The Kawasaki FD440V 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 FD440V 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 FD440V 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 FD440V develops 15.2 PS (11.2 kW; 15 HP) at 3,600 rpm of maximum power. 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 8.7:1.
General information
Engine Specifications | |
Model | FD440V |
Type | 4-stroke, OHV, V-twin 90° |
Displacement | 437 cm 3 (26.67 cu-in) |
Max. horsepower | 15.2 PS (11.2 KW; 15 HP) at 3,600 rpm |
Max. torque (crank PTO) | – |
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 FD440V | |
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) | 1.8 L |
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 BV20-15 |
Main bore diameter | 20.0 mm (0.78 in) |
Venturi diameter | 15.0 mm (0.59 in) |
Main jet | #87.5 |
Pilot jet | #37.5 |
Main air jet | 1.5 |
Pilot air jet | 0.9 |
Pilot screw opening | 1-11/16 turns out |
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great info!
Will this engine fit in a John Deere LX 178 which currently has a FC440V 15 hp liquid cooled engine?