The Kawasaki FR600V is a 0.6 l (603 cc, 36.8 cu-in) V-twin 90° air-cooled 4-stroke internal combustion small gasoline engine with vertical shaft, manufactured by Kawasaki Heavy Industries LTd., for general-purpose applications, such as residential zero-turn mowers, lawn and garden tractors.
The FR600V has 90 degrees V-twin design with vertical PTO shaft, overhead valves, cast iron cylinder liners, and spherical combustion chamber. The engine is equipped with the electronic spark ignition system and internally vented carburetor with fuel shut-off solenoid. The motor uses a high-performance lubrication system and single-stage air filter.
The engine has an automatic compression release (ACR) system with bendix type starter. 13A or 20A charge coils are available as an option.
Bore and stroke are 73.0 mm (2.87 in) and 72.0 mm (2.83 in), respectively. Compression ratio rating is 8.1:1. The Kawasaki FR600V produced 17.3 PS (12.7 kW; 17.0 HP) at 3,600 rpm or 18.2 PS (13.4 kW; 18.0 HP) at 3,600 rpm of maximum horsepower and 40.4 Nm (4.12 kg·m; 29.82 ft·lb) at 2,200 rpm or 44.0 Nm (4.49 kg·m; 32.47 ft·lb) at 2,200 rpm of torque.
General information
| Engine Specifications | |
| Model | FR600V |
| Type | 4-stroke, OHV, V-twin 90° |
| Displacement | 603 cm 3 (36.8 cu-in) |
| Max. horsepower |
17.3 PS (12.7 KW; 17.0 HP) at 3,600 rpm 18.2 PS (13.4 KW; 18.0 HP) at 3,600 rpm |
| Max. torque (crank PTO) |
40.4 Nm (4.12 kg·m; 29.82 ft·lb) at 2,200 rpm 44.0 Nm (4.49 kg·m; 32.47 ft·lb) at 2,200 rpm |
| Carburetor | Internally vented with fuel shut-off solenoid |
| Cooling system | Air-cooling |
| Ignition system | Electronic spark ignition |
| Lubricating system | Full pressure with spin-on oil filter |
| Starting system | Bendix type starter |
| Charging system | 13A or 20A charge coil (option) |
| Fuel used | Unleaded gasoline (octane number 86 or higher) |
| Fuel consumption | 245 g/HPh |
| Cooling system | Pressurized forced circulation type |
Dimensions and Weight
| Kawasaki FR600V | |
| Length, mm (in) | 482 (19.0) |
| Width, mm (in) | 429 (16.9) |
| Height, mm (in) | 370 (14.6) |
| Dry weight, kg (lb) | 36.7 (80.9) |
Tightening torque specs
| Tightening torque specs | Cylinder head | 27.5 Nm; 2.75 kg·m; 20.3 ft·lb |
| Connecting rod | 10 Nm; 1.0 kg·m; 7.4 ft·lb |
| Flywheel | 56 Nm; 5.7 kg·m; 41.3 ft·lb |
| Crankcase cover | 27.5 Nm; 2.75 kg·m; 20.3 ft·lb |
| Intake manifold | 9 Nm; 0.9 kg·m; 6.6 ft·lb |
| Valve clearance lock nut | 11 Nm; 1.1 kg·m; 8.1 ft·lb |
Maintenance data
| Engine | |
| Maximum speed | 3500 ± 100 rpm |
| Idle speed | 1500 ± 100 rpm |
| Cylinder compression | 4.5 kg/cm2 (64 psi) at 500 rpm |
| Valve clearance | |
| Intake valve | 0.10-0.15 mm (0.004-0.006 in) |
| Exhaust valve | 0.10-0.15 mm (0.004-0.006 in) |
| Oil system | |
| Oil type | 4-stroke or an equivalent (SJ or higher class) |
| Recommended oil | SAE 10W-40, 10W-30 |
| Oil capacity (with filter changed) |
With oil filter: 2.1 litre Withuot oil filter: 1.8 litre |
| Ignition system | |
| Spark plug | NGK: BPR4ES |
| Spark plug gap | 0.7-0.8 mm (0.027-0.031 in) |
| Ignition coil air gap | 0.2-0.4 mm (0.008-0.011 in) |
| Spark plug tightening torque | 22 Nm; 2.2 kg·m; 16.2 ft·lb |
Author:
The book enclosed with the Hustler Raptor 18 HP ZTR 42″ mower says that the engine is shipped without engine oil. Picked it up today at LOWE’S. The dipstick shows to be properly full of oil, light in color. Should I trust the oil shipped in the engine? Thanks E B Hranitzky
lOWES ADDS OIL BEFORE DELIVERING THE UNIT