The Kawasaki FJ180V PRO is a 0.18 l (179 cc, 10.9 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 FJ180V PRO engine has an OHV (overhead valve) design; cast iron cylinder liner; internally vented carburetor; CDI ignition system; combined crankcase design; metal engine shroud; rotating grass screen. The engine uses dual-element air cleaner and pressurized lubrication system with spin-on oil filter as an option.
A 65.0 mm (2.56 in) cylinder bore and 54.0 mm (2.13 in) piston stroke give the motor a total of 179 cc of displacement. Compression ratio rating is 8.5:1. The Kawasaki FJ180V PRO motor produced 4.6 PS (3.4 kW; 4.5 HP) at 3,600 rpm of maximum horsepower and 10.0 Nm (1.02 kg·m; 7.4 ft·lb) at 2,400 rpm of torque.
General information
Engine Specifications | |
Model | FJ180V PRO |
Type | 4-stroke, OHV, single cylinder |
Displacement | 179 cm 3 (10.9 cu-in) |
Max. horsepower | 4.6 PS (3.4 KW; 4.5 HP) at 3,600 rpm |
Max. torque (crank PTO) | 10.0 Nm (1.02 kg·m; 7.4 ft·lb) at 2,400 rpm |
Carburetor | Internally vented carburetor |
Cooling system | Forced-air |
Ignition system | CDI |
Lubricating system | Splash |
Starting system | Recoil starter |
Stoping system | Ignition primary circuit ground |
Fuel used | Unleaded gasoline (octane number 86 or higher) |
Fuel tank capacity | 1.7 L |
Fuel consumption | 298 g/HPh |
PTO shaft rotation | Counterclockwise (from PTO shaft side) |
Dimensions and Weight
Kawasaki FJ180V PRO | |
Length |
With fuel tank: 425 mm (16.7 in) Without fuel tank: 392 mm (15.4 in) |
Width |
With fuel tank: 323 mm (12.7 in) Without fuel tank: 323 mm (12.7 in) |
Height |
With fuel tank: 286 mm (11.3 in) Without fuel tank: 286 mm (11.3 in) |
Dry weight | 17.0 kg (37.5 lbs) |
Tightening torque specs
Tightening torque specs | |
Connecting rod | 6 Nm; 0.6 kg·m; 4.4 ft·lb |
Flywheel | 42 Nm; 4.2 kg·m; 31 ft·lb |
Valve clearance lock nut | 7 Nm; 0.7 kg·m; 5.2 ft·lb |
Crankcase cover | 9 Nm; 0.9 kg·m; 6.6 ft·lb |
Oil drain plug | 22 Nm; 2.2 kg·m; 16.2 ft·lb |
Spark plug | 22 Nm; 2.2 kg·m; 16.2 ft·lb |
Service Information
Engine | |
Maximum speed | 4,000 ± 100 rpm |
Idle speed | 1,600 ± 150 rpm |
Cylinder compression | 2.0 kg/cm2 (196 kPa) at 600 rpm |
Valve clearance | |
Intake valve clearance | 0.10-0.15 mm (0.004-0.006 in) |
Exhaust valve clearance | 0.10-0.15 mm (0.004-0.006 in) |
Oil system | |
Oil type | 4-stroke or an equivalent (SF, SG, SH, or SJ) |
Recommended oil | SAE 10W-30 |
Oil capacity | 0.65 L |
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) |
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