Kawasaki FS481V-S13-S Vertical Engine with Electric Start

Kawasaki FS481V-S13-S Vertical OHV 4-Cycle Air-Cooled V-Twin Engine, 1″ x 3-5/32″ Crankshaft, 14.5 HP, 603cc, Electric Bendix Start with 15 Amp Charging, Oil Filter Side Muffler

Engine Information

Brand

Kawasaki

Model Number

FS481V-S13-S

Warranty

3 Years

Available to California

Not Available to Ship to California

What’s in the Box

Includes engine, owner’s manual and exhaust gaskets.

Dimensions

Weight

93.0 lb

Power

Power Output

14.5 HP @ 3600 RPM

Torque

30.9 lb-ft @ 1800 RPM

Crankshaft

Orientation

Vertical

Diameter

1″ (25.4mm)

Length

3-5/32″ (80mm)

Dimensions

1″ (25.4mm) x 3-5/32″ (80mm)

Rotation Direction

Counter-Clockwise

Other Engine Specifications

Starter Type

Electric Bendix

Ignition System

Electronic

Carburetor

Single Barrel with Fuel Shut-Off Solenoid

Number of Cylinders

Two

Cylinder Bore

Cast Iron Liners

Air Cleaner

Dual Element

Oil Capacity

1.8 qt

Fuel

Gasoline

Fuel Pump

Pulse

Governor System

Mechanical

Controls

Dual Cable

Bore x Stroke

2.9″ x 2.8″

Compression Ratio

8.1 : 1

Charging System

15 Amp

Muffler

Oil Filter Side Outlet

Engine Notes

Gen 2 air box design with clean out ports

Applications

Equipment Manufacturers

Ariens, DR, Excel, Ferris, Giant Vac, Husqvarna, KMC, MTD, Ransomes, WorldLawn

Equipment Types

Lawn & Garden Tractors, Stand On Mowers, Wide Area Walk Behind Mowers, Zero Turn Mowers

Features

🞽Engineered to be high powered, yet environmentally friendly

🞽Compact, 90-degree V-twin design with overhead V-valve

🞽Charging coil

🞽Dual element air filter with plastic blower housing for quieter operation

🞽Rotating grass screen

🞽Separate choke and throttle controls

Owner’s Manual

Owner’s Manual (PDF)