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lawnmaniac883
04-28-2006, 07:18 PM
Just got my tiny tach installed and have an idle at 1650 and WOT with or without blades engaged at 3500. Cant find my manual so if someone can post the specs and gov. adjustment for a kawi fh500v 17hp... thanks
6'7 330
04-28-2006, 07:27 PM
3750 RPMS. To adjust the RPMS, behind the air cleaner is a plate right under the carb, the trottle and choke cables connect to it.Loosen two 10 mm bolts on each side of the plate. Take a long screw driver or wrench, and lift up on the plate to raise the RPMS.
newz7151
04-28-2006, 07:39 PM
Low Idle Speed 1550 rpm
High Idle Speed 3600 rpm

See the attached PDF files for graphical instruction.
6'7 330
04-28-2006, 07:51 PM
The V-Twins are rated at 3800 RPM'S. Most equipment manufacturers are shipping them out at 3750 with the blades turning.
lawnmaniac883
04-29-2006, 11:03 AM
Looks good newz, thanks.
newz7151
04-29-2006, 12:27 PM
The V-Twins are rated at 3800 RPM'S. Most equipment manufacturers are shipping them out at 3750 with the blades turning.


yeah.. I guess i should have made extra note of this portion in the SM.

"��High and low idle speeds may vary depending on the
equipment on which the engine is used.Refer to the
equipment specification."

I just posted the two pages to show the adjustment procedure.
lawnmaniac883
04-29-2006, 12:30 PM
Blades on standing still im at 34xx...isnt that a little low?

Im assuming all adjustments are made no load, correct?
lawnmaniac883
04-29-2006, 01:02 PM
Jeez. That was tougher than it shoulda been. Kawisaki should have put the cables anywhere but RIGHT where you need to get a ratchet on the right side mounting bolt.

Anyway, set idle to 1550 and WOT to 1650. Blades engaged it comes to 1570 still. Thanks for the specs newz.
Restrorob
04-29-2006, 01:17 PM
Anyway, set idle to 1550 and WOT to 1650. Blades engaged it comes to 1570 still. Thanks for the specs newz.

Are these numbers a typo ? Something doesn't look right. :confused:
lawnmaniac883
04-29-2006, 02:38 PM
haha, a minor typo; idle at 1550, wot no load 3650, blades engaged 3570.

Just finished my only property today and it feels like it has more power and leaves a better cut. Maybe its just my imagination :confused:
Splicer
04-29-2006, 02:45 PM
You just raised the blade tip speed. You are not imagining the better cut...
lawnmaniac883
04-29-2006, 05:00 PM
Didnt think so because there is definately a difference. Must be the same story as Tony with his 997.