Kawasaki’s new FX850V-EFI engine is the latest member of its growing family of engines utilizing the most technologically advanced EFI system ever built by the company. It incorporates a fully integrated electronic governor (e-Gov) and an advanced ECU that instantly matches power to cutting load and ground speed, keeping drive wheels and cutting blades working at peak productivity.
Developed specifically with the commercial market in mind, the all-new Kawasaki EFI system is available on select models of FX Series and FS Series engines, with plans to incorporate it in additional models. The FX850V-EFI joins two other units that currently employ the user-friendly EFI system: FX730V-EFI, and FS730V-EFI.
Other key features of the new FX850V-EFI include:
- 29.5 hp
- Multi-port sequential fuel injection for high-precision fuel delivery maximizing power per stroke and fuel economy
- High-pressure “returnless” fuel system offers consistent fuel delivery and smooth operations in high-temperature situations
- ECU continuously monitors ambient conditions and engine performance, delivering optimum power and efficiency in all situations, regardless of weather conditions
- No need for cold-start choke – automatic enrichment to assure fast, dependable starts in any type of weather
- Engine temperature monitoring guards against overheating
- Optimum blade tip speed—critical to reducing the need for re-cuts—is aided via the system’s power/load matching which helps make for a clean cut on the first go-around
Open loop-design, plug-in diagnostics. The open-loop design is at the core of this system’s reliability for tough commercial use, Kawasaki explains. And furthering Kawasaki’s approach to simplifying the job for commercial applications, the all-new EFI is matched by a PC or tablet plug-in diagnostic system for quick, easy troubleshooting, accurate service, and helps minimize downtime. Kawasaki maintained the same footprint as its carbureted engine models so upgrading to EFI is clean and easy.
Similar to all Kawasaki engines, the EFI engines feature SAE Certified Critical Power ensuring that engines deliver a minimum of 98% of rated horsepower for the needed productivity commercial users can count on.
