VALVE CLEARANCE ADJUSTMENT
AUTOMATIC COMPRESSION RELEASE (ACR) CHECK
VALVE AND RELATED PARTS REMOVAL
ROCKER ARM STUD INSTALLATION
CHECK AND MAINTENANCE
SERVICE LIMIT
VALVE SPRING SERVICE LIMIT
LAPPING
VALVE SEAT RECONDITIONING
VALVE GUIDE SERVICE LIMIT
ROCKER ARM SERVICE LIMIT
PUSH ROD SERVICE LIMIT
CRANKCASE COVER
REMOVAL
SERVICE LIMIT
OIL SEAL REPLACEMENT
INSTALLATION
KAWASAKI FC150V ENGINE MANUAL
Table of Contents – Page 3 of 3
CAMSHAFT
REMOVAL
VISUAL CHECK
SERVICE LIMIT
INSTALLATION
PISTON & CON-ROD
REMOVAL
PISTON AND PISTON RING VISUAL CHECK
PISTON CLEANING
PISTON SERVICE LIMIT
PISTON PIN SERVICE LIMIT
PISTON RING SERVICE LIMIT
PISTON RING INSTALLATION
CON-ROD VISUAL CHECK
CON-ROD SERVICE LIMIT
PISTON AND CON-ROD ASSEMBLY
PISTON/CON-ROD ASSY INSTALLATION
CRANKSHAFT
VISUAL CHECK
SERVICE LIMIT
INSTALLATION
CRANK PIN RE-GRINDING
CYLINDER SERVICE LIMIT
CYLINDER BORE RE-SIZING
BALL BEARING CHECK
BALL BEARING REPLACEMENT
OIL SEAL REPLACEMENT
CAMSHAFT BEARING SERVICE LIMIT
BAND BRAKE
BAND BRAKE MECHANISM
BRAKE SHOE REPLACEMENT
BRAKE CABLE ADJUSTMENT
4=stroke
air-cooled
gasoline
engine
WORKSHOP
MANUAL
FOREWORD
This manual
nics in a properly equipped
In order to perform the work efficiently and to
avoid costly mistakes, read the text thoroughly,
familiarize yourself with the procedures before
starting work, and then do the work carefully in a
clean area. Whenever special tools
specified. do not use makeshift tools
Precision measurements can only be made if the proper instruments are used, and the use of substitute
tools may adversely affect safe operation.
Whenever you see these
T
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Always follow safe operation and maintenance pract ices.
A
ual and on the equipment. When you see this symbol,
read the message that follows very carefully to
avoid fire, personal injury,
C
A
UT
or
procedures to avoid equipment damage
t ion.
N
0
T E :
interest for more efficient
is
designed for
N
symbols, heed their instructions!
W
A
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tifies important safety messages in this man-
I 0 N
Indicates message
G
:
:
This
identifies special instructions
use by trained mechashop.
or
equipments are
or
equipment.
W
A
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This safety alert symbol iden-
or
or
and convenient operat ion.
G
AND
C
A
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loss
of life.
or
destruc-
points of particular
The term "Replace" and some abbreviations are used
as follows:
Replace
MIN
MAX
Assy
STD
PTO
Approx.
Carb.
Con-rod
Cyl.
Dia.
All
may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system,
or
tronic mechanical photocopying, recording
wise. without the prior written permission of Engine
Division/Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd.
ty can be accepted for any inaccuracies
in this publication, although every possible care
has been taken to make it as complete and accurate
as possible.
ject to change without prior notice
Illustrations in this publication are intended for
reference use only and may not depict actual model
component parts.
=
Usually means replace with a new part
=
Minimum
=
Maximum
=
Assembly
=
Standard
=
Power take off
=
Approximately (Approximate)
=
Carburetor
=
Connecting rod
=
Cylinder
=
Diameter
rights reserved.
transmitted in any form
All
procedures and specifications sub-
NO
part of this publication
or
by any means, elec-
or
other-
No
liabili-
or
omissions
or
obligation.
