The engine air cleaner
is a cyclone-type Donaldson unit with a replaceable
paper element. This design is effective and
needs less frequent cleaning, even through repeated
MULE utility vehicle use in extremely dusty
off-road conditions. The MULE is equipped with
a gauge that indicates when the filter should
be changed.
Helping the filter stay clean and last longer—especially
in the rugged conditions for which this Kawasaki
was built—the engine air and converter
cooling air are drawn from the top of the cab
frame, where there’s less dust.
Among this MULE many attributes are a dual-mode
differential, limited slip front differential,
two-speed transfer case for the four-wheel drive,
independent strut-type front suspension, DeDion
rear suspension, and four-wheel, self-adjusting
sealed hydraulic drum brakes.
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Snorkel-type
with cyclone-type two-stage dry replaceable
element air filter |
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Four-stroke,
liquid-cooled, three-cylinder, overhead
valve diesel engine.
953 cubic centimeters |
An improved ride—in conditions that often
times cry out for comfort—comes
courtesy of the 23-inch tires with stiff
sidewalls, improving both off-road function
and providing added ground clearance.
The rear wheel bearings use two rollers
in one large bearing, providing added
durability.
Kawasaki takes pride in the owner usability
attached to all of its products, and this MULE
is no exception. The simple, easy to operate
controls for the MULE 3010 Trans4x4 DIESEL are
all dash-mounted. In addition to the shift mechanism,
they include a new digital hour meter, a horn,
a 12-volt DC outlet with 10-amp capacity, and
a speedometer. A parking brake and coolant temperature
warning light are in plain view, and the MULE
has a sealed glove box, and an open dashboard
storage area.
Winch mounts are standard on the frame of this
all-purpose UV, and users will be able to find
their way in all kinds of lighting conditions
by using the 35-watt, cat-eye headlights that
are activated by the push of a simple dash-mounted
button.
Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. (KMC) markets
and distributes Kawasaki motorcycles, ATVs,
personal watercraft and utility vehicles through
a network of more than 1,500 independent retailers,
with an additional 7,700 retailers specializing
in power products and general purpose engines.
KMC and its affiliates employ nearly 2,400 people
in the United States, with 400 of them located
at the Irvine, California headquarters.
Kawasaki’s tagline, “Let the good
times roll.™”, is recognized worldwide
and the brand has become synonymous with powerful,
stylish motorcycles for over four decades. Information
about Kawasaki’s complete line of recreational
products and Kawasaki affiliates can be found
on the Internet at www.kawasaki.com. |
