Kawasaki FC150V

Kawasaki FC150VThe Kawasaki FC150V is a 153 cc (9.3 cu-in) single-cylinder air-cooled 4-stroke internal combustion small gasoline engine with vertical shaft manufactured by Kawasaki Heavy Industries LTd., for general-purpose applications.

The FC150V engine has an OHV (overhead valve) design; cast-iron cylinder liner; float type carburetor with fixed main jet; flywheel magneto transistor type ignition system; mechanical governor; recoil starter with automatic compression release and low tone muffler. The engine uses a dual-element air cleaner and splash type lubrication system.

It has a 65.0 mm (2.56 in) cylinder bore and 46.0 mm (1.81 in) piston stroke. Compression ratio rating is 8.5:1. The Kawasaki FC150V motor produced 5.0 PS (3.7 kW; 5.0 HP) at 3,600 rpm of horsepower and 10.7 Nm (1.09 kg·m; 7.9 ft·lb) at 2,400 rpm of torque.

General information

Engine Specifications
Model FC150V
Type 4-stroke, OHV, single cylinder
Displacement 153 cm 3 (9.3 cu-in)
Max. horsepower 5.0 PS (3.7 KW; 5.0 HP) at 3,600 rpm
Max. torque (crank PTO) 10.7 Nm (1.09 kg·m; 7.9 ft·lb) ta 2,400 rpm
Carburetor Float type with fixed main jet
Cooling system Forced-air
Ignition system Flywheel magneto transistor type
Lubricating system Splash or pressure
Starting system Recoil starter
Stoping system Ignition primary circuit ground
Fuel used Unleaded gasoline (octane number 86 or higher)
Fuel tank capacity 1.1 L (1.2 US qt)
Fuel consumption 250 g/HPh
PTO shaft rotation Counterclockwise (from PTO shaft side)

Dimensions and Weight

Kawasaki FC150V
Length 394 mm (15.5 in)
Width 294 mm (11.6 in)
Height 351 mm (13.8 in)
Dry weight 14.5 kg (32.0 lbs)

Service Information

Engine
Maximum speed 3,300 ± 100 rpm
Idle speed 1,500 ± 150 rpm
Cylinder compression 3.5 kg/cm2 (49 psi)
Valve clearance
Intake valve 0.12 mm (0.0047 in)
Exhaust valve 0.12 mm (0.0047 in)
Oil system
Oil type 4-stroke or an equivalent (SF, SE, SD)
Recommended oil SAE 10W-30
Oil capacity 0.6 L (0.6 US. qt)
Ignition system
Spark plug NGK: BPR5ES
Spark plug gap 0.7-0.8 mm (0.028-0.031 in)
Ignition coil air gap 0.3 mm (0.012 in)

Tightening torque specs

Tightening torque specs
Cylinder head 23 Nm; 2.3 kg·m; 16.7 ft·lb
Connecting rod 12 Nm; 1.2 kg·m; 9 ft·lb
Flywheel 45 Nm; 4.6 kg·m; 33.2 ft·lb
Crankcase cover 7 Nm; 0.7 kg·m; 5 ft·lb
Intake manifold 7 Nm; 0.7 kg·m; 5 ft·lb
Oil drain plug 21 Nm; 2.1 kg·m; 15.5 ft·lb
Valve clearance lock nut 7 Nm; 0.7 kg·m; 5 ft·lb
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14 Comments

  1. This engine has pressure lubrication not splash even though there’s no oil filter which can purchased if desired

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    • But in all available official documentation, the lubrication system is designated as “Splash lubrication system”

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      • I think some of these that went on lower end model mowers were slash and the higher ones like my John Deere 14sb had pressure lube since it says it has it and I can buy a oil filter adapter

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  6. I have oil leaking from a small hole on the bottom side of the crankcase. Before I tear it apart, can anyone tell me what may be causing this?

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