The Rato R440 is a 440 cc (26.85 cu-in) single-cylinder air-cooled 4-stroke internal combustion general-purpose gasoline engine with horizontal shaft manufactured by Chongqing RATO Holding (Group) CO., LTD.
The R440 engine has an (OHV) overhead-valve design; flat suction valve carburetor; recoil starter or electric starter, transistorized magneto ignition (TCI) system and centrifugal mechanical governor system.
The Rato R440 motor has a 92.0 mm (3.62 in) cylinder bore and 66.0 mm (2.60 in) piston stroke with a compression ratio of 8.5:1. It produced 16.0 HP of horsepower at 3,600 rpm and 27 N·m (2.75 kg·m, 19.9 ft·lb) at 2,500 rpm of torque.
General information
Engine Specifications | |
Model | R440 |
Type | 4-stroke, OHV, single cylinder |
Displacement | 440 cm 3 (26.85 cu-in) |
Max. horsepower | 15.0 HP at 3,600 rpm |
Max. torque (crank PTO) | 27 N·m (2.75 kg·m, 19.9 ft·lb) at 2,500 rpm |
Carburetor | Flat suction valve carburetor |
Cooling system | Forced-air |
Ignition system | Transistorized magneto ignition (TCI) |
Lubricating system | Splash |
Starting system | Recoil / electric starter |
Stoping system | Ignition primary circuit ground |
Fuel used | Unleaded gasoline (octane number 86 or higher) |
PTO shaft rotation | Counterclockwise (from PTO shaft side) |
Cylinder Block and Head
The Rato R440 engine has cast-iron cylinder liner, dual ball bearings and steel forged and hardened crankshaft.
Cylinder block | ||
Compression ratio: | 8.5:1 | |
Bore x Stroke | 92 X 66 mm (3.62 x 2.60 in) | |
Sleeve internal diameter | 92.000-92.015 mm (3.6220-3.6226 in) | |
Piston skirt outer diameter | 91.960-91.970 mm (3.6204-3.6208 in) | |
Number of piston rings (compression / oil): | 2 / 1 | |
Ring side clearance | Top/Second | 0.020-0.060 mm (0.0008-0.0023 in) |
Ring end gap | Top/Second | 0.20-0.40 mm (0.008-0.016 in) |
Oil | 0.20-0.70 mm (0.008-0.027 in) | |
Connecting rod small end ID | 20.011 mm (0.7878 in) | |
Connecting rod big end ID | 36.025 mm (1.4183 in) | |
Crankshaft crank pin outer diameter | 35.985 mm (1.4167 in) | |
Cylinder Head | ||
Warpage (limit) | 0.10 mm (0.004 in) | |
Valve Arrangement: | OHV | |
Valves: | 2 | |
Stem outer diameter (standard): | INTAKE | 5.490 mm (0.2161 in) |
EXHAUST | 5.450 mm (0.2146 in) | |
Cam height: | INTAKE | 32.742-33.142 mm (1.2890-1.3048 in) |
EXHAUST | 31.609-32.009 mm (1.2444-1.2601 in) | |
Valve spring free length: | 39.0 mm (1.5354 in) | |
Camshaft journal diameter: | 15.984 mm (0.6293 in) |
Tightening torque specs
Tightening torque specs | |
Connecting rod bolt | 15 Nm; 1.5 kg·m; 11 ft·lb |
Oil dran plug | 22 Nm; 2.2 kg·m; 16 ft·lb |
Crankcase cover | 28 Nm; 2.8 kg·m; 21 ft·lb |
Flywheel subassembly | 95 Nm; 9.5 kg·m; 70 ft·lb |
Cylinder head subassembly | 42 Nm; 4.2 kg·m; 31 ft·lb |
Rocker shaft bolt | 24 Nm; 2.4 kg·m; 18 ft·lb |
Cylinder head cover | 10 Nm; 1.0 kg·m; 7 ft·lb |
Spark plug | 28 Nm; 2.8 kg·m; 21 ft·lb |
Ignition coil | 10 Nm; 1.0 kg·m; 7 ft·lb |
Service Information
Engine | |
Maximum speed | 3750-3810 rpm |
Cylinder compression | 12.2 kg/cm2 at 1400 rpm |
Valve clearance | |
Intake valve clearance | 0.15±0.02 mm (0.006±0.001 in) |
Exhaust valve clearance | 0.20±0.02 mm (0.008±0.001 in) |
Oil system | |
Oil type | 4-stroke or an equivalent (SJ) |
Recommended oil | SAE 10W-30, 15W-40 |
Oil capacity | 1.1 L |
Ignition system | |
Spark plug | NGK: BPR6ES |
Spark plug gap | 0.7-0.8 mm (0.028-0.031 in) |
Primary ignition coil resistance | 0.6-0.9 Ω |
Secondary ignition coil resistance | 5.6-6.9 kΩ |
Ignition coil air gap | 0.4 ± 0.2 (0.016 ± 0.008) |
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