Kawasaki FH580V Troubleshooting
| Engine Model: Kawasaki FH580V |
| Engine Type: 4-cycle V-Twin cylinder OHV vertical shaft air-cooled gasoline |
| Total Displacement: 35.7 cu.in (585 cc) |
| Rated Engine Power: 19 Hp (14.2 kW) at 3600 rpm |
| Carburetor Type: Float with fixed main jet |
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| Engine hard to start or doesn't start |
Empty fuel tank - Fill fuel up.
Wrong grade of gasoline - Change fuel.
Fuel system clogged - Repair or replace.
Spark plug wiring connection is damaged - Inspect spark plug wiring connection, change or repair.
Damaged spark plug - Replace spark plug.
Clogged fuel filter - Fuel filter needs to be replaced.
Defective safety switch - Replace if required.
Incorrect carburetor adjustment - Adjust carburetor idle mixture screw.
Weak cylinder compression - Inspect cylinder block and change worn parts.
Damaged or not adjusted choke cable - Adjust correctly or change the cable.
Air intake screen is plugged - Wash or clean as required.
Defective ignition system - Check ignition and replace faulty components.
Defective or stuck throttle cable - Service or replace the cable.
Air filter element is clogged - Clean or replace air filter.
Clogged or defective fuel pump - Clean or install new fuel pump.
| Engine starts but stalls immediately |
Defective spark plug - Change spark plug.
Dirty or faulty carburetor - Replace or service carburetor.
Ignition coil is damaged - Change ignition coil as required.
Loose or broken valve springs - Change valve springs.
Valves are stuck - Service the valves.
Low engine oil level - Add oil to the engine crankcase.
Engine is overloaded - Reduce the load.
Air intake screen is plugged - Need to clean or wash.
Carburetor is running lean - Make the correct settings.
Ignition timing is incorrect - Ignition timing needs to be set properly.
Valve setting is improper - Valves needs to be adjusted properly.
Stale or low octane fuel - Use proper gasoline.
Engine is under excessive load - Reduce engine load.
Engine oil insufficient - Need to add engine oil.
Incorrectly adjusted low idle speed - Adjustment required.
Fuel pump is damaged or dirty - Clean or install new fuel pump.
Crankshaft or main bearings failure - Need to install new components.
Excessive valve clearance - Adjust to proper valve clearance.
Worn piston rings or cylinder bore - Replace faulty parts.
Carburetor is dirty or improperly adjusted - Carburetor needs to be adjusted correctly or cleaned.
Air filter element is plugged - Service or replace air filter.
Dirty or damaged fuel pump - Test fuel pump and change if necessary.
Ignition system malfunction - Test ignition and replace failed parts.
Cylinder head gasket is worn - Change cylinder head gasket.
Valves are stuck or burned - Replace or service valves.
Push rod is worn or damaged - Replace push rod.
Damaged cylinder block components - Replace defective components as required.
Dirty oil filter element (if equipped) - Change or service oil filter.
| Excessive fuel consumption |
Choke opening is not full - Replace or adjust choke cable.
Incorrect adjustment of carburetor main jet - Adjust it correctly.
Faulty or loose spark plug - Replace or tighten spark plug.
Burned, worn, or stuck valves - Service or change valves.
Piston, sleeve, or rings are damaged - Replace defective parts as required.
Valve clearance is not correct - Adjustment procedure required.
| Engine consuming too much oil |
Seals or gaskets are defective - Defective components must be replaced.
Damaged valve stems or valve guides - Change the valves.
Piston rings are stuck or worn - Replace piston rings.
Scored piston or cylinder liner - Inspect liner and piston, fit new parts as necessary.
Breather hose or pipe is clogged - Replace or service.
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