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Kawasaki FH430V Maintenance

Engine Model: Kawasaki FH430V

Engine Type: 4-cycle 2-cylinder air cooled gasoline engine

Total Displacement: 26.3 cu.in (431 cc)

Rated Engine Power: 15 Hp (11.2 kW)

Carburetor Type: Float, fixed main jet

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Service Data

Cylinder Inside Diameter (Max), mm (in) ............... 65.10 (2.563)
Cylinder Compression, kPa (psi) ............... 390 (57)
Cylinder Head Warp, mm (in) ............... 0.03 (0.001)
Intake Valve Clearance, mm (in) ............... 0.10-0.15 (0.004-0.006)
Exhaust Valve Clearance, mm (in) ............... 0.10-0.15 (0.004-0.006)

Engine Oil and Filters

Engine Oil Type ............... SAE 10W-30, 10W-40, 5W-20
API Service Classifications ............... SF, SG, SH or SJ
Oil Capacity (w/o Filter), L (qts) ............... 1.5 (1.6)
Oil Capacity (with New Filter), L (qts) ............... 1.7 (1.8)
Oil Filter Part Number ............... 49065-7010
Air Filter Element Part Number ............... 11013-7031
Air Filter Pre-Cleaner Part Number ............... 11013-7025

Ignition System

Spark Plug Type ............... NGK BPMR6A or Champion RCJ8Y
Spark Plug Gap, mm (in) ............... 0.75 (0.0296)
Coil Air Gap, mm (in) ............... 0.20-0.40 (0.0079-0.0158)
Spark Plug Torque, Nm (ft-lb) ............... 22 (16.3)

Carburetor Adjustments

Carburetor Model ............... Walbro LMF-1
Throttle Bore Diameter, mm (in) ............... 24.0 (0.95)
Venturi Diameter, mm (in) ............... 16.0 (0.63)
Main Jet ............... #88
Pilot Jet ............... #40
Float level ............... Float parallel to carburetor body
Pilot Screw Setting ............... 1-5/8 turn out
Low Idle Speed, rpm ............... 1550
High Idle Speed, rpm ............... 3600

Service Intervals

Check Engine Oil Level ............... Every 10 hours
Service Air Filter Pre-Cleaner ............... Every 25 hours
Service Air Filter Element ............... Every 50 hours
Change Engine Oil ............... Every 100 hours
Clean and Adjust Spark Plug ............... Every 100 hours
Replace Engine Oil Filter ............... Every 200 hours
Replace Air Filter Element ............... Every 200 hours
Check Carburetor Adjustment ............... Every 300 hours
Check and Adjust Idle Speed ............... Every 300 hours
Check and Adjust Valve Clearance ............... Every 300 hours
Clean Combustion Chamber ............... Every 300 hours
Replace Spark Plug ............... Every 300 hours
Clean Fuel Line ............... Every 300 hours

Tightening Torques

Cylinder Head, Nm (ft-lb) ............... 25 (18.5)
Connecting Rod, Nm (ft-lb) ............... 6 (4.5)
Flywheel, Nm (ft-lb) ............... 56 (41.3)
Crankcase Cover, Nm (ft-lb) ............... 25 (18.5)
Intake Manifold, Nm (ft-lb) ............... 7 (5.2)
Valve Clearance Lock Nut, Nm (ft-lb) ............... 7 (5.2)
Carburetor Float Chamber, Nm (ft-lb) ............... 4.5 (3.3)
Governor Arm Clamp, Nm (ft-lb) ............... 7.8 (5.8)
Spark Plug, Nm (ft-lb) ............... 22 (16.3)
Rocker Arm, Nm (ft-lb) ............... 28 (20.8)
Rocker Cover, Nm (ft-lb) ............... 5.9 (4.4)
Exhaust Pipe Flange, Nm (ft-lb) ............... 15 (11.1)

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