The Kawasaki FC290V is a 286 cc (17.45 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 FC290V 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, 5A or 13A) charging coil. The engine uses a semi cyclone-type air cleaner with a dual element and splash type lubrication system.
Bore and stroke are 78.0 mm (3.07 in) and 60.0 mm (2.36 in), respectively. Compression ratio rating is 8.4:1. The Kawasaki FC290V motor produced 9.1 PS (6.7 kW; 9 HP) at 3,600 rpm of horsepower and 18.7 Nm (1.91 kg·m; 13.8 ft·lb) at 2,400 rpm of torque.
General information
Engine Specifications
Model
FC290V
Type
4-stroke, OHV, single cylinder
Displacement
286 cm 3 (17.45 cu-in)
Max. horsepower
9.1 PS (6.7 KW; 9 HP) at 3,600 rpm
Max. torque
18.7 Nm (1.91 kg·m; 13.8 ft·lb) ta 2,400 rpm
Carburetor
Float type with fixed main jet
Cooling system
Forced-air
Ignition system
Flywheel magneto transistor type
Lubricating system
Splash
Starting system
Recoil or electric starter
Fuel used
Unleaded gasoline (octane number 86 or higher)
Fuel tank capacity
2.2 L (2.3 US qt)
Fuel consumption
265 g/HPh
PTO shaft rotation
Counterclockwise (from PTO shaft side)
Dimensions and Weight
Kawasaki FC290V
Length
453 mm (17.8 in)
Width
363 mm (14.3 in)
Height
394 mm (15.5 in)
Dry weight
21.6 kg (57.5 lbs)
Service Information
Engine
Maximum speed
3,600 ± 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
1.1 L (1.2 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
24 Nm; 2.4 kg·m; 17.7 ft·lb
Connecting rod
20 Nm; 2.0 kg·m; 14.7 ft·lb
Flywheel
86 Nm; 8.7 kg·m; 63.5 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
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3 Comments
Kawasaki FC290V where is the oil filter? I’ve looked at schematics and torn my John Deere GX75 apart looking for it. Does a splash lubricating engine not have an oil filter?
The Kawasaki FC290V is a 286 cc (17.45 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:
Kawasaki FC290V where is the oil filter? I’ve looked at schematics and torn my John Deere GX75 apart looking for it. Does a splash lubricating engine not have an oil filter?
Got the exact same model as you and I can confirm there’s no oil filter.
No splash does not have an oil filter