Rato R160

Rato R160 gasoline engineThe Rato R160 is a 163 cc (9.9 cu-in) single-cylinder air-cooled 4-stroke internal combustion general-purpose gasoline engine with horizontal shaft manufactured by Chongqing RATO Holding (Group) CO., LTD.

The Rato R160 engine has an OHV design; flat suction valve carburetor; recoil starter or electric starter, transistorized magneto ignition (TCI) system and centrifugal mechanical governor system.

A 68.0 mm (2.68 in) cylinder bore and 45.0 mm (1.77 in) piston stroke give the Rato R160 motor a total of 163 cc of displacement. Compression ratio rating is 8.5±0.3:1. It produced 5.5 HP of horsepower at 3,600 rpm and 9.0 N·m (0.92 kg·m, 6.63 ft·lb) of torque at 2,500 rpm.

General information

Engine Specifications
Model R160
Type 4-stroke, OHV, single cylinder
Displacement 163 cm 3 (9.9 cu-in)
Max. horsepower 5.5 HP at 3,600 rpm
Max. torque (crank PTO) 9.0 N·m (0.92 kg·m, 6.63 ft·lb) at 2,500 rpm
Carburetor Flat suction valve carburetor
Cooling system Forced-air
Ignition system Transistorized magneto ignition (TCI)
Lubricating system Splash
Starting system Recoil / electric starter
Stoping system Ignition primary circuit ground
Fuel used Unleaded gasoline (octane number 86 or higher)
PTO shaft rotation Counterclockwise (from PTO shaft side)

Cylinder Block and Head

The Rato R160 engine has cast-iron cylinder liner, dual ball bearings and steel forged and hardened crankshaft.

Cylinder block
Compression ratio: 8.5:1
Bore x Stroke 68 X 45 mm (2.68 x 1.77 in)
Sleeve internal diameter 68.00 mm (2.6771 in)
Piston skirt outer diameter 67.985 mm (2.6766 in)
Number of piston rings (compression / oil): 2 / 1
Ring side clearance Top/Second 0.015-0.045 mm (0.0006-0.0018 in)
Ring end gap Top/Second 0.20-0.40 mm (0.008-0.016 in)
Oil 0.15-0.35 mm (0.006-0.014 in)
Ring width Top/Second 1.5 mm (0.060 in)
Oil 2.0 mm (0.079 in)
Connecting rod small end ID 18.005 mm (0.7087 in)
Connecting rod big end ID 30.02 mm (1.182 in)
Crankshaft crank pin outer diameter 29.98 mm (1.180 in)
Cylinder Head
Warpage (limit) 0.10 mm (0.004 in)
Valve Arrangement: OHV
Valves: 2
Stem outer diameter (standard): INTAKE 5.48 mm (0.216 in)
EXHAUST 5.44 mm (0.214 in)
Cam height: INTAKE 27.7 mm (1.09 in)
EXHAUST 27.75 mm (1.093 in)
Valve spring free length: 34.0 mm (1.3386 in)
Camshaft journal diameter: 13.984 mm (0.5505 in)

Tightening torque specs

Tightening torque specs
Connecting rod bolt 13 Nm; 1.3 kg·m; 9.6 ft·lb
Oil dran plug 22 Nm; 2.2 kg·m; 16 ft·lb
Crankcase cover 28 Nm; 2.8 kg·m; 21 ft·lb
Flywheel subassembly 75 Nm; 7.5 kg·m; 55 ft·lb
Cylinder head subassembly 32 Nm; 3.2 kg·m; 23.6 ft·lb
Rocker shaft bolt 24 Nm; 2.4 kg·m; 18 ft·lb
Cylinder head cover 10 Nm; 1.0 kg·m; 7 ft·lb
Spark plug 28 Nm; 2.8 kg·m; 21 ft·lb
Ignition coil 10 Nm; 1.0 kg·m; 7 ft·lb

Service Information

Engine
Maximum speed 3800 ± 200 rpm
Idle speed 1550 ± 150 rpm
Cylinder compression 12.0 kg/cm2 at 1400 rpm
Valve clearance
Intake valve clearance 0.15±0.02 mm (0.006±0.001 in)
Exhaust valve clearance 0.20±0.02 mm (0.008±0.001 in)
Oil system
Oil type 4-stroke or an equivalent (SJ)
Recommended oil SAE 10W-30, 15W-40
Oil capacity 0.6 L
Ignition system
Spark plug NGK:BPR6ES
Spark plug gap 0.7-0.8 mm (0.028-0.031 in)
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