FS481V 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
14.5 hp (10.8 kW) at 3,600 RPM
Maximum Torque
30.9 ft-lbs (41.9 N·m) at 1,800 RPM
Dry Weight
80.9 lbs (36.7 kg)
- Overhead V-valve
- Integrated clean out ports
- 90° V-twin
- Pressurized lubrication system
- Electronic spark ignition
- Automatic compression release
- Internally vented carburetor
- Rotating grass chopper screen
- Dual element air filtration system with reinforced primary filter
- Cast-iron cylinder liners
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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"
FS541V
Horsepower
15.0 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"
FS600V
Horsepower
18.5 hp
Starter
Bendix starter
Air Filter
Single-stage air filter
Fuel Delivery System
Carburetor
Dimensions
19.05" x 17.08" x 14.84"
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"
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