FX481V Specifications
Displacement
603 cc (36.8 cu. in.)
Number of Cylinders
2
Bore x Stroke
2.9 x 2.8 in. (73 x 72mm)
Compression Ratio
8.1:1
Oil Capacity w/filter
1.8 U.S. qt (1.7 liters)
Maximum Power
15.5 hp (11.6 kW) at 3,600 RPM
Maximum Torque
31.7 ft-lbs (42.9 N·m) at 1,800 RPM
Dry Weight
89.7 lbs (40.7 kgs)
- Overhead v-valve
- 90° V-twin
- Pressurized lubrication system
- Electronic spark ignition
- Automatic compression release
- Internally vented carburetor
- Rotating grass chopper screen
- Multi-Stage canister air filter
- Cast-iron cylinder liners
- Metal engine cover with integrated clean out ports
- Heavy duty shift-type starter
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FX481V
Horsepower
15.5 hp
Starter
Heavy duty shift-type starter, Recoil
Air Filter
Multi-Stage canister air filter
Fuel Delivery System
Internally vented carburetor
Dimensions
18.42" x 16.88" x 21.41"
FX541V
Horsepower
16.5 hp
Starter
Heavy duty shift-type starter, Recoil
Air Filter
Multi-Stage canister air filter
Fuel Delivery System
Carburetor with fuel shut-off solenoid on electric start models
Dimensions
18.42" x 16.88" x 21.41"
FX600V
Horsepower
19.0 hp
Starter
Heavy duty shift-type starter, Recoil
Air Filter
Multi-Stage canister air filter
Fuel Delivery System
Carburetor with fuel shut-off solenoid on electric start models
Dimensions
18.42" x 16.88" x 21.41"
FS481V
Horsepower
14.5 hp
Starter
Bendix starter or Recoil
Air Filter
Dual-element air filtration system with reinforced primary filter
Fuel Delivery System
Carburetor with fuel shut-off solenoid on electric start models
Dimensions
19.05" x 17.08" x 14.84"
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