The 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
This engine has pressure lubrication not splash even though there’s no oil filter which can purchased if desired
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
The 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.
Author:
This engine has pressure lubrication not splash even though there’s no oil filter which can purchased if desired
But in all available official documentation, the lubrication system is designated as “Splash lubrication system”
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
Yes, you are right, some models use a pressure lubrication system.
Does anyone have an arrangement of mounting bolts to mount the motor with the mower housing?
Four bolt.
4 bolt pattern, 4.5 inch spacing front to back, 5 inch spacing parallel with axels of mower.
Spacing front to back is 4.5”, side to side, parallel with axels is 5”.
4 bolt, spacing, front to back of mower: 4.5”, side to side parallel with axels is 5”
What size is the output shaft? How long is the output shaft?
I have a floor propane buffer fc150v ohv Kawasaki .can I use this
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?
what is the ohm range on the Fc150v ignition coil?
primary coil 0.67 – 1.10 ohm
secondary coil 6.0 – 10.0 k-ohm