The Kawasaki FD611V 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 FD611V has OHV (overhead valve design); cast-iron cylinder liners; horizontal draft type carburetor with fixed main jet; diaphragm type mechanical fuel pump; full transistor ignition system with fixed timing; mechanical governor and low tone muffler. The Kawasaki FD611V 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 FD611V develops 20.3 PS (14.9 KW; 20.0 HP) at 3,600 rpm and 42.8 Nm (4.4 kg·m; 31.6 ft·lb) at 2,200 rpm of torque. Bore and stroke are 74 mm (2.91 in) and 68 mm (2.68 in), respectively. Compression ratio rating is 9.0:1.
General information
Engine Specifications | |
Model | FD611V |
Type | 4-stroke, OHV, V-twin 90° |
Displacement | 585 cm 3 (35.7 cu-in) |
Max. horsepower | 20.3 PS (14.9 KW; 20.0 HP) at 3,600 rpm |
Max. torque (crank PTO) | 42.8 Nm (4.4 kg·m; 31.6 ft·lb) at 2,200 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 FD611V | |
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 |
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