Kawasaki Mule Belt Deflection Adjustment 2015-2023 FX/FXR/FXT/DX/DXT models.

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Thank you all for watching, I know this has been long overdue. Please if you have not yet subscribed please do so, give a like and comment if we can help you out. We have LOTS of stuff in the works for the future.
In the video I did say EMP on the clutch tool, it is EPI, not EMP sorry. I will try and edit that in soon as I can.
Measurements.
For every .1mm of shim thickness = 1.3mm of belt deflection.
Belt deflection range 28-33mm. If you get it too tight, it will squeal and cause the machine to creep and wear the belt or cause a burn spot. If too loose, poor performance, not reaching top speed or a shuttering on takeoff, most noticeable in high range.

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15 июл 2024

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Комментарии : 35

@petenelson8136 Месяц назад

Outstanding video!! You did an excellent job of going through how to check the belt deflection. I've got a 2019 FXT Mule that is stuttering and I'm about to change the belt. It's got about 3,600 miles (bought it used) on it so I'll be checking the deflection to see what it needs. I'll be buying a few new tools now that I know how this is done. I've always done my own work (65 years old now) whenever I can on whatever vehicle I've owned. You got a new subscriber here, I really like how you went through the entire setup. You may want too check on the torque requirements of the bolts though, getting them torqued properly is always better than 3 seconds of uga duga. You mentioned getting the Kawasaki manual, I bet it has the torque requirements in it.

@HesterEdition Месяц назад

Thank you for watching!

@CarbonPoweredLife 4 месяца назад

Thanks John! Great video!

@HesterEdition 4 месяца назад

Thank you

@josephmucaria4808 3 дня назад

Working on setting the deflection on a 2016 Bruteforce 750. ORM primary and secondary as well as belt. Do you have the part number for the Kawasaki belt deflection tool. Manuel states to apply 13 pounds of pressure to belt to measure deflection. I’d like to use kawi tool for an accurate reading. Thanks

@alaynabattaglini6309 5 дней назад

Hey there John another question , as I watch you reassembling the secondary clutch I noticed only grease you use is on the pins themselves. No grease inside the shaft ? And should those pins fit tight in there?

@HesterEdition 4 дня назад

Correct, you put only a film on the shaft it slides on, like I talked about, once you get the 1st one in, it is just a little jiggle and they drop in, the grease helps hold them in place so they don't just fall out, and I like to twist to hold it till I get the spring back on and under pressure.

@alaynabattaglini6309 5 дней назад

Good day Sir John, love the video.... Question: why would my 2019 Kawasaki Mule Pro FXT keep eating belts? Would it be due to a tension/belt adjustment problem? Need help :)

@HesterEdition 4 дня назад

If you are eating belts there could be several things that "could" be the cause. My #1 would be damaged shieve faces, something got in there and damaged the metal and as the belt passes by it rips up the belt. LOTS of force on these belts. #2, if the clutches are wore out, lots of rocking play from wore out bushings, you can sure get abnormal wear. #3, cheap aftermarket belts, I will only recommend the OEM, on this unit, anything else is asking for failure, never see good luck.

@alaynabattaglini6309 4 дня назад

I thank you kindly sir . I'm sure I will be asking for your advice again in the near future.

@nhmaze Месяц назад

Just bought and epi severe duty belt and clutch kit, will it be fine or do I need to buy a kawasaki belt?

@HesterEdition Месяц назад

The kawi belts are best by far from our experience. But you can use the epi belt as well, just won't get the life span, but will work fine

@StarknightMT_official 3 месяца назад

Hello, Are you interested in testing our products? We would like to invite you to test the Lift Kits for your 4 seats 2015-2019 Kawasaki Mule PRO-FXT DXT FX DX

@HesterEdition 3 месяца назад

Feel free to contact us, can email us at sales@hester-motorsports.com and send some info. Thank you

@lgvmobile 2 месяца назад

Would a worn-out belt and too much deflection keep a 2004 3010 from reaching speeds of at least 19 mph. Top speed, i believe, is 25mph. It's only running at 14mph cant figure out the main issue!

@HesterEdition 2 месяца назад

There is no deflection on the 3010 set up, but yes, a wore out belt OR wore out clutches will for sure effect top speed.

@shawndale1552 4 месяца назад

👍

@HesterEdition 4 месяца назад

Thank you for watching.

@hillbillycustom1730 4 месяца назад

Hope you are doing well what about the krx clutch weights what’s the best way to fix them that will last

@HesterEdition 4 месяца назад

JBS weights will last the longest bar none.

@hillbillycustom1730 4 месяца назад

@@HesterEdition thank you so much Mr Hester

@HesterEdition 4 месяца назад

@@hillbillycustom1730 welcome

@bangrx 2 месяца назад

What grease should we use on those splines and the o-rings on the primary? Just pulled mine off and its's pretty dry.

@HesterEdition 2 месяца назад

A good salt water proof, high temp, you don't need much, just a super thin coating to create a barrier between the metals and prevent freezing up. Too much the centrifugal force will fling it around and get on the belt and faces and create problems. Just enough to feel some on it, a film.

@bangrx 2 месяца назад

@@HesterEdition Good to know. I just replaced my belt yesterday and just took a swipe of grease from inside the shaft and lightly coated the splines for the time being. Got a clutch spring kit coming this week and will reset the deflection when complete. Thank you so much for this vid!

@HesterEdition 2 месяца назад

@@bangrx most welcome

@dooflicker1 4 месяца назад

My 2018 FXR chirps once warmed up from around 25mph to top speed. I tried cleaning the clutches. Seemed like it helped some but then is back to chirping again. Belt looks to be in good condition. Not sure what else to do. ??

@HesterEdition 4 месяца назад

Need to adjust the belt, cleaning will only go so far. The belt is loose and slipping that is the sound you hear.

@dooflicker1 4 месяца назад

@@HesterEdition I will try that. Appreciate it. 👍

@michaelabbott8431 4 месяца назад

Great video. If my 2023 fxt surges just a smidgen on the high gear when I take off at zero mph what does that mean ? Once the machine moves there is zero surge . Definitely no surge on the low side at take off.

@HesterEdition 4 месяца назад

Needs belt adjusted

@michaelabbott8431 4 месяца назад

@HesterEdition if the belt is not adjusted will this hurt my machine? Thank you for the information.

@HesterEdition 4 месяца назад

@michaelabbott8431 not hurt in the short term, but will wear the belt and clutches much faster in the long run, and will hurt your pocket book lol. Doing this keeps performance and lifespan of the parts and will save you lots over the years.

@michaelabbott8431 4 месяца назад

@HesterEdition I had a different opinion say that the hesitation has to do with the engine needing to hit a certain rpm to engage. Which is the reason for the mild initial hesitation. Any opinion on that second opinion?

@HesterEdition 4 месяца назад

@@michaelabbott8431you do need some rpm to engage yes, BUT, if you are barley breathing on the throttle and it shudders, feels like it is slipping, that is a sign the belt is loose. It should be glass smooth on take off, and have 0 drag or creeping while in gear and no throttle.