celebrity
BigPig THF Celebrity B Joined: Aug 2009 Posts: 23,555 Forney, Tx	Originally Posted by TEXASLEFTY Battery, starter or something is locked up. I’ve seen alternators sound exactly like that when they seize up. Your welcome to PM me if you would like help. These don’t have alternators. Wade Dews, REALTOR ® Rendon Realty, LLC Frontline Real Estate Team www.RendonRealty.com WadeDews@gmail.com 214-356-2410 Up to 1% for closing costs for First Responders & Veterans Proudly partnered with Assist The Officer Foundation https://atodallas.org/

Re: Kawasaki Mule won’t start [Re: BigPig] #9110990 09/21/24 01:33 PM
Joined: Oct 2008 Posts: 16,117 Tbar THF Celebrity
Tbar THF Celebrity Joined: Oct 2008 Posts: 16,117	Originally Posted by BigPig Charge the battery or replace it. X 2....or loose/corroded terminals Make America Great Again

Re: Kawasaki Mule won’t start [Re: DSST_Construction] #9110992 09/21/24 01:38 PM
Joined: Dec 2013 Posts: 7,867 Cooke County, Texas GasGuzzler THF Trophy Hunter
GasGuzzler THF Trophy Hunter Joined: Dec 2013 Posts: 7,867 Cooke County, Texas	Please don't take the parts swapping advice until some sort of diagnosis is attempted. Pass the gravy.

Re: Kawasaki Mule won’t start [Re: DSST_Construction] #9110993 09/21/24 01:41 PM
Joined: Jul 2008 Posts: 34,984 White Settlement, TX. bigbob_ftw Big Sprocket Bob
bigbob_ftw Big Sprocket Bob Joined: Jul 2008 Posts: 34,984 White Settlement, TX.	Check the ground wire.

Re: Kawasaki Mule won’t start [Re: DSST_Construction] #9110997 09/21/24 01:56 PM
Joined: Mar 2017 Posts: 572 S spankyttx Tracker
spankyttx Tracker S Joined: Mar 2017 Posts: 572	pull the spark plug/s to see if you get it to turn over freely to make sure the cylinder/s is/are clear Last edited by spankyttx; 09/21/24 01:59 PM. LI-SI-WI-NWI

Re: Kawasaki Mule won’t start [Re: DSST_Construction] #9111026 09/21/24 04:07 PM
Joined: Jan 2014 Posts: 13,281 Fort Spunky, TX P Paluxy THF Celebrity
Paluxy THF Celebrity P Joined: Jan 2014 Posts: 13,281 Fort Spunky, TX	Throw some jumper cables on it and see if it does the same

Re: Kawasaki Mule won’t start [Re: DSST_Construction] #9111053 09/21/24 05:38 PM
Joined: Jun 2010 Posts: 8,680 Breckenridge Tx S Stompy THF Trophy Hunter
Stompy THF Trophy Hunter S Joined: Jun 2010 Posts: 8,680 Breckenridge Tx	Mine did the same thing last year. 2015 Mule Pro FXT and it was the starter. And on the Pro, it's a nightmare to change. It's in a very bad location. 3.5 hour job for me and a buddy, following a YouTube video. Last edited by Stompy; 09/21/24 06:02 PM. www.jaranchhunting.com Cabin Rentals on the ranch for Hubbard Creek Lake

Re: Kawasaki Mule won’t start [Re: DSST_Construction] #9111059 09/21/24 05:48 PM
Joined: Jul 2008 Posts: 34,984 White Settlement, TX. bigbob_ftw Big Sprocket Bob
bigbob_ftw Big Sprocket Bob Joined: Jul 2008 Posts: 34,984 White Settlement, TX.	Great selection here DB electric

Re: Kawasaki Mule won’t start [Re: DSST_Construction] #9111060 09/21/24 05:52 PM
Joined: Mar 2010 Posts: 15,599 Bosque County N ntxtrapper THF Celebrity
ntxtrapper THF Celebrity N Joined: Mar 2010 Posts: 15,599 Bosque County	A starter can clunk just like that because it’s not getting enough power from the battery.

Re: Kawasaki Mule won’t start [Re: DSST_Construction] #9111175 09/22/24 12:11 AM
Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 2,085 magnolia tx B blanked Veteran Tracker
blanked Veteran Tracker B Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 2,085 magnolia tx	Batteries can still be bad with good voltage. Do a load check. Load check device is cheap.

Re: Kawasaki Mule won’t start [Re: DSST_Construction] #9111227 09/22/24 03:36 AM
Joined: Mar 2019 Posts: 19,504 Conroe/Montgomery Co. TCM3 THF Celebrity
TCM3 THF Celebrity Joined: Mar 2019 Posts: 19,504 Conroe/Montgomery Co.	Bad Battery, bad connection are likely, but in my experience with Mules, it is usually the starter/starter solenoid to be specific Jump the 2 posts on the solenoid with a screwdriver, if it starts, bad solenoid. Christ is King ⬇️✝️⬆️ ⬇️ (R-TX)

Re: Kawasaki Mule won’t start [Re: TCM3] #9111903 09/23/24 05:40 PM
Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 11,758 Houston, TX D DSST_Construction OP THF Celebrity
OP DSST_Construction THF Celebrity D Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 11,758 Houston, TX	Just tried that it it just spins the starter. Any ideas? Should I take battery off to get load tested? We work anything an everything masonry,we have been in this trade for over 40+ years of experience. We fix/repair/build anything masonry DSST Construction Services Deputy (713) 826-4451 Office (713) 417-7167 Email k5blaser88@yahoo.com

Re: Kawasaki Mule won’t start [Re: DSST_Construction] #9111906 09/23/24 05:45 PM
Joined: Mar 2019 Posts: 1,029 Hunt County GNTX Pro Tracker
GNTX Pro Tracker Joined: Mar 2019 Posts: 1,029 Hunt County	Originally Posted by DSST_Construction Just tried that it it just spins the starter. Any ideas? Should I take battery off to get load tested? Clunking or spinning can point to a bad starter bendix. Had it happen on my 20hp Koehler lawn tractor. Symptoms were the same.

Re: Kawasaki Mule won’t start [Re: DSST_Construction] #9111910 09/23/24 05:58 PM
Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 11,758 Houston, TX D DSST_Construction OP THF Celebrity
OP DSST_Construction THF Celebrity D Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 11,758 Houston, TX	Just replaced starter and same clunk We work anything an everything masonry,we have been in this trade for over 40+ years of experience. We fix/repair/build anything masonry DSST Construction Services Deputy (713) 826-4451 Office (713) 417-7167 Email k5blaser88@yahoo.com

Re: Kawasaki Mule won’t start [Re: DSST_Construction] #9111914 09/23/24 06:06 PM
Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 16,496 Ovilla - TEXAS R reeltexan THF Celebrity
reeltexan THF Celebrity R Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 16,496 Ovilla - TEXAS	may be a loose nut behind the wheel "If we ever forget that we are One Nation Under God, then we will be a nation gone under." Ronald Reagan

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