Kawasaki FG230

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)