Kawasaki Mule Trans 4X4. Kawasaki Mule Trans 4X4 Trans = Transform from a 2 passenger configuration...

Kawasaki Mule Trans 4X4Kawasaki Mule Trans 4X4

Kawasaki Mule Trans 4X4Kawasaki Mule Trans 4X4

“Trans” = Transform from a 2 passenger “Trans” = Transform from a 2 passenger configuration to a 4 passenger configuration to a 4 passenger

configurationconfiguration

Mule SpecificationsMule SpecificationsEngine – Engine – Four stroke, liquid cooled, Four stroke, liquid cooled, overhead overhead valve, V-twin (617 cc) valve, V-twin (617 cc)

Brakes – Brakes – Four-wheel hydraulic drums, Four-wheel hydraulic drums, sealedsealed

Overall lengthOverall length – 10’ 3” – 10’ 3”

Overall HeightOverall Height – 6’5” – 6’5”

Overall widthOverall width – 4’ 9” – 4’ 9”

Mule SpecificationsMule SpecificationsWheelbaseWheelbase – 7’ – 7’

Ground clearanceGround clearance – 7” – 7”

Dry weightDry weight – 1,669 pounds – 1,669 pounds

Towing capacityTowing capacity – 1,200 pounds – 1,200 pounds

Fuel – DieselFuel – Diesel (6.4 gallons) (6.4 gallons)

Mule SpecificationsMule Specifications

Top speedTop speed – 25 mph, governed – 25 mph, governed

Max. Load capacityMax. Load capacity – 1,632 pounds – 1,632 poundsIncluding occupants and cargoIncluding occupants and cargo

Max Cargo Bed LoadMax Cargo Bed Load

700 pounds (in short bed mode)700 pounds (in short bed mode)

1100 pounds (in long bed mode)1100 pounds (in long bed mode)

WinchWinch – 2500 pound capacity – 2500 pound capacity

Mule FeaturesMule Features

Parking Brake


Differential lock

Winch control


Gear shift lever

Power steering warning lightGlow plug

light


2WD-4WD Shift lever

Lights/Siren switch


Fuel Fill 6.4 gallons Fuel gauge

Operating proceduresOperating proceduresNon-ATV Safety Institute (ASI) certified Non-ATV Safety Institute (ASI) certified personnel may operate the Mule after personnel may operate the Mule after completion of this PowerPoint training completion of this PowerPoint training andand driver familiarization course at sta. 35driver familiarization course at sta. 35

Non-ASI certified personnel are limited to on-Non-ASI certified personnel are limited to on-road operations at low speeds. This is to include road operations at low speeds. This is to include community events, gravel or dirt roads that do community events, gravel or dirt roads that do not require 4 wheel drive or exceed the drivers not require 4 wheel drive or exceed the drivers training and/or comfort level. The driver is training and/or comfort level. The driver is responsible for using sound judgment to responsible for using sound judgment to determine when the driving surface requires an determine when the driving surface requires an ASI certified driver.ASI certified driver.

This is known as “standard driving.”This is known as “standard driving.”

Operating proceduresOperating procedures

PPE is not required for standard drivingPPE is not required for standard driving

Seat belts must be worn at all timesSeat belts must be worn at all times

Starting proceduresStarting procedures

1. Shift lever to “Neutral”2. Parking brake set3. Ignition switch “on”4. Glow plug light turns off (Takes

up to 5 sec.)5. Start engine

Glow Plug light


ShiftingShifting

Depress brake pedalDepress brake pedal

Shift to high (“H”) or Reverse (“R”) – community Shift to high (“H”) or Reverse (“R”) – community events drivingevents driving

Select “H” , “L” , or “R” for ASI personnel (off-road)Select “H” , “L” , or “R” for ASI personnel (off-road)

All shifting (2WD, 4WD, or differential lock) must All shifting (2WD, 4WD, or differential lock) must be done when the Mule is stopped and engine is at be done when the Mule is stopped and engine is at idleidle


If battery runs downIf battery runs down

The best option is to charge the batteryThe best option is to charge the battery

Jump starting is O.K. if necessaryJump starting is O.K. if necessary

Operating proceduresOperating proceduresOff-road useOff-road use

All operators will have to complete the All operators will have to complete the ATV Safety Institute (ASI) ATV Safety Institute (ASI) RidercourseRidercourse prior to operating the Mule off-road.prior to operating the Mule off-road.

Off-Road Driving Community

Event Driving

Operating proceduresOperating proceduresOff-road useOff-road use

Off-Road Driving

Minimum Required PPE for ASI personnel (Off-road use)

Eye Protection

Approved “Mule” helmet

(No fire helmets)

Securing the Mule for Securing the Mule for transporttransport


Step #1 - Drive onto trailer until left front Step #1 - Drive onto trailer until left front tire is lined up with Red paint marktire is lined up with Red paint mark


Step #2 – Secure chain to front grill, place Mule in Step #2 – Secure chain to front grill, place Mule in Neutral and manually push back until chain is Neutral and manually push back until chain is snug, reset parking brake.snug, reset parking brake.


Step #3 – Secure the rear of the Mule Step #3 – Secure the rear of the Mule utilizing the following steps...utilizing the following steps...


Attach the load binder to the chain.Attach the load binder to the chain.


Drop the excess chain through the tie down Drop the excess chain through the tie down point on the trailer.point on the trailer.


Wrap the chain around the load binder handle Wrap the chain around the load binder handle and drop through trailer tie down point and drop through trailer tie down point

again.again.


Secure the chain to itself (capturing the load Secure the chain to itself (capturing the load binder handle) using the steel quick link.binder handle) using the steel quick link.

Winching operationsWinching operationsFor ATV Safety Institute (ASI) certified personnelFor ATV Safety Institute (ASI) certified personnel

This rating is reduced with each wrap of cable onto the spooling drum

2500 pound rating when cable is fully extended leaving one full wrap on the

spooling drum

Winching operationsWinching operations

Disengage clutch to “freespool” the Disengage clutch to “freespool” the drum and pull out the cabledrum and pull out the cable

Spooling Drum Clutch

Wear gloves when

handling cable


Remote Winching SwitchRemote Winching Switch

Left glove boxLeft glove box


Always avoid continuous side Always avoid continuous side pulls which can pile up cable at pulls which can pile up cable at one end of the spoolone end of the spool

Be sure the cable is winding Be sure the cable is winding evenly and tightly around the evenly and tightly around the drumdrum

Winching operationsWinching operationsRun Time Guidelines for Warn ATV/UTV Winches

Load Run Time Distance Cool Time

(Pounds) (Feet) (Min.)

0 2.5 min. 50 12

500 2.0 min. 32 10

1000 1.0 min. 14 10

1500 25 sec. 5 10

2000 15 sec. 2 10

2500 10 sec. 1 10


Refer to the Winching Refer to the Winching Techniques Guide for additional Techniques Guide for additional information. This is located in the information. This is located in the glove box of the Mule.glove box of the Mule.

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