Rato RV160

Rato RV160 vertical shaft engineThe Rato RV160 is a 163 cc (9.9 cu-in) single-cylinder air-cooled 4-stroke internal combustion general-purpose gasoline engine with vertical shaft, manufactured by Chongqing RATO Holding (Group) CO., LTD. The RV160 emgine is used for lawn mowers, pressure washers and tillers.

The Rato RV160 engine has a single-cylinder with a vertical shaft; an overhead valve (OHV) design; flat suction valve carburetor; recoil starter or electric starter, Capacitance Discharge Type or Inductance Discharge Type ignition system and centrifugal mechanical governor system.

A 68.0 mm (2.68 in) cylinder bore and 45.0 mm (1.77 in) piston stroke give the Rato RV160 motor a total of 163 cc of displacement. Compression ratio rating is 8.5±0.3:1. It produced 5.5 HP at 3,600 rpm of horsepower and 8.8 N·m (0.89 kg·m, 6.49 ft·lb) at 2,500 rpm of torque.

General information

Engine Specifications
ModelRV160
Type4-stroke, OHV, single cylinder
Displacement163 cm 3 (9.9 cu-in)
Max. horsepower5.5 HP at 3,600 rpm
Max. torque (crank PTO)8.8 N·m (0.89 kg·m, 6.49 ft·lb) at 2,500 rpm
CarburetorFlat suction valve carburetor
Cooling systemForced-air
Ignition systemCapacitance Discharge Type or Inductance Discharge Type
Lubricating systemSplash
Starting systemRecoil / electric starter
Stoping systemIgnition primary circuit ground
Fuel usedUnleaded gasoline (octane number 86 or higher)
PTO shaft rotationCounterclockwise (from PTO shaft side)

Cylinder Block and Head

Cylinder block
Compression ratio:8.5:1
Bore x Stroke68 X 45 mm (2.68 x 1.77 in)
Sleeve internal diameter68.00 mm (2.6771 in)
Piston skirt outer diameter67.985 mm (2.6766 in)
Number of piston rings (compression / oil):2 / 1
Connecting rod small end ID18.005 mm (0.7087 in)
Connecting rod big end ID30.02 mm (1.182 in)
Crankshaft crank pin outer diameter29.980 mm (1.180 in)
Cylinder Head
Warpage (limit)0.10 mm (0.004 in)
Valve Arrangement:OHV
Valves:2
Stem outer diameter (standard):INTAKE5.480 mm (0.216 in)
EXHAUST5.440 mm (0.214 in)
Cam height:INTAKE27.70 mm (1.090 in)
EXHAUST27.75 mm (1.093 in)
Valve spring free length:34.0 mm (1.3386 in)
Camshaft journal diameter:13.984 mm (0.5505 in)

Service Information

Engine
Maximum speed3400 ± 100 rpm
Idle speed1900 ± 150 rpm
Cylinder compression14.0 kg/cm2 at 1400 rpm
Valve clearance
Intake valve clearance0.15±0.02 mm (0.006±0.001 in)
Exhaust valve clearance0.20±0.02 mm (0.008±0.001 in)
Oil system
Oil type4-stroke or an equivalent (SJ)
Recommended oilSAE 10W-30, 15W-40
Oil capacity0.6 L
Carburetor
Main jet#65
Float height13.7 mm (0.54 in)
Pilot screw opening2-5/8 turns out
Ignition system
Spark plugNGK: BPR6ES
Spark plug gap0.7-0.8 mm (0.028-0.031 in)
Primary ignition coil resistance0.8-1.0 Ω
Secondary ignition coil resistance5.9-7.2 kΩ
Ignition coil air gap0.4 ± 0.2 (0.016 ± 0.008)
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