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SAFETY
WA
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A
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mable and can be explosive under certain con- sembly operations on the equipment with the
A
ditions. Stop the engine. Do not smoke. Make sure electric starter, disconnect the negative
the area
of flame
a pilot light.
the spark plug wire from the spark
accidental starting.
A
in servicing the product.
is
or
W A R
equipment, always stop the engine and remove
WARN I NG
or
a piece of thick cloth from edges and heat
G
:
Gasoline
is
extremely flam-
__--
well ventilated and free from any source lead from the battery to avoid the possibility of
sparks; this includes any appliance with accidentally cranking the engine while partially
disassembled.
N I N G
When servicing the engine
or
A
plug
to avoid
:
Protect your hands with gloves
in a clean. dry environment with dry hands. For maximum shock hazard protection, connect the equipment
Lubrication
Supply engine oil as specified even for a short
test running to avoid any score
which may destroy the engine in the field use.
Use clean engine oil in the case specified as just
“coat oil” in this manual.
Don’ t use just any
greases
applications and may be harmful if used in an application for which they are not intended.
Engine wear
engine
surfaces have an adequate lubricative film. During
assembly, oil or grease (whichever
should be applied to any rubbing surface which has
lost its lubricative film. Old grease and dirty oil
should be cleaned off. Deteriorated grease has lost
its
foreign particles.
Fuel
Unleaded gasoline
of the less deposit in the combustion chamber.
Alcohol mixed gasoline
bad influences
in the fuel and combustion systems.
in
particular should be used only
is
is
warming up and before all the rubbing
lubricative quality and may contain abrasive
oil
generally at
is
of
alcohol on the engine components
S
MANUAL before service.
in
the engine,
or grease. Some
its
maximum while.the
preferably recommended because
is
not recommended due to
oils
and
in
certain
is
more suitable)
I
NFORMAT
Dirt
Before removal and disassembly, clean the product.
Any dirt entering the product, carburetor, or other
parts will work as an abrasive and shorten the life
of the product. For the same reason, before install-
ing
a
Liquid Gasket and Non-permanent Locking Agent
Follow manufacturer’s directions for cleaning and
preparing surfaces where these compounds wi
used. Apply sparingly. Excessive amounts may block
engine oil passages and cause serious damage. An
example of a non-permanent locking agent commonly
available in
(Blue).
Oil Seal, Grease Seal
Replace any oil or grease seals that were removed,
because the removal generally damages seals.
A seal guide
seals during installation
seal lips.
Gasket, 0-r
When
O-ring, replace
gasket should be free from foreign matter and smooth
to avoid leakage.
I
ON
new part,
in
doubt as to the condition of a gasket or
’
clean off any dust
North
America
is
required for certain oil or grease
ing
it.
The mating surfaces around the
or
metal fillings.
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be
is
Loctite Lock’n Seal
to
avoid damage to the
High Flash-point Solvent
A
high flash-point solvent
fire danger.
in
North America
Always follow manufacturer’s and container’s directions regarding the use of any solvent.
A
commercial solvent commonly available
is
Stoddard solvent (generic name).
is
recommended to reduce
Circl ip, Retaini,ng Ring
Replace any circlips and retaining rings that were
removed, because the removal weakens and deforms
them. When installing circlips and retaining rings,
take care to compress or expand them only enough to
install them.
2
2
GENERAL
Force
Common sense should dictate how much force
sary in assembly and disassembly.
especially difficult to remove
check what may be causing the problem. Whenever tapping
is
necessary, tap lightly using a wooden or
plastic-faced mallet. Use an impact driver for
screws (particularly for the removal of screws held
by a locking agent) in order to avoid damaging the
heads.
Press
A
part, such as a seal, installed using a press or
driver should first be coated with oil on
.or inner surface
smoothly.
Ball Bearing Installation
When installing a ball bearing, the bearing race
which
is
affected by friction should be pushed by a
suitable driver. This prevents severe stress on the
balls and races, and prevents races and balls from
being dented. Press a ball bearing until it stops
at the stop
so
that
it
in
the hole or on the shaft.
