The Kawasaki FG230 is a 232 cc (14.16 cu-in) single-cylinder air-cooled 4-stroke internal combustion small gasoline engine with horizontal shaft manufactured by Kawasaki Heavy Industries LTd., for general-purpose applications.
The FG230 engine has a cast-iron cylinder liner; two main ball bearings; float type carburetor with fixed main jet; flywheel magneto transistor type ignition system; mechanical governor and recoil starter with an automatic compression release. The engine uses a dual-element air cleaner and splashes lubrication system.
A 74.0 mm (2.91 in) cylinder bore and 54.0 mm (2.13 in) piston stroke give the motor a total of 232 cc of displacement. Compression ratio rating is 6.4:1. The Kawasaki FG230 motor produced 5.8 PS (4.3 kW; 5.8 HP) at 4,000 rpm of horsepower and 12.0 Nm (1.22 kg·m; 8.86 ft·lb) at 2,800 rpm of torque. The FG230G – 1/2 cam gear reduction.
General information
| Engine Specifications | |
| Model | FG230D / FG230G |
| Type | 4-stroke, single cylinder |
| Displacement | 232 cm 3 (14.2 cu-in) |
| Max. horsepower | 5.8 PS (4.3 KW; 5.8 HP) at 4,000 rpm |
| Max. torque (crank PTO) | 12.0 Nm (1.22 kg·m; 8.86 ft·lb) at 2,800 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 |
| Stoping system | Ignition primary circuit ground |
| Fuel used | Unleaded gasoline (octane number 86 or higher) |
| Fuel tank capacity | 4.5 L (4.8 US qt) |
| Fuel consumption | 305 g/HPh |
| PTO shaft rotation | Counterclockwise (from PTO shaft side) |
Dimensions and Weight
| Kawasaki FG230 D/G | |
| Length | 356 mm (14.0 in) |
| Width | 357 mm (14.0 in) |
| Height | 401 mm (15.8 in) |
| Dry weight | 19.5 kg (43.0 lbs) |
Service Information
| Engine | |
| Maximum speed | 4,000 ± 100 rpm |
| Idle speed | 1,600 ± 150 rpm |
| Oil system | |
| Oil type | 4-stroke or an equivalent (SF, SG, SH, or SJ) |
| Recommended oil | SAE 10W-30 |
| Oil capacity | 0.7 L (0.7 US. qt) |
| Ignition system | |
| Spark plug | NGK: BP4HS |
| Spark plug gap | 0.7-0.8 mm (0.028-0.031 in) |
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