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Kawasaki FC150V Engine

General Technical Data

Kawasaki FC150V Engine Specifications

Engine Model ............... Kawasaki FC150V
Engine Type ............... Forced air cooled 4-stroke, vertical shaft, OHV gasoline engine
Number of Cylinders ............... One
Displacement, L (cu in) ............... 0.153 (9.3)
Engine Bore, mm (in) ............... 65.0 (2.56)
Engine Stroke, mm (in) ............... 46.0 (1.81)
Maximum Horse Power, hp (kW) ............... 5.0 (3.7)
Rated Engine Speed, rpm ............... 3600
Maximum Torque, Nm (ft-lbs) ............... 10.7 (7.9)
Torque Speed, rpm ............... 2400
Fast Idle Speed, rpm ............... 3350
Slow Idle Speed, rpm ............... 1550
Compression Ratio ............... 8.5:1
Fuel System ............... Carburetor
Fuel Tank Capacity, L (qts) ............... 1.1 (1.2)
Direction of Rotation ............... Counter-clockwise facing the PTO shaft
Fuel ............... Unleaded gasoline
Carburetor ............... Float type with fixed main jet
Ignition ............... Flywheel magneto transistor type
Spark Plug ............... NGK BPR5ES
Starter ............... Recoil starter with automatic compression release
Governor ............... Mechanical Type
Lubrication System ............... Splash or pressure
Air Cleaner ............... Dual element
Muffler ............... Low tone type
Brake System ............... Brake model is also available

Dimensions

Length, mm (in) ............... 394 (15.5)
Width, mm (in) ............... 294 (11.6)
Height, mm (in) ............... 351 (13.8)
Net weight, kg (lbs) ............... 14.5 (32.0)

Kawasaki FC150V Maintenance Data

Cylinder Block and Valves

Cylinder Bore (Maximum), mm (in) ............... 65.06 (2.5715)
Cylinder Compression (Minimum), kPa ............... 343
Intake Valve Clearance (Cold), mm (in) ............... 0.12 (0.0047)
Exhaust Valve Clearance (Cold), mm (in) ............... 0.12 (0.0047)

Engine Oil and Filter

Engine Oil Type ............... SAE 10W-30/SAE 10W-40, or SAE 5W-20
Oil Classification ............... SF, SE, SD
Oil Capacity, L (qts) ............... 0.60 (0.64)
Air Filter (Pre-filter) Part Number ............... 11013-2174
Air Filter (Main) Part Number ............... 11013-2175

Ignition System

Plug Type ............... NGK BP6ES
Plug Gap, mm (in) ............... 0.7-0.8 (0.0277-0.0316)
Ignition Coil Air Gap, mm (in) ............... 0.3 (0.0119)
Ring End Gap (Maximum), mm (in) ............... 1.0 (0.0395)

Service Intervals

Change Engine Oil ............... Every 50 Hours
Clean Fuel Filter ............... Every 50 Hours
Clean and Gap Spark Plug ............... Every 100 Hours
Replace Air Cleaner Paper Element ............... Every 300 Hours
Check and Adjust Valve Clearance ............... Every 100 Hours

Kawasaki FC150V Carburetor Adjustment

1) Air cleaner must be assembled to engine.
2) Gently turn pilot screw clockwise until it just closes.
3) Open screw by giving it single counterclockwise turn as initial setting.
4) Start and allow engine to warm up.
5) Move speed control lever or throttle lever on equipment to slow position.
6) Adjust throttle stop screw to obtain 1500 rpm by turning it in or out.
7) Adjust pilot screw by turning it clockwise (lean) or counterclockwise (rich) to obtain peak of idling.
8) Then turn out screw 1/4 turn from peak.
9) Re-adjust throttle stop screw to obtain 1500 rpm idling.

Kawasaki FC150V Tightening Torque Specs

Cylinder Head, Nm (ft-lbs) ............... 23 (17)
Connecting Rod, Nm (ft-lbs) ............... 12 (8.9)
Flywheel, Nm (ft-lbs) ............... 45 (33.3)
Crankcase Cover, Nm (ft-lbs) ............... 7 (5.2)
Intake Manifold, Nm (ft-lbs) ............... 7 (5.2)
Oil Drain Plug, Nm (ft-lbs) ............... 21 (15.6)
Valve Clearance Lock Nut, Nm (ft-lbs) ............... 7 (5.2)
General M5 Bolts and Nuts, Nm (ft-lbs) ............... 3.5 (2.6)
General M6 Bolts and Nuts, Nm (ft-lbs) ............... 6 (4.4)
General M8 Bolts and Nuts, Nm (ft-lbs) ............... 15 (11.1)