Why is my Kawasaki Mule overheating?

Air trapped in the system will usually make it’s way to the water pump. The water pump does a good job of pumping coolant, but it won’t pump air. Thus the radiator stays cold or cool and the engine overheats. That’s why the system has to be bled.

How do you bleed the cooling system on a Kawasaki mule?

just open the cooling system up, (when cold of course) and fill the system up. Then start the motorcycle and let it idle until you see the fluid starting to circulate, then put the cap on the radiator, and open the bleeder valve until you see the fluid come out with out any air bubbles.

How do I change the coolant in my UTV?

How to Change ATV Radiator Fluid

Locate the coolant tank.
Remove the radiator drain bolt and radiator cap.
Remove the air bleeder bolt on the water pump and put a pan under the water pump to catch the draining fluid.
Screw the bolts back on and fill the radiator with water.
Premix your ATV coolant with distilled water.

Where is the thermostat located on a Kawasaki mule?

The thermostat is on the rear cylinder head on the right side of the engine.

Why is my side by side overheating?

The radiator is clogged or dirty A clogged or dirty radiator or radiator screen is likely the number one cause of overheating ATVs. The radiator needs a constant flow of cool air for it to dispose of the engine heat properly. The back side of the radiator is often overlooked when cleaning the ATV.

How do you know when your ATV is overheating?

Signs of Engine Overheating On a Dirt Bike or ATV

Power loss.
Dripping fluid.
Super hot case.
Ticking noise in engine (oil burning off)
Sweet smell (burning coolant)
Steam.
Piston expands and seizes (you waited too long)

How to flush coolant on a Kawasaki ATV?

Then drain the overflow bottle by disconnecting the hose or taking the bottle off completely. Hook them all back up and fill with water to the top. Run it at idle for a bit, then drain it yet again ..and repeat until you get pretty clean water. Then fill it with engine ice or whatever.

What kind of antifreeze do you use on a Kawasaki motorcycle?

Propylene Glycol is antifreeze that I buy at Walmart and Tractor Supply Co. It is (almost 100% Propylene Glycol) to winterize the pipes ,drains, and water tanks on my R.V. it is cheap and does a good job without being toxic. Propylene Glycol is pushed as a environmental toxic free antifreeze.

Can you use ice as coolant on a motorcycle?

Works great. You can use the ICE no problem. Make sure you drain the original coolant completely and then run it once with water to make sure there is none of the original coolant left. Once water comes back out not tinted, add your ICE and keep on rocking.

What kind of coolant does a Kawasaki 3010 use?

I would buy and use the Kawasaki stuff if my machine was in warrenty. I use original Zerex to top off my reserve tank on my 3010 Mule but I also would use Peak, Prestone or Kawasaki, it depends on what I have that specifies “Use in Aluminum radiarors and cooling systems” ZEREX makes several different anti-freezes and coolants.