The Kawasaki FD501V is a 0.44 l (437 cc, 26.67 cu-in) V-twin 90° liquid-cooled 4-stroke internal combustion small gasoline motor with vertical shaft, manufactured by Kawasaki Heavy Industries LTd., for general-purpose applications.
The FD501V has OHV (overhead valve design); cast-iron cylinder liners; horizontal draft type carburetor with fixed main jet; mechanical diaphragm type fuel pump; full transistor ignition system with fixed timing; mechanical governor and low tone muffler. The Kawasaki FD501V uses a full pressure lubrication system with spin-on oil filter and dual element air cleaner.
The engine was equipped with solenoid shift-type electric starter and 12V-15A charging coil with a regulator.
The Kawasaki FD501V develops 16.2 PS (11.9 kW; 16.0 HP) at 3,600 rpm and 32.6 Nm (3.33 kg·m; 24.06 ft·lb) at 2,800 rpm of torque. A 67.0 mm (2.64 in) cylinder bore and 62.0 mm (2.44 in) piston stroke give the motor a total of 437 cc of displacement. Compression ratio rating is 9.3:1.
General information
| Engine Specifications | |
| Model | FD501V |
| Type | 4-stroke, OHV, V-twin 90° |
| Displacement | 437 cm 3 (26.67 cu-in) |
| Max. horsepower | 16.2 PS (11.9 KW; 16.0 HP) at 3,600 rpm |
| Max. torque (crank PTO) | 32.6 Nm (3.33 kg·m; 24.06 ft·lb) at 2,800 rpm |
| Carburetor | Horizontal draft type |
| Cooling system | Liquid-cooling |
| Ignition system | Transistorized ignition |
| Lubricating system | Pressure feed lubrication system |
| Starting system | Solenoid shift type electric starter |
| Charging system | 12 Volt – 15A with regulator |
| Fuel used | Unleaded gasoline (octane number 86 or higher) |
| Fuel consumption | 245 g/HPh |
| Cooling system | Pressurized forced circulation type |
Dimensions and Weight
| Kawasaki FD501V | |
| Length, mm (in) | 485 (19.1) |
| Width, mm (in) | 358 (14.1) |
| Height, mm (in) | 440 (17.3) |
| Dry weight, kg (lb) | 35.2 (77.6) |
Tightening torque specs
| Tightening torque specs | Cylinder head | 21 Nm; 2.1 kg·m; 15.5 ft·lb |
| Connecting rod | 12 Nm; 1.2 kg·m; 9 ft·lb |
| Flywheel | 88 Nm; 9.0 kg·m; 65 ft·lb |
| Crankcase cover | 21 Nm; 2.1 kg·m; 15.5 ft·lb |
| Intake manifold | 8 Nm; 8.0 kg·m; 6 ft·lb |
| Oil drain plug | 25 Nm; 2.5 kg·m; 18.5 ft·lb |
| Valve clearance lock nut | 8.8 Nm; 0.9 kg·m; 6.5 ft·lb |
Maintenance data
| Engine | |
| Maximum speed | 3500 ± 100 rpm |
| Idle speed | 1500 ± 100 rpm |
| Cylinder compression | 12.0 kg/cm2 (170 psi) at 500 rpm |
| Valve clearance | |
| Intake valve | 0.25 mm (0.010 in) |
| Exhaust valve | 0.25 mm (0.010 in) |
| Oil system | |
| Oil type | 4-stroke or an equivalent (SC, SD, SE, SF, SG, or SH) |
| Recommended oil | SAE 10W-40, 10W-30, 5W-20 |
| Oil capacity (with filter changed) | 1.3 L (1.4 US qt) |
| Ignition system | |
| Spark plug | NGK: BMR6A |
| Spark plug gap | 0.6-0.7 mm (0.024-0.028 in) |
| Spark plug tightening torque | 17 Nm; 1.7 kg·m; 12.5 ft·lb |
| Fuel system | |
| Carburetor | Mikuni BV24-18 |
| Main bore diameter | 24.0 mm (0.94 in) |
| Venturi diameter | 18.0 mm (0.70 in) |
| Main jet | #110 |
| Pilot jet | #43.8 |
| Main air jet | 1.7 |
| Pilot air jet | 1.0 |
| Pilot screw opening | 1-3/8 turns out |
Author:
Looking to replace my John Deere LX188 which came with this motor motor run great but broke the power clutch bolt in the drive shaft and was looking to see was this would cost plus shipping.
I live in Colchester Vermont 05446.
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