The Kawasaki FC180V is a 182 cc (11.1 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 FC180V engine has an OHV (overhead valve) design; cast-iron cylinder liner; float type carburetor with fixed main jet; flywheel magneto transistor type ignition system; mechanical governor; recoil starter with automatic compression release and low tone muffler. The engine uses a dual-element air cleaner and splash type lubrication system.
It has a 68.0 mm (2.68 in) cylinder bore and 50.0 mm (1.97 in) piston stroke. Compression ratio rating is 8.5:1. The Kawasaki FC180V motor produced 6.1 PS (4.5 kW; 6.0 HP) at 3,600 rpm of horsepower and 11.8 Nm (1.2 kg·m; 8.71 ft·lb) at 3,000 rpm of torque.
General information
Engine Specifications
Model
FC180V
Type
4-stroke, OHV, single cylinder
Displacement
182 cm 3 (11.1 cu-in)
Max. horsepower
6.1 PS (4.5 KW; 6.0 HP) at 3,600 rpm
Max. torque (crank PTO)
11.8 Nm (1.2 kg·m; 8.71 ft·lb) ta 3,000 rpm
Carburetor
Float type with fixed main jet
Cooling system
Forced-air
Ignition system
Flywheel magneto transistor type
Lubricating system
Splash
Starting system
Recoil starter
Fuel used
Unleaded gasoline (octane number 86 or higher)
Fuel tank capacity
2.4 L (2.5 US qt)
Fuel consumption
260 g/HPh
PTO shaft rotation
Counterclockwise (from PTO shaft side)
Dimensions and Weight
Kawasaki FC180V
Length
385 mm (15.2 in)
Width
327 mm (12.9 in)
Height
359 mm (14.2 in)
Dry weight
15.5 kg (34.2 lbs)
Service Information
Engine
Maximum speed
3,600 ± 100 rpm
Idle speed
1,500 ± 150 rpm
Cylinder compression
4.5 kg/cm2 (64 psi)
Valve clearance
Intake valve
0.12 mm (0.0047 in)
Exhaust valve
0.12 mm (0.0047 in)
Oil system
Oil type
4-stroke or an equivalent (SF, SE, SD)
Recommended oil
SAE 10W-30, 10W-40
Oil capacity
0.7 L (0.7 US. qt)
Ignition system
Spark plug
NGK: BPR5ES
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
23 Nm; 2.3 kg·m; 16.7 ft·lb
Connecting rod
12 Nm; 1.2 kg·m; 9 ft·lb
Flywheel
45 Nm; 4.6 kg·m; 33.2 ft·lb
Crankcase cover
23 Nm; 2.3 kg·m; 16.7 ft·lb
Intake manifold
7 Nm; 0.7 kg·m; 5 ft·lb
Oil drain plug
23 Nm; 2.3 kg·m; 16.7 ft·lb
Valve clearance lock nut
7 Nm; 0.7 kg·m; 5 ft·lb
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je cherche ce moteur fcv 180 kawasaki neuf ou occasion pour ma debroussailleuse. merci de m’indiquer ou le commander ou bien le trouver je suis dans le var 83 06 03 28 40 32
The Kawasaki FC180V is a 182 cc (11.1 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.
Author:
je cherche ce moteur fcv 180 kawasaki neuf ou occasion pour ma debroussailleuse.
merci de m’indiquer ou le commander ou bien le trouver
je suis dans le var 83
06 03 28 40 32