If
or
install, stop and
will go into place
is
neces-
a part seems
its
outer
I
NFORMAT
Torque
The torque values given
always be adhered to. Either too little or too much
torque may lead to serious damage. Use a good quality, reliable torque wrench.
Tightening Sequence
follow
When installing a part with several bolts, nuts or
screws, they should all be started in their holes
and tightened to
evenly, according to the tightening sequence, to
the specified torque.
of the part and/or leakage. Conversely, when loosen-
ing the bolts, nuts,
about a quarter of a turn and then remove them.
I
ON
the
tightening sequence shown
a
snug fit. Then tighten them
in
this manual should
in
this manual.
This
is
to avoid distortion
or
screws, loosen all of them
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3
GENERAL
No
Shock
The electrical parts should never be sharply struck,
with a hammer, or dropped on a hard surface. Such
a shock to the parts may damage them.
Electrical Leads
All
the electrical leads are either single-color or
two-color and,
connected to leads of the same color. On any of the
two-color leads, there
color and lesser amount of second color,
color lead
and then the second color. For example, a yellow
lead with thin red stripes
“yellow/red” lead;
if the colors were reversed to make red the prime
color.
TWO-COLOR
(cross-sect ion)
with
only a few exceptions,
is
greater amount of prime
is
identified first by the prime color
is
referred to as a
it
would be a “red/yellow” lead
LEAD
must
so
the two-
red
Lead
red’
I
NFORMAT
Defective Component
Never replace
out determining what caused the failure. If the
failure was brought on by some other item or items,
they too must be repaired or replaced, or the new
replacement
be
Connectors
~-
Make sure all connectors in the circuit are clean
and tight, and examine leads for signs of burning,
fraying, etc. Poor leads and bad connections will
affect electrical system operation.
Coil Resistance
Measure coil add winding resistance when the part
is
cold (at room temperature).
Battery
~-
Do
not disconnect the battery leads or any other
electrical connections when the ignition switch
is
on, or while the engine
specifically noted.
Do
not reverse the battery lead connections.
will burn out the diodes or other parts
electrical systems.
Always check battery condition before blaming other
parts of an electrical system.
battery
system check.
Starter
Never keep the starter engaged if the starter motor
will not
starter motor windings.
I
ON
a
will
is
a must for performing accurate electrical
turn
over, or the current may burn out the
defective electrical component with-
fail again.
is
running, unless
This
in
the
A
fully charged
Name of
Lead Color
ye
1
1
ow/red
KAWASAKI
KAWASAKI
mended for the electrical system check because a
meter of other type may indicate different value.
MultimeterMultimeter
(P/N
395100-9803A)
is
recom-
4
4
Number of Cylinder
Oil
Pan Capacity
GENERAL SPEC
I F I
CAT
I
ONS
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Automatic (with Throttle Control)
FC15OV
1
3200
rpm cf. Note
Mechanical Flyweight Type
0.55
L
(1.16
US
Pt)
1.
3
g.
37
us
qt.
4
Note
:
one Type with Dual Element
ransistorized Flywheel Magneto
V
0.5
A
with Diode
Per Canada and USA Requirement
12
V
0.2
kW
Bendix Type
Mechanical Flyweight
Band Brake on Flywheel
1.
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
2.
ACR = Automatic Compression Release.
3.
Parts with * are option.
is
4.
Fast idle speed may vary depending on each equipment on which eng
specification.
ine
used. Refer to the equ
ipment
5
5
1.
Portion surrounded
procurement parts.
A:
Engine
B:
Spark plug
C: Ignition coil
D:
Charging coil
E:
Control unit
P:
Connector
G:
Stop switch
H:
Key switch
I:
Battery
J:
Discharge chute interlock switch
K:
Control lever
1:
Starter
Lead Color
by
(3P)
WIRING DIAGRAM
hatching shows
KAWASAKI
1
E.
1:
Red
2:
Black
3:
Yellow
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PER
I
OD
I
C
MA
I
NTENANCE
To ensure satisfactory operation over extended period of time, engine requires normal maintenance at regular