Kawasaki FC400V

The Kawasaki FC400V is a 404 cc (24.65 cu-in) single-cylinder air-cooled 4-stroke internal combustion small gasoline engine with vertical shaft manufactured by Kawasaki Heavy Industries LTd., for general-purpose applications.

The FC400V engine has an OHV (overhead valve) design; cast-iron cylinder liner; reciprocating balancer; float type carburetor with fixed main jet; flywheel magneto transistor type ignition system; mechanical governor; low tone muffler; recoil starter with an automatic compression release. The engine could be equipped with an electric starter and 12V-3A charging coil with rectifier or 12V-13A charging coil with a regulator. The engine uses a semi cyclone-type air cleaner with a dual element and pressurized lubrication system.

Bore and stroke are 87.0 mm (3.43 in) and 68.0 mm (2.68 in), respectively. Compression ratio rating is 8.4:1. The Kawasaki FC400V motor produced 13.2 PS (9.7 kW; 13.0 HP) at 3,600 rpm of horsepower.

General information

Engine Specifications
Model	FC400V
Type	4-stroke, OHV, single cylinder
Displacement	404 cm 3 (24.65 cu-in)
Max. horsepower	13.2 PS (9.7 KW; 13.0 HP) at 3,600 rpm
Max. torque	–
Carburetor	Float type with fixed main jet
Cooling system	Forced-air
Ignition system	Flywheel magneto transistor type
Lubricating system	Pressurized
Starting system	Recoil or electric starter
Fuel used	Unleaded gasoline (octane number 86 or higher)
Fuel tank capacity	–
Fuel consumption	–
PTO shaft rotation	Counterclockwise (from PTO shaft side)

Dimensions and Weight

	Kawasaki FC400V
Length	448 mm (17.6 in)
Width	453 mm (17.8 in)
Height	358 mm (14.0 in)
Dry weight	35.2 kg (77.5 lbs)

Service Information

Engine
Maximum speed	3,300 ± 100 rpm
Idle speed	1,500 ± 150 rpm
Cylinder compression	5.0 kg/cm2 (70 psi)
Valve clearance
Intake valve	0.15 mm (0.006 in)
Exhaust valve	0.15 mm (0.006 in)
Oil system
Oil type	4-stroke or an equivalent (SF, SE, SD)
Recommended oil	SAE 10W-30, 10W-40
Oil capacity	1.3 L (1.4 US. qt)
Ignition system
Spark plug	NGK: BPR5ES; CHAMPION: RN11YC;
Spark plug gap	0.7-0.8 mm (0.028-0.031 in)
Ignition coil air gap	0.3 mm (0.012 in)

Tightening torque specs

Tightening torque specs
Cylinder head	52 Nm; 5.2 kg·m; 38.3 ft·lb
Connecting rod	20 Nm; 2.0 kg·m; 14.7 ft·lb
Flywheel	137 Nm; 14 kg·m; 101 ft·lb
Crankcase cover	26 Nm; 2.6 kg·m; 19.2 ft·lb
Oil drain plug	23 Nm; 2.3 kg·m; 16.7 ft·lb
Valve clearance lock nut	20 Nm; 2.0 kg·m; 14.7 ft·lb