The Kawasaki FD590V is a 0.59 l (585 cc, 35.7 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 FD590V 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 FD590V 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-17A charging coil with a regulator.
The Kawasaki FD590V develops 18.2 PS (13.4 kW; 18 HP) at 3,600 rpm and 41.5 Nm (4.23 kg·m; 30.63 ft·lb) at 2,600 rpm of torque. A 74.0 mm (2.91 in) cylinder bore and 68.0 mm (2.68 in) piston stroke give the motor a total of 585 cc of displacement. Compression ratio rating is 8.7:1.
General information
| Engine Specifications | |
| Model | FD590V |
| Type | 4-stroke, OHV, V-twin 90° |
| Displacement | 585 cm 3 (35.7 cu-in) |
| Max. horsepower | 18.2 PS (13.4 KW; 18 HP) at 3,600 rpm |
| Max. torque (crank PTO) | 41.5 Nm (4.23 kg·m; 30.63 ft·lb) at 2,600 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 – 17A 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 FD590V | |
| Length, mm (in) | 510 (20.0) |
| Width, mm (in) | 400 (15.7) |
| Height, mm (in) | 478 (18.8) |
| Dry weight, kg (lb) | 43.1 (95.0) |
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 | 120 Nm; 12.0 kg·m; 88.5 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) | 1.7 L (1.8 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 |
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