The Kawasaki FD501D is a 437 cc, (26.7 cu·in) natural aspirated V-twin 90° four-stroke liquid cooled internal combustion small gasoline engine with a horizontal shaft, manufactured by Kawasaki for general-purpose applications.
The cylinder bore and piston stroke are 67.0 mm (2.64 in) and 62.0 mm (2.44 in), respectively. The compression ratio rating is 9.3:1.
This engine produced 16.2 PS (11.9 kW; 16 HP) at 3,600 rpm of horsepower and 32.6 N·m (3.3 kg·m, 24 ft·lb) at 2,800 rpm of torque.
The Kawasaki FD501D features:
- OHV design
- Battery, a full transistor ignition system with fixed timing type
- Float type carburetor
- Centrifugal governor
- Full pressure lubrication system
- Forced air cooling system
- Electric starter
General information
Engine Specifications | |
Engine model | FD501D |
Engine type | 4-stroke, OHV, V-twin 90° |
Displacement | 437 cm3, (26.7 cu·in) |
Max. horsepower | 16.2 PS (11.9 kW; 16 HP) at 3,600 rpm |
Max. torque | 32.6 N·m (3.3 kg·m, 24 ft·lb) at 2,800 rpm |
Cooling system | Liquid cooled |
Air cleaner | Dual stage element |
Lubricating system | Full pressure |
Ignition system | Battery, full transistor with fixed timing type |
Fuel system | Float type carburetor |
Fuel used | Unleaded gasoline (octane number 86 or higher) |
Fuel tank capacity | 7.5 liters (2.0 US gal, 1.6 Imp. gal) |
Starting system | Electric starter |
Stoping system | Ignition primary circuit ground |
Governor | Mechanical governor |
PTO shaft rotation | Counterclockwise (from PTO shaft side) |
Dimensions (L x W X H) | 523 x 385 x 481 mm (20.6 x 15.2 x 18.9 in) |
Dry weight | 35.2 kg (77.6 lbs) |
Cylinder Block and Head
Cylinder block | |
Compression ratio: | 9.3:1 |
Cylinder bore: | 67.0 mm (2.64 in) |
Piston stroke: | 62.0 mm (2.44 in) |
Cylinder internal diameter (standard): | 66.980-67.000 mm (2.637-2.6378 in) |
Piston skirt outer diameter (standard): | 66.950-66.965 mm (2.6358-2.6364 in) |
Number of piston rings (compression / oil): | 2/1 |
Piston pin diameter: | 15.980 mm (0.6291 in) |
Ring groove clearance (Top): | 0.100 mm (0.0039 in) |
Ring end gap (Top): | 1.000 mm (0.0394 in) |
Crankshaft main journal diameter: | 29.920 mm (1.178 in) |
Cylinder head | |
Valve arrangement: | OHV |
Valves: | 2,(4 valves in total) |
Valve steam diameter (INTAKE): | 4.930 mm (0.1941 in) |
Valve steam diameter (EXHAUST): | 4.920 mm (0.1937 in) |
Valve spring free length (INTAKE): | 27.30 mm (1.0748 in) |
Valve spring free length (EXHAUST): | 27.30 mm (1.0748 in) |
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 |
Service 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 clearance: | 0.25 mm (0.0098 in) |
Exhaust valve clearance: | 0.25 mm (0.0098 in) |
Oil system | |
Lubrication system: | Full pressure |
Oil type: | API SC, SD, SE, SF, SG, or SH |
Recommended oil: | SAE 10W-40, 10W-30, 5W-20 |
Oil capacity: | 1.3 L (1.37 US. qt, 1.14 Imp. qt.) |
Fuel system | |
Type: | Float type carburetor |
Carburetor model: | Mikuni BV24-18 |
Bore diameter: | 24.0 mm (0.95 in) |
Venturi diameter: | 18.0 mm (0.71 in) |
Main jet: | #112.5 |
Pilot jet: | #47.5 |
Main air jet: | 1.2 |
Pilot air jet: | 1.0 |
Pilot air screw: | 1-3/8 |
Fuel pump type: | Pressure/vacuum operated diaphragm pump |
Fuel pressure (min): | 6.12 kPa (0.9 psi) |
Cooling system | |
Type: | Pressurized forced circulation type |
Coolant capacity: | 2.0 liters (2.11 US.qts, 1.76 Imp. qts) |
Ignition system | |
Type: | Battery, full transistor with fixed timing type |
Spark plug: | NGK BPR4ES |
Spark plug gap: | 0.6-0.7 mm (0.0236-0.0276 in) |
Spark plug torque: | 17 N·m (1.7 kg·m, 12.5 ft·lb) |
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