The Kawasaki FE170 is a 171 cc (10.44 cu-in) single-cylinder air-cooled 4-stroke internal combustion small gasoline engine with horizontal shaft manufactured by Kawasaki Heavy Industries LTd., for general-purpose applications.
The FE170 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 and recoil starter with automatic compression release (electric starter was available as an option). The engine uses dual-element air cleaner or oil bath type air cleaner as an option.
It has a 66.0 mm (2.6 in) cylinder bore and 50.0 mm (1.97 in) piston stroke. Compression ratio rating is 8.5:1. The Kawasaki FE170 motor produced 5.6 PS (4.1 kW; 5.5 HP) at 3,600 rpm of horsepower and 11.0 Nm (1.12 kg·m; 8.12 ft·lb) at 2,800 rpm of torque. The FE170G – 1/2 cam gear reduction.
General information
Engine Specifications | |
Model | FE170D / FE170G |
Type | 4-stroke, OHV, single cylinder |
Displacement | 171 cm 3 (10.44 cu-in) |
Max. horsepower | 5.6 PS (4.1 KW; 5.5 HP) at 3,600 rpm |
Max. torque (crank PTO) | 11.0 Nm (1.12 kg·m; 8.12 ft·lb) ta 2,800 rpm |
Carburetor | Float type with fixed main jet |
Cooling system | Forced-air |
Ignition system | Flywheel magneto transistor type |
Lubricating system | Splash with low oil shut-off system |
Starting system | Recoil or electric starter |
Stoping system | Ignition primary circuit ground |
Fuel used | Unleaded gasoline (octane number 86 or higher) |
Fuel tank capacity | 3.4 L (3.6 US qt) |
Fuel consumption | 250 g/HPh |
PTO shaft rotation | Counterclockwise (from PTO shaft side) |
Dimensions and Weight
Kawasaki FE170 D/G | |
Length | 300 mm (11.8 in) |
Width | 354 mm (13.9 in) |
Height | 370 mm (14.6 in) |
Dry weight | 16.8 kg (37.0 lbs) |
Tightening torque specs
Tightening torque specs | |
Connecting rod bolt | 12 Nm; 1.2 kg·m; 9 ft·lb |
Cylinder head bolt | 25 Nm; 2.5 kg·m; 17 ft·lb |
Flywheel nut | 64 Nm; 6.5 kg·m; 47 ft·lb |
Rocker arm lock nut | 7 Nm; 0.7 kg·m; 6 ft·lb |
Crankcase cover | 22 Nm; 2.2 kg·m; 16 ft·lb |
Oil drain plug | 32 Nm; 3.3 kg·m; 24 ft·lb |
Spark plug | 23 Nm; 2.3 kg·m; 17 ft·lb |
Service Information
Engine | |
Maximum speed | 4,000 ± 100 rpm |
Idle speed | 1,600 ± 150 rpm |
Cylinder compression | 3.0-4.0 kg/cm2 (42-57 psi) at 600 rpm |
Valve clearance | |
Intake valve clearance | 0.12 mm (0.0047 in) |
Exhaust valve clearance | 0.12 mm (0.0047 in) |
Oil system | |
Oil type | 4-stroke or an equivalent (SF, SG, SH, or SJ) |
Recommended oil | SAE 10W-30 |
Oil capacity | 0.6 L (0.63 US. qt, 0.53 Imp. qt.) |
Ignition system | |
Spark plug | NGK: BP5ES |
Spark plug gap | 0.7-0.8 mm (0.028-0.031 in) |
Ignition coil air gap | 0.3 mm (0.012 in) |
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