Travis

White plugs means the engine is running very lean and hot. The battery shouldn't have anything to do with the ignition as it's magneto fired, but it seems like it does.

I couldn't find the NGK spark plug number used, but it seems like a lot of people recomnend using a colder spark plug in them than the factory plug. It sounds like the heat rating is too high When the heat rating is too high: The spark plug temperature remains too low and causes deposits to build up on the firing end; the deposits offer an electrical leakage path that gives rise to loss of sparks. https://www.ngk.com.au/technical_info/heat-range/

I use a tech spark manual that is on a CD for my mule, well as of a few days Adobe Flash is no longer supported and my CD manual wouldn't work. If you have a Techspark CD repair manual and you get this screen when you go to the manual, Here is a work around! Download this: https://www.nirsoft.net/utils/runasdate.zip it allows you to run a specific application on your PC before a certain date (think of, going back in time) Now, after you download it, you should be to this point click on what i have circled in red , When you click on it, you may have this pop up, Click RUN. Then this will appear, click on BROWSE. then click on Techspark Studio under DVD RW drive, that will bring you to this then click on start, as soon as you click on start, that will take you back to the Run As Date application, then click the RUN button in the lower left hand corner and if you did everything right, your manual will load and work!

No matter which doctor I go to for a general checkup, they all hit me on the knee. I think they get a kick out of it.

View File Kawasaki Mule 550,520,500 Engine repair manual This file contains all specifications,troubleshooting and repair procedures for the FE290D (9.5H.P,286cc) engine used in the Mule 500,520 and 550 models. Topics covered include, general information, service data, disassembly, reassembly,inspection of parts and maintenance. Notes: Make sure you're reading the correct information as this manual covers multiple FE series engine, some of which were not used in Mules, the manual does a very good job of clarifying which specifications and procedures are for which Model engine. Submitter Travis Submitted 01/14/2021 Category Kawasaki  

Wow! that looks great!

If you want a Hisun, Read through the Massimo forum ( i believe HiSun makes Massimo).... Honestly, i don't think they're worth the steel they're stamped out of.

Either way, I'm going to recommend Kawasaki, i love my mule to death. all depends on if you do alot of work and hauling/towing, or more for playing around and speed.

i doubt it, Personally if i were in the market for a new side by side, i'd rather pay 5-6 K for a good used Mule or Ranger than say, a new massimo or chinese unit.

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That would be my next step.

I'd replace the battery.

I haven't found a good online partshouse here in Texas, besides ordering through my local dealer, Rocky Mountain ATV/MC is the next best thing, if the part is in stock at their Kentucky wharehouse, it gets to me no later than 3 days from order date.

It''s sleeting here now, though the radar just shows rain, looks like the rest of Texas is going to get snow too. it's 37° right now.

does it make grinding noises when you try to put it in gear, while the engine is running?

Also if you can supply what engine make your Mule has, i don't think Kawasaki made their own diesel for the mule it's either Yanmar or Daihatsu. Sometimes going by engine maker makes parts easier to find.

Did you check what the voltage is at the starter?

I finally found them, service manual for the t-boss, $75... it may be worth your money, if you plan on keeping this machine https://www.scautosports.com/Manuals/Service_Manual_TBoss410

do you know which way your engine (Crankshaft) PTO rotates? CW or CCW, Most likely it's a CCW rotation so the starter should also be spinning Counter clockwise.

Thanks for the information Ben! i got a new starter from Arrowhead industries about 2 weeks ago, and it's been working great ever since.

These NGK glow plugs kept coming up in my search, NGK Glow Plug Y-706R , might contact NGK with that part number and Kawasaki's part number and see if they will work. The prices were anywhere from $17 to $30 depending where you look.

I've never had an issue with battery cables where i needed to test their resistance, so i don't know if an issue with the solenoid would cause a difference in resistance .. are you able to get test leads to the solenoid posts?

i don't think you have much to lose by replacing the solenoid. if you cant find the OEM solenoid you can always get a riding mower solenoid and do it that way.

is there also a drop in voltage? Ohms mean nothing to me unless i have a spec sheet to look at. but if that solenoid is good i would think the drop would be less than that.