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Engine Parameter Specifications - 540000 and 610000
ENGINE PARAMETER MODEL 540000 MODEL 610000
Fuel Pressure - EFI and EFI-ETC Engines 38-43 PSI (262-296 kPa)
Oil Pressure 10-50 PSI (0.7-3.5 Bar) @ 3000 RPM
20 Amp Alternator - Stator Output - AC Voltage 30 VAC @ 3600 RPM
20 Amp Alternator - Regulator Output - DC Amps 1-20 Amps @3600 RPM
20 Amp Alternator - Regulator Output - DC Volts 13-9-14.5 VDC @ 3600 RPM
20/50 Amp Alternator -
Stator Output - AC Voltage
45-50 VAC @ 3600 RPM
20/50 Amp Alternator -
Regulator Output - DC Amps
3-50 Amps @ 3600 RPM
20/50 Amp Alternator -
Regulator Output - DC Volts
13.9-14.5 VDC @ 3600 RPM
If equipped with "battery-less charging system:
12.9-13.9 VDC @ 3600 RPM
Starter Motor Current Draw Under Load <190 Amps
Engine Fluid and Sealant Specifications
FLUIDS AND SEALANTS MODEL 540000 MODEL 610000
Engine Oil - Standard to Hot Temperature Operating
Condition
Vanguard Synthetic 15W-50
Engine Oil - Acceptable Alternate Service Specification Synthetic 5W-30 - Service Class SF, SG, SH, SJ
Crankcase Cover Silicone Sealant Briggs & Stratton Liquid Sealant or Equivalent TB 1217F Silicone Sealant
Starter Motor Solenoid Piston TOTAL Multis EP2 or Equivalent Lithium-based Multipurpose Grease
Carburetor - Throttle and Choke Plate Screw
Threadlocker
LOCTITE 222 or Equivalent
Throttle Position Sensor (TPS) - Adjustment Screw
Threadlocker
LOCTITE 271 or Equivalent
Ignition Armature and Crankshaft Position Sensor Screw
Threadlocker
LOCTITE 242 or Equivalent
Oil Pressure Switch Thread Tape Teflon Sealing Tape
Exhaust Manifold Fasteners or Stud Anti-Seize Silver Anti-Seize Compound
Valve Lapping Compound LOCTITE Clover Silicone-Carbide 280-Grit or Equivalent
Carburetor and Throttle Body Cleaner General Purpose Carburetor Cleaner
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