🏷️ Basic Information
Identification
Make:
Kawasaki
Model:
FH451V, FH500V, FH531V, FH541V, FH580V, FH601V, FH641V, FH661V, FH680V, FH721V
Engine Type:
4-Cycle Gasoline Engine
Engine Configuration:
Vertical Shaft, Overhead Valve, Forced Air Cooled
📋 Manual Details
Document Information
Manual Type:
Workshop Service Repair Manual
Language:
English
Page Count:
181
Format:
PDF Download
Sections Included:
General Information, Periodic Maintenance, Fuel System, Cooling System, Engine Top End, Lubrication System, Camshaft Crankshaft, Starter System, Electrical System, Troubleshooting
⚙️ Engine Specifications
General
Bore Stroke Range:
Specific to each model (e.g., FH451V: 74 x 71.5 mm, FH721V: 82 x 71.5 mm)
Displacement Range:
Specific to each model (e.g., FH451V: 449cc, FH721V: 726cc)
Compression Ratio Range:
Typically around 8.0:1 to 8.5:1
Performance
Power Output Range:
Specific to each model (e.g., FH451V: 15 HP, FH721V: 23.5 HP)
Torque Range:
Specific to each model
🔧 Maintenance
Lubrication
Recommended Oil Type:
Kawasaki Genuine Engine Oil or equivalent SAE 10W-30, 10W-40, or 20W-50 (depending on ambient temperature)
Oil Capacity Range:
Typically 1.6 L to 2.2 L (without filter change)
Periodic Checks
Spark Plug Gap:
0.024-0.028 in (0.6-0.7 mm)
Valve Lash Clearance:
Intake: 0.10-0.15 mm, Exhaust: 0.15-0.20 mm (Cold)
📄 Engine Features
Ignition
Ignition System:
Digital Electronic Ignition
Fuel System
Fuel Delivery:
Carburetor (specific type varies by model)
Cooling System
Cooling Method:
Forced Air Cooling
Starting System
Starting Method:
Electric Starter
Exhaust
Muffler Type:
Standard Spark Arrestor Muffler
Flywheel
Flywheel Brake:
Yes
Governor
Governor Type:
Mechanical Centrifugal Governor